Aviation Headsets Market Size, Trends & Growth Forecast

Aviation Headsets Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis By Type (On-Board Headsets and Ground Support Headsets), Noise Cancellation Type (Active and Passive), and Application (Commercial Aircraft, Military Aircraft, and General Aviation)

Publication Month : Jan 2022

  • Report Code : TIPRE00025973
  • Category : Aerospace and Defense
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 148
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The aviation headsets market is expected to grow from US$ 1,029.99 million in 2021 to US$ 1,371.84 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during 2021 to 2028.


The adoption of aviation headsets is rising among pilots, ground support staff, and air traffic control (ATC) units across the world. The demand for active-noise-canceling headsets among end-users like 737 pilots is considerably high. Moreover, with growing aircraft deliveries, including commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and helicopters, the penetration of aviation headsets is witnessing an upward trend. The presence of a limited number of well-established players indicates a higher bargaining power of buyers (pilots, ATC, and ground support staff). However, the demand for aviation headsets is anticipated to rise in the future with the surge in the number of aviation headsets market players.

The aviation headset market is highly consolidated, and a major fraction of the market is controlled and dominated by well-established players. Moreover, the market experiences a limited entry of newer players. Despite having a large number of customers, the existing suppliers in the aviation headset market offer products that are enabled with similar technologies, which decreases the suppliers’ bargaining power. Faro Aviation, Sennheiser, Bose, Plantronics, David Clark, and Bosch Security Systems are a few renowned players in the market, which together account for a majority of the market share. This limits the market share of small aviation headset companies to low. Thus, although the bargaining power of suppliers in the aviation headset market is currently low, it is foreseen to reach a moderate level in the coming years with the ongoing research and developments in the field of aviation headsets.

The aviation headsets market has been segmented on the basis type, noise cancellation type, application, and geography. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into on-board headsets and ground support headsets. Based on noise cancellation type, the aviation headsets market size is subsegmented into active, passive. Based on application, the aviation headsets market size is further segmented into commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and general aircraft. Based on geography, the aviation headsets market is primarily segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South America. A few of the key companies operating in the aviation headsets industry are Lightspeed Aviation, Inc.; Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG; Faro Aviation; David Clark Company; Bose Corporation; SEHT LIMITED; Pilot Communications USA; Plantronics, Inc.; Robert Bosch GmbH; and GBH Headsets.

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Aviation Headsets Market: Strategic Insights

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Market Size Value inUS$ 1,029.99 million in 2021
Market Size Value byUS$ 1,371.84 million by 2028
Growth rateCAGR of 4.2% from 2021 to 2028
Forecast Period2021-2028
Base Year2021
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Aviation Headsets Market

With the outbreak of COVID-19, the production and sales of aircraft came to a sudden halt in most of European countries. The global passenger volume and the total infrastructure cost decreased by 60.5%  and 45.4%, respectively, in 2020. Such lowered demand has severely impacted the general aviation market in Europe and affected the businesses of aircraft OEMs, such as building and maintaining airliners, parts suppliers, and catering, among others. 


However, Airbus, a European aircraft manufacturing giant based in France, foresees a faster recovery of the aviation industry and aircraft manufacturing in the coming years. It says the global and European aviation industry is expected to reach the pre-COVID levels during 2023–2025, whereas the European general aviation industry is expected to surpass its pre-COVID levels by 2022. According to the company, Airbus helicopters witnessed a decline in its deliveries as the numbers reached 272 units in FY 2020 compared to 300 units in FY 2019. Airbus is also planning to modify its global workforce and resize its commercial aircraft activity in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This impacted negatively on its demand of aviation accessories such as communication systems, aviation headsets, and pilot helmets in 2020.

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Aviation Headsets Market Insights
Delivery of New Aircraft Fleets Driving Aviation Headset Market

The commercial aviation sector has maintained a strong fleet size over the years. Airbus and Boeing are the two most significant aircraft manufacturers in terms of delivery statistics. The commercial aviation industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years with the emergence of new low-cost carriers (LCCs) and fleet expansion strategies adopted by the full-service carriers (FSCs). It is further foreseen to surge in the coming years owing to the mounting number of air travel passengers and aircraft procurement. According to Boeing Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) 2019–2039, the total number of existing aircraft fleet in 2019 accounted for 25,900, and it is expected to reach 48,400 by 2039. As per Airbus Global Market Forecast for 2019–2038, the commercial aircraft fleet is foreseen to account for 47,680 by 2038, rising from 22,680 recorded at the beginning of 2019. However, the emergence of COVID-19 decimated the demand for aircraft in 2020, resulting in a significantly lower number of deliveries. Nonetheless, as the aviation industry reopened in the Q3 of 2020, the aircraft manufacturers have begun witnessing a rise in demand for their aircraft models.

