Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Gear Position (Main Landing, Nose Landing), By Component (Landing Gear Steering System, Wheel & Brake System, Actuation System, Others), By Aircraft Type(Narrow-Body, Wide Body, Regional Jet, Others), By Arrangement (Tricycle, Tandem, Tailwheel), By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

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The Global Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market is projected to increase from USD 2.89 Billion in 2025 to USD 4.27 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 6.72%. This sector involves the engineering, manufacturing, and upkeep of vital undercarriage systems?such as wheels, struts, retraction mechanisms, and brakes?that support aircraft during takeoff, landing, and ground operations. The primary force driving this growth is the rapid expansion of airline fleets in response to the strong recovery in global air travel demand. As carriers upgrade their equipment to enhance capacity and fuel efficiency, the need for both original equipment landing gear and aftermarket maintenance services rises. According to the International Air Transport Association, revenue passenger kilometers grew by 10.4% in 2024 compared to the previous year, establishing a consistent trajectory for equipment procurement.

However, persistent instability within the aerospace supply chain remains a significant hurdle to market progress. Manufacturers face ongoing constraints regarding the availability of high-grade raw materials, including specialized steels and titanium, compounded by a shortage of skilled labor. These logistical bottlenecks lead to extended lead times for component production and maintenance overhaul schedules, thereby limiting the industry's capacity to fully meet the immediate operational requirements of commercial airlines.

Market Driver

The substantial rise in new commercial aircraft deliveries and solid order backlogs acts as a key catalyst for the landing gear manufacturing industry. As major airframers increase production rates to meet contractual commitments, the demand for full original equipment shipsets?including nose and main landing gear struts, braking systems, and retraction actuators?expands rapidly. This momentum secures steady revenue for tier-one suppliers responsible for forging and assembling these critical components that must endure high operational loads. According to Airbus's 'Full-Year 2023 Results' from February 2024, the manufacturer delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, an 11 percent increase over the prior year. This growth in output requires a parallel boost in supply chain throughput for titanium and high-strength steel parts to avoid assembly line delays.

At the same time, the rising demand for Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services creates a recurring revenue stream separate from new production. Landing gear systems operate under strict regulations mandating comprehensive overhauls at specific intervals, driving volume for services such as chrome plating, seal replacements, and non-destructive testing. According to Lufthansa Technik's 'Annual Report 2023' released in March 2024, the company achieved record revenue of 6.5 billion euros, largely due to the resurgence in component maintenance needs across global fleets. This aftermarket strength is bolstered by long-term industry confidence; Boeing projected in 2024 that the commercial aviation sector will need nearly 44,000 new airplanes by 2043, ensuring a continuous pipeline for both initial installation and lifecycle support.

Market Challenge

Ongoing volatility within the aerospace supply chain serves as a major obstacle restricting the growth of the Global Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market. Manufacturers continue to encounter acute shortages of premium raw materials, such as titanium and specialized steels, which are essential for forging durable strut and braking components. This material scarcity is worsened by a critical lack of skilled labor needed for precision manufacturing and maintenance tasks. These operational constraints cause unavoidable production delays, forcing suppliers to extend lead times and hindering their ability to align with the aggressive delivery schedules required by aircraft original equipment manufacturers.

These disruptions directly hamper the financial expansion of the landing gear sector by delaying revenue recognition and slowing the completion of order backlogs. Since undercarriage systems are critical path components, their unavailability prevents the finalization of aircraft assembly, capping the volume of units entering service. According to the International Air Transport Association, commercial aircraft deliveries in 2024 were approximately 30% lower than initially forecast, largely due to these supply chain bottlenecks. Consequently, the industry struggles to fully capitalize on the surging global demand for air travel equipment, creating a gap between orders received and the actual market value realized.

Market Trends

The widespread adoption of advanced lightweight composite materials is fundamentally altering component engineering as manufacturers aim to decrease unsprung weight. Suppliers are increasingly replacing traditional heavy alloys with carbon fiber reinforced polymers for critical structural parts to improve fuel efficiency. This material substitution meets the industry's need for lighter architectures without sacrificing structural integrity. According to an Aviation Week article from November 2025 titled 'Landing Gear OEMs Lean Into More Sustainable Systems,' Safran Landing Systems is developing its second generation of 3D woven carbon fiber composites, which offer up to 30% weight savings compared to titanium parts. Such innovations enable OEMs to deliver systems that contribute significantly to the mass reduction targets of next-generation aircraft.

