Air Data Computer Market Size, Share and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Type (Analog and Digital), By Platform Type (Civil Aviation, Military Aviation, UAV, and Drones), By Component Type (Electronic Unit, Probes, Sensors, and Fly-By-Wire), and Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

Air Data Computers or ADCs are avionics components that are used to collect and process data related to an aircraft’s speed, Mach number, altitude and other key parameters. To calculate these parameters, ADC uses inputs of temperature and pressure. Aircraft rely heavily on data provided by ADCs for safe and efficient flight operations. Air Data Computers are of two types, Digital and Analog. Modern aircraft require digital ADCs. In extremely fast aircraft like space shuttles, ADC calculated equivalent speed instead of measured speed.

Key Market Insights

The global market for ADC is expected to grow at a significant rate. The main drivers of growth are the modernization of military and civil aircraft, the adoption of integrated systems to reduce the weight of the aircraft and efficient flight operations and other technological developments. The introduction of new, modern aircraft and unmanned aircraft vehicle systems or UAVS will drive the growth in demand for technologically viable systems and, subsequently, for digital air data computers.

The increased focus on strengthening defence and civil aircraft and adding more aircraft to the fleet will also drive the air data computer market growth.

The high cost of ADCs required for modern, medium, and large aircraft can restrain the air data computer market. The ADCs needed to operate UAVs are quite expensive and require frequent calibration. So, factors such as high costs and routine maintenance could be the factors that can hinder the growth of the air data centre market.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Air Data Computer Market

The air data computers market experienced a steep decline in demand during the pandemic. After the easing of lockdown restrictions, the market began to grow steadily. The need for air data computers will increase considerably in the forecast period, due to the technological advancement of aircraft. The production and development of UAVs will also increase the demand for modern and advanced air data computers for safe and efficient flight operations.

Key Insights

The report will cover the following key insights:

• The report analyzes a detailed industry overview, including qualitative and quantitative information.


• It analyzes an overview and forecast of the global air data computer market based on various segments.


• The report also analyzes comprehensive PEST analysis for all five regions, i.e. North America, Europe, APAC, rest of the world, after evaluating economic, economic, political and technological factors affecting the impact of the space insurance market in these regions.

Regional Analysis

The market in the North American region is expected to dominate the air data computer market with the highest market share for the forecast period. The North American market is anticipated to grow at the highest growth rate. This market dominance and growth are attributed to early technology adoption, increased research and development, and the presence of a large number of air data systems and aircraft manufacturers. Significant change can be predicted in the European region because of increased research and development, innovation and the introduction of new technologies. Asia Pacific is also expected to grow considerably due to increased fleet size, military advancement, adoption of local manufacturing and modernization.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of key players such as Honeywell, Curtiss-Wright, Shadin Avionics, Air Data, Aeroprobe, Thales Group, Thommen aircraft equipment, Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group, Ametek Inc., Meggit PLC, UTC Aerospace Systems, Rockwell Collins Inc., Astronautics Corporation of America, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, and others.

Segmentation

Key Industry Developments

• In December 2021, Bharat Electronics Limited received an order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to manufacture and supply air data computers for LCA Tejas fighter aircraft. Delivery will start in 2023 and will go on till 2028.


• In September 2022, Parker Hannifin acquired U.K.-based defence and aerospace supplier Meggit PLC for 6.3 billion pounds. Both companies agreed on a condition that Parker Hannifin would divest its aircraft wheelers and breaks division. Eventually, Parker sold its wheels and brakes arm to Kadam Corp for 440 million USD.


• In August 2022, Turkish Technic, a leading MRO service provider and Honeywell entered a ten-year agreement. According to the contract, Honeywell will supply sub-parts to Turkish Technic, and the latter will provide MRO service of air data inertial reference unit (ADIRU) globally.


• In Jan 2023, Intertial Labs introduced a new Inertial Navigation Unit with an embedded Air Data Computer, allowing the system to measure air speed up to 600 Knots. This feature will enable Pixhawk autopilot for better navigation of UAVs.