Big Data in Flight Operations Market Market Size

Big Data in Flight Operations Market size was valued at USD 4.9 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 15.9 billion by the end of 2037, rising at a CAGR of 9.5% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2037. In 2025, the industry size of big data in flight operations is estimated at USD 5.3 billion. 

Advancements in real-time analytics, integration of data, and AI adoption are expected to create significant opportunities for growth in the big data in flight operations market. These technologies enable airlines to optimize fuel consumption, lessen delays, and promote aircraft safety. Following the serious incident on Singapore Airlines SQ 321 in May 2024, interest of organizations surged in IATA's Turbulence Aware program. Initially from 21 airlines, this system, which launched in 2018, collects data with a forecast of 150 million reports collected by 2024-end to improve turbulence safety. Governments around the world are also investing in aviation data infrastructure, further facilitating data-centric operations.

The market is further driven by burgeoning government initiatives aimed at digitizing the aviation sector, forcing changes in operational efficiency and innovation that come into play during flight management. Such efforts represent the increasing recognition of data in revolutionizing flight operations to ensure better planning, compliance, and passenger safety. These include policies and financing programs that governments in all regions have proposed to accelerate the integration of aviation data, enabling airlines to adopt technologies such as real-time analytics and predictive maintenance. This not only improves safety and reliability within flights but also gives airlines a chance to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operational costs, thus further strengthening their dependence on data-driven solutions.