The global commercial aircraft carbon brakes market size was valued at USD 1,080.39 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reach USD 1,969.06 Million by 2033, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.55% from 2025-2033. North America currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 35.0% in 2024. The significant growth in commercial aircraft production, heightened demand for fuel efficiency and sustainability, rapid technological advancements in brake materials, and ongoing growth in air traffic and fleet expansion are some of the major factors bolstering the commercial aircraft carbon brakes market share.
Carbon brakes help stop a moving aircraft by exploiting friction between the rotating and stationary discs. These brakes are durable and resistant against high temperature, thermal shock and mechanical fatigue. Consequently, they are widely preferred over steel brakes in commercial aircraft. The retrofitting of these brakes in certain airplanes models can help decrease fuel consumption and reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Moreover, improvements in the manufacturing and overhaul procedures have reduced the overall cost of carbon brakes, which is expanding their applications in small, short-haul commercial aircraft.
The rising air passenger traffic on account of inflating disposable incomes, increasing business travels and the easy availability of online travel bookings represents one of the key factors bolstering the market growth. Moreover, the growing international trade, along with the escalating demand for high-performance brakes in commercial aircraft, is also stimulating the market growth. Furthermore, advantages associated with carbon brakes, such as long service intervals, low maintenance costs, high energy absorption and fast cooling rates, are increasing their adoption over conventional brakes. Apart from this, with the rising environmental concerns, governing agencies of various countries are imposing stringent standards on greenhouse gas (GHG) emission from the aviation industry, which is influencing the market positively. However, a decline in travel and tourism activities due to the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and suspension of various domestic and international airline services is negatively impacting the market growth. It is anticipated to experience growth once lockdown restrictions are relaxed.
Key Market Segmentation:
Breakup by Aircraft Type:
Narrow-body Aircraft
Wide-body Aircraft
Others
Breakup by Material:
Petroleum Pitch
Polyacrylonitrile
Breakup by Manufacturing Process:
Chemical Vapor Infiltration
Liquid Phase Infiltration
Breakup by End User:
OEM
Aftermarket
Breakup by Region:
North America
United States
Canada
Asia Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Airbus SE, Crane Company, Honeywell International Inc., Meggitt Plc, Mersen, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Safran S.A. and SGL Carbon SE.
Key Questions Answered in This Report
1.How big is the commercial aircraft carbon brakes market?
2.What is the future outlook of commercial aircraft carbon brakes market?
3.What are the key factors driving the commercial aircraft carbon brakes market?
4.Which region accounts for the largest commercial aircraft carbon brakes market share?
5.Which are the leading companies in the global commercial aircraft carbon brakes market?