Report Overview

2023

Base Year

2018-2023

Historical Year

2024-2032

Forecast Year

Global Aerial Refuelling Systems Market Outlook

The global aerial refuelling systems market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to attain USD 892.05 million by 2032.    

Global Aerial Refuelling Systems Market Report Summary Description Value
Base Year USD Million 2023
Historical Period USD Million 2018-2023
Forecast Period USD Million 2024-2032
Market Size 2023 USD Million XX
Market Size 2032 USD Million 892.05
CAGR 2018-2023 Percentage XX%
CAGR 2024-2032 Percentage 4.5%
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Region Asia Pacific 5.8%
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Country India 6.7%
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Country China 5.6%
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Type Unmanned 5.0%
CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by System Autonomous 5.0%
Market Share by Country 2023 Germany 4.1%

North America to Propel the Market Growth of Aerial Refuelling Systems

Tanker aircraft demand is expected to rise in tandem with increasing defence budgets in emerging economies, consequently boosting industry sales. With the number of sorties away from ground bases, refuelling has become a critical mission component. The AAR will help deploy to another country on short notice. The aerial refuelling systems industry is predicted to expand as more reliable approaches for increasing aircraft endurance and range are adopted. Aerial refuelling tankers are being upgraded to improve their airspeed, altitude, and range. Industry leaders are working to improve severe-environment suitability, lower lifecycle costs, autonomous service, and roll-on/roll-off capability. Due to the existence of the main refuelling fleets, North America accounted for a significant market share in 2019. About 400 KC-135s and 55 big KC-10s are in the US fleet. The US Air Force and Marine Corps are modernising their fleets in order to maintain their aerial dominance, which would have a positive effect on regional business growth. Furthermore, to improve refuelling capabilities, the area is witnessing the replacement of old refuelling tankers with more versatile ones. This is expected to boost the market growth of aerial refuelling systems.

Aerial Refuelling Systems Market

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Aerial Refuelling Systems: Market Segmentation

The method of switching aviation fuel from one military aircraft (the tanker) to another (the receiver) during flight is known as aerial refuelling, also known as air refuelling, in-flight refuelling (IFR), air-to-air refuelling (AAR), and tanking.

Aerial Refuelling Systems Market by Segments

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The market is bifurcated in terms of type into:

  • Manned
  • Unmanned

The market is divided on the basis of systems into:

  • Probe and Drogue
  • Flying Boom
  • Autonomous
  • Others

In terms of component, the market is categorised into:

  • Refuelling Pods
  • Refuelling Probes
  • Drogues
  • Hoses
  • Boom
  • Others

The market is segmented by application into:

  • Military Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • UAV
  • Others

By distribution channels, the market is bifurcated into:

  • OEM
  • Aftermarket

The regional markets for the product include North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

CAGR 2024-2032 - Market by Country
India 6.7%
China 5.6%
Brazil 4.9%
Australia 4.0%
USA 3.7%
Canada XX%
UK XX%
Germany 3.3%
Italy XX%
Japan XX%
Saudi Arabia XX%
Mexico XX%
France 3.1%

Aerial Refuelling Systems Market by Region

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Increased Investments in R&D to Aid the Market Growth of Aerial Refuelling Systems

Air-to-air refuelling is becoming more common as it allows planes to take off with less weight. Guns, freight, and staff are all carried on defence aircraft, and if the plane is fully loaded, it may be difficult for it to take off. Air-to-air refuelling allows aircraft to be topped off for long-distance flights as well as loitering. This trend is propelling the aerial refuelling industry forward. Furthermore, inflight refuelling, also known as air-to-air refuelling, has been proposed as a way to reduce fuel usage on long-distance flights. Gas charges will be reduced as a result of the reduced fuel consumption, which will benefit both the airlines and the air forces financially. The demand for aerial refuelling is set to be fuelled by air-to-air refuelling. Furthermore, leading players' increased research and development is driving market growth, and this trend is projected to continue in the forecast period. The military industry and commercial airlines are the end users of the aerial refuelling industry. The air force of all major defence forces around the world uses aerial refuelling extensively because it allows fighter/combat aircraft to take off with less fuel and more payload. During long-haul operations, the commercial carrier uses aerial refuelling services, thereby aiding the market growth.

Key Industry Players in the Global Aerial Refuelling Systems Market

The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global aerial refuelling systems market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, and investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:

  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Cobham Mission Systems Wimborne Limited
  • Eaton Corporation plc
  • Safran Aerosystems
  • Others

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.

Key Highlights of the Report

REPORT FEATURES DETAILS
Base Year 2023
Historical Period 2018-2023
Forecast Period 2024-2032
Scope of the Report

Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:

  • Type
  • System
  • Component
  • Application
  • Distribution Channel
  • Region
Breakup by Type
  • Manned
  • Unmanned
Breakup by System
  • Probe and Drogue
  • Flying Boom
  • Autonomous
  • Others
Breakup by Component
  • Refuelling Pods
  • Refuelling Probes
  • Drogues
  • Hoses
  • Boom
  • Others
Breakup by Application
  • Military Aircraft
  • Helicopters
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • UAV
  • Others
Breakup by Distribution Channel
  • OEM
  • Aftermarket
Breakup by Region
  • North America
    • United States of America 
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • ASEAN
    • Australia
    • Others
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Mexico
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • United Arab Emirates
    • Nigeria
    • South Africa
    • Others
Market Dynamics
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Key Indicators for Demand
  • Key Indicators for Price
Competitive Landscape
  • Market Structure
  • Company Profiles
    • Company Overview
    • Product Portfolio
    • Demographic Reach and Achievements
    • Certifications
Companies Covered
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Cobham Mission Systems Wimborne Limited
  • Eaton Corporation plc
  • Safran Aerosystems
  • Others
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The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% between 2024 and 2032.

The market is estimated to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach USD 892.05 million by 2032.    

Demand for lesser weighted flights and the increasing investments in military are major drivers of this market.

Increasing research and development activities taken up by major players in the market, especially for defence purposes and the demand for reduced fuel usage are the key trends driving the growth of the market.

The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.

The various types of aerial refuelling systems in the market are manned and unmanned.

The major systems in the market are probe and drogue, flying boom, and autonomous, among others.

The components of aerial refuelling systems include refuelling pods, refuelling probes, drogues, hoses, and boom, among others.

The various applications of aerial refuelling systems in the market include military aircraft, helicopters, commercial aircraft, and UAV, among others.

The leading distribution channels of aerial refuelling systems in the market are OEM and aftermarket.

The key players in the global aerial refuelling systems market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Cobham Mission Systems Wimborne Limited, Eaton Corporation plc, and Safran Aerosystems, among others.

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