Global Aircraft In-Flight Refueling System Market 2023-2030
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Global Aircraft In-Flight Refueling System Market 2023-2030

Last Updated:  Apr 25, 2025 | Study Period: 2023-2030

GLOBAL AIRCRAFT IN-FLIGHT REFUELING SYSTEM MARKET

 

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

 

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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.

COMPANY PROFILE

 

 THIS REPORT WILL ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

  1. How many Aircraft In-flight Refueling Systems are manufactured per annum globally? Who are the sub-component suppliers in different regions?
  2. Cost Breakup of a Global Aircraft In-flight Refueling System and key vendor selection criteria
  3. Where is the Aircraft's In-flight Refueling System manufactured? What is the average margin per unit?
  4. Market share of Global Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market manufacturers and their upcoming products
  5. The cost advantage for OEMs who manufacture Global Aircraft In-flight Refueling Systems in-house
  6. key predictions for the next 5 years in the Global Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market
  7. Average B-2-B Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market price in all segments
  8. Latest trends in the Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market, by every market segment
  9. The market size (both volume and value) of the Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market in 2023-2030 and every year in between?
  10. Production breakup of Aircraft In-flight Refueling System market, by suppliers and their OEM relationship

 

Sl noTopic
1Market Segmentation
2Scope of the report
3Abbreviations
4Research Methodology
5Executive Summary
6Introduction
7Insights from Industry stakeholders
8Cost breakdown of Product by sub-components and average profit margin
9Disruptive innovation in the Industry
10Technology trends in the Industry
11Consumer trends in the industry
12Recent Production Milestones
13Component Manufacturing in US, EU and China
14COVID-19 impact on overall market
15COVID-19 impact on Production of components
16COVID-19 impact on Point of sale
17Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Geography, 2023-2030
18Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Product Type, 2023-2030
19Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by Application, 2023-2030
20Market Segmentation, Dynamics and Forecast by End use, 2023-2030
21Product installation rate by OEM, 2023
22Incline/Decline in Average B-2-B selling price in past 5 years
23Competition from substitute products
24Gross margin and average profitability of suppliers
25New product development in past 12 months
26M&A in past 12 months
27Growth strategy of leading players
28Market share of vendors, 2023
29Company Profiles
30Unmet needs and opportunity for new suppliers
31Conclusion
32Appendix