Europe Flight Planning Software Market Report (2021–2031) by Scope, Segmentation, Dynamics, and Competitive Analysis

August 2025 | 169 pages | ID: EC54621391F8EN
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The Europe flight planning software market was valued at approximately USD 175.73 million in 2023 and is projected to grow to USD 293.94 million by 2031, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6% during this period.

Market Drivers

The growth of the Europe flight planning software market is primarily driven by the increasing global aircraft fleet size and the rise in air traffic. According to the Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF) 2024, the global aviation fleet is expected to expand from 24,260 aircraft in 2023 to 48,230 by 2043, fueled by a resurgence in air travel demand following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions. The report indicates that regions such as China, India, Asia, and South America will experience air travel growth exceeding 3.5% from 2023 to 2042, while North America and Europe will see more moderate growth rates of 2% to 3%.

The demand for new aircraft from 2024 to 2043 is estimated at 42,430 units, with the Asia Pacific region anticipated to account for nearly 46% of this demand. Notably, single-aisle aircraft are expected to represent over 80% of the total new aircraft demand globally during this timeframe. Additionally, the demand for freight aircraft is projected to reach 2,470 units.

In June 2023, data from ch-aviation GmbH revealed that the United States had the highest number of aircraft orders globally, totaling 3,147, followed by Ireland, China, and India. Major airlines such as United Airlines and IndiGo Airlines are among the top consumers of these aircraft orders. This surge in aircraft orders and the overall growth of the global fleet are anticipated to significantly boost the demand for flight planning software, presenting opportunities for key market players from 2023 to 2031.

Overview of the Europe Flight Planning Software Market

The Europe flight planning software market is segmented by country, including Germany, Italy, Russia, France, the UK, and the Rest of Europe. Europe is recognized as the busiest airspace globally, with over 20,000 flights daily and around 500 million passengers annually. The defense and commercial aviation sectors in Europe are increasingly adopting advanced flight management technologies, driven by strong economic conditions and government initiatives aimed at fostering growth in the aviation sector. Germany, France, and the UK are leading countries in terms of aircraft and airport numbers, with Germany and France being significant exporters of advanced aircraft technologies.

Countries like Poland, the UK, and Belgium are also investing in new airport projects, which will drive demand for aircraft fleets. For instance, Poland plans to construct the Solidarity Transport Hub near Warsaw by 2027, aiming to accommodate nearly 40 million passengers. Additionally, the renovation of Son Sant Joan Airport in Mallorca, Spain, commenced in early 2023 and is expected to be completed by 2026. Such developments in airport infrastructure will further stimulate the growth of the flight planning software market from 2023 to 2031.

Market Segmentation


The Europe flight planning software market is categorized based on deployment, application, component, and country:
  • Deployment: The market is divided into cloud and on-premise segments, with the cloud segment holding a larger share in 2023.
  • Component: The market is split into software and services, where the software segment dominated in 2023.
  • Application: The market includes logistics and cargo, airport, private airlines, commercial airlines, flight schools and training centers, and military & defense, with commercial airlines holding the largest market share in 2023.
  • Country: The market is segmented into Germany, France, Italy, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe, with Germany leading the market share in 2023.
Key Players in the Market

Prominent companies in the Europe flight planning software market include CAE Inc., Collins Aerospace, NAV Flight Services LLC, Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc., Sabre Corp, NAVBLUE, FSS GmbH, Laminaar Aviation Infotech Pte Ltd, Chetu Inc., AIMS INTL DWC LLC, eTT Aviation, ForeFlight LLC, Amadeus IT Group SA, Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc., Airsupport A/S, Deutsche Lufthansa AG, and RocketRoute Ltd. These companies are pivotal in shaping the future of flight planning software in Europe.
1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
  3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
  3.2.2 Macroeconomic factor analysis:
  3.2.3 Developing base number:
  3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
  3.2.5 Country-level data:

4. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET LANDSCAPE

4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4 List of Vendors in the Value Chain

5. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS

5.1 Market Drivers
  5.1.1 Increasing Orders and Deliveries of Narrow Body Aircraft
  5.1.2 Rising Deliveries of General Aviation Aircraft and Helicopters
5.2 Market Restraints
  5.2.1 Rising Instances of Cyberattacks on Aviation Sector
5.3 Market Opportunities
  5.3.1 Increasing Global Aircraft Fleet Size and Air Traffic Growth
  5.3.2 Growing Investments in Military Infrastructure Development and Fleet Expansion
5.4 Future Trends
  5.4.1 Rise in Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Flight Management Operations
5.5 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET - EUROPE ANALYSIS

6.1 Europe Flight Planning Software Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
6.2 Europe Flight Planning Software Market Forecast Analysis

7. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET ANALYSIS - BY COMPONENT

7.1 Software
  7.1.1 Overview
  7.1.2 Software: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Services
  7.2.1 Overview
  7.2.2 Services: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

8. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET ANALYSIS - BY DEPLOYMENT

8.1 Cloud
  8.1.1 Overview
  8.1.2 Cloud: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 On-Premise
  8.2.1 Overview
  8.2.2 On-Premise: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

9. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET ANALYSIS - BY APPLICATION

9.1 Logistics and Cargo
  9.1.1 Overview
  9.1.2 Logistics and Cargo: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Airport
  9.2.1 Overview
  9.2.2 Airport: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.3 Private Airlines
  9.3.1 Overview
  9.3.2 Private Airlines: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.4 Commercial Airlines
  9.4.1 Overview
  9.4.2 Commercial Airlines: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.5 Flight School and Training Center
  9.5.1 Overview
  9.5.2 Flight School and Training Center: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.6 Military and Defense
  9.6.1 Overview
  9.6.2 Military and Defense: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

10. EUROPE FLIGHT PLANNING SOFTWARE MARKET - COUNTRY ANALYSIS

10.1 Europe
  10.1.1 Europe Flight Planning Software Market Overview
  10.1.2 Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
    10.1.2.1 Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
    10.1.2.2 Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.2.1 Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.2.2 Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.2.3 Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application
    10.1.2.3 France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.3.1 France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.3.2 France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.3.3 France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application
    10.1.2.4 Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.4.1 Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.4.2 Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.4.3 Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application
    10.1.2.5 United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.5.1 United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.5.2 United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.5.3 United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application
    10.1.2.6 Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.6.1 Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.6.2 Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.6.3 Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application
    10.1.2.7 Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    10.1.2.7.1 Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Component
    10.1.2.7.2 Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Deployment
    10.1.2.7.3 Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share - by Application

11. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

11.1 Heat Map Analysis
11.2 Company Positioning & Concentration

12. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE

12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Initiative
12.3 Product Development
12.4 Mergers & Acquisitions

