Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Size

Global Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Overview

Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Size was valued at USD 0.2 Billion in 2023. The Terrain Awareness Warning System Market industry is projected to grow from USD 0.20 Billion in 2024 to USD 0.20994 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.97% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Increasing demand for safety measures and the growing number of flights are the key market drivers enhancing market growth.

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Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Trends

Growing demand for environmentally friendly aviation fuel propels market growth.

The increasing popularity of sustainable aviation fuel solutions, as a result of the introduction of productive applications of low carbon technology and government measures to promote the use of green aviation, is expected to boost the growth of the terrain awareness and warning system market CAGR. Furthermore, the commercial aircraft industry is progressively using synthetic fuels to potentially reduce aviation's environmental impact.

Airbus, the aviation giant, presented three updated basics for the world's first zero-emission commercial aircraft in September 2020, an ambitious goal that will be realized by 2035. As a result, the ambitious project launches of TAWS solutions for denoting new cockpits, as well as aero-engine design improvements such as radio altimeter, biojet fuels, and other Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) advancements, are propelling the growth of the Terrain Awareness and Warning System Market.

The strong market of collision avoidance system is boosting the expansion of terrain awareness and warning system market due to the increased demand for safe operation and enhanced manoeuvrability to avoid fatalities and other aviation disasters. Airbus Helicopter chose the Lynx® Multilink Surveillance System from ACSS, an L3Harris Technologies and Thales Company, for the NH90 platforms in November 2019. The LYNX product line adaptation is regarded as a light-weight option for helicopters, providing superior pilot safety and situational awareness. The advanced collision avoidance system has enormous potential, such as lowering the chance of a mid-air collision and providing other operational safety measures. Following the January 2020 crash of the Calabasas helicopter, which killed Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and seven other members, the emphasis rapidly shifted to terrain awareness warning system, as the Sikorsky S-76B helicopter was not equipped with TAWS system. As a result, the Terrain Awareness and Warning System Market is expected to be driven by rising awareness of TAWS equipment on aircraft, upgraded Aerodrome facilities, and other formal safety management systems for next-generation aircraft.

Another market driver is Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS). The growing requirement for aviation safety measures is one driver of the TAWS industry. TAWS are intended to offer real-time information to pilots about the terrain and other impediments around them, assisting in the prevention of accidents and improving overall safety. With an increasing number of flights and passengers worldwide, there is a higher need for aviation safety measures, and TAWS is one of the important technologies that is helping to satisfy this demand. As a result, we can expect the TAWS market to expand more in the next years as more airlines and aviation corporations invest in these systems to increase safety and minimize the risk of accidents.

Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Segment Insights

Terrain Awareness Warning System By Aircraft Type Insights

The Terrain Awareness Warning System Market segmentation, based on Aircraft Type includes Piston Engine Powered, Turbine Engine Powered. The Turbine Engine is expected to have the largest market share in 2022, owing to rising demand for advantageous features such as cost-effectiveness for short distances, decreased maintenance costs, and efficient performance during takeoff.

For instance, in September 2020, Airbus revealed three plans for the world's first zero-emission commercial airplane, which might be ready by 2035. Each concept proposes a different method, such as achieving zero-emission flight, researching alternative technology pathways, and aerodynamic designs to direct the aviation industry's decarbonization strategy..

Terrain Awareness Warning System By System Insights

The Terrain Awareness Warning System Market segmentation, based on System, includes Class A, Class B, and Class C. Because of the increased demand for class-A terrain-alerting devices across the air transport sector to construct helicopters, business aircraft, and other light general aviation airplanes, the Class A System is expected to dominate the majority of the market in 2022. Mid-Canada Mod Centre (MC2) completed the installation of a Universal Avionics (UA) InSight Display System on a Citation VII aircraft in November 2020. The installation's major goal is to improve safety by improving situational awareness and achieving current cockpit features such as Touch EFIS Control Display Unit, Class A TAWS, Alphanumeric Keyboard and Reference Select Panel, and many more.

