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Helicopters - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 503 Pages
  • September 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4805574
The global market for Helicopters is estimated at US$36.8 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$54.9 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

The growth in the helicopter market is driven by several factors. Increasing demand for emergency medical services and search and rescue operations is a major driver, as helicopters are crucial in providing rapid response and transportation in critical situations. The expansion of the oil and gas industry, particularly offshore exploration and production, necessitates reliable helicopter transport for personnel and equipment. Additionally, the rising importance of law enforcement and public safety has led to greater use of helicopters in surveillance, traffic monitoring, and border patrol activities.

Technological advancements, including the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, are also stimulating market growth by introducing new capabilities and operational efficiencies. Furthermore, increased government and military spending on defense and modernization programs is boosting the procurement of advanced helicopters for various missions. These factors collectively underscore the dynamic expansion of the helicopter market, reflecting its critical role in modern aviation and its diverse applications across multiple sectors.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Helicopter Airframes segment, which is expected to reach US$47.5 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 6.0%. The Helicopter Engine segment is also set to grow at 5.3% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, estimated at $11.9 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 7.6% CAGR to reach $7.0 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Helicopters Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Helicopters Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Helicopters Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as Airbus Helicopteres SAS, Helicopteres Guimbal, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 67 Featured):

  • Airbus Helicopteres SAS
  • Helicopteres Guimbal
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • Kaman Corporation
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Leonardo SPA
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • MD Helicopters Inc.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Robinson Helicopter Company
  • Russian Helicopters, JSC
  • Textron, Inc.
  • The Boeing Company