13. COMPANY PROFILES

13.1 CAE Inc
  13.1.1 Key Facts
  13.1.2 Business Description
  13.1.3 Products and Services
  13.1.4 Financial Overview
  13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Collins Aerospace
  13.2.1 Key Facts
  13.2.2 Business Description
  13.2.3 Products and Services
  13.2.4 Financial Overview
  13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 NAV Flight Services LLC
  13.3.1 Key Facts
  13.3.2 Business Description
  13.3.3 Products and Services
  13.3.4 Financial Overview
  13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 Jeppesen Sanderson, Inc.
  13.4.1 Key Facts
  13.4.2 Business Description
  13.4.3 Products and Services
  13.4.4 Financial Overview
  13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 Sabre Corp
  13.5.1 Key Facts
  13.5.2 Business Description
  13.5.3 Products and Services
  13.5.4 Financial Overview
  13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 NAVBLUE
  13.6.1 Key Facts
  13.6.2 Business Description
  13.6.3 Products and Services
  13.6.4 Financial Overview
  13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 FSS GmbH
  13.7.1 Key Facts
  13.7.2 Business Description
  13.7.3 Products and Services
  13.7.4 Financial Overview
  13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 Laminaar Aviation Infotech Pte Ltd
  13.8.1 Key Facts
  13.8.2 Business Description
  13.8.3 Products and Services
  13.8.4 Financial Overview
  13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.8.6 Key Developments
13.9 Chetu Inc
  13.9.1 Key Facts
  13.9.2 Business Description
  13.9.3 Products and Services
  13.9.4 Financial Overview
  13.9.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.9.6 Key Developments
13.10 AIMS INTL DWC LLC
  13.10.1 Key Facts
  13.10.2 Business Description
  13.10.3 Products and Services
  13.10.4 Financial Overview
  13.10.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.10.6 Key Developments
13.11 eTT Aviation
  13.11.1 Key Facts
  13.11.2 Business Description
  13.11.3 Products and Services
  13.11.4 Financial Overview
  13.11.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.11.6 Key Developments
13.12 ForeFlight LLC
  13.12.1 Key Facts
  13.12.2 Business Description
  13.12.3 Products and Services
  13.12.4 Financial Overview
  13.12.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.12.6 Key Developments
13.13 Amadeus IT Group SA
  13.13.1 Key Facts
  13.13.2 Business Description
  13.13.3 Products and Services
  13.13.4 Financial Overview
  13.13.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.13.6 Key Developments
13.14 Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.
  13.14.1 Key Facts
  13.14.2 Business Description
  13.14.3 Products and Services
  13.14.4 Financial Overview
  13.14.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.14.6 Key Developments
13.15 Airsupport A/S
  13.15.1 Key Facts
  13.15.2 Business Description
  13.15.3 Products and Services
  13.15.4 Financial Overview
  13.15.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.15.6 Key Developments
13.16 Deutsche Lufthansa AG
  13.16.1 Key Facts
  13.16.2 Business Description
  13.16.3 Products and Services
  13.16.4 Financial Overview
  13.16.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.16.6 Key Developments
13.17 RocketRoute Ltd.
  13.17.1 Key Facts
  13.17.2 Business Description
  13.17.3 Products and Services
  13.17.4 Financial Overview
  13.17.5 SWOT Analysis
  13.17.6 Key Developments

14. APPENDIX

14.1 Word Index
14.2 About The Insight Partners
LIST OF TABLES

Table 1. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Segmentation
Table 2. List of Vendors
Table 3. Aircraft Orders and Deliveries, by Boeing and Airbus, 2020 and 2023
Table 4. Military Expenditure of Major Countries (2020-2023)
Table 5. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Table 6. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Component
Table 7. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 8. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Application
Table 9. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million) - by Country
Table 10. Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 11. Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 12. Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 13. France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 14. France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 15. France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 16. Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 17. Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 18. Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 19. United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 20. United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 21. United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 22. Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 23. Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 24. Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 25. Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Component
Table 26. Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Deployment
Table 27. Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021 - 2031(US$ Million) - by Application
Table 28. Heat Map Analysis
Table 29. List of Abbreviation

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Segmentation - Country
Figure 2. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
Figure 3. Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Key Market Dynamics
Figure 4. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
Figure 5. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
Figure 6. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share (%) - by Component (2023 and 2031)
Figure 7. Software: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 8. Services: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 9. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share (%) - by Deployment (2023 and 2031)
Figure 10. Cloud: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 11. On-Premise: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 12. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Share (%) - by Application (2023 and 2031)
Figure 13. Logistics and Cargo: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 14. Airport: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 15. Private Airlines: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 16. Commercial Airlines: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 17. Flight School and Training Center: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 18. Military and Defense: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 19. Europe Flight Planning Software Market Breakdown, by Key Countries, 2023 and 2031 (%)
Figure 20. Germany: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 21. France: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 22. Italy: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 23. United Kingdom: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 24. Russia: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 25. Rest of Europe: Europe Flight Planning Software Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021- 2031 (US$ Million)
Figure 26. Company Positioning & Concentration


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