The global Aerial Tanker market size was valued at US$ 12.4 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 16.9 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.3% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
United States Aerial Tanker market size was valued at US$ 3.48 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 4.61 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.8% during the forecast period 2024-2030.
Aircraft designed for aerial refueling of other aircraft during flight.
Steady growth driven by military modernization programs. Increasing focus on extending aircraft range and mission capabilities. Technological advancements improving refueling efficiency and safety.
Report Overview
Air tankers are aircraft that refuel aircraft and helicopters in flight. Mostly converted from large transport aircraft or strategic bombers. There are also shipborne aerial tankers and stealth tankers. Its role can increase the range of the tanker, extend the endurance time, increase the effective load, and improve the combat capability of the aviation. Most of the refueling equipment of the aerial refueling machine is installed at the rear of the fuselage, and a few are installed in the pod under the wing, which is controlled by the pilot or the fueler.
This report provides a deep insight into the global Aerial Tanker market covering all its essential aspects. This ranges from a macro overview of the market to micro details of the market size, competitive landscape, development trend, niche market, key market drivers and challenges, SWOT analysis, value chain analysis, etc.
The analysis helps the reader to shape the competition within the industries and strategies for the competitive environment to enhance the potential profit. Furthermore, it provides a simple framework for evaluating and accessing the position of the business organization. The report structure also focuses on the competitive landscape of the Global Aerial Tanker Market, this report introduces in detail the market share, market performance, product situation, operation situation, etc. of the main players, which helps the readers in the industry to identify the main competitors and deeply understand the competition pattern of the market.
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Global Aerial Tanker Market: Market Segmentation Analysis
The research report includes specific segments by region (country), manufacturers, Type, and Application. Market segmentation creates subsets of a market based on product type, end-user or application, Geographic, and other factors. By understanding the market segments, the decision-maker can leverage this targeting in the product, sales, and marketing strategies. Market segments can power your product development cycles by informing how you create product offerings for different segments.
Key Company
- Airbus
- Boeing
- Dassault
- Lockheed Martin
- Embraer
- United Aircraft Corporation
Market Segmentation (by Type)
- Probe-and-drogue Type
- Flying Boom Type
- Other
Market Segmentation (by Application)
- Propeller Aircraft
- Turbo-prop Aircraft
- Jet Aircraft
Geographic Segmentation
- North America (USA, Canada, Mexico)
- Europe (Germany, UK, France, Russia, Italy, Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, South Korea, India, Southeast Asia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- South America (Brazil, Argentina, Columbia, Rest of South America)
- The Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Rest of MEA)
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- In-depth analysis of the Aerial Tanker Market
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
1 Research Methodology and Statistical Scope
1.1 Market Definition and Statistical Scope of Aerial Tanker
1.2 Key Market Segments
1.2.1 Aerial Tanker Segment by Type
1.2.2 Aerial Tanker Segment by Application
1.3 Methodology & Sources of Information
1.3.1 Research Methodology
1.3.2 Research Process
1.3.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
1.3.4 Base Year
1.3.5 Report Assumptions & Caveats
2 Aerial Tanker Market Overview
2.1 Global Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD) Estimates and Forecasts (2019-2030)
2.1.2 Global Aerial Tanker Sales Estimates and Forecasts (2019-2030)
2.2 Market Segment Executive Summary
2.3 Global Market Size by Region
3 Aerial Tanker Market Competitive Landscape
3.1 Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
3.2 Global Aerial Tanker Revenue Market Share by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
3.3 Aerial Tanker Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3)
3.4 Global Aerial Tanker Average Price by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
3.5 Manufacturers Aerial Tanker Sales Sites, Area Served, Product Type
3.6 Aerial Tanker Market Competitive Situation and Trends
3.6.1 Aerial Tanker Market Concentration Rate
3.6.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Aerial Tanker Players Market Share by Revenue
3.6.3 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Aerial Tanker Industry Chain Analysis
4.1 Aerial Tanker Industry Chain Analysis
4.2 Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
4.3 Midstream Market Analysis
4.4 Downstream Customer Analysis
5 The Development and Dynamics of Aerial Tanker Market
5.1 Key Development Trends
5.2 Driving Factors
5.3 Market Challenges
5.4 Market Restraints
5.5 Industry News
5.5.1 New Product Developments
5.5.2 Mergers & Acquisitions
5.5.3 Expansions
5.5.4 Collaboration/Supply Contracts
5.6 Industry Policies
6 Aerial Tanker Market Segmentation by Type
6.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
6.2 Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
6.3 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
6.4 Global Aerial Tanker Price by Type (2019-2024)
7 Aerial Tanker Market Segmentation by Application
7.1 Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
7.2 Global Aerial Tanker Market Sales by Application (2019-2024)
7.3 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD) by Application (2019-2024)
