The Refueling Aircraft Market Overview 2025 report reveals that the market size has grown significantly over the past few years, with projections indicating further expansion.
The market size of the refueling aircraft sector has seen significant expansion in the past few years. It is anticipated to increase from $11.53 billion in 2024 to $12.21 billion in 2025, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%.
The Refueling Aircraft market is projected to reach a size of $15.32 billion in 2029, according to forecasts. The expected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the market is 5.8%.
Download Your Free Sample of the 2025 Refueling Aircraft Market Report and Uncover Key Trends Now!The key drivers in the refueling aircraft market are:
• Expansion of commercial aviation
• Technological advancements in refueling systems
• Shift towards eco-friendly fuels
• Rise in air force modernization programs
The refueling aircraft market covered in this report is segmented –
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
The key trends in the refueling aircraft market are:
• Automation in refueling systems is shaping the future of the market.
• The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for refueling tasks is emerging as a key trend.
• The adoption of autonomous technologies in refueling processes is gaining momentum.
• Advanced fueling techniques and enhanced safety measures are pivotal trends influencing the market.
Major companies in the refueling aircraft market are:
• 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.
Europe was the largest region in the refueling aircraft market in 2024