The aerial refueling market is projected to grow from US$ 640.75 million in 2022 to US$ 960.94 million by 2030, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during this period.
The aerial refueling system is essential for executing mid-air refueling operations for various types of aircraft. These operations primarily support military combat jets, surveillance planes, helicopters, and military unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs. The increasing acquisition of diverse military aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs is driving the demand for aerial refueling systems, including probes and drogues that are installed on these aircraft to facilitate refueling.
Below is a list of tanker aircraft models currently in operation across various countries:
Tanker Model |
Refueling System Type |
Current Status |
Operator Country |
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Airbus A310 MRTT |
Probe System |
Operational |
Canada/France/Germany |
Airbus A330 MRTT |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
United Kingdom |
Airbus A330 MRTT |
Boom System |
Production/Operational |
Australia/Saudi Arabia/Spain/UAE/Singapore |
Airbus A400M Atlas |
Probe System |
Operational |
Spain/Germany/France |
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus |
Boom System |
Production/Operational |
United States |
Boeing F/A-18E/F Super Hornet |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
United States |
Dassault-Breguet Super ?tendard |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
France |
Dassault Rafale |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
France |
Embraer KC-390 |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
Brazil |
Lockheed HC-130 Hercules & KC-130 Hercules |
Probe System |
Production/Operational |
Canada/Indonesia/United Kingdom/United States |
In addition, several aircraft manufacturers, including Boeing and Airbus, are actively engaged in advancing their capabilities to develop new projects, which is anticipated to create additional opportunities for stakeholders in the aerial refueling market during the forecast period. For example, Boeing is in the process of developing its first unmanned refueling tanker, the Boeing MQ-25 Stingray UAV, which is expected to be operational by late 2024 with the US military. Numerous governments have already signed contracts to procure the Stingray UAV, and once it is commercialized, deliveries will commence to various customers. The increasing integration of unmanned systems within military operations is a significant trend globally, which is likely to open new avenues for vendors in the aerial refueling sector in the years ahead.
The global aerial refueling market is categorized based on several factors, including component, aircraft type, system type, end use, and geographical region. In terms of components, the market is divided into refueling pods, probes, drogues, hoses, booms, and other related items. When considering aircraft types, the market encompasses tanker and combat aircraft, helicopters, and UAVs. The system type classification includes probe and drogue systems as well as boom and receptacle systems. The end-use segment is divided into original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket services. Geographically, the market is segmented into five key regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America (SAM).
Key players in the aerial refueling market include Cobham Plc, Safran, Eaton, GE Aviation, Marshall Aerospace & Defense Group, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, BAE Systems Plc, Elbit Systems Ltd, and ARESIA, among others, who are profiled in this market analysis.
The overall size of the aerial refueling market has been determined through a combination of primary and secondary research methods. Extensive secondary research has been conducted using both internal and external sources to gather qualitative and quantitative data regarding the market size. This approach also aids in providing a comprehensive overview and forecast of the market across all segments. Additionally, numerous primary interviews have been carried out with industry stakeholders to validate the findings and gain deeper analytical insights. This process includes discussions with industry experts such as vice presidents, business development managers, market intelligence managers, and national sales managers, as well as external consultants like valuation experts, research analysts, and key opinion leaders specializing in the aerial refueling domain.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction
1.1 Scope of the Study
