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INTRODUCTION
These systems, which are often referred to as air-to-air refueling or aerial refueling systems, enable aircraft to acquire fuel from tanker planes while they are in flight, hence increasing their range and mission capabilities.
Specialized gear, like a boom or probe-and-drogue systems, as well as control and communication tools, are frequently included in in-flight refueling systems. They enable aircraft to stay in the air for prolonged periods of time without having to land for refueling, and they are largely utilized by military organizations for strategic and tactical tasks.
The requirement for military organizations to carry out extended-range and long-duration operations, such as aerial reconnaissance, air defense, and air support, is driving the demand for in-flight refueling systems. These systems can also be utilized for humanitarian and disaster relief missions, making it possible for airplanes to arrive in remote or catastrophe-affected locations swiftly without having to land for refueling.
The desire for more sophisticated and effective in-flight refueling systems, notably from military organizations, is anticipated to fuel the market for aircraft in-flight refueling systems in the upcoming years. Technology developments, such as the creation of unmanned aerial refueling systems, are also anticipated to fuel industry expansion.
GLOBAL AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT REFUELING SYSTEM MARKET SIZE AND FORECAST
The Global Aircraft In-flight Refueling System Market accounted for $XX Billion in 2022 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2023 to 2030.
NEW PRODUCT LAUNCH
Following a successful campaign in conjunction with the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), the Airbus A330 MRTT has become the first tanker in the world to be licensed for autonomous air-to-air refueling (A3R) boom operations in daylight. This capability is a component of the new SMART MRTT created by Airbus and certified by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA).
The aim of the A3R system is to maximize the pace of air-to-air refueling (AAR) transfer in operational situations to enable air superiority while reducing the burden of the air refueling operator (ARO), improving safety, and requiring no new equipment on the receiver aircraft.
The A330 MRTT will continue to develop in this direction. Auto’Mate, a demonstration that will develop, adapt, mature, integrate, and assess technologies enabling autonomous assets air-to-air refueling (A4R) and autonomous formation flight (AF2) operations, has been established by Airbus through its subsidiary Airbus UpNext.
The primary goal of Auto’Mate will be to automate the reception aircraft’s operations, which calls for a number of novel technologies that serve as the foundation of the UpNext Auto’Mate demonstrator.
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