The aircraft de-icing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In recent times, there has been a substantial growth in the aircraft de-icing market size. This market is projected to expand from $1.26 billion in 2024 to $1.33 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
Factors contributing to this growth over the historical period include operations in colder climates, rigorous safety rules, increased air travel, a higher prevalence of snowstorms, a surge in air traffic and a concentration on operational efficiency.
The aircraft de-icing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for aircraft de-icing is predicted to exhibit potent growth over the upcoming years, escalating to a value of "$1.63 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%.
The progression during the forecast period is largely down to environmental legislation, the incorporation of sensors and automation, the expansion of airline fleets, an increase in the occurrence of severe weather incidents, and internationally agreed upon standards. The main trends throughout the forecast period encompass the development of de-icing technologies, eco-friendly de-icing alternatives, the application of intelligent de-icing systems, the increasing requirement for de-icing apparatus in burgeoning markets, and rigorous regulatory criteria.
The growth of the aircraft de-icing market is projected to be driven by the rising demand for air travel. Air travel, which entails transporting passengers to their desired destinations via flight, finds assurance of safety for both passengers and crew through aircraft de-icing, a process that removes ice and snow from the aircraft. As reported by the International Civil Aviation Organization, a Canada-based specialized agency of the United Nations, in February 2023, ice formation on aircraft wings could diminish the wing lift by 30% and raise the drag by 40%, having an adverse effect. Also, in 2022, there was a notable rise in air passengers by 47% compared to the previous year, 2021. Thus, the upsurge in air travel demand plays a significant role in propelling the aircraft de-icing market.
The aircraft de-icing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Equipment: De-Icing Trucks, Sweepers, Other Equipment
2) By Fluid Type: Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV
3) By End User: Commercial, Military, Other Users
Subsegments:
1) By De-Icing Trucks: Type I De-Icing Trucks, Type IV Anti-Icing Trucks
2) By Sweepers: Broom Sweepers, Vacuum Sweepers
3) By Other Equipment: De-Icing Pads, Heated Mats, Anti-Icing Fluid Dispensing Systems
In the aircraft de-icing market, the predominant trend is product innovation. Mainstream companies in the market are implementing new methods and techniques in the production of advanced products to solidify their market standing. For example, CAV Systems Ltd., a UK-based firm known for its fluid-based ice protection systems, introduced the TKS 406 BIO in October 2023. This is a uniquely conceived fluid, designed specifically for CAV's TKS in-flight anti-ice and de-ice protection system. Additionally, it's biodegradable and non-corrosive. Situated on the aircraft's leading edges, it flows from laser-drilled titanium panels. Once it interacts with supercooled water in the clouds, aerodynamic forces prevent it from adhering to the frame.
Major companies operating in the aircraft de-icing market include:
• B/E Aerospace Inc.
• BASF SE
• General Atomic Technologies
• Global Ground Support LLC
• John Bean Technologies Corporation
• SDI Aviation Limited
• Dow Inc.
• Collins Aerospace
• Vestergaard Company A/S
• Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co.Ltd.
• Kilfrost Ltd.
• Contego De-icing Solutions
• Tronair Inc.
• Cryotech Deicing Technology
• Denge Airport Equipment
• Safewing Ltd.
• Vaisala Corporation
• Thales Group
• Cavotec SA
• ice shield limited
• Zodiac Aerospace
• Midland Aircraft Products Ltd.
• Ice Management Solutions LLC
• Aircraft De-icing Inc.
• Baldwin Aviation
• Textron Inc.
• GE Aviation
• AEGEAN Aircraft Services
• Norwegian Deicing Systems AS
North America was the largest region in the aircraft de-icing market in 2024. The regions covered in the aircraft de-icing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa