Aircraft De-Icing Market Report 2025

The aircraft de-icing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.26 billion in 2024 to $1.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to cold climate operations, stringent safety regulations, expansion of air travel, increased frequency of snowstorms, rise in air traffic, focus on operational efficiency.

The aircraft de-icing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to environmental regulations, integration of sensors and automation, growing airline fleets, increasing frequency of extreme weather events, international collaboration on standards. Major trends in the forecast period include advancements in de-icing technologies, environmentally friendly de-icing solutions, integration of smart de-icing systems, demand for de-icing equipment in emerging markets, stringent regulatory standards.

The anticipated surge in demand for air travel is expected to significantly bolster the aircraft de-icing market in the coming years. Air travel, which involves the transportation of passengers by flight to their destinations, necessitates stringent safety measures, including effective aircraft de-icing processes. De-icing procedures are crucial for ensuring the safety of passengers and crew by removing ice and snow accumulation on aircraft surfaces. Notably, the International Civil Aviation Organization highlights that ice accumulation on aircraft wings can diminish wing lift by up to 30% and increase drag by 40%, creating adverse effects on flight performance. Additionally, in 2022, there was a substantial 47% increase in the number of air passengers compared to the preceding year. This surge in air travel demand is a pivotal factor driving the growth trajectory of the aircraft de-icing market, emphasizing the critical need for these safety procedures in ensuring safe and efficient air travel.

The increasing awareness of environmental issues is projected to drive the growth of the aircraft de-icing market in the future. Environmental consciousness involves understanding the connection between human activities and the environment, as well as recognizing the necessity to protect and conserve natural resources. This heightened awareness is playing a crucial role in the development of eco-friendly de-icing solutions, leading to the emergence of various new technologies and practices. For example, a report published in April 2024 by PDI Technologies, a US-based enterprise software company, revealed that 80% of consumers are concerned about the environmental impact of their purchases, up from 68% in 2023 and 66% in 2022. Consequently, this growing environmental consciousness is driving the expansion of the aircraft de-icing market.

Product innovation stands out as a prominent trend driving evolution within the aircraft de-icing market, with major companies focusing on developing advanced products and forging strategic collaborations to enhance their market presence. For instance, CAV Systems Ltd., a UK-based provider of fluid-based ice protection systems, unveiled TKS 406 BIO in October 2023. This specially designed fluid, intended for use in CAV's TKS in-flight anti-ice and de-ice protection system, boasts biodegradability and non-corrosiveness. Applied on the aircraft's leading edges through titanium panels with laser-drilled holes, the mixture disperses aerodynamically once it encounters supercooled water in clouds, eliminating residue buildup on the aircraft frame.

Major players in the aircraft de-icing market are prioritizing collaborative efforts and partnerships to deliver reliable services and drive innovation. One such collaboration occurred in March 2022 between TKH Airport Solutions BV, a Netherlands-based provider of airfield ground lighting (AGL), and JCAII Inc., a Canada-based company offering airport software and equipment. Their joint endeavor aimed at developing an advanced smart de-icing pad leveraging TKH's CEDD airfield ground lighting technology - a low-voltage system employing contactless energy and communication technology.

In August 2022, Agility Logistics, a Kuwait-based supply chain service company, completed the acquisition of John Menzies Plc for GBP 763 million ($900 million). This acquisition culminated in the combination of the acquired business with its National Aviation Services (NAS) business, now operating as Menzies Aviation. This move aims to offer customers top-tier services and implement best industry safety practices. Agility brings its resources to the table, focusing on innovative solutions and technological advancements to drive the combined success of Menzies Aviation. Menzies Aviation, previously known as John Menzies Plc, is a UK-based aviation company operating within the aircraft de-icing market.

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. The countries covered in the aircraft de-icing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Aircraft de-icing is the complete removal of frost, snow, ice, or slush from an aircraft's surface, essential for eliminating hazardous ice build-up that can disrupt aerodynamics during take-off and landing.

Key equipment for aircraft de-icing comprises specialized vehicles such as de-icing trucks and sweepers. De-icing trucks are equipped with large tanks holding de-icing solutions, such as glycol. These trucks are crucial in applying various types of fluids - Type I, Type II, Type III, and Type IV - to de-ice aircraft, serving commercial, military, and other users' needs.

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The aircraft de-icing market consists of sales of de-icing and anti-icing fluids such as ADF (aircraft de-icing fluid), ADAF (aircraft deicer and anti-icer fluid) or AAF (aircraft anti-icing fluid), refractometer, and pneumatic de-icing boots. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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