Summary

The global aerospace testing was valued at USD 5.29 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 6.68 billion by 2029; it is expected to register a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period. Several key factors that drive the aerospace testing market include stringent safety and regulatory standards, technological advancements and the growing global fleet of production and defence aircraft. The FAA and EASA regulatory bodies demand rigorous testing and quality checks; thus, advanced testing services are needed to continue and the demand is confirmed. Furthermore, given the ongoing advancement of the aerospace industry toward lightweight materials, additive manufacturing, and digitalization, more and more demand is being created for the specialized testing of new materials and complex components to assure durability and performance.

“The in-house sourcing segment of aerospace testing market is expected to have significant market share during the forecast period.”
During the forecast period, it is probable that the in-house sourcing segment will lead the market for aerospace testing as it provides aerospace manufacturers with control, customization, and confidentiality in the testing process. Companies utilizing in-house testing processes will also control their proprietary technology and sensitive data. This is a key function in the defense and aerospace industries. Additionally, in-house testing facilities enable the development of highly customized testing protocols that can enhance the efficiency of the R&D process for a specific product design based on the in-house testing facilities. As materials, propulsion systems, and avionics technology develop, the in-house facilities of manufacturers enable them to rapidly evolve and innovate with no reliance on third parties schedules, which increases lead times, and improves the quality control of their products.

“The Environmental Testing services to record significant growth rate during the forecast period”
During the forecast period, the aerospace testing market is poised to have a high expansion rate for environmental testing services, as an increasing number of aerospace components are being tested to find out if they will be able to withstand extreme temperatures and conditions. Due to the continued exposure of the aircraft to harsh environments, such as violent changes in temperature, high altitudes, humidity, and vibration, it has been necessary to test the components to ensure that they are able to stand up to these conditions without compromising the aircraft's safety or performance. Environmental tests are needed in order to validate newly developed materials and designs associated with portable, but revolutionary, new propulsion systems and fuel-saving efforts that are being developed as part of the move toward sustainable aviation in order to reduce fuel consumption.

“The Europe is likely to grow at the significant CAGR during the forecast period.”
Due to the increasing investments in aerospace innovation, defense, and commercial aviation, the aerospace testing market is poised to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, with Europe being an area in focus. Countries such as France, Germany, and the UK are main leading aerospace manufacturing hubs whose demand for advanced services relies on the development of next generation aircraft, defense systems, and sustainable aviation technologies. More importantly, strict regulatory standards of agencies such as the EASA-European Union Aviation Safety Agency facilitate the need for extensive testing and compliance, thereby giving an impetus to market growth. Also, European green aviation and efforts toward low carbon emissions also help in supporting the demand for testing services that validate efficiency in technologies applied to fuel consumption.

Breakdown of primaries
The study contains insights from various industry experts, ranging from component suppliers to Tier 1 companies and OEMs. The break-up of the primaries is as follows:

• By Company Type - Tier 1 – 55%, Tier 2 – 25%, Tier 3 – 20%
• By Designation—Directors - 50%, Managers - 30%, Others - 20%
• By Region— Asia Pacific - 20%, Europe - 30%, , North America - 45%, RoW - 5%

The aerospace testing market is dominated by a few globally established players such as Element Materials Technology (UK), SGS SA (Switzerland), Intertek Group plc (UK), Applus+ (Spain), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV Rheinland (Germany), TÜV NORD Group (Germany), Rohde & Schwarz (Germany), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), The Boeing Company (US), Airbus (Netherlands), MISTRAS Group (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Bureau Veritas (France), and DEKRA (Germany). The study includes an in-depth competitive analysis of these key players in the aerospace testing market, with their company profiles, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Research Coverage:
The report segments the aerospace testing market and forecasts its size by testing type, sourcing type, and vertical. The report also discusses the drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges pertaining to the market. It gives a detailed view of the market across four main regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and RoW. Supply chain analysis has been included in the report, along with the key players and their competitive analysis in the aerospace testing ecosystem.