Simultaneously, the expansion of landing gear asset exchange and leasing models is transforming the aftermarket landscape by driving consolidation between maintenance providers and asset managers. Airlines are prioritizing exchange programs over traditional overhauls to minimize aircraft downtime and avoid heavy capital expenditure on spare shipsets. This trend is leading to strategic acquisitions where leasing firms integrate repair capabilities to provide comprehensive lifecycle solutions. A prominent example occurred when AAR Corp sold its landing gear overhaul business to GA Telesis to optimize its portfolio. According to an Aviation News Online report from April 2025 titled 'AAR completes $51 million sale of landing gear overhaul business to GA Telesis,' AAR Corp finalized this transaction for $51 million, enabling the acquirer to strengthen its integrated support services.

Key Market Players
  • AAR CORP
  • Advantage Aviation Technologies
  • Eaton Corporation plc
  • Heroux-Devtek
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Magellan Aerospace Corporation
  • Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
  • Magnaghi Aeronautica S.P.A.
  • Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.
  • Safran S.A.
Report Scope

In this report, the Global Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
  • Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market, By Gear Position
    • Main Landing
    • Nose Landing
  • Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market, By Component
    • Landing Gear Steering System
    • Wheel & Brake System
    • Actuation System
    • Others
  • Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market, By Aircraft Type
    • Narrow-Body
    • Wide Body
    • Regional Jet
    • Others
  • Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market, By Arrangement
    • Tricycle
    • Tandem
    • Tailwheel
  • Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market, By Region
    • North America
      • United States
      • Canada
      • Mexico
    • Europe
      • France
      • United Kingdom
      • Italy
      • Germany
      • Spain
    • Asia Pacific
      • China
      • India
      • Japan
      • Australia
      • South Korea
    • South America
      • Brazil
      • Argentina
      • Colombia
    • Middle East & Africa
      • South Africa
      • Saudi Arabia
      • UAE
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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
  1.2.1. Markets Covered
  1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
  1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. VOICE OF CUSTOMER

5. GLOBAL COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
  5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
  5.2.1. By Gear Position (Main Landing, Nose Landing)
  5.2.2. By Component (Landing Gear Steering System, Wheel & Brake System, Actuation System, Others)
  5.2.3. By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body, Wide Body, Regional Jet, Others)
  5.2.4. By Arrangement (Tricycle, Tandem, Tailwheel)
  5.2.5. By Region
  5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. NORTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
  6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
  6.2.1. By Gear Position
  6.2.2. By Component
  6.2.3. By Aircraft Type
  6.2.4. By Arrangement
  6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
  6.3.1. United States Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.1.1.1. By Value
    6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.1.2.1. By Gear Position
      6.3.1.2.2. By Component
      6.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      6.3.1.2.4. By Arrangement
  6.3.2. Canada Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.2.1.1. By Value
    6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.2.2.1. By Gear Position
      6.3.2.2.2. By Component
      6.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      6.3.2.2.4. By Arrangement
  6.3.3. Mexico Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      6.3.3.1.1. By Value
    6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      6.3.3.2.1. By Gear Position
      6.3.3.2.2. By Component
      6.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      6.3.3.2.4. By Arrangement

7. EUROPE COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
  7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
  7.2.1. By Gear Position
  7.2.2. By Component
  7.2.3. By Aircraft Type
  7.2.4. By Arrangement
  7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
  7.3.1. Germany Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.1.1.1. By Value
    7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.1.2.1. By Gear Position
      7.3.1.2.2. By Component
      7.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      7.3.1.2.4. By Arrangement
  7.3.2. France Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.2.1.1. By Value
    7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.2.2.1. By Gear Position
      7.3.2.2.2. By Component
      7.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      7.3.2.2.4. By Arrangement
  7.3.3. United Kingdom Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.3.1.1. By Value
    7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.3.2.1. By Gear Position
      7.3.3.2.2. By Component
      7.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      7.3.3.2.4. By Arrangement
  7.3.4. Italy Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.4.1.1. By Value
    7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.4.2.1. By Gear Position
      7.3.4.2.2. By Component
      7.3.4.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      7.3.4.2.4. By Arrangement
  7.3.5. Spain Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      7.3.5.1.1. By Value
    7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      7.3.5.2.1. By Gear Position
      7.3.5.2.2. By Component
      7.3.5.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      7.3.5.2.4. By Arrangement

