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The Global Flight Simulator Market size was valued at USD 7.8 billion in 2023. It is likely to grow up to USD 13.6 billion by 2030 at a CAGR of 7.1 % during the forecast period ranging between 2025 and 2030.

A flight simulator is a system that provides a virtual experience of flying an airplane which is used in pilot training, mission planning, and research. It includes a realistic cockpit, control system, screen display and motion platform. Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and 3D graphics technologies are used in a flight simulator. Flight simulator is used in civil aviation, military, and aerospace companies and it is an excellent learning platform for students and technicians. However, high cost and complex technical requirements are hampering the market growth.

Browse market data Tables and Figures spread through 137 Pages and in-depth TOC on Global Flight Simulator Market By Type (Full Flight, Flight Trainer and Other Simulators), By Application (Commercial Aviation, Military and Civil Aviation), By End User (Airlines, Military and Academic Institutions), By Technology (Traditional Simulators, Virtual Reality and Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Simulators) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Rest of the World) - Forecast from 2025 to 2030.

Global Flight Simulator Market Segmentation and Key Players

By type, full flight simulator dominated the global flight simulator market. 

Full flight simulator has the highest growth potential as they offer realistic flight experience and high technology

"North America dominates the global flight simulator market." 

North America is the largest global flight simulator market for commercial and military aircraft training. 

Some of the major players in this market are CAE Inc., FlightSafety International Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., The Boeing Company, Thales Group, TRU Simulation + Training Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Indra Sistemas S.A., Aero Simulation Inc., HALVESAN

Recent Developments By the Key Players

Leonardo and FlightSafety International has collaborated in the field of training and simulation in the United States. This partnership shall evaluate the potential design, production, sale and operation of training devices for use at FlightSafety, Leonardo’s helicopter sites or third-party facilities. 

Thales has announced a new contract with Airbus Defence & Space to supply its safety satellite caommunication (satcom) system to the A400M military transport aircraft.
This reinforces Thales’s commitment to delivering modern and high-performance connectivity solutions that contribute to ensuring the success of missions and operations.

Global Flight Simulator Market coverage (By Value)

•  Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Full Flight
  • Flight Trainer
  • Other Simulator
• Application Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Commercial Aviation
  • Military
  • Civil Aviation
• End User Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Airlines
  • Military
  • Academic Institutions
• Technology Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Traditional Simulators
  • Virtual Reality (VR)
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Based Simulators

Geographical Segmentation

Global Flight Simulator Market by Region

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Vietnam
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Brazil
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • U.A.E.
  • Other Countries