China AI in Aviation Market to Grow from $142.9M in 2025 to $414.4M by 2030 at 23.7% CAGR
Why It MattersThe forecast points to accelerating AI integration across Chinese flight operations, maintenance and aircraft design, outpacing the broader global aviation AI growth rate.
China's artificial intelligence in aviation market is valued at $142.9 million in 2025 and is projected to reach $414.4 million by 2030, a compound annual growth rate of 23.7%, exceeding the global average CAGR of 22.6% for the same period. The expansion is attributed to government-backed aerospace modernization programs, domestic airline adoption of AI solutions, and development of autonomous flight systems and predictive maintenance technologies, alongside state-sponsored aerospace and AI policies accelerating deployment across flight operations, maintenance scheduling and aircraft design.
Major Chinese carriers are integrating AI for autonomous flight systems, crew resource management and passenger experience optimization, while airlines and manufacturers deploy AI-powered predictive maintenance to reduce downtime and optimize fleet utilization. China's indigenous aircraft development programs, including the C919, increasingly incorporate AI capabilities, and strategic partnerships between Chinese technology companies and aerospace manufacturers are expected to further accelerate growth through the 2025–2030 forecast period.
Key international players active in the broader AI aviation space include Collins Aerospace, Thales Group, Safran Group and HEICO Corporation.
