Global Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market

Global Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market

Global Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market by Type, Application and Region and Global Forecast 2023-2030

The global Full Authority Digital Engine Control market revenue is expected to grow from USD 202.9 Million in 2021 to USD 284.3 Million by 2027.

Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) is a system comprising of a digital computer, called an electronic engine controller or engine control unit, and its related accessories, which control all the aspects of aircraft engine performance. It is a being primarily used in modern commercial and military aircraft to control all aspects of engine performance digitally, instead of technical or analog electronic controls.

FADEC systems respond to pilot inputs, but also use the data from sensors engine pressure, air density, reading engine temperatures, fuel flow, and much more to automatically adjust engine settings to optimize performance. They are also self-monitoring, which includes system redundancy to prevent failures, and allow programmable engine limitations.

As FADEC systems are digital, these systems are also less bulky, lighter, and require less maintenance than older control systems, reducing maintenance costs, enhancing fuel efficiency, and enabling more aircraft innovation. Options for most appropriate FADEC systems vary by engine model and aircraft, but the highest-rated FADECs combine a long history of state-of-the-art development for premier engines on the world's top aircraft.

Full authority digital engine system (FADEC) is being widely used in the commercial & military aircrafts to provide optimum engine efficiency. It allows the aircraft manufacturers to program engine limitations and receive engine maintenance and health reports timely. Rising number of aircraft deliveries with growing air traffic across geographies is likely to drive the growth of the full authority digital engine control systems at a significant rate during the review period. Factors such as demographic & economic growth, oil prices, and tourism trends are anticipated to bolster the demand for aircrafts.

Although, the COVID-19 outbreak affected the demand for aircrafts considerably, but, the key market players witnessed increase in demand in 2021. For instance, Boeing and Airbus delivered 77 and 125 commercial jets in the first quarter of 2021 as compared to that of 50 and 122 deliveries respectively in Q1 2020. In addition to this, according to Airbus forecasts, the demand for new aircraft fleet is likely to increase to around 39,000 by end of 2039 and air traffic is expected to double in the next 15 years, thus, adds to the growth of the FADEC systems market.

In addition, growing emphasis on the development of aircraft fleets which provides maximum capacity for lower cost, future network flexibility, sustainability and improved efficiency is anticipated to bolster the growth of the aircrafts industry and thus, FADEC system market substantially in the coming years. Furthermore, increasing adoption of FADEC systems in military aircrafts to provide improved controlling and monitoring of engines is expected to augment the product demand significantly. Also, FADEC systems offer high performance interfaces which can withstand the harshest of environments. Thus, increasing demand for commercial and military aircraft fleet is likely to proliferate the growth of the FADEC systems market at a momentous rate during the assessment period.

“Dual Channel segment, by type, to be largest market from 2023 to 2030.”

A Dual Channel FADEC system is an advanced engine control technology that provides full digital control over aircraft engines with a redundant architecture for enhanced safety. These systems optimize engine performance, improve fuel efficiency, reduce pilot workload, and provide critical diagnostic data. Widely used in commercial, military, and business aviation, FADEC systems represent a key advancement in aircraft engine technology, with ongoing developments likely to further enhance their capabilities in the future.

“Commercial Aircraft segment, by application, to be largest market from 2023 to 2030.”

A Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system in commercial aircraft is a highly advanced engine management system that controls all aspects of an aircraft engine's operation. FADEC systems are integral to modern jet engines, providing precise control, optimizing performance, enhancing safety, and reducing pilot workload.

“North America to be largest region in Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market.”

By region, the market is divided into North America, Europe, APAC, and Others. Others are further divided into the Middle East and South America.

North America accounts for the prominent share of the overall Full Authority Digital Engine Control market in 2021 and region is expected to grow with rapid CAGR over the forecast period owing to the presence of developed economies such as U.S., Canada, and others. Understandably, within North America, U.S. holds the highest share of North American Full Authority Digital Engine Control market followed by Canada and Mexico.

The North America segment garnered a substantial market share of 51.9% in 2020. It was valued at USD 85,536.56 thousands in 2020 and is estimated to register a healthy CAGR of 6.18% economy. The aviation industry in North America is matured and has a robust presence of several aircraft OEMs such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman Corporation among others. Also, the region has a strong presence of aero-engine players such as Pratt & Whitney, CFM International, General Electric, etc. The defense sector is benefitted due to the rising government investment in R&D and the procurement of advanced fighter jets from the regional players. Though the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the commercial airline industry in the country, airlines in the region are likely to benefit from strong domestic demand from the US.

The US is one of the largest aviation markets in the world. The passenger traffic to and from the US had been increasing steadily before the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. As per the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2019, the US airlines and foreign airlines in the country carried a total of 1,052.8 million scheduled service passengers, a surge of 3.9% from that of 2018. Though the pandemic has significantly affected the airline demand in the country, United Airlines, one of the largest airlines in the country, maintained a robust order book, with more than 800 aircraft in its fleet and over 300 aircraft on order in Q4 2020.

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market involves assessing the competitive landscape to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the industry. Key industry players have recognized that the adoption of Full Authority Digital Engine Control holds the potential for further growth. The growing desire among producers to optimize their production costs has spurred collaborative efforts among companies to scale up their production capacity. This strategic collaboration not only aims to increase revenue but also seeks to establish dominance in the market.

The Full Authority Digital Engine Control Market is highly competitive, with numerous companies vying for market share.

Major Players:

BAE Systems

Texas Instruments Incorporated

Collins Aerospace

Honeywell Aerospace

Others

Recent Developments:

December 2022: Engineers from various European aerospace research institutes and firms designed and built the first iteration of a test aircraft named the Scaled Flight Demonstrator (SFD) to demonstrate advancements in aircraft control systems. This project was part of a six-year project run by ONERA under the EU's Clean Sky 2 initiative. Equipped with sensors and instrumentation, the Scaled Flight Demonstrator (SFD) aircraft could monitor 150 distinct aspects of its movement and state while in flight. The SFD has a USD 2.1 million insurance policy and was created over the course of six years.

April 2022: Daher, a French manufacturer, debuted the latest model in their TBM series of single turboprop aircraft. With a single Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6E-66XT turboprop engine, the 960 is equipped with a five-blade Hartzell propeller, a ""digitally controlled cabin,"" and a ""fully digital e-throttle."" The Hartzell and PT6E are linked by means of a ""dual-channel digital engine and propeller electronic control system."" The aircraft's airframer claims that its G3000 avionics and modern Garmin GWX 8000 weather radar are installed. Daher's 960 already has permission from the European Aviation Safety Agency."