Aircraft Lighting Market

Aircraft Lighting Market Size

Aircraft Lighting Market size reached USD 2.1 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 3.4 billion in 2032 and the aircraft lighting market forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.3% from 2025-2032 primarily driven by rise in aircraft orders, growth in air passenger traffic and growing focus on improving passenger experience.

Key Market Insights

Market Size:

• • 2024 – USD 2.1 Billion
  • 2032 – USD 3.4 Billion
  • Market Forecast – CAGR of 6.3% from 2025-2032

Segment Insights

• • Aircraft Type Insights: Commercial aircraft segment dominated the market share
  • Light Type Insights: Aircraft Interior lighting segment generates the largest revenues
  • Source Type Insights: LED lights are forecast to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period
  • End-User Insights: OEM segment hold the largest market share
  • Regional Insights: Asia Pacific is forecast to drive the demand till 2032

Aircraft Lighting Market Overview

Aircrafts are equipped with lights that are used for different purposes such as for navigation, in interiors & exteriors part of the aircrafts to improve safety, and to enhance the visibility of the aircraft operator. These lights are used in various types of aircrafts, such as commercial aircrafts, helicopters, and military aircrafts. Aircrafts lights provide clear visibility to pilots in the cockpit to prevent from collision and to fix the path in harsh climatic conditions.

Aircraft Lighting Market Drivers

Rise in Aircrafts Orders

The global airline industry has surpassed the pre-pandemic traffic level in 2024 Vs. 2019, as per Boeing the global aircraft fleet stood at around 27 thousand and it is projected to touch 50 thousand fleet by 2044 a growth of 85% between 2024 and 2044 primarily driven by the growth in global airline traffic which is forecast to grow around 6% in the next two decades. The growing frequency of air travel and growth in the aircraft industry are propelling the growth of the market. The rise in aircraft orders is leading to surge in aircraft production eventually driving demand for aircraft lightings.

Growing Focus on Improving Passenger Experience and Cabin Customization

Cabin lights plays a key role in passenger overall experience and crucial role in cabin ambience. Aircraft manufacturers are rapidly adopting LED lighting in aircraft to improve the passenger experience. LED lights are highly efficient and reduce the overall energy consumed by lighting systems. Moreover, increasing demand for light weight component for aircrafts and advancement in technology in interior lighting are further fuelling the growth of the aircraft cabin lighting market.

Growth in Air Passenger Traffic

The global passenger traffic is on the rise, as per the ACI World the passenger traffic is projected to touch 12 billion by 2030 compared to 9.5 billion in 2024 and by 2042 the global passenger traffic is further grow to 19.5 billion almost double of 2024 traffic levels. The surge in global passenger traffic is projected to drive demand for aircraft and eventually driving the demand for aircraft lighting.

Aircraft Lighting Market Segment Analysis

Aircraft Type Insights: Commercial aircraft segment dominated the market share

Based on the Aircraft Type, commercial aircraft segment dominated the market share and is expected to dominate during the forecast period owing to the owing to surge in air passenger traffic globally. The commercial aircraft dominates the air passenger movement globally.

Light Type Insights: Aircraft Interior lighting segment generates the largest revenues

Aircraft interior lighting dominated the market and is forecast to drive the market revenues during the forecast period owing to increasing focus on passenger experience, and energy efficiency. The growth in business class passenger is driving demand for premium lightings solution. Aircraft exterior lighting market is also forecast to grow at a steady rate during the forecast period.

Source Type Insights: LED lights are forecast to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period

LED lights will drive the aviation lighting market during the forecast period as LED lights reduces lights weight by 30 to 40% based on configuration compared to fluorescent lamp. OEM are always looking for ways to reduce weight and power consumption in future aircrafts. Still there is huge opportunities for LED in retrofit market as thousand of aircraft still use fluorescent lights.

LED upgrades are great opportunities for airlines to reduce weight—claiming 30 to 40% depending on configuration—and remove leaded fluorescent tubes

End-User Insights: OEM segment hold the largest market share

Based on the end-user, the OEM segment is expected to grow at higher CAGR in the market during the forecast period owing to the growing demand for single-aisle aircraft in the Asia Pacific region. OEMs offers customized lighting products which are used to improve passenger comfort, thereby boosting the growth of the OEM segment during the forecast period.

Regional Insights: Asia Pacific is forecast to drive the demand till 2032

Based on the region, the Asia-pacific region is anticipated to lead the market during the forecast period owing to the increasing number of air passengers and traffic in this region along with growing demand for energy efficient lighting systems in aircrafts. Moreover, the growing number of long-haul of flights coupled with the increasing aircraft order in Asia-pacific countries such as China, Japan and India, is leading to the rise in demand for durable and reliable interior and exterior lighting system for aircraft to offer efficient cabin illumination

Aircraft Lighting Market Major Players & Competitive Landscape

Several leading companies are RTX, Luminator Aerospace, Astronics Corporation, STG Aerospace Limited, Oxley Group, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, Honeywell International Inc, Thales, Soderberg Manufacturing Company Inc, STG Aerospace Limited, Cobalt Aerospace Group Limited and many more.