Key Benefits to Buy the Report:
• Analysis of key drivers (Rising demand for commercial aircraft necessitates both initial and ongoing testing of new aircraft and their components, governments are investing heavily in military and defense aircraft, requiring rigorous testing, the advancement in new technology is evolving demand for specialized aerospace testing), restraint (The rapid advancement of aerospace technologies requires ongoing updates in testing methodologies and equipment), opportunity (Increased use of UAVs in commercial and defense applications drives demand for specialized testing, the shift toward sustainable aviation with alternative fuels, lightweight materials, and energy-efficient designs creates demand for testing, the development of advanced aircraft technologies creates a growing need for specialized testing.), challenges (the rapid advancement of aerospace technologies requires ongoing updates in testing methodologies and equipment)
• Service Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and new product launches in the aerospace testing market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the aerospace testing market across varied regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products and services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the aerospace testing market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Element Materials Technology (UK), SGS SA (Switzerland), Intertek Group plc (UK), Applus+ (Spain), TÜV SÜD (Germany), TÜV Rheinland (Germany), TÜV NORD Group (Germany), Rohde & Schwarz (Germany), Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg), The Boeing Company (US), Airbus (Netherlands), MISTRAS Group (US), Lockheed Martin Corporation (US), Bureau Veritas (France), and DEKRA (Germany).

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 24
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 24
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 24
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 25
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE 25
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 26
1.3.3 YEARS CONSIDERED 26
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 27
1.5 LIMITATIONS 27
1.6 STAKEHOLDERS 27
1.7 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 27
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 29
2.1 RESEARCH APPROACH 29
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 30
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources 30
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources 31
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 31
2.1.2.1 Intended participants and key opinion leaders in primary interviews 32
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources 32
2.1.2.3 Key industry insights 33
2.1.2.4 Breakdown of primaries 33
2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH 34
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 34
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 36
2.2.1.1 Approach to estimate market size by bottom-up analysis 36
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 37
2.2.2.1 Approach to estimate market share by top-down analysis 37
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 38
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 39
2.5 RISK ASSESSMENT 40
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 41
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 45
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET 45
4.2 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY SOURCING TYPE 45
4.3 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY END USER 46
4.4 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY TESTING TYPE 46
4.5 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY REGION 47
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 48
5.1 MARKET DYNAMICS 48
5.1.1 DRIVERS 48
5.1.1.1 Rising demand for commercial aircraft in developing economies 48
5.1.1.2 Growing use of UAVs in military and commercial applications 49
5.1.1.3 Significant investments by governments in military and defense aircraft 49
5.1.2 RESTRAINTS 51
5.1.2.1 Complex and time-consuming testing process due to stringent regulations 51
5.1.3 OPPORTUNITIES 52
5.1.3.1 Development of advanced aircraft technologies creating need for specialized testing 52
5.1.3.2 Need for new testing methodologies to cater to evolving aerospace technologies 53
5.1.4 CHALLENGES 53
5.1.4.1 Budget constraints necessitating aerospace companies to
cut testing costs 53
5.2 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 54
5.3 SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS 55
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 57
5.5 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 59
5.6 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 59
5.6.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 59
5.6.1.1 Additive manufacturing and robotics 59
5.6.1.2 Traditional molding 60
5.6.1.3 Automated lay-up 60
5.6.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 61
5.6.2.1 Advanced placed ply 61
5.6.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 61
5.6.3.1 Automated test equipment (ATE) 61
5.6.3.2 Data acquisition and control (DAQ) systems 61
5.7 PATENT ANALYSIS 62
5.8 TRADE ANALYSIS 63
5.8.1 IMPORT SCENARIO 63
5.8.2 EXPORT SCENARIO 65
5.9 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 66
5.10 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 66
5.10.1 CASE STUDY 1: VELOCITY COMPOSITES EXPANDS INTO US MARKET AND SUPPORTS GKN AEROSTRUCTURES 66
5.10.2 CASE STUDY 2: GKN AEROSPACE AND GE AEROSPACE EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FOR AEROENGINE DEVELOPMENT AND PRODUCTION 67
5.10.3 CASE STUDY 3: HEXCEL INTRODUCES LATEST HEXTOW CARBON FIBER INNOVATION 68
5.11 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 69
5.11.1 TARIFF ANALYSIS 69
5.11.2 REGULATORY ANALYSIS 69
5.11.2.1 Regulatory bodies, government agencies, and other organizations 69
5.11.2.2 Standards 71
5.12 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 72
5.12.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 73
5.12.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 73
5.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 73
5.12.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 73
5.12.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 74
5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 74
5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 74
5.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA 75
5.14 IMPACT OF AI/GEN AI ON AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET 76
5.14.1 INTRODUCTION 76
5.14.2 USE OF GEN AI IN AEROSPACE TESTING 77
5.14.3 IMPACT OF GEN AI ON AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET 78
6 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY SOURCING TYPE 79
6.1 INTRODUCTION 80
6.2 IN-HOUSE 81
6.2.1 IN-HOUSE TESTING ENABLES MAINTAINING CONTROL OVER PROPRIETARY DESIGNS, TECHNOLOGY, AND CLASSIFIED DATA 81
6.3 OUTSOURCED 81
6.3.1 OUTSOURCING ALLOWS AEROSPACE COMPANIES TO REDUCE TESTING COSTS 81
7 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY TESTING TYPE 83
7.1 INTRODUCTION 84
7.2 MATERIAL TESTING 85
7.2.1 INCREASED DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET 85
7.3 FUEL TESTING 89
7.3.1 INCREASING GLOBAL REGULATIONS ON EMISSIONS AND FUEL EFFICIENCY DRIVING NEED FOR FUEL TESTING 89
7.4 ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 93
7.4.1 ADOPTION OF NEW LIGHTWEIGHT, HIGH-STRENGTH MATERIALS NECESSITATING RIGOROUS ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING 93
7.5 STRUCTURAL/COMPONENT TESTING 96
7.5.1 RISING DEMAND FOR COMMERCIAL AND MILITARY AIRCRAFT FUELING STRUCTURAL AND COMPONENT TESTING 96
 
