Global Civil Aviation Market Size Likely to Reach at a CAGR of 8.1% By 2034

Global Civil Aviation Market size was valued at USD 1042.23 Billion in 2025 and expected to reach USD 1965.46 Billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period 2025 – 2034.

Civil Aviation Market: Overview

Civil aviation includes aircraft operation in the global airspace per the rules and regulations defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization and regulatory agencies of the respective countries. Various factors such as the rapidly expanding tours and tourism industry, increasing investment by the governments and private sector in the aviation sector, growing air passenger travel, increasing business travel and increasing cargo transport in the developing countries are mainly driving the market growth.

However, factors such as the high cost of civil aviation, the COVID-19 pandemic, and geopolitical conflicts are restraining market growth.

Innovations in automated freight transport and greater cargo-carrying capacity are increasing operational efficiency. This is because the freighter sector is expanding due to the growth of e-commerce, demand for just-in-time production and the global demand for fast, reliable products. Thus, such factors are expected to create lucrative opportunities for the market.

The global civil aviation market is segmented by aircraft type, application, end-user, and region. By aircraft type, the commercial aviation segment dominated the market. It is expected to keep its dominance during the forecast period, driven by increased passenger air traffic, airline fleet expansion, a push for fuel-efficient models, key players, and hybrid drives to respond to the environment.

Based on Application, passenger transport remains the cornerstone of the civil aviation market. This is driven by increasing demand for global travel, urbanization and the expansion of the middle-class population in emerging economies. Various airlines Focus on improving operational efficiency, launching environmentally friendly aircraft and enhancing the customer experience.

Report Scope

CMI has comprehensively analysed the Global Civil Aviation market. The drivers, restraints, challenges, opportunities, and key trends have been explained in depth to depict the scenario of the Civil Aviation market. Segment-wise, the market size and market share for civil aviation during the forecast period are duly addressed to portray the probable picture of the global civil aviation industry.

The competitive landscape includes key innovators, market giants, and niche players, which are studied and analysed extensively concerning their strengths, weaknesses, and value-addition prospects. In addition, the report covers civil aviation key players’ profiling, market shares, mergers and acquisitions, consequent market fragmentation, and new trends and dynamics in partnerships.

List of the prominent players in the Civil Aviation Market:

• Boeing
• Airbus
• Lockheed Martin
• Bombardier
• Embraer
• Gulfstream Aerospace
• Dassault Aviation
• ATR
• Pilatus Aircraft
• Honda Aircraft Company
• Sukhoi Civil Aircraft
• Irkut Corporation
• Others

The Civil Aviation Market is segmented as follows:

By Aircraft Type         

• Commercial Aircraft
• General Aviation
• Cargo Aircraft

By Application

• Passenger Transport
• Freight and Cargo Transport
• Emergency Services (e.g., medical evacuation)
• Recreational Aviation
• Business Travel
• Defense and Surveillance (dual-use)

By End User   

• Commercial Airlines
• Business Aviation
• Charter Services
• Government and Military Operators
• Private Owners

Regional Coverage:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Rest of North America

Europe

• Germany
• France
• U.K.
• Russia
• Italy
• Spain
• Netherlands
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• Japan
• India
• New Zealand
• Australia
• South Korea
• Taiwan
• Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

• Saudi Arabia
• UAE
• Egypt
• Kuwait
• South Africa
• Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of Latin America