7.4 Global Aerial Tanker Sales Growth Rate by Application (2019-2024)
8 Aerial Tanker Market Segmentation by Region
8.1 Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Region
8.1.1 Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Region
8.1.2 Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Region
8.2 North America
8.2.1 North America Aerial Tanker Sales by Country
8.2.2 U.S.
8.2.3 Canada
8.2.4 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Europe Aerial Tanker Sales by Country
8.3.2 Germany
8.3.3 France
8.3.4 U.K.
8.3.5 Italy
8.3.6 Russia
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Sales by Region
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 Japan
8.4.4 South Korea
8.4.5 India
8.4.6 Southeast Asia
8.5 South America
8.5.1 South America Aerial Tanker Sales by Country
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Argentina
8.5.4 Columbia
8.6 Middle East and Africa
8.6.1 Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Sales by Region
8.6.2 Saudi Arabia
8.6.3 UAE
8.6.4 Egypt
8.6.5 Nigeria
8.6.6 South Africa
9 Key Companies Profile
9.1 Airbus
9.1.1 Airbus Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.1.2 Airbus Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.1.3 Airbus Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.1.4 Airbus Business Overview
9.1.5 Airbus Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
9.1.6 Airbus Recent Developments
9.2 Boeing
9.2.1 Boeing Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.2.2 Boeing Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.2.3 Boeing Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.2.4 Boeing Business Overview
9.2.5 Boeing Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
9.2.6 Boeing Recent Developments
9.3 Dassault
9.3.1 Dassault Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.3.2 Dassault Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.3.3 Dassault Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.3.4 Dassault Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
9.3.5 Dassault Business Overview
9.3.6 Dassault Recent Developments
9.4 Lockheed Martin
9.4.1 Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.4.2 Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.4.3 Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.4.4 Lockheed Martin Business Overview
9.4.5 Lockheed Martin Recent Developments
9.5 Embraer
9.5.1 Embraer Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.5.2 Embraer Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.5.3 Embraer Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.5.4 Embraer Business Overview
9.5.5 Embraer Recent Developments
9.6 United Aircraft Corporation
9.6.1 United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Basic Information
9.6.2 United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Product Overview
9.6.3 United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Product Market Performance
9.6.4 United Aircraft Corporation Business Overview
9.6.5 United Aircraft Corporation Recent Developments
10 Aerial Tanker Market Forecast by Region
10.1 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast
10.2 Global Aerial Tanker Market Forecast by Region
10.2.1 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.2 Europe Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.3 Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Region
10.2.4 South America Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.5 Middle East and Africa Forecasted Consumption of Aerial Tanker by Country
11 Forecast Market by Type and by Application (2025-2030)
11.1 Global Aerial Tanker Market Forecast by Type (2025-2030)
11.1.1 Global Forecasted Sales of Aerial Tanker by Type (2025-2030)
11.1.2 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Type (2025-2030)
11.1.3 Global Forecasted Price of Aerial Tanker by Type (2025-2030)
11.2 Global Aerial Tanker Market Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
11.2.1 Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application
11.2.2 Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD) Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
12 Conclusion and Key Findings
LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES
List of Tables
Table 1. Introduction of the Type
Table 2. Introduction of the Application
Table 3. Market Size (M USD) Segment Executive Summary
Table 4. Aerial Tanker Market Size Comparison by Region (M USD)
Table 5. Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
Table 6. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
Table 7. Global Aerial Tanker Revenue (M USD) by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
Table 8. Global Aerial Tanker Revenue Share by Manufacturers (2019-2024)
Table 9. Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) & (based on the Revenue in Aerial Tanker as of 2022)
Table 10. Global Market Aerial Tanker Average Price (USD/Unit) of Key Manufacturers (2019-2024)
Table 11. Manufacturers Aerial Tanker Sales Sites and Area Served
Table 12. Manufacturers Aerial Tanker Product Type
Table 13. Global Aerial Tanker Manufacturers Market Concentration Ratio (CR5 and HHI)
Table 14. Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion Plans
Table 15. Industry Chain Map of Aerial Tanker
Table 16. Market Overview of Key Raw Materials
Table 17. Midstream Market Analysis
Table 18. Downstream Customer Analysis
Table 19. Key Development Trends
Table 20. Driving Factors
Table 21. Aerial Tanker Market Challenges
Table 22. Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Type (K Units)
Table 23. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size by Type (M USD)
Table 24. Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) by Type (2019-2024)
Table 25. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Type (2019-2024)
Table 26. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD) by Type (2019-2024)
Table 27. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Share by Type (2019-2024)
Table 28. Global Aerial Tanker Price (USD/Unit) by Type (2019-2024)
Table 29. Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) by Application
Table 30. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size by Application
Table 31. Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Application (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 32. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
Table 33. Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Application (2019-2024) & (M USD)
Table 34. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
Table 35. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Growth Rate by Application (2019-2024)
Table 36. Global Aerial Tanker Sales by Region (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 37. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Region (2019-2024)
Table 38. North America Aerial Tanker Sales by Country (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 39. Europe Aerial Tanker Sales by Country (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 40. Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Sales by Region (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 41. South America Aerial Tanker Sales by Country (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 42. Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Sales by Region (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Table 43. Airbus Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 44. Airbus Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 45. Airbus Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 46. Airbus Business Overview
Table 47. Airbus Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
Table 48. Airbus Recent Developments
Table 49. Boeing Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 50. Boeing Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 51. Boeing Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 52. Boeing Business Overview
