Report Code : CVMI2412241 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

The Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market was valued at USD 1.72 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.63 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.19%. Carbon brake discs are critical for modern aircraft, offering a lightweight design, high thermal stability, and superior performance compared to traditional steel brakes. The market is driven by rising air travel demand, fleet modernization, and stringent aviation safety standards regulations.

Key Market Drivers

  1. Growth in Commercial Aviation
    • Global air passenger traffic is expected to double by 2040 (IATA), necessitating over 8,000 new aircraft deliveries (Boeing) 2024).
    • Low-cost carriers (LCCs) like Ryanair and IndiGo are expanding their fleets, driving demand for lightweight carbon brakes to reduce fuel consumption.
  2. Military Aviation Upgrades
    • 5th-gen fighter jets (e.g., F-35) use carbon brakes for enhanced manoeuvrability.
    • USD 2.3 trillion in global defence spending (2024) includes brake system upgrades for ageing fleets.
  3. Sustainability and Fuel Efficiency
    • Carbon brakes are 40% lighter than steel, which reduces aircraft weight and cuts fuel consumption by 1-2% per flight (Airbus 2023).
    • The EU’s "Fit for 55" mandates a 10% reduction in emissions by 2030, pushing airlines towards lightweight materials components.
  4. Technological Advancements
    • Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs): Next-generation brakes with a 30% longer lifespan (Safran 2024).
    • 3D-printed brake components: Reduce manufacturing costs by 25% (GE Additive 2023).

 

Market Segmentation

By Aircraft Type

  • Commercial Aviation (62% share): The fleets are dominated by narrow-body (e.g., A320, 737) and wide-body (e.g., 787, A350) aircraft.
  • Military (XX%): Fighter jets and transport aircraft.
  • Business Jets (XX%): Increasing owing to a surge in HNWI demand (e.g., Gulfstream G700).

 

By Region

  • North America (XX% share): the largest market, driven by Boeing and Lockheed Martin production.
  • Europe (30%): Airbus and defense upgrades are driving demand.
  • Asia-Pacific (XX%): India and China represent 35% of new aircraft orders (2024).

 

Competitive Landscape

The market is highly consolidated, with the top 3 players holding 70% share:

  1. Safran (France) supplies brakes for 50% of Airbus’ fleet; it invested USD 200M in CMC R&D (2023).
  2. Honeywell (USA): Supplier of brakes for Boeing 787 and 777X; secured USD 1B military contract contract (2024).
  3. Meggitt (UK): Acquired by Parker Hannifin in 2022; leads in the business jet market brakes.

 

Challenges

  • High costs: Carbon brakes are 3x pricier than steel, limiting adoption in regional aircraft.
  • Supply chain bottlenecks: Graphite shortages (a key raw material) could increase prices by 15% 2025.

 

Recent Developments

  • 2024: Safran launched "EcoBrake," a recyclable carbon brake with a 20% reduction in lifecycle impact emissions.
  • In 2023, Honeywell partnered with Embraer to develop brakes for E2 jets.




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Key Players

  • Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Safran Landing Systems
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Collins Aerospace
  • Meggitt PLC
  • BAE Systems
  • Parker Hannifin Corporation
  • Raytheon Technologies
  • UTC Aerospace Systems
  • Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
  • Aviation Brake Systems.

 

Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Report

  1. 1. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By End-user
      4. 2.1.4 By Region
    3. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By End-user, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By End-user, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By End-user, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Commercial Aircraft
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Military Aircraft
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 6.3 Others
      1. 6.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market, By End-user, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 Airlines
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 7.3 Military Organizations.
      1. 7.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    8. Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 North America
      1. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 8.2 Europe
      1. 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 8.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 8.4 Latin America
      1. 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 8.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 8.6 Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    9. North America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      2. 9.1.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
      2. 9.2.2 Military Aircraft
      3. 9.2.3 Others
      9.3 By End-user Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      2. 9.3.2 Airlines
      3. 9.3.3 Military Organizations.
      9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.4.1 United States
      2. 9.4.2 Canada
      9.5 North America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.7 North America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    10. Europe Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      2. 10.1.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
      2. 10.2.2 Military Aircraft
      3. 10.2.3 Others
      10.3 By End-user Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      2. 10.3.2 Airlines
      3. 10.3.3 Military Organizations.
      10.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.4.1 Germany
      2. 10.4.2 United Kingdom
      3. 10.4.3 France
      4. 10.4.4 Spain
      5. 10.4.5 Italy
      6. 10.4.6 Russia
      7. 10.4.7 Netherlands
      8. 10.4.8 Poland
      9. 10.4.9 Rest of Europe
      10.5 Europe Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.7 Europe Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    11. Asia-Pacific Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      2. 11.1.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
      2. 11.2.2 Military Aircraft
      3. 11.2.3 Others
      11.3 By End-user Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      2. 11.3.2 Airlines
      3. 11.3.3 Military Organizations.
      11.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.4.1 China
      2. 11.4.2 Japan
      3. 11.4.3 India
      4. 11.4.4 South Korea
      5. 11.4.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 11.4.6 ASEAN
      7. 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      11.5 Asia-Pacific Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.7 Asia-Pacific Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    12. Latin America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      2. 12.1.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
      2. 12.2.2 Military Aircraft
      3. 12.2.3 Others
      12.3 By End-user Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      2. 12.3.2 Airlines
      3. 12.3.3 Military Organizations.
      12.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.4.1 Brazil
      2. 12.4.2 Mexico
      3. 12.4.3 Argentina
      4. 12.4.4 Peru
      5. 12.4.5 Colombia
      6. 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
      12.5 Latin America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.7 Latin America Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    13. Middle East & Africa Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 13.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.1.1 Carbon-Carbon Brake Discs
      2. 13.1.2 Carbon-Carbon/Resin Brake Discs
      13.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.2.1 Commercial Aircraft
      2. 13.2.2 Military Aircraft
      3. 13.2.3 Others
      13.3 By End-user Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.3.1 Aircraft Manufacturers
      2. 13.3.2 Airlines
      3. 13.3.3 Military Organizations.
      13.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 13.4.2 UAE
      3. 13.4.3 South Africa
      4. 13.4.4 Egypt
      5. 13.4.5 Israel
      6. 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      13.5 Middle East & Africa Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      13.7 Middle East & Africa Global Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    14. Competition Landscape
    1. 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 14.2.1 Aircraft Carbon Brake Disc Market – Safran Landing Systems
      2. 14.2.2 Honeywell International Inc.
      3. 14.2.3 Collins Aerospace
      4. 14.2.4 Meggitt PLC
      5. 14.2.5 BAE Systems
      6. 14.2.6 Parker Hannifin Corporation
      7. 14.2.7 Raytheon Technologies
      8. 14.2.8 UTC Aerospace Systems
      9. 14.2.9 Dunlop Aircraft Tyres
      10. 14.2.10 Aviation Brake Systems.
    15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms




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