1.2 Market Definition, Assumptions and Limitations
1.3 Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness Analysis
3. Research Methodology
4. Aerial Refueling Market Landscape
4.1 Overview
4.2 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
 4.3.1 List of Vendors in the Value Chain
5. Aerial Refueling Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Key Market Drivers
5.2 Key Market Restraints
5.3 Key Market Opportunities
5.4 Future Trends
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
6. Aerial Refueling Market - Global Market Analysis
6.1 Aerial Refueling - Global Market Overview
6.2 Aerial Refueling - Global Market and Forecast to 2031
7. Aerial Refueling Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million) - By Component, 2021-2031
7.1 Overview
7.2 Refueling Pods
7.3 Refueling Probes
7.4 Drogues
7.5 Hoses
7.6 Boom
7.7 Others
8. Aerial Refueling Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million) - By Aircraft Type, 2021-2031
8.1 Overview
8.2 Tanker and Combat Aircraft
8.3 Helicopters
8.4 UAVs
9. Aerial Refueling Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million) - By System Type, 2021-2031
9.1 Overview
9.2 Probe and Drogue
9.3 Boom and Receptacle
10. Aerial Refueling Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million) - By End Use, 2021-2031
10.1 Overview
10.2 OEMs
10.3 Aftermarket
11. Aerial Refueling Market - Revenue Analysis (USD Million), 2021-2031 - Geographical Analysis
11.1 North America
 11.1.1 North America Aerial Refueling Market Overview
 11.1.2 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts to 2031
 11.1.3 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Component
 11.1.4 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Aircraft Type
 11.1.5 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By System Type
 11.1.6 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By End Use
 11.1.7 North America Aerial Refueling Market Revenue and Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
 11.1.7.1 United States Aerial Refueling Market
 11.1.7.1.1 United States Aerial Refueling Market, by Component
 11.1.7.1.2 United States Aerial Refueling Market, by Aircraft Type
 11.1.7.1.3 United States Aerial Refueling Market, by System Type
 11.1.7.1.4 United States Aerial Refueling Market, by End Use
 11.1.7.2 Canada Aerial Refueling Market
 11.1.7.2.1 Canada Aerial Refueling Market, by Component
 11.1.7.2.2 Canada Aerial Refueling Market, by Aircraft Type
 11.1.7.2.3 Canada Aerial Refueling Market, by System Type
 11.1.7.2.4 Canada Aerial Refueling Market, by End Use
 11.1.7.3 Mexico Aerial Refueling Market
 11.1.7.3.1 Mexico Aerial Refueling Market, by Component
 11.1.7.3.2 Mexico Aerial Refueling Market, by Aircraft Type
 11.1.7.3.3 Mexico Aerial Refueling Market, by System Type
 11.1.7.3.4 Mexico Aerial Refueling Market, by End Use
 Note - Similar analysis would be provided for below mentioned regions/countries
 
11.2 Europe
 11.2.1 Germany
 11.2.2 France
 11.2.3 Italy
 11.2.4 United Kingdom
 11.2.5 Russia
 11.2.6 Rest of Europe
11.3 Asia-Pacific
 11.3.1 Australia
 11.3.2 China
 11.3.3 India
 11.3.4 Japan
 11.3.5 South Korea
 11.3.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific
11.4 Middle East and Africa
 11.4.1 South Africa
 11.4.2 Saudi Arabia
 11.4.3 U.A.E
 11.4.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa
11.5 South and Central America
 11.5.1 Brazil
 11.5.2 Argentina
 11.5.3 Rest of South and Central America
12. Industry Landscape
12.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
12.2 Agreements, Collaborations, Joint Ventures
12.3 New Product Launches
12.4 Expansions and Other Strategic Developments
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1 Heat Map Analysis by Key Players
13.2 Company Positioning and Concentration
14. Aerial Refueling Market - Key Company Profiles
14.1 Cobham Plc
 14.1.1 Key Facts
 14.1.2 Business Description
 14.1.3 Products and Services
 14.1.4 Financial Overview
 14.1.5 SWOT Analysis
 14.1.6 Key Developments
 Note - Similar information would be provided for below list of companies
 
14.2 Safran
14.3 Eaton
14.4 GE AViation
14.5 Marshall Aerospace and Defense Group
14.6 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
14.7 BAE Systems Plc
14.8 Elbit Systems Ltd
14.9 ARESIA
15. Appendix
15.1 Glossary
15.2 About
15.3 Market Intelligence Cloud
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
The List of Companies - Aerial Refueling Market
Cobham Plc
Safran
Eaton
GE Aviation
Marshall Aerospace & Defense Group
Parker Hannifin Corporation
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
BAE Systems Plc
Elbit Systems Ltd
ARESIA