Aviation Headsets Market Research Report and Outlook by 2028

The global market for aviation headsets is projected to expand from US$ 1,029.99 million in 2021 to US$ 1,371.84 million by 2028, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.2% during the period from 2021 to 2028.

There is a growing adoption of aviation headsets among pilots, ground support teams, and air traffic control (ATC) personnel worldwide. The rising preference for active noise-cancelling headsets, such as those produced by Bose, particularly among users like 737 pilots, is a significant factor propelling the growth of the aviation headsets market. Additionally, the surge in aircraft deliveries, encompassing commercial, military, and helicopter aircraft, is further fueling the expansion of this market.

The aviation headsets sector is characterized by intense competition, with various manufacturers offering similar technologies. Key players in the market, including Faro Aviation, Sennheiser, Bose, Plantronics, David Clark, and Bosch, command a substantial market share and provide aviation headsets to end users. These companies compete on multiple fronts, including product type, technological advancements, after-sales support, noise cancellation features, and wired versus wireless options. Larger companies typically procure aviation headsets from established suppliers, while smaller regional manufacturers often prefer local vendors due to their less stringent requirements for specifications or customization.

The aviation headsets market can be categorized based on type, noise cancellation technology, end-user segment, and geographical location. The type category includes onboard and ground support headsets, with onboard headsets dominating the market share in 2020. The noise cancellation category is divided into active and passive types, with active noise cancellation holding a significant portion of the market in 2020. The end-user segment is classified into commercial aircraft, military aircraft, and general aviation, where commercial aircraft represented the largest market share in 2020. Geographically, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and South America, with North America holding a prominent share of the global aviation headsets market in 2020.

The aviation sector in the Asia Pacific region faced severe challenges in the early months of 2020, leading to a considerable decline in earnings for stakeholders. The rapid spread of COVID-19 resulted in airport closures and restricted aircraft operations, which in turn caused a drop in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) and a decrease in maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities. Although China, the region's largest aviation market, saw a recovery in the third quarter of 2020 with domestic travel returning to pre-pandemic levels, countries like India, Japan, and Australia continued to experience difficulties until early 2021. Consequently, manufacturers of aviation headsets in these nations reported limited sales and procurement activities, as noted by international players in the aviation headsets market.

Moreover, the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 has resulted in the re-imposition of international travel restrictions and border closures, particularly affecting travelers from South Africa, Europe, and other Asia Pacific nations. For example, in 2021, Germany permitted its airlines to transport only its citizens from high-risk southern African countries and mandated a 14-day quarantine for all travelers entering the country, irrespective of their test results.

The assessment of the aviation headsets market size was achieved through a blend of primary and secondary research methodologies. The research process commenced with comprehensive secondary research, utilizing both internal and external sources to collect qualitative and quantitative data pertinent to the aviation headsets market. This secondary research provided a foundational overview and forecast for the aviation headsets market across all segments and regions, including North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and South America. Furthermore, primary interviews were conducted with key industry stakeholders, including vice presidents, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, along with external consultants such as valuation experts, research analysts, and leading opinion leaders specializing in the aviation headsets market.

Prominent players in the global aviation headsets market include Lightspeed Aviation, Inc., Sennheiser Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Faro Aviation, David Clark Company, Bose Corporation, SEHT LIMITED, Pilot Communications USA, Plantronics, Inc., Robert Bosch GmbH, and GBH Headsets.