The Firefighting Aircraft Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The global market for firefighting aircraft has seen robust growth in the past few years. The market, which was worth $9.38 billion in 2024, is forecasted to reach $10.22 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%.
The Firefighting Aircraft Global Market is forecasted to expand to $14.16 billion by 2029. The Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) during this period is projected to be 8.5%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Firefighting Aircraft Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the firefighting aircraft market are:
• Climate change impact on increased wildfires
• Development of next-generation fire retardants
• Increased focus on early detection of wildfires
• Expansion of wildland-urban interfaces globally coupled with government preparedness investments
The firefighting aircraft market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Fixed Wing, Multi-Rotor
2) By Water Capacity: Less Than 5,000 Ltr, 5,000–10,000 Ltr, More than 10,000 Ltr
3) By Application: Firefighting Organizations, Military, Other Applications
The key trends in the firefighting aircraft market are:
• Enhanced remote sensing technologies for firefighting are emerging.
• There is an ongoing trend for integrating drone technology in firefighting.
• There are advancements in aerial firefighting technologies.
• Aerial firefighting services are gaining importance globally.
Major companies in the firefighting aircraft market are:
• Lockheed Martin Corporation
• Airbus
• Boeing Commercial Airplanes
• Marsh Aviation Company
• Leonardo S.p.A.
• Textron Inc.
• Bombardier Inc.
• Conair Group Inc.
• SEI Industries Ltd.
• Sabena Technics Group
• Kaman Corporation
• Erickson Incorporated
• Viking Air Limited
• Neptune Aviation Services Inc.
• Isolair Inc.
• AeroFlite Inc.
• Air Tractor Inc.
• Dauntless Air LLC
• Coulson Aircrane Ltd.
• ShinMaywa Industries Ltd.
• Aerial Fire Control Pty Ltd
• Airgrup Helicopter Services S.L.
• Supair S.A.
• Safire Aircraft Company LLC
• RainerFire Inc.
• CAMAIR S.A.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the firefighting aircraft market in 2024