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Refueling Aircraft Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 05, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20718366

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Refueling Aircraft Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses refueling aircraft market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for refueling aircraft ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The refueling aircraft market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Refueling Medium: Air To Air Refueling; Flying Boom Method; Probe And Drogue Method; Tanking Method; Other Refueling Mediums

2) By Component: Aviation Refueller; Dispenser; Refueling Pods; Probe And Drogue; Other Components

3) By Application: Commercial Airplane; Military Airplane; Combat Aircraft; Non-Combat Aircraft; Helicopters

Subsegments:

1) By Air To Air Refueling: Boom Refueling; Probe Refueling

2) By Flying Boom Method: Rigid Boom; Telescoping Boom

3) By Probe And Drogue Method: Single Point Refueling; Multi-Point Refueling

4) By Tanking Method: Buddy Store Tanking; Direct Tanking

5) By Other Refueling Mediums: Ground-Based Refueling Systems; Hybrid Refueling Methods

Companies Mentioned: Lockheed Martin Corporation; Eaton Corporation; The Flofuel Group; Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group; General Electric Aviation systems; Cobham Limited; Airbus SE; The Boeing Company; GE Aviation; Refuel International Ltd.; Garsite LLC; BAE Systems plc; Rostec State Corporation; United Aircraft Corporation; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.; Safran SA; Parker Hannifin Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Meggitt plc; Dassault Aviation SA; Embraer SA; Bombardier Inc.; Textron Inc.; Leonardo SpA; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.; Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.; General Dynamics Corp.

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 3-5 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Refueling Aircraft Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Refueling Aircraft Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Refueling Aircraft Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Refueling Aircraft Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Artificial Intelligence & Autonomous Intelligence
4.1.3 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.4 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.5 Internet Of Things (Iot), Smart Infrastructure & Connected Ecosystems
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Increasing Demand For Extended-Range Military Operations
4.2.2 Rising Deployment Of Multi-Mission Tanker Aircraft
4.2.3 Growing Use Of Standardized Refueling Components Across Fleets
4.2.4 Expansion Of Commercial Aviation Fueling Infrastructure
4.2.5 Shift Toward Lightweight Composites In Refueling Equipment Manufacturing
5. Refueling Aircraft Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Air Forces
5.2 Commercial Airlines
5.3 Aircraft Manufacturers
5.4 Defense Contractors
5.5 Government Aviation Agencies
6. Refueling Aircraft Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Refueling Aircraft Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Refueling Aircraft PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Refueling Aircraft Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Refueling Aircraft Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Refueling Aircraft Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Refueling Aircraft Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Refueling Aircraft Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Air To Air Refueling, Flying Boom Method, Probe And Drogue Method, Tanking Method, Other Refueling Mediums
9.2. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Aviation Refueller, Dispenser, Refueling Pods, Probe And Drogue, Other Components
9.3. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Commercial Airplane, Military Airplane, Combat Aircraft, Non-Combat Aircraft, Helicopters
9.4. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Air To Air Refueling, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Boom Refueling, Probe Refueling
9.5. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Flying Boom Method, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Rigid Boom, Telescoping Boom
9.6. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Probe And Drogue Method, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Single Point Refueling, Multi-Point Refueling
9.7. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Tanking Method, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Buddy Store Tanking, Direct Tanking
9.8. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Other Refueling Mediums, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ground-Based Refueling Systems, Hybrid Refueling Methods
10. Refueling Aircraft Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Refueling Aircraft Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Refueling Aircraft Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Refueling Aircraft Market
12.1. China Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Refueling Aircraft Market
13.1. India Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Refueling Aircraft Market
14.1. Japan Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Refueling Aircraft Market
15.1. Australia Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Refueling Aircraft Market
16.1. Indonesia Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Refueling Aircraft Market
17.1. South Korea Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Refueling Aircraft Market
18.1. Taiwan Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Refueling Aircraft Market
19.1. South East Asia Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Refueling Aircraft Market
20.1. Western Europe Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Refueling Aircraft Market
21.1. UK Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Refueling Aircraft Market
22.1. Germany Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Refueling Aircraft Market
23.1. France Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Refueling Aircraft Market
24.1. Italy Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Refueling Aircraft Market
25.1. Spain Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Refueling Aircraft Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Refueling Aircraft Market
27.1. Russia Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Refueling Aircraft Market
28.1. North America Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Refueling Aircraft Market
29.1. USA Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Refueling Aircraft Market
30.1. Canada Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Refueling Aircraft Market
31.1. South America Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Refueling Aircraft Market
32.1. Brazil Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Refueling Aircraft Market
33.1. Middle East Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Refueling Aircraft Market
34.1. Africa Refueling Aircraft Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Refueling Aircraft Market, Segmentation By Refueling Medium, Segmentation By Component, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Refueling Aircraft Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Refueling Aircraft Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Refueling Aircraft Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Refueling Aircraft Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Refueling Aircraft Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. Eaton Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. The Flofuel Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. General Electric Aviation systems Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Refueling Aircraft Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Cobham Limited, Airbus SE, The Boeing Company, GE Aviation, Refuel International Ltd., Garsite LLC, BAE Systems plc, Rostec State Corporation, United Aircraft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Safran SA, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Meggitt plc
38. Global Refueling Aircraft Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Refueling Aircraft Market
40. Refueling Aircraft Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Refueling Aircraft Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Refueling Aircraft Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Refueling Aircraft Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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