The global simulator market was valued at USD 18.07 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 32.38 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% from 2024 to 2032. North America held the largest market share at 36.75% in 2023, fueled by strong investments in defense training, technological innovation, and the extensive adoption of simulation systems across aviation, military, and healthcare sectors.
The Full Flight Simulation (FFS) segment is expected to lead the market in 2024, owing to its high fidelity, regulatory preference for pilot training, and growing use in aerospace, automotive, and energy applications. In the U.S., market growth is driven by military flight training modernization programs such as the USD 455 million FSTSS initiative and the demand for full-flight simulators for helicopters like the CH-47F and UH-60M. The U.K. is advancing in simulation technology with companies like BAE Systems and cre8tive rooms integrating AR/VR and immersive tech into military and commercial systems. China is witnessing rapid aviation training growth, with companies like Avion Simulation entering the market through joint ventures. In India, rising aviation training needs are being met by advanced simulators such as the Airbus A320 FFS, adopted by training firms like Gen24 Flybiz. Germany is focused on R&D in quantum simulation and virtual training, with efforts like the Rolls-Royce and Nvidia partnership on large-scale CFD quantum circuits for engineering applications.
Fortune Business Insights™ displays this information in a report titled, "Simulator Market Size, Share, Forecast, and 2024-2032."
BAE Systems Plc (U.K.)
The Boeing Company (U.S.)
CAE Inc. (Canada)
cre8tive rooms (U.K.)
Indra Sistemas (Spain)
Konsgberg Group (Norway)
L3 Harris Technologic Inc. (U.S.)
Pulseworks LLC (U.S.)
Raytheon Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
Unitest Marine Simulators (Poland)
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Simulators to be Widely Used in Aerospace & Defense Sector to Train and Test New Recruits
Based on end use industry, the market is segmented into aerospace & defense, automotive, marine & naval, and media & entertainment. The aerospace & defense segment dominated the market as these devices can be used to train new recruits, thereby improving the training safety and efficiency.
Rising Demand for Safety and Efficiency to Boost Product Use in Training Applications
By application, the market is segmented into training, research & development, and others. The training segment held a dominant simulator market share in 2022 as these devices are useful in enhancing the efficiency and safety of training, allowing them to develop their skills in a controlled environment.
Large-scale Application in Automotive, Aerospace, and Energy Sectors to Fuel the Use of Full Flight Simulation
In terms of type, the market is segmented into full flight simulation, fixed base simulation, driving simulation, and others. The full flight simulation segment is expected to dominate the market during the forecast period as this type of device simulates the experiences of operating an aircraft, thereby giving pilots an idea of how flying a real one will feel like.
With respect to region, the market covers North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.
The report gives in-depth analysis of the market and highlights key areas such as increased demand for simulation services and R&D capabilities. It also provides valuable insights into the latest market trends and covers top developments in the industry. Apart from the above-mentioned factors, the report focuses on several factors that have augmented the global market growth in recent years.
Rising Demand for Training in Aviation, Military, and Navy to Spur Market Progress
Simulators have found widespread use in training new recruits in the military, naval, and aviation sectors as they can replicate some dangerous real-life scenarios to make them better prepared for different missions. One of the key advantages of using simulation technologies in these industries is that they offer operators an opportunity to create numerous scenarios in a realistic training environment. This factor is expected to drive the market share.
However, continuous upgrades in simulation systems for new aircraft models may restrict the market growth.
North America to Dominate Global Market Due to Technological Innovations in Simulation Technologies
North America dominated the market in 2022 as there was a strong rise in technological innovations in various simulation technologies to keep up with the ever-increasing and unique training requirements of different sectors.
Europe captured a major market share as there has been a robust growth in investments by key market players to improve simulation systems.
Advanced Technologies Adopted by Key Market Players for Higher Processing Capacity
The market is highly consolidated with the presence of leading companies such as CAE Inc., The Boeing Company, BAE Systems Plc, Indra Sistemas, and cre8tive rooms, among many others. These organizations are offering technologically advanced simulation products and solutions for different industries, such as marine, media & entertainment, and aerospace & defense.
February 2023 – BAE Systems and FSTC declared plans to design, build, and deliver a high-quality simulation system to train Indian Defense Force pilots. The two firms are developing a twin-dome full-mission simulation system that utilizes realistic synthetic environments to enable pilots to train in virtual environments of the real world.