8. ASIA PACIFIC COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
  8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
  8.2.1. By Gear Position
  8.2.2. By Component
  8.2.3. By Aircraft Type
  8.2.4. By Arrangement
  8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
  8.3.1. China Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.1.1.1. By Value
    8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.1.2.1. By Gear Position
      8.3.1.2.2. By Component
      8.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      8.3.1.2.4. By Arrangement
  8.3.2. India Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.2.1.1. By Value
    8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.2.2.1. By Gear Position
      8.3.2.2.2. By Component
      8.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      8.3.2.2.4. By Arrangement
  8.3.3. Japan Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.3.1.1. By Value
    8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.3.2.1. By Gear Position
      8.3.3.2.2. By Component
      8.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      8.3.3.2.4. By Arrangement
  8.3.4. South Korea Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.4.1.1. By Value
    8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.4.2.1. By Gear Position
      8.3.4.2.2. By Component
      8.3.4.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      8.3.4.2.4. By Arrangement
  8.3.5. Australia Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
      8.3.5.1.1. By Value
    8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
      8.3.5.2.1. By Gear Position
      8.3.5.2.2. By Component
      8.3.5.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      8.3.5.2.4. By Arrangement

9. MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
  9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
  9.2.1. By Gear Position
  9.2.2. By Component
  9.2.3. By Aircraft Type
  9.2.4. By Arrangement
  9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
  9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.1.1.1. By Value
    9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.1.2.1. By Gear Position
      9.3.1.2.2. By Component
      9.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      9.3.1.2.4. By Arrangement
  9.3.2. UAE Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.2.1.1. By Value
    9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.2.2.1. By Gear Position
      9.3.2.2.2. By Component
      9.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      9.3.2.2.4. By Arrangement
  9.3.3. South Africa Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      9.3.3.1.1. By Value
    9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      9.3.3.2.1. By Gear Position
      9.3.3.2.2. By Component
      9.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      9.3.3.2.4. By Arrangement

10. SOUTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET OUTLOOK

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
  10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
  10.2.1. By Gear Position
  10.2.2. By Component
  10.2.3. By Aircraft Type
  10.2.4. By Arrangement
  10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
  10.3.1. Brazil Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.1.1.1. By Value
    10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.1.2.1. By Gear Position
      10.3.1.2.2. By Component
      10.3.1.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      10.3.1.2.4. By Arrangement
  10.3.2. Colombia Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.2.1.1. By Value
    10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.2.2.1. By Gear Position
      10.3.2.2.2. By Component
      10.3.2.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      10.3.2.2.4. By Arrangement
  10.3.3. Argentina Commercial Aircraft Landing Gear Market Outlook
    10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
      10.3.3.1.1. By Value
    10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
      10.3.3.2.1. By Gear Position
      10.3.3.2.2. By Component
      10.3.3.2.3. By Aircraft Type
      10.3.3.2.4. By Arrangement

11. MARKET DYNAMICS

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. MARKET TRENDS & DEVELOPMENTS

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. GLOBAL COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT LANDING GEAR MARKET: SWOT ANALYSIS

14. PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

15.1. AAR CORP
  15.1.1. Business Overview
  15.1.2. Products & Services
  15.1.3. Recent Developments
  15.1.4. Key Personnel
  15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. Advantage Aviation Technologies
15.3. Eaton Corporation plc
15.4. Heroux-Devtek
15.5. Honeywell International Inc.
15.6. Magellan Aerospace Corporation
15.7. Liebherr-International Deutschland GmbH
15.8. Magnaghi Aeronautica S.P.A.
15.9. Sumitomo Precision Products Co., Ltd.
15.10. Safran S.A.

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