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Aircraft Lightning Protection Market Size

Report ID: GMI2822
Published Date: Nov 2024
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Aircraft Lightning Protection Market Size

The global aircraft lightning protection market size was valued at USD 3.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.6% from 2025 to 2034. The market is evolving to enhance avionics safety. Manufacturers are developing high-reliability components to withstand lightning strikes and overvoltage, focusing on low capacitance and robust transient voltage suppression. Driven by increased air traffic, new aircraft models, and stricter safety rules, the market is adopting innovative technologies. These advancements aim to meet the growing demand for more resilient and efficient protective systems in modern aviation, ensuring improved safety and regulatory compliance.

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For instance, in August 2024, Littelfuse introduced a new High-Reliability Low Capacitance TVS Diode Series for the aviation industry. This series protects avionics equipment from lightning strikes and overvoltage events, enhancing safety in aircraft operations. The product line, which includes SMBLCE-HR/HRA, SMCLCE-HR/HRA, and SMDLCE-HR/HRA models, reflects Littelfuse's commitment to improving safety and reliability in industrial technology.

Aircraft Lightning Protection Market Report Attributes
Report Attribute	Details
Base Year:	2024
Aircraft Lightning Protection Market Size in 2024:	USD 3.1 Billion
Forecast Period:	2025 to 2034
Forecast Period 2025 to 2034 CAGR:	3.6%
2034 Value Projection:	USD 4.5 Billion
Historical Data for:	2021 – 2024
No. of Pages:	210
Tables, Charts & Figures:	280
Segments covered:	Product, aircraft, fit, end-user & region
Growth Drivers:	Increasing aircraft production and R&D for lightning protection Growing demand for low-cost carriers and development of cost-effective solutions Growing air passenger traffic and defense aircrafts Increasing demand for single aisle aircraft fleet coupled with infrastructure development Rising number of business jets along with proliferating tourism industry
Pitfalls & Challenges:	High cost associated with aircraft manufacturing set up for lightning protection Complexity in retrofitting

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The global rise in aircraft production, driven by recovering travel demand and growing commercial fleets, has increased focus on safety measures like lightning protection systems. Aircraft makers are stepping up research to improve these systems' durability and effectiveness, aiming to meet strict safety rules. This R&D push ensures new aircraft use advanced materials and technologies to reduce lightning risks, boosting the market for aircraft lightning protection systems.

Moreover, the use of advanced materials and innovative technologies in new aircraft designs has greatly improved their ability to handle lightning-related risks. This improvement has boosted the lightning protection market, increasing demand for high-quality solutions.

Authors: Suraj Gujar, Partha Paul

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The market size of aircraft lightning protection reached USD 3.1 billion in 2024 and is set to grow at a 3.6% CAGR from 2025 to 2034, driven by increased air traffic, new aircraft models, and stricter safety regulations.

The fixed-wing aircraft segment dominated the global market with a revenue of over USD 2.7 billion in 2024, as manufacturers integrate advanced lightning protection technologies to address severe weather and lightning strikes.

North America dominated the market in 2024 with a 33.5% share, led by the U.S. markets growth due to increased aircraft production and stricter safety regulations from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

The key players in the industry include 3M, AEF Solutions, Amphenol Aerospace, Dayton-Granger, Gill Corporation, HEICO Corporation, Henkel, Hydra-Electric Company, L3 Technologies, Lord Corporation, Microchip Technology, PPG Industries, and Toray Advanced Composites.