Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size study, by Aircraft Type (Fixed-wing, Rotorcraft), by Tank Capacity (Less than 10,000 liters, 10,000 to 30,000 liters, More than 30,000 liters), by Maximum Takeoff Weight (Less than 8,000 kg, 8,000 to 30,000 kg, Mor

Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size study, by Aircraft Type (Fixed-wing, Rotorcraft), by Tank Capacity (Less than 10,000 liters, 10,000 to 30,000 liters, More than 30,000 liters), by Maximum Takeoff Weight (Less than 8,000 kg, 8,000 to 30,000 kg, More than 30,000 kg), by Range (Less than 1,000 km, 1,000 to 3,000 km, More than 3,000 km), and Regional Forecasts 2022-2032


Global Firefighting Aircraft Market is valued approximately at USD 9.35 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 6.30% over the forecast period 2024-2032. Firefighting aircraft play a crucial role in controlling large fires, especially forest fires, quickly and effectively. Equipped with special tanks or buckets, these aircraft are often supported by spotter planes and air traffic controllers to ensure safe and effective operations. The use of firefighting aircraft is a critical component of modern wildfire management strategies, providing rapid response capabilities that are essential for protecting lives, property, and natural resources from the devastating effects of wildfires.

The rising frequency and severity of wildfires, coupled with increased government investment and funding, are key factors driving the growth of The Firefighting Aircraft Market. Furthermore, heightened environmental awareness and the impact of climate change further necessitate the deployment of advanced firefighting aircraft. However, the high acquisition and operational costs associated with firefighting aircraft, along with the limited availability of specialized aircraft, present significant challenges to market growth. On the other hand, technological advancements in aerial firefighting systems and ongoing research and development (R&D) of sustainable fire retardants offer promising growth opportunities for market players. The development of state-of-the-art firefighting aircraft to address evolving wildfire challenges is being propelled by substantial government investments and the urgency to enhance firefighting capabilities.

The key regions considered for the global Firefighting Aircraft market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, LAMEA and Middle East and Africa. North America, particularly the U.S., dominated the market in 2023 due to the increasing incidence of wildfires and substantial government funding to expand firefighting aircraft fleets. The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness the fastest growth, supported by a favourable regulatory environment and increased investments in firefighting capabilities.

Major market players included in this report are:

Bombardier Inc.

Textron, Inc.

Saab AB

Airbus

COULSON GROUP

Viking Air Ltd.

ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.

Lockheed Martin Corporation

Kaman Corporation

Conair Aerial Firefighting

Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd

Hawker Beechcraft Corporation

American Aerospace Technologies, Inc

Leonardo S.p.A.

Global SuperTanker Services, LLC

The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Aircraft Type:

Fixed-wing

Rotorcraft

By Tank Capacity:

Less than 10,000 liters

10,000 to 30,000 liters

More than 30,000 liters

By Maximum Takeoff Weight:

Less than 8,000 kg

8,000 to 30,000 kg

More than 30,000 kg

By Range:

Less than 1,000 km

1,000 to 3,000 km

More than 3,000 km

By Region:

North America

U.S.

Canada

Mexico

Europe

UK

Germany

France

Russia

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

Japan

India

South Korea

Rest of Asia Pacific

LAMEA

Latin America

Middle East

Africa

Years considered for the study are as follows:

Historical year – 2022

Base year – 2023

Forecast period – 2024 to 2032

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2022 to 2032.

Annualized revenues and regional level analysis for each market segment.

Detailed analysis of geographical landscape with Country level analysis of major regions.

Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.

Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.

Analysis of competitive structure of the market.

Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

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Chapter 1. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Executive Summary
1.1. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecast (2022-2032)
1.2. Regional Summary
1.3. Segmental Summary
1.3.1. By Aircraft Type
1.3.2. By Tank Capacity
1.3.3. By Maximum Takeoff Weight
1.3.4. By Range
1.4. Key Trends
1.5. Recession Impact
1.6. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 2. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Definition and Research Assumptions
2.1. Research Objective
2.2. Market Definition
2.3. Research Assumptions
2.3.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
2.3.2. Limitations
2.3.3. Supply Side Analysis
2.3.3.1. Availability
2.3.3.2. Infrastructure
2.3.3.3. Regulatory Environment
2.3.3.4. Market Competition
2.3.3.5. Economic Viability (Consumer’s Perspective)
2.3.4. Demand Side Analysis
2.3.4.1. Regulatory frameworks
2.3.4.2. Technological Advancements
2.3.4.3. Environmental Considerations
2.3.4.4. Consumer Awareness & Acceptance
2.4. Estimation Methodology
2.5. Years Considered for the Study
2.6. Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Dynamics
3.1. Market Drivers
3.1.1. Rise in Frequency and Severity of Wildfires
3.1.2. Increase in Government Investment and Funding
3.1.3. Environmental Awareness and Climate Change Impact
3.2. Market Challenges
3.2.1. High Acquisition and Operational Costs
3.2.2. Limited Availability of Specialized Aircraft
3.3. Market Opportunities
3.3.1. Technological Advancements in Aerial Firefighting Systems
3.3.2. R&D of Sustainable Fire Retardants
3.3.3. Increase in Deployment and Availability of Firefighting Aircraft
Chapter 4. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Industry Analysis
4.1. Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.1.6. Futuristic Approach to Porter’s 5 Force Model
4.1.7. Porter’s 5 Force Impact Analysis
4.2. PESTEL Analysis
4.2.1. Political
4.2.2. Economical
4.2.3. Social
4.2.4. Technological
4.2.5. Environmental
4.2.6. Legal
4.3. Top investment opportunity
4.4. Top winning strategies
4.5. Disruptive Trends
4.6. Industry Expert Perspective
4.7. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecasts by Aircraft Type 2022-2032
5.1. Segment Dashboard
5.2. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market: Aircraft Type Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
5.2.1. Fixed-wing
5.2.2. Rotorcraft
Chapter 6. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecasts by Tank Capacity 2022-2032
6.1. Segment Dashboard
6.2. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market: Tank Capacity Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
6.2.1. Less than 10,000 liters
6.2.2. 10,000 to 30,000 liters
6.2.3. More than 30,000 liters
Chapter 7. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecasts by Maximum Takeoff Weight 2022-2032
7.1. Segment Dashboard
7.2. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market: Maximum Takeoff Weight Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
7.2.1. Less than 8,000 kg
7.2.2. 8,000 to 30,000 kg
7.2.3. More than 30,000 kg
Chapter 8. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecasts by Range 2022-2032
8.1. Segment Dashboard
8.2. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market: Range Revenue Trend Analysis, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
8.2.1. Less than 1,000 km
8.2.2. 1,000 to 3,000 km
8.2.3. More than 3,000 km
Chapter 9. Global Firefighting Aircraft Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2022-2032
9.1. North America Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.1.1. U.S. Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.1.1.1. Aircraft Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.1.2. Tank Capacity breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.1.3. Maximum Takeoff Weight breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.1.4. Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.2. Canada Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.1.2.1. Aircraft Type breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.2.2. Tank Capacity breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.2.3. Maximum Takeoff Weight breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.1.2.4. Range breakdown size & forecasts, 2022-2032
9.2. Europe Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.1. U.K. Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.2. Germany Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.3. France Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.4. Spain Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.5. Italy Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.2.6. Rest of Europe Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3. Asia-Pacific Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.1. China Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.2. India Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.3. Japan Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.4. Australia Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.5. South Korea Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.3.6. Rest of Asia Pacific Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.4. Latin America Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.4.1. Brazil Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.4.2. Mexico Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.4.3. Rest of Latin America Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.5. Middle East & Africa Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.5.1. Saudi Arabia Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.5.2. South Africa Firefighting Aircraft Market
9.5.3. Rest of Middle East & Africa Firefighting Aircraft Market
Chapter 10. Competitive Intelligence
10.1. Key Company SWOT Analysis
10.1.1. Company 1
10.1.2. Company 2
10.1.3. Company 3
10.2. Top Market Strategies
10.3. Company Profiles
10.3.1. Bombardier Inc.
10.3.1.1. Key Information
10.3.1.2. Overview
10.3.1.3. Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
10.3.1.4. Product Summary
10.3.1.5. Market Strategies
10.3.2. Textron, Inc.
10.3.3. Saab AB
10.3.4. Airbus
10.3.5. COULSON GROUP
10.3.6. Viking Air Ltd.
10.3.7. ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
10.3.8. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.3.9. Kaman Corporation
10.3.10. Conair Aerial Firefighting
10.3.11 Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd
10.3.12 Hawker Beechcraft Corporation
10.3.13 American Aerospace Technologies, Inc
10.3.14 Leonardo S.p.A.
10.3.15 Global SuperTanker Services, LLC
Chapter 11. Research Process
11.1. Research Process
11.1.1. Data Mining
11.1.2. Analysis
11.1.3. Market Estimation
11.1.4. Validation
11.1.5. Publishing
11.2. Research Attributes
List of Tables
TABLE 1. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, report scope
TABLE 2. Global Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by Region 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 3. Global Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by Aircraft Type 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 4. Global Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by Tank Capacity 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 5. Global Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by Maximum Takeoff Weight 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 6. Global Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by Range 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 7. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 8. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 9. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 10. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 11. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 12. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 13. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 14. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by region, estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 15. U.S. Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 16. U.S. Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 17. U.S. Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 18. Canada Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts, 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 19. Canada Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
TABLE 20. Canada Firefighting Aircraft market estimates & forecasts by segment 2022-2032 (USD Billion)
This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 100 tables. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.
List of Figures
FIGURE 1. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, research methodology
FIGURE 2. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, market estimation techniques
FIGURE 3. Global market size estimates & forecast methods.
FIGURE 4. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, key trends 2023
FIGURE 5. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, growth prospects 2022-2032
FIGURE 6. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, porters 5 force model
FIGURE 7. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, PESTEL analysis
FIGURE 8. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, value chain analysis
FIGURE 9. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 10. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 11. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 12. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 13. Global Firefighting Aircraft market by segment, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 14. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, regional snapshot 2022 & 2032
FIGURE 15. North America Firefighting Aircraft market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 16. Europe Firefighting Aircraft market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 17. Asia pacific Firefighting Aircraft market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 18. Latin America Firefighting Aircraft market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 19. Middle East & Africa Firefighting Aircraft market 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)
FIGURE 20. Global Firefighting Aircraft market, company market share analysis (2023)
This list is not complete; the final report contains more than 50 figures. The list may be updated in the final deliverable.

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