"Aircraft exterior lighting market size was USD 99.8 million in 2024.”
The market size in 2023 was USD 89.6 million. In 2024, the market experienced a YoY growth of 11.4% to reach a value of USD 99.8 million.
The market is expected to reach USD 109.9 million in 2025, witnessing an annual growth of 9.2%.
The market size will reach USD 138.0 million in 2034, witnessing a market growth (CAGR) of 2.7% during the forecast period of 2025-2034.
Market Size & Global Forecast: "Aircraft exterior lighting market size was USD 99.8 million in 2024.” The market size in 2023 was USD 89.6 million. In 2024, the market experienced a YoY growth of 11.4% to reach a value of USD 99.8 million. The market is expected to reach USD 109.9 mil...
Global Demand Analysis & Sales Opportunities in Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market
The annual demand for aircraft exterior lighting was USD 99.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 10.9.9 million in 2025, up 9.2% than the value in 2024.
During the forecast period (2025-2034), the aircraft exterior lighting market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.7%. The annual demand will reach USD 138.0 million in 2034.
During 2025-2034, the aircraft exterior lighting industry is expected to generate a cumulative sales opportunity of USD 1258.9 million, which is almost 4 times the opportunities during 2019-2024.
High-Growth Market Segments:
North America dominates the market, whereas Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the coming years.
By aircraft type, Narrow-body aircraft are likely to remain dominant, whereas wide-body aircraft are expected to be the fastest-growing aircraft type over the forecasted period.
By lighting type, Anti-collision/beacon lights are likely to remain dominant, whereas reading lights are expected to be the fastest-growing light type till 2034.
By end-user type, OE remains dominant, whereas the aftermarket is expected to be the fastest-growing segment over the next five years.
Market Statistics
Have a look at the sales opportunities presented by the aircraft exterior lighting market in terms of growth and market forecast.
Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market Data & Statistics
Market Statistics
Value (in USD Million)
Market Growth (%)
Annual Market Size in 2023
USD 89.6 million
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Annual Market Size in 2024
USD 99.8 million
YoY Growth in 2024: 11.4%
Annual Market Size in 2025
USD 109.9 million
YoY Growth in 2025: 9.2%
Annual Market Size in 2034
USD 138.0 million
CAGR 2025-2034: 2.7%
Cumulative Sales Opportunity during 2025-2034
USD 1258.9 million
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Top 10 Countries’ Market Share in 2024
USD 80 million +
> 80%
Top 10 Company’s Market Share in 2024
USD 50 million to USD 70 million
50% - 70%
Market dynamics
Introduction:
External lighting of an aircraft has paramount importance in addressing several requirements including the visibility of aircraft to other aircraft flying nearby, pilot visibility during crucial flight phases, navigation with aircraft runway, taxing the aircraft to the airport, and airline branding (logo lights). Exterior aircraft lights mainly include position; anti-collision/beacon; and landing and taxi lights for operations, especially at night. Some other types of exterior lights include wing inspection lights, which are of great benefit for specialized flying operations.
Segments Analysis
Segmentations
List of Sub-Segments
Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments
Aircraft Type
Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-Body Aircraft, Helicopter, Military Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, and Business Jets.
Narrow-body aircraft is likely to remain dominant, whereas wide-body aircraft is to be the fastest-growing aircraft type over the next five years.
Lighting Type
Position/Navigation Lights, Wing Inspection Lights, Anti-Collision/Beacon Lights, Landing and Taxi Lights, and Others.
Anti-collision/beacon lights are likely to remain dominant, whereas reading lights are to be the fastest-growing light type till 2028.
End-User Type
OE and Aftermarket
OE remains dominant, whereas aftermarket is to be the fastest-growing segment over the next five years.
Region Type
North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World
North America dominates the market, whereas Asia-Pacific is to be the fastest-growing region over the next five years.
By Aircraft Type
“Narrow-body aircraft is likely to remain dominant, whereas wide-body aircraft is to be the fastest-growing aircraft type over the next five years.”
The aircraft exterior lighting market is segmented into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, helicopters, military aircraft, regional aircraft, and business jets. Narrow-body aircraft are expected to be the most dominant aircraft type in the market during the forecast period. B737 Max and A320neo family are likely to remain the major narrow-body aircraft programs in the coming years. The introduction of single-aisle long-range aircraft may give some additional impetus to the demand in the years to come. Also, the market entry of C919 and MC-21 in the coming years will create new revenue pockets for the market stakeholders.