Aircraft Lighting Market News

• • In 2024, Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies (RTX), entered a 10-year MRO agreement with Air Europa on the airline’s 787s. The agreement services Fleet support including Flight Sense and Dispatch SM for Electric power systems, Environmental control systems, Avionics, Lighting and Cargo systems along with Aircraft on Ground support.
  • In 2024, Finnair will implement Cobalt Aerospace Group (UK) Limited’s Cobalt Spectrum LED mood lighting system on the cabins of its twelve Embraer E-190 aircraft. With the new lighting system, Finnair will have the ability to adjust colors and light intensity to enhance passenger relaxation during the flight. This enhancement strives to optimize the passenger experience which is an integral component of Finnair’s dedication to service and comfort.
  • In 2024, Thales completed the acquisition of Cobham Aerospace Communications, a leading provider of advanced cockpit communication and connectivity systems. This strategic move enhanced Thales’ avionics portfolio, particularly regarding audio/radio, SATCOM, antennas, lighting, and clocks.
  • In 2024, Whelen Aerospace Technologies acquired AeroLEDs, a leader in aviation lighting. This merger enhances the capabilities of both companies and strengthens the focus on providing the aviation sector with dependable and inventive lighting technologies.
  • In 2023, STG Aerospace introduced Curve, which is the first product in the new Universal Lighting Family. This LED Flex light provides a continuous and easily alterable light source for airplanes and can be used in the economy and business class, galleys, as well as for business aviation.
  • In 2022, Boeing has extended a contract with Diehl Aerospace for the development of the interior lighting system for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner which was initially awarded in 2005.

Aircraft Lighting Market Scope of the Report

Aircraft Lighting Market Research Report Segmentation

The Global Aircraft Lighting Market has been segmented on the basis of Aircraft Type, Light Type, Source Type, End User and Regions. Based on Aircraft Type, the market is segmented into Commercial Aviation, Business Jets & General Aviation, Military Aviation, and Helicopters. The Commercial Aviation segment is further segmented into Narrow Body Aircraft, Wide Body Aircraft, Very Large Aircraft, Regional Transport Aircraft. Based on Light Type, the market is segmented into Interior Lights and Exterior Lights. The Interior Lights segment is further segmented into Signage Lights, Ceiling & Wall Lights, Floor Path Lighting Strip, Reading Lights, Lavatory Lights. The Exterior Lights segment is further segmented into Emergency Lights, Navigation Lights, Others. Based on Source Type, the market is segmented into LED and Fluorescent. Based on End User, the market is segmented into OEM and Aftermarket.

Global Aircraft Lighting Market by Aircraft Type

• • Commercial Aviation
    • Narrow Body Aircraft
    • Wide Body Aircraft
    • Very Large Aircraft
    • Regional Transport Aircraft
  • Business Jets & General Aviation
  • Military Aviation
  • Helicopters

Global Aircraft Lighting Market by Light Type

• • Interior Lights
    • Signage Lights
    • Ceiling & Wall Lights
    • Floor Path Lighting Strip
    • Reading Lights
    • Lavatory Lights
  • Exterior Lights
    • Emergency Lights
    • Navigation Lights
    • Others

Global Aircraft Lighting Market by Source Type

• • LED
  • Fluorescent

Global Aircraft Lighting Market by End User

• • OEM
  • Aftermarket

Global Aircraft Lighting Market by Region

• • North America Aircraft Lighting Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)

• • • By Aircraft Type
    • By Light Type
    • By Source Type
    • By End User
    • United States of America (US) All-Up
    • Canada All-Up Market

  • Europe Aircraft Lighting Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • By Aircraft Type
    • By Light Type
    • By Source Type
    • By End User
    • United Kingdom (UK) All-Up
    • Germany All-Up
    • France All-Up
    • Spain All-Up
    • Rest of Europe All-Up

  • Asia-Pacific Aircraft Lighting Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • By Aircraft Type
    • By Light Type
    • By Source Type
    • By End User
    • China All-Up
    • India All-Up
    • Japan All-Up
    • Rest of APAC All-Up

  • ROW Aircraft Lighting Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)

    • By Aircraft Type
    • By Light Type
    • By Source Type
    • By End User
    • Brazil All-Up
    • South Africa All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia All-Up
    • UAE All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) All-Up

Global Aircraft Lighting Market Leading Players (Option 5: As a part of the free 25% customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • RTX
  • Luminator Aerospace
  • Astronics Corporation
  • STG Aerospace Limited
  • Oxley Group
  • Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG
  • Honeywell International Inc
  • Thales
  • Soderberg Manufacturing Company Inc
  • Cobalt Aerospace Group Limited