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Global Economic Outlook
  • Competitive Scenario
  • Select Innovations and Advancements
  • Helicopters - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Global Market Prospects & Outlook
  • World Helicopters Market by Component (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Airframes, and Engine
  • World Helicopters Market by End-Use (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Civil & Commercial, and Military
  • Analysis by Weight
  • World Helicopters Market by Weight (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Lightweight, Medium Weight, and Heavy Weight
  • Regional Analysis
  • World Helicopters Market by Region (2023 & 2030): Percentage Breakdown of Sales for Developed and Developing Regions
  • World Helicopters Market - Geographic Regions Ranked by CAGR (Sales) for 2022-2030: China, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Latin America, USA, Africa, Europe, Canada, and Japan
  • Helicopters: An Introduction
  • Historical Timelines and Inventions over the Years…
  • Flight Conditions of a Helicopter
  • An Insight into Design Elements
  • Application Areas of Helicopters
  • An Overview of Military Use Helicopters
  • Operations and Tactics
  • Search and Rescue (SAR) Helicopter: A Brief Note
  • Recent Market Activity
  • Select Global Brands
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • As the World Steps Up Military Spending in the Wake of the Russia Ukraine War, It is Uninterrupted Growth for OEMs in the Military Supply Chain
  • Healthy Defense Spending to Amplify the Need for High Altitude Platforms: Projected Defense Budget (In US$ Billion) for the Years 2019, 2021 and 2023
  • Military Expenditure as a % of GDP in Select Countries
  • The Rise in Helicopter Adoption for the Military Applications
  • Aging Aircraft, Maintenance Issues and Issues with Procurement of Supplies on Time Make Most Military Aircraft Non-ready for Combat Missions
  • A Glance at Select Advanced Combat Helicopters
  • Attack Helicopters Market: An Overview
  • Key Market Drivers
  • Commercial Helicopter Market: An Overview
  • Key Trends in Offshore Helicopter Market
  • Demand for High Storage Capacity Helicopters Drives the Market Growth
  • Potential for Utility Helicopters in Power and Infrastructure Projects
  • Increased Demand for Luxurious and Custom-made Helicopters in the Transportation Industry
  • An Increase in Helicopter Penetration for Medical Emergency Services
  • An Opportunity to Commercialize EVTOL and UAM
  • The Rise in Drones' Usage
  • Global Market for UAV Drones (In US$ Billion) for Years 2023, 2025 and 2027
  • Replacement of Aged Helicopter Fleet to Drive Market Growth
  • OEMs and PMAs Tussle for Larger Share in the Evolving MRO Market
  • Primary Factors Responsible for MRO Supply Chain Whirlwind
  • Global Market for MRO (In US$ Million) for Years 2021, 2023, 2025, 2027
  • Global MRO Spending (In US$ Billion) by Segment for the Years 2020 & 2027
  • Growing Helicopter MRO to Propel the Helicopters' Market Growth
  • Innovative Engines Grow in Commercial Value in Both Civilian & Military Sectors
  • The Most Important Part of Aerospace Manufacturing is Material Innovation. Here’s Why
  • Additive Manufacturing Storms into the Spotlight in the Helicopters Sector
  • Blockchain Gains Spotlight for Rotorcraft Parts Tracking
  • Innovations and Advancements Lay Foundation Stone for Future Growth
  • Innovations in Helicopter Design with Safety as Top Priority
  • Sophistications Achieved in Helicopter Communications Over the Years
  • HIRIS’ Wireless Data Transmission Technology for Helicopters
  • Sikorsky’s X2 Technology for Improved Helicopter Operations
  • Honeywell’s Solutions for Making Helicopters and Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safer
  • SureFly: A Hybrid-Electric Helicopter
  • Futuristic Helicopter from Boeing and Lockheed
  • China and Russia Developing Heavy-Lift Helicopter
  • Increase in Fuel Prices to Present the Helicopter Market with a Challenge
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Helicopters Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Helicopters by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Helicopters by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Helicopters by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Airframes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Airframes by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Airframes by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Engine by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Engine by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Engine by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Lightweight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Lightweight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Lightweight by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Medium Weight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Medium Weight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Medium Weight by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Heavy Weight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Heavy Weight by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Heavy Weight by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Civil & Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for Civil & Commercial by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 16-Year Perspective for Civil & Commercial by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Military by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Military by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Military by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
  • US Dominates the Global Military Helicopters Market
  • Army to Induct FARA
  • HEMS Sector to Drive Growth in the Civil Helicopters Market
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
  • Japan Focuses on Renewal of Military Helicopters Fleet
CHINA
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
  • China: A High Growth Potential Helicopter Market
  • China Leads the Global Demand Growth for Civil Helicopters
  • Helicopter Industry Benefits from Civil-Military Integration
  • Helicopter EMS Market Suffers from Lack of Adequate Traction
EUROPE
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
  • Emergency Medical Service Helicopters across Europe Characterized by Significant Differences
FRANCE
GERMANY
  • Germany to Allocate Funding for Military Helicopter
ITALYUNITED KINGDOMSPAIN
RUSSIA
  • Helicopters Market to Exhibits Stable Growth
  • EMS Helicopters Fuel Resurgence of Russian Civil Helicopters Market
REST OF EUROPE
  • Norway: Brief Historical Background of Offshore Helicopter
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
  • Helicopter Tourism Aids Market Growth
  • Asia-Pacific (including China and Japan) At the Forefront of Growth in Civil Helicopters Market
AUSTRALIA
INDIA
  • Providing Remote Connectivity, Civilian Helicopters to Emerge as a Potential Growth Factor
  • Military Helicopters: Huge Prospects in Store
  • Helicopters to Propel Growth of Military Aviation Market
  • HEMS Market Still in Nascent Stage
  • Despite Huge Potential, India’s Helicopter Market Remains a Small Market
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Helicopters Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICAMIDDLE EASTAFRICAIV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Airbus Helicopteres SAS
  • Helicopteres Guimbal
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
  • Kaman Corporation
  • Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Leonardo SPA
  • Lockheed Martin Corporation
  • MD Helicopters Inc.
  • Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.
  • Robinson Helicopter Company
  • Russian Helicopters, JSC
  • Textron, Inc.
  • The Boeing Company

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