7.6 AVIONICS/FLIGHT & ELECTRONICS TESTING 100
7.6.1 DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMOUS FLYING SYSTEMS AND ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT FUELING DEMAND FOR INNOVATIVE TESTING METHODS 100
7.7 PROPULSION SYSTEM TESTING 103
7.7.1 GROWING INTEREST IN SPACE TRAVEL FUELING DEMAND FOR THOROUGH TESTING OF ROCKET PROPULSION SYSTEMS 103
7.8 OTHER TESTING TYPES 107
8 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY END USER 111
8.1 INTRODUCTION 112
8.2 COMMERCIAL 113
8.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR AIR TRAVEL NECESSITATING AIRLINES TO EXPAND THEIR FLEETS 113
8.3 MILITARY & DEFENSE 114
8.3.1 GROWING DEFENSE SPENDING ACROSS MAJOR COUNTRIES SUPPORTING MARKET GROWTH 114
8.4 SPACE EXPLORATION 115
8.4.1 INCREASING INVESTMENTS IN SPACE PROGRAMS TO DRIVE MARKET 115
8.5 OTHER END USERS 116
9 AEROSPACE TESTING MARKET, BY REGION 118
9.1 INTRODUCTION 119
9.2 NORTH AMERICA 121
9.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA 121
9.2.2 US 124
9.2.2.1 Presence of strong aviation sector fueling demand for aerospace testing 124
9.2.3 CANADA 125
9.2.3.1 Increasing investments in aerospace and defense sector to drive market 125
9.2.4 MEXICO 127
9.2.4.1 Expanding aerospace manufacturing sector to support market growth 127
9.3 EUROPE 128
9.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE 128
9.3.2 GERMANY 131
9.3.2.1 Focus on hydrogen and electric propulsion systems to drive testing needs for new aircraft technologies 131
9.3.3 UK 133
9.3.3.1 Advancements in drones and advanced fighter jets development driving aerospace testing market 133
9.3.4 FRANCE 134
9.3.4.1 Robust space sector fueling demand for aerospace testing 134
9.3.5 SPAIN 136
9.3.5.1 Presence of strong aircraft components manufacturing driving testing market 136
9.3.6 REST OF EUROPE 137
9.4 ASIA PACIFIC 138
9.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC 139
9.4.2 CHINA 142
9.4.2.1 Rapidly increasing air travel demand driving production of commercial aircraft 142
9.4.3 JAPAN 143
9.4.3.1 Increasing focus on cutting emissions and noise to drive testing for cleaner aerospace technologies 143
9.4.4 INDIA 145
9.4.4.1 Significant defense budget and emphasis on modernizing air capabilities to drive market 145
9.4.5 SOUTH KOREA 146
9.4.5.1 Focus on UAVs and autonomous systems for defense and commercial applications to drive market 146
9.4.6 AUSTRALIA 147
9.4.6.1 Rebound of commercial aviation industry and expansion of defense aircraft fleets to drive demand 147
9.4.7 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 149
9.5 ROW 150
9.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW 150
9.5.2 SOUTH AMERICA 153
9.5.2.1 Rising passenger traffic and fleet expansion to drive demand for testing and certification 153
9.5.3 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 155
9.5.3.1 GCC 156
9.5.3.1.1 Investments in defense to enhance military capabilities and maintain regional security to support market growth 156
9.5.3.2 Rest of Middle East & Africa 157
10 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 159
10.1 OVERVIEW 159
10.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020–2024 159
10.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2020–2023 162
10.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 162
10.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2024 165
10.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 166
10.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 166
10.7.1 STARS 166
10.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 167
10.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 167
10.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 167
10.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 168
10.7.5.1 Company footprint 168
10.7.5.2 Testing type footprint 169
10.7.5.3 End user footprint 170
10.7.5.4 Sourcing type footprint 171
10.7.5.5 Region footprint 172
10.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 172
10.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 172
10.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 173
10.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 173
10.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 173
10.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 174
10.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 174
10.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 175
10.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 176
10.9.1 DEALS 176
10.9.2 EXPANSIONS 182
10.9.3 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 184
11 COMPANY PROFILES 188
11.1 KEY TESTING SERVICE PROVIDERS 188
11.1.1 ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY 188
11.1.1.1 Business overview 188
11.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 189
11.1.1.3 Recent developments 193
11.1.1.3.1 Deals 193
11.1.1.3.2 Expansions 195
11.1.1.3.3 Other developments 196
11.1.1.4 MnM view 197
11.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 197
11.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 198
11.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 198
11.1.2 SGS SA 199
11.1.2.1 Business overview 199
11.1.2.2 Products/Products/Solutions/Services offered 201
11.1.2.3 Recent developments 201
11.1.2.3.1 Other developments 201
11.1.2.4 MnM view 202
11.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 202
11.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 202
11.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 202
 