Type-Based Market Insights

Based on type, the aviation headsets market is segmented into on-board headsets and ground support headsets. In 2020, the on-board headsets segment accounted for a larger market share.

Aviation Headsets Market, by Type, 2020 and 2028 (%)

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End User-Based Market Insights                                                                                         

Based on end user, the aviation headsets market is segmented into commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and general aviation aircraft. In 2020, the commercial aircraft segment accounted for the largest share in the market.

The players operating in the aviation headsets market adopt strategies such as mergers, acquisitions, and market initiatives to maintain their positions in the market. A few developments by key players are listed below:

  • In 2019, Bose Corporation, a pioneer in premium active noise canceling aviation headsets, launched the new ProFlight Series 2 Aviation Headset that is designed for pilots who operate in low to moderate noise conditions.
  • In 2018, Bose Corporation launched its new active noise-canceling headset—the Bose ProFlight Aviation Headset. This headset is developed for professional pilots and is the industry's quietest, smallest, and most comfortable active noise canceling communication headset
Report Coverage
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
Segment Covered

Type, Noise Cancellation Type, and Application

Regional Scope
Regional Scope

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

Country Scope
Country Scope

Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States

Frequently Asked Questions


What are the reasons behind aviation headsets market growth?

Charter operators are expanding their service lines by adding newer routes to them. Along with this, the growing need for non-scheduled business travel compels them to add new aircraft to their existing fleets, which propels the demand for business jets and turboprops across the world. On the other hand, the demand for light sport and trainer aircraft is persistently high across the world. The rising interest of millennial generation toward aircraft piloting as their career is boosting the demand for aviation training & aviation pilot accessories, thus contributing to the surge in general aviation aircraft deliveries across different regions.

What are market opportunities for aviation headsets market?

The commercial aviation sector has maintained a strong fleet size over the years, with Airbus and Boeing are the two most notable aircraft manufacturers in terms of delivery statistics. The commercial aviation industry has witnessed tremendous growth in the past few years with the emergence of new low-cost carriers (LCCs) and fleet expansion strategies adopted by the full-service carriers (FSCs). Further, commercial aviation is foreseen to surge in the coming years owing to the mounting number of air travel passengers and aircraft procurement.

Which type held the market share in 2020?

On-board aviation headsets refer to the headsets utilized by pilots and other supporting crew within the aircraft. The on-board headsets segment dominated the global aviation headset market in 2020. With the rise in the number of operational aircraft in the global aviation industry, the demand for the on-board headset is constantly increasing over the years. Several airline operators have made huge investments in procuring new aircraft. For instance, In June 2021, United Airlines ordered 270 jets for about US$ 35 billion from manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing.

Which application dominated the market in 2020?

Commercial aircraft segments have experienced a rise in demand over the years owing to several factors such as an increase in the number of air passengers across the globe, and improvement in commercial aviation networks amongst others. For instance, according to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India, the country experienced a rise in domestic air passenger traffic by 5.45% in September 2020, compared to August 2020. The major companies involved in manufacturing commercial aircraft include Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, and Embraer amongst others.

Which region is expected to dominate the aviation headsets market in the forecast period ?

APAC is expected to grow at a fastest CAGR. China, Australia, India, Japan, and South Korea are few key economies of APAC. Over the past decade, the region has become the fastest-growing destination for airline activity globally. Owing to huge populous and stable disposable income, the demand for air travel is positively impacting the regional aviation sector. According to different sources, Asia is anticipated to hold around 40% of future airliner production. According to Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA), Asia stands in a fortunate position as air travel has been rising at above the trend rate from last five years, and the same is projected to endure in the forthcoming period.

What trends are expected to fuel the demand for various aviation headsets?

Technological advancements such as the implementation of different types of noise cancellation technology such as active noise cancellations that allow the user to block all the other external noises. Also, passive noise cancellation technology allows the user to access clear voice through the headsets while blocking the external voice through countered sound frequencies. To combat the harmful high-frequency noise that cannot be controlled by other means, ear protection must be used. Plus, without ear protection, excessive airport noise can also reduce productivity and interfere with communication.

The List of Companies - Aviation Headsets Market

  1. Bosch Security and Safety Systems
  2. Bose Corporation
  3. David Clark Company
  4. Faro Aviation
  5. GBH Headsets
  6. Lightspeed Aviation
  7. Pilot Communications USA
  8. Plantronics, Inc.
  9. SEHT LIMITED
  10. Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG

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