Similar to narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft are also likely to create huge opportunities in the near term. Both, Boeing and Airbus have plans to rejuvenate the production rate of their key wide-body aircraft programs (A350XWB and B787). Furthermore, the expected market entry of B777x by 2025 is likely to add a stir to the market demand. Also, a paradigm shift from traditional incandescent external lighting to LED lighting in new-generation aircraft may create additional opportunities for the market stakeholders.
By Lighting Type
“Anti-collision/beacon lights are likely to remain dominant, whereas reading lights are expected to be the fastest-growing light type during the forecast period.”
The market is segmented into position/navigation lights, wing inspection lights, anti-collision/beacon lights, landing, and taxi lights, and other exterior lights.
Anti-collision/beacon lights are expected to remain the most dominating segment of the market during the forecast period due to the rising concern about passenger safety and easy recognition of the flight. On average, there are about four anti-collision lights in a commercial aircraft: left anti-collision light, right anti-collision light, upper anti-collision light, and right anti-collision light.
Position/navigation lights are also likely to create a sizeable opportunity in the years to come.
Regional Analysis
“North America dominates the market, whereas Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the coming years.”
In terms of regions, North America is expected to be the most prominent region for aircraft exterior lighting, owing to its large aircraft fleet and being a production hub for the aircraft industry. The region is the home of almost all the leading aerospace giants such as Boeing and Airbus. Furthermore, the resumption of B787 and B737 Max deliveries is giving new birth to the entire region's aerospace industry supply chain including the exterior lighting demand.
Asia-Pacific is likely to grow at the fastest rate in the coming five years. The historical trend of manufacturing commercial aircraft in developed markets such as the USA and Germany and dispatching them to the key Asian developing economies such as China and India is no longer a viable business option. Now, the leading airframers have no option except to build their manufacturing/assembly facilities in the region. This is creating enormous opportunities for local supply chain companies. Additionally, key Asian economies including China, Japan, and India, have a high focus on the development of aircraft indigenously. In the race of indigenization, China is far ahead and has been focusing on developing all types of aircraft including commercial ones (C919). India and Japan are targeting some specific aircraft categories.
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Competitive Landscape
The aircraft exterior lighting market is moderately consolidated with the presence of several big players around the globe. Most of the major players are tier-I players with the revenue generated from exterior lighting holding a fraction of their total revenue. Honeywell is one of the largest manufacturers of aircraft exterior lighting at both OE as well as Aftermarket levels. The value chain includes lighting component manufacturers, aircraft lighting vendors, tier players, aircraft OEMs, airlines, aircraft leasing companies, and MRO companies.
The following are the key players in the aircraft exterior lighting market:
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Market Study Period
2019-2034
Base Year
2024
Forecast Period
2025-2034
Trend Period
2019-2023
Number of Tables & Figures
>100
Number of Segments Analysed
4 (Aircraft Type, Lighting Type, End-User Type, and Region)
Number of Regions Analysed
4 (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Rest of the World)
Countries Analysed
15 (The USA, Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, Italy, The UK, China, Japan, India, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Rest of Europe, Rest of APAC, and Rest of the World)
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Market Segmentation
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The aircraft exterior lighting market is segmented into the following categories.
Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market, by Aircraft Type
Narrow-Body Aircraft
Wide-Body Aircraft
Helicopter
Military Aircraft
Regional Aircraft
Business Jets
Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market, by Aircraft Type
Position/Navigation Lights
Wing Inspection Lights
Anti-Collision/Beacon Lights
Landing and Taxi Lights
Others
Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market, by Aircraft Type
OE
Aftermarket
Aircraft Exterior Lighting Market, by Region
North America (Country Analysis: The USA, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, Italy, The UK, and the Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: Japan, China, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
Rest of the World (Country Analysis: Brazil, Saudi Arabia, and Others)
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The growth is supported by a large number of factors out of which the rebounding aerospace industry is the major one. A paradigm shift towards advanced LED lights is further giving a push to the market demand.
North America is estimated to remain dominant in the aircraft exterior lighting market in the foreseeable future, owing to the region's proximity to the world's leading airframers.
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the fastest rate in the coming five years. Significant capital investments paired with the upcoming aircraft programs to address the huge market potential drive the overall region’s market dynamics.
Anti-collision lighting is likely to maintain its dominance in the market in the coming years, due to the growing focus on providing passenger safety during a flight, especially at night.
Astronics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Safran S.A., Collins Aerospace, Diehl, Luminator Technology Group, and Cobham are the leading players in the aircraft exterior lighting market.
