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Global Tanker Aircraft Market 2025 by Manufacturers, Regions, Type and Application, Forecast to 2031
- RnM4657075 |
- 05 December, 2025 |
- Global |
- 105 Pages |
- GIR |
- Energy & Power
According to our (Global Info Research) latest study, the global Tanker Aircraft market size was valued at US$ million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of USD million by 2031 with a CAGR of %during review period.
A tanker aircraft, also known as an aerial tanker or air-to-air refueling aircraft, is a type of military aircraft specifically designed to provide in-flight refueling (IFR) services to other aircraft. These tanker aircraft are equipped with specialized fuel transfer systems, typically including a boom or hose and drogue system, which allow for the transfer of fuel from the tanker to receiver aircraft while both are in flight. This capability greatly extends the operational range and endurance of the receiver aircraft, allowing them to stay airborne for longer periods of time or reach destinations that would otherwise be beyond their fuel capacity. Tanker aircraft play a crucial role in military operations, as they enable strategic and tactical mobility, air superiority, and global reach for military forces around the world.
The tanker aircraft market refers to the industry that manufactures and supplies aircraft specifically designed for aerial refueling operations. These aircraft are used by military forces around the world to extend the range and endurance of their fighter jets and other aircraft by allowing them to refuel in mid-air.
The market for tanker aircraft is primarily driven by the need to enhance the capabilities of air forces and maintain a high level of strategic and tactical flexibility. Aerial refueling allows fighter jets to stay airborne longer, cover larger distances, and conduct missions that would otherwise be beyond their reach.
The main players in the tanker aircraft market include major defense contractors such as Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin. These companies design, develop, and manufacture tanker aircraft to meet the specific requirements of different countries" armed forces. They often modify existing commercial aircraft models to serve as tanker aircraft, such as the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330.
The tanker aircraft market has experienced significant growth in recent years, as countries modernize their military capabilities and seek to enhance their aerial refueling capabilities. In addition to the primary function of aerial refueling, tanker aircraft are also used for transporting passengers and cargo, as well as conducting intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
The market for tanker aircraft is likely to continue growing in the coming years, driven by ongoing military modernization programs and the need for air forces to maintain a global reach and operational flexibility. Furthermore, the increasing demand for air-to-air refueling capabilities in emerging economies and regions with evolving security challenges is expected to further drive the tanker aircraft market"s growth.
This report is a detailed and comprehensive analysis for global Tanker Aircraft market. Both quantitative and qualitative analyses are presented by manufacturers, by region & country, by Type and by Application. As the market is constantly changing, this report explores the competition, supply and demand trends, as well as key factors that contribute to its changing demands across many markets. Company profiles and product examples of selected competitors, along with market share estimates of some of the selected leaders for the year 2025, are provided.
Key Features:
Global Tanker Aircraft market size and forecasts, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Tanker Aircraft market size and forecasts by region and country, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Tanker Aircraft market size and forecasts, by Type and by Application, in consumption value ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and average selling prices (US$/Unit), 2020-2031
Global Tanker Aircraft market shares of main players, shipments in revenue ($ Million), sales quantity (K Units), and ASP (US$/Unit), 2020-2025
The Primary Objectives in This Report Are:
To determine the size of the total market opportunity of global and key countries
To assess the growth potential for Tanker Aircraft
To forecast future growth in each product and end-use market
To assess competitive factors affecting the marketplace
This report profiles key players in the global Tanker Aircraft market based on the following parameters - company overview, sales quantity, revenue, price, gross margin, product portfolio, geographical presence, and key developments. Key companies covered as a part of this study include Boeing, BAE Systems PLC, Airbus, Cobham Plc, Lockheed Martin Corporation, United Aircraft Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, etc.
This report also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approvals.
Market Segmentation
Tanker Aircraft market is split by Type and by Application. For the period 2020-2031, the growth among segments provides accurate calculations and forecasts for consumption value by Type, and by Application in terms of volume and value. This analysis can help you expand your business by targeting qualified niche markets.