Table 53. Boeing Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
Table 54. Boeing Recent Developments
Table 55. Dassault Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 56. Dassault Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 57. Dassault Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 58. Dassault Aerial Tanker SWOT Analysis
Table 59. Dassault Business Overview
Table 60. Dassault Recent Developments
Table 61. Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 62. Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 63. Lockheed Martin Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 64. Lockheed Martin Business Overview
Table 65. Lockheed Martin Recent Developments
Table 66. Embraer Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 67. Embraer Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 68. Embraer Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 69. Embraer Business Overview
Table 70. Embraer Recent Developments
Table 71. United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Basic Information
Table 72. United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Product Overview
Table 73. United Aircraft Corporation Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units), Revenue (M USD), Price (USD/Unit) and Gross Margin (2019-2024)
Table 74. United Aircraft Corporation Business Overview
Table 75. United Aircraft Corporation Recent Developments
Table 76. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Region (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 77. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Region (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 78. North America Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 79. North America Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 80. Europe Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 81. Europe Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 82. Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Region (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 83. Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Region (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 84. South America Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 85. South America Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 86. Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Consumption Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (Units)
Table 87. Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Country (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 88. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Type (2025-2030) & (K Units)
Table 89. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Type (2025-2030) & (M USD)
Table 90. Global Aerial Tanker Price Forecast by Type (2025-2030) & (USD/Unit)
Table 91. Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
Table 92. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Application (2025-2030) & (M USD)
List of Figures
Figure 1. Product Picture of Aerial Tanker
Figure 2. Data Triangulation
Figure 3. Key Caveats
Figure 4. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD), 2019-2030
Figure 5. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size (M USD) (2019-2030)
Figure 6. Global Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) & (2019-2030)
Figure 7. Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
Figure 8. Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
Figure 9. Evaluation Matrix of Regional Market Development Potential
Figure 10. Aerial Tanker Market Size by Country (M USD)
Figure 11. Aerial Tanker Sales Share by Manufacturers in 2023
Figure 12. Global Aerial Tanker Revenue Share by Manufacturers in 2023
Figure 13. Aerial Tanker Market Share by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3): 2023
Figure 14. Global Market Aerial Tanker Average Price (USD/Unit) of Key Manufacturers in 2023
Figure 15. The Global 5 and 10 Largest Players: Market Share by Aerial Tanker Revenue in 2023
Figure 16. Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Type)
Figure 17. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share by Type
Figure 18. Sales Market Share of Aerial Tanker by Type (2019-2024)
Figure 19. Sales Market Share of Aerial Tanker by Type in 2023
Figure 20. Market Size Share of Aerial Tanker by Type (2019-2024)
Figure 21. Market Size Market Share of Aerial Tanker by Type in 2023
Figure 22. Evaluation Matrix of Segment Market Development Potential (Application)
Figure 23. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share by Application
Figure 24. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
Figure 25. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure 26. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share by Application (2019-2024)
Figure 27. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share by Application in 2023
Figure 28. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Growth Rate by Application (2019-2024)
Figure 29. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Region (2019-2024)
Figure 30. North America Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 31. North America Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Country in 2023
Figure 32. U.S. Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 33. Canada Aerial Tanker Sales (K Units) and Growth Rate (2019-2024)
Figure 34. Mexico Aerial Tanker Sales (Units) and Growth Rate (2019-2024)
Figure 35. Europe Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 36. Europe Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Country in 2023
Figure 37. Germany Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 38. France Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 39. U.K. Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 40. Italy Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 41. Russia Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 42. Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (K Units)
Figure 43. Asia Pacific Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Region in 2023
Figure 44. China Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 45. Japan Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 46. South Korea Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 47. India Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 48. Southeast Asia Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 49. South America Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (K Units)
Figure 50. South America Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Country in 2023
Figure 51. Brazil Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 52. Argentina Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 53. Columbia Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 54. Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (K Units)
Figure 55. Middle East and Africa Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share by Region in 2023
Figure 56. Saudi Arabia Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 57. UAE Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 58. Egypt Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 59. Nigeria Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 60. South Africa Aerial Tanker Sales and Growth Rate (2019-2024) & (K Units)
Figure 61. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Volume (2019-2030) & (K Units)
Figure 62. Global Aerial Tanker Market Size Forecast by Value (2019-2030) & (M USD)
Figure 63. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Market Share Forecast by Type (2025-2030)
Figure 64. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share Forecast by Type (2025-2030)
Figure 65. Global Aerial Tanker Sales Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
Figure 66. Global Aerial Tanker Market Share Forecast by Application (2025-2030)
