Collapsible Aircraft Wings Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The collapsible aircraft wings market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.6 billion in 2024 to $2.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to military needs, transportation efficiency, storage space optimization, cost reduction.

The collapsible aircraft wings market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urban air mobility, commercial aviation, environmental regulations, emergency response and humanitarian aid, space exploration. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with electric propulsion, autonomy and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), evolving urban air mobility (UAM) concepts.

Rising investments in the defense and military sectors are expected to drive the growth of the collapsible aircraft wings market. The defense and military sectors encompass areas of the economy and government focused on national defense, security, and military operations. The increase in defense and military investments is attributed to growing national security threats, shifting strategic priorities, economic considerations, and political factors. Investments in aircraft wings span across research and development, materials science, design, testing, manufacturing, integration, and certification, all aimed at leveraging foldable wing technology to improve aircraft performance, flexibility, and operational capabilities. For example, in April 2023, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a Sweden-based global think tank, reported a 3.7% real-term increase in global military spending, which reached a record $2.24 trillion in 2022. Military spending in Europe grew by 13%, with the United States and China remaining the top two spenders, accounting for 39% and 13%, respectively, of global military expenditures. Therefore, the rising investments in the defense and military sectors are driving the expansion of the collapsible aircraft wings market.

Leading enterprises in the collapsible aircraft wings sector are adopting strategic partnerships to capitalize on emerging technologies and expand their market footprint. Strategic partnerships entail the collaborative utilization of each other's strengths and resources to achieve mutual growth and success. For example, in March 2023, TATA Advanced Systems Ltd., an India-based aerospace firm, entered into a partnership with Lockheed Martin, a US-based aerospace manufacturer, with a focus on producing advanced aerospace technology in India. This alliance centers on projects such as the F-16 Block 70 and C-130 aircraft, bolstering the aerospace industry and enhancing India's autonomy in defense manufacturing. Additionally, in March 2022, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aircraft manufacturer, collaborated with Spirit AeroSystems, a US-based aero systems manufacturer, to develop wings for the next generation of Airbus eVTOL aircraft. This collaboration aims to optimize flight efficiency and support Airbus' exploration of disruptive aircraft designs while adhering to stringent regulations.

In November 2022, Groupe Latécoère, a France-based aerospace corporation, finalized the acquisition of Avcorp Industries Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition is poised to bolster Latécoère's aerostructures business by expanding its product portfolio, enhancing production capabilities for large-scale composite parts, and securing access to vital aircraft platforms such as the B737 Max and F-35. Avcorp Industries Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of aero systems, specializes in aircraft wings and composite aerostructure assembly and integration, complementing Latécoère's strategic objectives and reinforcing its position in the aerospace industry.

Major companies operating in the collapsible aircraft wings market are Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, General Dynamics Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Honeywell Aerospace, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., BAE Systems plc, Safran S.A., Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Textron Inc., Dassault Aviation SA, Bombardier Aviation, EHang Holdings Limited, Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Inc., Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd., Embraer S.A., Bell Textron Inc., Baykar Technologies, AeroVironment Inc., Yuneec International, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, RUAG Group.

North America was the largest region in the collapsible aircraft wings market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the collapsible aircraft wings market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the collapsible aircraft wings market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The collapsible aircraft wings market consists of sales of hinges, actuators, folding wings, telescopic wings, rotating wings, wing folding mechanisms, integrated control systems, and ultralight trikes and wings. 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).

Collapsible aircraft wings are a specialized wing design featuring mechanisms that enable partial or complete folding of the wings during specific flight phases or for storage. This design is aimed at enhancing aerodynamic efficiency, maneuverability, and reducing the overall size of the aircraft.

The primary types of collapsible aircraft wings include single-wing, multi-wing, and rotor-wing configurations. A single wing denotes an aircraft setup featuring only one main wing structure extending from each side of the fuselage. These wings are constructed using diverse materials such as metal, composite, and hybrid, tailored for a range of applications such as fixed-wing aircraft, rotary aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), among others. Original equipment manufacturers and maintenance, repair, and overhaul providers constitute the primary end users of these wing configurations.

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