Global Flight Simulator Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The global flight simulator market size was estimated at USD 5,621.8 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 8,697.3 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$5,621.8
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$8,697.3
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
5.1%
Report Coverage
Worldwide

Global flight simulator market, 2021-2033 (US$M)

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Global flight simulator market highlights

  • The global flight simulator market generated a revenue of USD 5,621.8 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 8,697.3 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR (2025 - 2033) of 5.1% by 2033.
  • In terms of segment, full flight simulator (ffs) accounted for a revenue of USD 5,859.9 million in 2024.
  • Full Flight Simulator (FFS) is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
  • In terms of region, Europe was the largest revenue generating market in 2024.

Global data book summary

Market revenue in 2024USD 5,621.8 million
Market revenue in 2033USD 8,697.3 million
Growth rate5.1% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
Largest segmentFull flight simulator (ffs)
Fastest growing segmentFull Flight Simulator (FFS)
Historical data covered2021 - 2023
Base year for estimation2024
Forecast period covered2025 - 2033
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationFull Flight Simulator (FFS)

Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, the North America accounted for 28.9% of the global flight simulator market in 2024.

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Flight Simulator Market Companies

Name Profile # Employees HQ Website
Fidelity Technologies Corporation View profile 501-1000 Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, North America http://www.fidelitytech.com/
Exail Technologies View profile 1001-5000 Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe https://www.exail-technologies.com
Meggitt View profile 11-50 Archamps, Rhone-Alpes, France, Europe https://www.meggittsensorex.fr
Collins Aerospace View profile 10001+ Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, North America https://www.collinsaerospace.com
Kratos Defense and Security Solutions View profile 1001-5000 San Diego, California, United States, North America http://www.kratosdefense.com
Saab AB ADR View profile 22335 Olof Palmes gata 17, 5th Floor, Stockholm, Sweden, SE-111 22 https://www.saab.com
Thales Group View profile 10001+ Paris, Ile-de-France, France, Europe http://www.thalesgroup.com
Boeing Co View profile 171000 929 Long Bridge Drive, Arlington, VA, United States, 22202 https://www.boeing.com
CAE Inc View profile 13000 8585 Cote de Liesse, Saint-Laurent, QC, Canada, H4T 1G6 https://www.cae.com
Teledyne Technologies Inc View profile 14900 1049 Camino Dos Rios, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States, 91360-2362 https://www.teledyne.com
Lockheed Martin Corp View profile 122000 6801 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20817 https://www.lockheedmartin.com
Leonardo SpA Az nom Post raggruppamento View profile 51000 Piazza Monte Grappa 4, Rome, Italy, 00195 http://www.leonardocompany.com
Airbus SE View profile 150093 P.O. Box 32008, Leiden, ZH, Netherlands, 2303 DA https://www.airbus.com
L3Harris Technologies Inc View profile 50000 1025 West NASA Boulevard, Melbourne, FL, United States, 32919 https://www.l3harris.com

Global flight simulator market outlook

The databook is designed to serve as a comprehensive guide to navigating this sector. The databook focuses on market statistics denoted in the form of revenue and y-o-y growth and CAGR across the globe and regions. A detailed competitive and opportunity analyses related to flight simulator market will help companies and investors design strategic landscapes.


Full flight simulator (ffs) was the largest segment with a revenue share of 104.24% in 2024. Horizon Databook has segmented the Global flight simulator market based on full flight simulator (ffs) covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.


  • Global Flight Simulator Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Full Flight Simulator (FFS)
    • Fixed Flight Training Devices (FTD)
  • Global Flight Simulator Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021-2033)
    • Military & defense
    • Civil

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