Aerospace NDT market seen reaching $3.14 billion by 2030

The aerospace non-destructive testing market is projected to rise from $1.74 billion in 2025 to $1.96 billion in 2026, with growth tied to tighter safety rules, more aircraft production and expanding use of composite materials. The Business Research Company says the market could reach $3.14 billion by 2030 as automated inspection systems and advanced testing methods gain traction.

Why it matters: - Aerospace non-destructive testing helps manufacturers and maintenance teams find internal and surface defects without damaging aircraft parts. - The market's growth reflects rising pressure to improve aircraft safety, quality control and regulatory compliance. - Demand is increasing as airlines, operators and defense agencies need more inspections for newer fleets and replacement aircraft.

What happened: - The Business Research Company published its report, “Aerospace Non-Destructive Testing Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2026-2035.” - The report says the market will grow from $1.74 billion in 2025 to $1.96 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $3.14 billion by 2030. - The company made a free sample report available. - The company also offered the full report.

The details: - The 2025-2026 growth forecast implies a 12.9% compound annual growth rate. - The 2026-2030 forecast implies a 12.5% compound annual growth rate. - Key growth drivers include stricter aerospace safety standards, a larger global aircraft fleet and rising maintenance and inspection demand. - Greater use of composite materials is also pushing demand for specialized testing. - The report points to automated inspection systems, portable and handheld devices and multi-method inspection as major trends. - Improved inspection methods for composite materials are another emerging trend. - The report says rising aircraft production and deliveries are a major driver of NDT demand. - Airbus SE delivered 735 commercial aircraft in 2023, up 11% from the previous year. - The report says North America held the largest market share in 2025. - The Asia-Pacific region is expected to post the fastest growth through the forecast period. - The geographic scope includes Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - New 2026 report features include market attractiveness scoring, total addressable market analysis, company scoring matrices, Excel-based forecasting dashboards and market hotspots infographics.

Between the lines: - The market's expansion suggests aerospace operators are leaning harder on inspection technology to avoid costly failures and downtime. - The move toward composites and automation signals a shift from traditional inspection routines to more specialized, data-driven testing workflows. - North America's lead suggests established aerospace manufacturing and maintenance activity still anchors the market, while Asia-Pacific's faster growth points to expanding industrial capacity and aircraft demand.

What's next: - Adoption of automated NDT systems is likely to keep rising as aircraft programs become more complex. - Specialized inspection tools for lightweight composite structures should remain a focus area. - Regional growth patterns may continue to diverge, with North America leading and Asia-Pacific expanding fastest.