11.1.3 INTERTEK GROUP PLC 203
11.1.3.1 Business overview 203
11.1.3.2 Product/Solution/Service offered 204
11.1.3.3 Recent developments 206
11.1.3.3.1 Deals 206
11.1.3.3.2 Expansions 207
11.1.3.4 MnM view 208
11.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 208
11.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 208
11.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 209
11.1.4 TÜV SÜD 210
11.1.4.1 Business overview 210
11.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 211
11.1.4.3 MnM view 212
11.1.4.3.1 Key strengths 212
11.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices 212
11.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 212
11.1.5 APPLUS+ 213
11.1.5.1 Business overview 213
11.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 214
11.1.5.3 Recent developments 215
11.1.5.3.1 Deals 215
11.1.5.4 MnM view 216
11.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 216
11.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 216
11.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 217
11.1.6 TÜV RHEINLAND 218
11.1.6.1 Business overview 218
11.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 219
11.1.6.3 Recent developments 220
11.1.6.3.1 Deals 220
11.1.7 EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC 221
11.1.7.1 Business overview 221
11.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 223
11.1.8 BUREAU VERITAS 224
11.1.8.1 Business overview 224
11.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 225
11.1.8.3 Recent developments 226
11.1.8.3.1 Deals 226
11.1.8.3.2 Other developments 227
 
11.1.9 DEKRA 229
11.1.9.1 Business overview 229
11.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 231
11.1.10 MISTRAS GROUP 232
11.1.10.1 Business overview 232
11.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 234
11.2 OTHER TESTING SERVICE PROVIDERS 236
11.2.1 TESTEK SOLUTIONS 236
11.2.2 TEKTRONIX, INC. 237
11.2.3 ROHDE & SCHWARZ 238
11.2.4 DAYTON T. BROWN, INC. 239
11.2.5 MTS SYSTEMS 240
11.2.6 APPLIED TECHNICAL SERVICES 241
11.2.7 ALS 243
11.3 KEY AEROSPACE COMPANIES 244
11.3.1 THE BOEING COMPANY 244
11.3.1.1 Business overview 244
11.3.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 245
11.3.1.3 Recent developments 246
11.3.1.3.1 Deals 246
11.3.2 AIRBUS 247
11.3.2.1 Business overview 247
11.3.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 249
11.3.3 LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION 250
11.3.3.1 Business overview 250
11.3.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 252
11.3.4 NORTHROP GRUMMAN 253
11.3.4.1 Business overview 253
11.3.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 255
11.3.5 COLLINS AEROSPACE 256
11.3.5.1 Business overview 256
11.3.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 257
11.4 OTHER TESTING EQUIPMENT PROVIDERS 258
11.4.1 GE AEROSPACE 258
11.4.2 GENERAL DYNAMICS 259
11.4.3 MOOG INC. 260
11.4.4 LABORATORY TESTING INC. 261
 
12 APPENDIX 262
12.1 INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS 262
12.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE 263
12.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 267
12.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 269
12.5 RELATED REPORTS 269
12.6 AUTHOR DETAILS 270