Market segment by Type
Fixed Wing Tanker Aircraft
Rotary Wing Tanker Aircraft
Market segment by Application
Military
Commercial
Major players covered
Boeing
BAE Systems PLC
Airbus
Cobham Plc
Lockheed Martin Corporation
United Aircraft Corporation
Northrop Grumman Corporation
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
Market segment by region, regional analysis covers
North America (United States, Canada, and Mexico)
Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Russia, Italy, and Rest of Europe)
Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India, Southeast Asia, and Australia)
South America (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Rest of South America)
Middle East & Africa (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, South Africa, and Rest of Middle East & Africa)
The content of the study subjects, includes a total of 15 chapters:
Chapter 1, to describe Tanker Aircraft product scope, market overview, market estimation caveats and base year.
Chapter 2, to profile the top manufacturers of Tanker Aircraft, with price, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of Tanker Aircraft from 2020 to 2025.
Chapter 3, the Tanker Aircraft competitive situation, sales quantity, revenue, and global market share of top manufacturers are analyzed emphatically by landscape contrast.
Chapter 4, the Tanker Aircraft breakdown data are shown at the regional level, to show the sales quantity, consumption value, and growth by regions, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 5 and 6, to segment the sales by Type and by Application, with sales market share and growth rate by Type, by Application, from 2020 to 2031.
Chapter 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11, to break the sales data at the country level, with sales quantity, consumption value, and market share for key countries in the world, from 2020 to 2025.and Tanker Aircraft market forecast, by regions, by Type, and by Application, with sales and revenue, from 2026 to 2031.
Chapter 12, market dynamics, drivers, restraints, trends, and Porters Five Forces analysis.
Chapter 13, the key raw materials and key suppliers, and industry chain of Tanker Aircraft.
Chapter 14 and 15, to describe Tanker Aircraft sales channel, distributors, customers, research findings and conclusion.
1 Market Overview
- 1.1 Product Overview and Scope
- 1.2 Market Estimation Caveats and Base Year
- 1.3 Market Analysis by Type
- 1.3.1 Overview: Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Type: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
- 1.3.2 Fixed Wing Tanker Aircraft
- 1.3.3 Rotary Wing Tanker Aircraft
- 1.4 Market Analysis by Application
- 1.4.1 Overview: Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Application: 2020 Versus 2024 Versus 2031
- 1.4.2 Military
- 1.4.3 Commercial
- 1.5 Global Tanker Aircraft Market Size & Forecast
- 1.5.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020 & 2024 & 2031)
- 1.5.2 Global Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity (2020-2031)
- 1.5.3 Global Tanker Aircraft Average Price (2020-2031)
2 Manufacturers Profiles
- 2.1 Boeing
- 2.1.1 Boeing Details
- 2.1.2 Boeing Major Business
- 2.1.3 Boeing Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.1.4 Boeing Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.1.5 Boeing Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.2 BAE Systems PLC
- 2.2.1 BAE Systems PLC Details
- 2.2.2 BAE Systems PLC Major Business
- 2.2.3 BAE Systems PLC Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.2.4 BAE Systems PLC Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.2.5 BAE Systems PLC Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.3 Airbus
- 2.3.1 Airbus Details
- 2.3.2 Airbus Major Business
- 2.3.3 Airbus Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.3.4 Airbus Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.3.5 Airbus Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.4 Cobham Plc
- 2.4.1 Cobham Plc Details
- 2.4.2 Cobham Plc Major Business
- 2.4.3 Cobham Plc Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.4.4 Cobham Plc Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.4.5 Cobham Plc Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.5 Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 2.5.1 Lockheed Martin Corporation Details
- 2.5.2 Lockheed Martin Corporation Major Business
- 2.5.3 Lockheed Martin Corporation Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.5.4 Lockheed Martin Corporation Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.5.5 Lockheed Martin Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.6 United Aircraft Corporation
- 2.6.1 United Aircraft Corporation Details
- 2.6.2 United Aircraft Corporation Major Business
- 2.6.3 United Aircraft Corporation Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.6.4 United Aircraft Corporation Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.6.5 United Aircraft Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.7 Northrop Grumman Corporation
- 2.7.1 Northrop Grumman Corporation Details
- 2.7.2 Northrop Grumman Corporation Major Business
- 2.7.3 Northrop Grumman Corporation Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.7.4 Northrop Grumman Corporation Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.7.5 Northrop Grumman Corporation Recent Developments/Updates
- 2.8 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd
- 2.8.1 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd Details
- 2.8.2 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd Major Business
- 2.8.3 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd Tanker Aircraft Product and Services
- 2.8.4 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity, Average Price, Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
- 2.8.5 Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd Recent Developments/Updates
3 Competitive Environment: Tanker Aircraft by Manufacturer
- 3.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.2 Global Tanker Aircraft Revenue by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.3 Global Tanker Aircraft Average Price by Manufacturer (2020-2025)
