Introduction of the Air-to-Air Refueling Market Report

Aerial refueling is mainly referred to as the process of providing aviation fuel from one aircraft to another during their flight modes. The aircraft that transfers the fuel is called the tanker, whereas the aircraft which receives the fuel is called the receiver. Furthermore, the Flying boom and progue-and drogue are two main approaches that are used to carry out the aerial refueling processes. It is of prime importance, especially for military aircraft, wherein the extra fuel provided can lead aircraft to stay airborne for a longer time.

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Market Dynamic

Key Drivers and Emerging Trends

The demand for air-to-air refueling is rising because it helps in takeoff with a lower payload. The defense aircraft comprises weapons, cargo as well as personnel. In addition to this, if the aircraft is fueled fully, it may hinder the aircraft from takeoff. The air-to-air refueling aids the aircraft to remain in flight mode for long-distance traveling as well as to loiter. Hence, this factor is responsible for influencing the air to air refueling market to a greater extend. In addition to that, air-to-air refueling has been considered as a means of minimizing the fuel consumption for long distant flights. The reduction in fuel consumption will lower down the fuel expenses, which will, in turn, be financially advantageous for the respective airlines as well as the air forces.

Impact of COVID-19 on the Air-to-Air Refueling Market

The COVID-19 pandemic and its resultant lockdowns and supply chain disruptions have negatively impacted the aerospace and defense industry, with the interruption and delay of new defense procurement and maintenance projects. OEMs have been affected significantly due to restrictions and the temporary shutdowns in production, while the impact on the aftermarket has been lower as compared to earlier due to the basic maintenance and monitoring requirements of combat aircraft.

Restraint in the Air-to-Air Refueling Market

However, the procedure of refueling aircraft in the rough air or bad visibility is the major restraining factor that is hindering the Air-to-Air Refueling market growth.

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Aircraft Type – Segment Analysis

Based on the Aircraft Type, the Fixed Wing segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. A fixed-wing aircraft achieve flight using wings fixed to the fuselage to produce the required lift with the aid of the forward motion of the aircraft. This segment is experiencing growth as it can be utilized for longer travel distances and have better aerodynamic structures as compared to rotary-wing aircraft. This aircraft can also take flight in harsh conditions and environments. Hence, due to such factors this segment is aniticipated to account for higher air to air refueling market share during the forecast period.

End-User – Segment Analysis

Based on the Type, the Aftermarket segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period. The aftermarket companies avail of complete repair, overhaul, and maintenance services. For instance, damaged components of air-to-air refueling systems, like hydraulic systems, safety systems, fuel management systems, are considered for maintenance, repair, and overhaul. Moreover, the aftermarket also offers repairing services for over-the-counter products in case hydraulic components like pumps, couplings, and nozzles are damaged beyond repair.

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Regional – Segment Analysis:

Based on the region, the North-America region is projected to dominate the market during the forecast period. The segment growth can be attributed owing to the research and development activities, deployment, and the proximity of key market players. The major countries in this region are the US and Canada. The military aviation sector in North America is growing steadily, consequently generated remarkable demand for air-to-air refueling systems. Also, the presence of major players, OEMs, and component manufacturers are other key factors expected to surge the air-to-air refueling market in North America. The growing number of military aircraft upgrade programs, the presence of major systems and components manufacturers, and ongoing research and development of advanced military aircraft platforms are expected to lead to a surge in demand for air-to-air refueling systems in North America during the forecast period.

Top Market Players

Various notable players operating in the market include obham Limited, Eaton, Airbus S.A.S., Boeing, GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, Draken International, LLC, Israel Aerospace Industries, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, among others. 

Key Developments:

• • In 2021, Eaton signed an agreement to procure Cobham Mission Systems, a subsidiary of Cobham plc. Under the terms of the agreement, Eaton paid USD 2.83 billion for CMS, inclusive of USD 130 million in tax benefits.
  • In 2020, Boeing and the US Navy had for the first time flown the MQ-25 T1 test asset with an aerial refueling store (ARS), a remarkable milestone in the development of the unmanned aerial refueling tanker.
  • In 2020, Airbus achieved the first-ever fully automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) operation with a boom system. The flight test campaign, conducted earlier in the year over the Atlantic Ocean, involved an Airbus tanker test aircraft equipped with the Airbus A3R solution, with an F-16 fighter aircraft of the Portuguese Air Force acting as a receiver.

Segments covered in the Report:

The global Air-to-Air Refueling market has been segmented on the basis of Component, System, Aircraft Type, Type, End-User and regions. Based on Component, the market is segmented into Pumps, Valves, Nozzles, Hoses, Boom, Probes, Fuel tanks, Pods and Others. Based on System, the market is segmented into Probe & Drogue, Boom Refueling and Autonomous. Based on Aircraft Type, the market is segmented into Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing. Based on Type the market is segmented into Manned and Unmanned. Based on the End-User, the market is segmented into OEM and Aftermarket. 

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global Air-to-Air Refueling market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in Air-to-Air Refueling market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global Air-to-Air Refueling market?
  • Which Component generated maximum revenues in 2020 and identify the most promising Component during the forecast period?
  • What are the various System areas of global Air-to-Air Refueling market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2020
Market Forecast Period	2021-2028
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Component, By System, By Aircraft Type, By Type, By End-User, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	obham Limited, Eaton, Airbus S.A.S., Boeing, GE Aviation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, Draken International, LLC, Israel Aerospace Industries, PARKER HANNIFIN CORP, among others; a total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Component

• • Pumps
  • Valves
  • Nozzles
  • Hoses
  • Boom
  • Probes
  • Fuel tanks
  • Pods
  • Others

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by System

• • Probe & Drogue
  • Boom Refueling
  • Autonomous

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Aircraft Type

• • Fixed Wing
  • Rotary Wing

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Type

• • Manned
  • Unmanned

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by End-User

• • OEM
  • Aftermarket

Global Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Region

• • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Component
    • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market by System
    • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Aircraft Type
    • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Type
    • North America Air-to-Air Refueling Market by End-User
    • US Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Canada Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
  • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Component
    • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market by System
    • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Aircraft Type
    • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Type
    • Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market by End-User
    • UK Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Germany Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • France Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Spain Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Component
    • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market by System
    • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Aircraft Type
    • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Type
    • Asia-Pacific Air-to-Air Refueling Market by End-User
    • China Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • India Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Japan Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
  • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Component
    • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market by System
    • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Aircraft Type
    • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market by Type
    • RoW Air-to-Air Refueling Market by End-User
    • Brazil Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • South Africa Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • UAE Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Air-to-Air Refueling Market All-Up

Major Players Operating in the Air-to-Air Refueling (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • obham Limited
  • Eaton
  • Airbus S.A.S.
  • Boeing
  • GE Aviation
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • Dassault Aviation
  • Draken International, LLC
  • Israel Aerospace Industries
  • PARKER HANNIFIN CORP