Figure 1: Terrain Awareness Warning System Market, by System, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

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Terrain Awareness Warning System By Application Insights

The Terrain Awareness Warning System Market segmentation, based on application Carrier Planes, Civil Airlines, Civilian or Private Rotorcraft, Fighter Planes, Military and defence Aircraft, Commercial Aircraft, Chartered Planes, Rotorcraft, and others. The military & defence aircraft segment had the highest revenue share in 2022 and is predicted to maintain this trend during the forecast period. The increased government investment on military and defence aircraft is driving segment expansion.

Terrain Awareness Warning System Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. During the forecast period, North America is expected to dominate the Terrain Awareness and Warning System Market. Technological developments in avionics systems, an increasing emphasis on airport management, and the prominent presence of numerous aircraft OEMs, including Lockheed Martin Corp., Boeing Company, and others, are shaping a highly competitive landscape for these locations.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: TERRAIN AWARENESS WARNING SYSTEM MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

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Europe Terrain Awareness Warning System Market accounts for the second-largest market share. There is a significant demand for security measures in the region's airports and military installations. Further, the German Terrain Awareness Warning System Market held the largest market share, and the UK Terrain Awareness Warning System Market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Terrain Awareness Warning System Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The region's rise can be ascribed to the increased need for a cost-effective TAWS system for combat helicopters from India's and China's defence forces. Moreover, China’s Terrain Awareness Warning System Market held the largest market share, and the Indian Terrain Awareness Warning System Market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Terrain Awareness Warning System Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the Terrain Awareness Warning System Market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, Terrain Awareness Warning System industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the Terrain Awareness Warning System industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the Terrain Awareness Warning System industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to medicine. Major players in the Terrain Awareness Warning System Market, including Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA), Canadian Federal Pilots Association - Association des pilotes fédéraux du Canada (CFPA) and others, are attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations.

Garmin Ltd. is an American international technology firm headquartered in Olathe, Kansas, that was started in 1989 by Gary Burrell and Min Kao in Lenexa, Kansas. The company has been formally incorporated in Schaffhausen, Switzerland, since 2010. GPS technology for automobile, aviation, marine, outdoor, and sporting activities is the company's specialty. They have also been competing with activity tracker and smartwatch consumer developers such as Fitbit and Apple due to their advancement in wearable technology. In 2019, Garmin International, Inc. introduced the G1000 NXi for the Cessna Citation Mustang, which has additional capabilities such as wireless cockpit connectivity, split-screen functionality, and Surface Watch.

Elbit Systems Ltd. is a worldwide defence electronics business established in Israel that works on a variety of initiatives around the world. Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries work in aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance (C4ISR), unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, electronic warfare suites, signal intelligence (SIGINT) systems, data links and communications systems, and radios. In 2019, Elbit Systems Ltd. invented SuperVision, a cockpit warning system that allows pilots to fly in any terrain.

Key Companies in the Terrain Awareness Warning System market include

• Cirrus Owners & Pilots Association (COPA),


• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA),


• General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA),


• Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),


• International Air Transport Association (IATA),


• Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA),


• Canadian Federal Pilots Association - Association des pilotes fédéraux du Canada (CFPA)

Terrain Awareness Warning System Industry Developments

For Instance, July 2021, Omni Taxi Aereo (OTA) has released the world's first helicopter terrain awareness and warning systems (HTAWS). The most recent HTAWS is integrated with upgraded offshore modes and is installed on two AW139 aircraft in Brazil for earlier warning of a probable collision.

For Instance, March 2021, CHC Group, a leader in helicopter services and maintenance, repair, and overhaul, established a strategic alliance with Shell Brasil and Leonardo Helicopters. The strategic relationship is being formed in order to launch the first installation of Leonardo's Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System (H-TAWS) on the CHC AW139 fleet for Shell in Campos, Brazil.

Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Segmentation

Terrain Awareness Warning System Market Aircraft Type Outlook

• Piston Engine Powered


• Turbine Engine Powered

• Class A


• Class B


• Class C

• Carrier Planes


• Civil Airlines


• Civilian or Private Rotorcraft


• Fighter Planes


• Military and defence Aircraft


• Commercial Aircraft


• Chartered Planes


• Rotorcraft


• Others

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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
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  • Latin America