- 3.4 Market Share Analysis (2024)
- 3.4.1 Producer Shipments of Tanker Aircraft by Manufacturer Revenue ($MM) and Market Share (%): 2024
- 3.4.2 Top 3 Tanker Aircraft Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
- 3.4.3 Top 6 Tanker Aircraft Manufacturer Market Share in 2024
- 3.5 Tanker Aircraft Market: Overall Company Footprint Analysis
- 3.5.1 Tanker Aircraft Market: Region Footprint
- 3.5.2 Tanker Aircraft Market: Company Product Type Footprint
- 3.5.3 Tanker Aircraft Market: Company Product Application Footprint
- 3.6 New Market Entrants and Barriers to Market Entry
- 3.7 Mergers, Acquisition, Agreements, and Collaborations
4 Consumption Analysis by Region
- 4.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Region
- 4.1.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.1.2 Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.1.3 Global Tanker Aircraft Average Price by Region (2020-2031)
- 4.2 North America Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.3 Europe Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.4 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.5 South America Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020-2031)
- 4.6 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value (2020-2031)
5 Market Segment by Type
- 5.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 5.2 Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Type (2020-2031)
- 5.3 Global Tanker Aircraft Average Price by Type (2020-2031)
6 Market Segment by Application
- 6.1 Global Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 6.2 Global Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Application (2020-2031)
- 6.3 Global Tanker Aircraft Average Price by Application (2020-2031)
7 North America
- 7.1 North America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 7.2 North America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 7.3 North America Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Country
- 7.3.1 North America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 7.3.2 North America Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 7.3.3 United States Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 7.3.4 Canada Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 7.3.5 Mexico Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
8 Europe
- 8.1 Europe Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 8.2 Europe Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 8.3 Europe Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Country
- 8.3.1 Europe Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 8.3.2 Europe Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 8.3.3 Germany Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.4 France Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.5 United Kingdom Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.6 Russia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 8.3.7 Italy Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
9 Asia-Pacific
- 9.1 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 9.2 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 9.3 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Region
- 9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Region (2020-2031)
- 9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Region (2020-2031)
- 9.3.3 China Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.4 Japan Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.5 South Korea Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.6 India Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.7 Southeast Asia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 9.3.8 Australia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
10 South America
- 10.1 South America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 10.2 South America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 10.3 South America Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Country
- 10.3.1 South America Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 10.3.2 South America Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 10.3.3 Brazil Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 10.3.4 Argentina Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
11 Middle East & Africa
- 11.1 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Type (2020-2031)
- 11.2 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Application (2020-2031)
- 11.3 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Market Size by Country
- 11.3.1 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Sales Quantity by Country (2020-2031)
- 11.3.2 Middle East & Africa Tanker Aircraft Consumption Value by Country (2020-2031)
- 11.3.3 Turkey Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.4 Egypt Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.5 Saudi Arabia Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
- 11.3.6 South Africa Market Size and Forecast (2020-2031)
12 Market Dynamics
- 12.1 Tanker Aircraft Market Drivers
- 12.2 Tanker Aircraft Market Restraints
- 12.3 Tanker Aircraft Trends Analysis
- 12.4 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 12.4.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 12.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 12.4.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 12.4.4 Threat of Substitutes
- 12.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
13 Raw Material and Industry Chain
- 13.1 Raw Material of Tanker Aircraft and Key Manufacturers
- 13.2 Manufacturing Costs Percentage of Tanker Aircraft
- 13.3 Tanker Aircraft Production Process
- 13.4 Industry Value Chain Analysis
14 Shipments by Distribution Channel
- 14.1 Sales Channel
- 14.1.1 Direct to End-User
- 14.1.2 Distributors
- 14.2 Tanker Aircraft Typical Distributors
- 14.3 Tanker Aircraft Typical Customers
15 Research Findings and Conclusion
16 Appendix
- 16.1 Methodology
- 16.2 Research Process and Data Source
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