Aerospace and defense wheel and brake market seen reaching $6.27 billion by 2030

The global aerospace and defense wheel and brake market is projected to grow from $4.9 billion in 2026 to $6.27 billion by 2030, driven by aircraft deliveries, fleet modernization and wider use of carbon brakes. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth through the forecast period.

Why it matters: - Aerospace and defense wheel and brake systems are essential for taxiing, braking, landing and other ground operations. - The market’s growth signals more aircraft deliveries, more fleet upgrades and more demand for replacement parts. - The shift toward lighter, more advanced braking systems affects both commercial and military aviation.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the aerospace and defense wheel and brake market rose from $4.59 billion in 2025 to $4.9 billion in 2026. - The company projected the market will reach $6.27 billion by 2030, implying a 6.4% CAGR over the forecast period. - The report covers market size, trends and forecasts for 2026-2035. - The report is available as a free sample here.

The details: - The 2025-2026 expansion reflected increased aircraft deliveries, fleet growth, tighter focus on braking safety and a move from conventional brakes to carbon brakes. - Higher commercial aviation activity and more maintenance and brake system replacements also supported growth. - The forecast period is expected to benefit from stronger demand for lightweight wheel and brake systems. - Wider adoption of electromechanical braking technologies is also expected to support the market. - Increased use of advanced brake control systems is another growth driver. - Aftermarket maintenance activity is expected to expand. - Aircraft wheels designed to handle higher loads are expected to see stronger demand. - The report identifies trends including lightweight components, high-temperature resistant braking systems, carbon brakes in commercial and military aircraft, electronic brake control systems and enhanced anti-skid braking mechanisms.

Between the lines: - Fleet renewal is a major structural driver, not a one-off spike. - Airbus projected in June 2025 that the global commercial aircraft fleet would nearly double from about 24,000 aircraft in 2024 to nearly 49,000 by 2044. - Airbus said that growth would require more than 43,000 new aircraft deliveries, which would also force older planes out of service. - That replacement cycle should keep demand elevated for wheels and brakes as airlines modernize fleets. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth during the forecast period.

What's next: - The market’s growth path will likely track aircraft production, fleet renewal and maintenance demand. - The report says future growth will also depend on broader adoption of advanced braking technologies and higher-load wheel systems. - The company also highlighted updated report features including TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel dashboards, market hotspots infographics and updated graphics and tables.

The bottom line: - Aircraft fleet expansion and modernization are set to keep aerospace and defense wheel and brake demand growing through 2030.