Aerial Refueling System Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Aircraft Type, System Type, Components, End User (OEM and Aftermarket), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market For

The global aerial refueling system market size is expected treach USD 997.72 million by 2034, according ta new study by Polaris Market Research. The report “Aerial Refueling System Market Size, Share, Trends, Industry Analysis Report: By Aircraft Type, System Type, Components, End User (OEM and Aftermarket), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) – Market Forecast, 2025–2034” gives a detailed insight intcurrent market dynamics and provides analysis on future market growth.

The growth in the number of military aircraft is driving demand for aerial refueling systems. Many countries are modernizing and expanding their air forces, adding more fighter jets, bombers, and surveillance planes ttheir fleets. These aircraft require in-flight refueling toperate over longer distances and carry out extended missions without having treturn tbase. The increasing number of military aircraft, combined with the need for longer operational ranges, is creating a rising demand for efficient aerial refueling systems. This trend is contributing significantly tthe aerial refueling system market growth.

The rising demand for cargplanes is driving the aerial refueling system market expansion. With global trade increasing and the need for fast, efficient transportation growing, cargaircraft are being used more frequently for long-haul flights. Aerial refueling allows cargplanes ttravel longer distances without needing tland for fuel, improving delivery times and operational efficiency.

Aerial Refueling System Market Report Highlights

Based on aircraft type, the combat & tanker segment is expected texperience significant CAGR in the global market during the forecast period due textended surveillance and missions.

Based on system type, the hose & drogue segment dominated the aerial refueling system market in 2024 due tits flexibility and ease of operation.

Asia Pacific is experiencing significant growth in the aerial refueling systems market due tthe rising demand for cargaircraft. Countries in the region are expanding their air cargfleets tsupport growing trade, increasing the need for long-range refueling systems.

In 2024, North America had the largest revenue share in the aerial refueling system market due tan increase in government investment in defense.

A few of the key market players are Airbus SE, Cobzzham plc, Draken International, Eaton Corporation, GE Aviation, Marshall Aerospace & Defence Group, Parker Hannifin Corporation, Safran, Zodiac Aerospace, and Lockheed Martin.

Polaris market research has segmented the aerial refueling system market research report on the basis of aircraft type, system type, component, end user, and region:

By Aircraft Type (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

§ Combat & Tanker

§ Turboprop & Helicopter

§ UAV

By System Type (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

§ Hose & Drogue

§ Boom & Receptacle

By Components (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

§ Hose

§ Drogue

§ Probe

§ Boom

§ Refueling Pods

§ Others

By End User (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

§ OEM

§ Aftermarket

By Regional Outlook (Revenue – USD Million, 2020–2034)

North America

US

Canada

Europe

Germany

UK

France

Italy

Spain

Russia

Netherlands

Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

China

India

Japan

South Korea

Indonesia

Malaysia

Australia

Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America

Argentina

Brazil

Mexico

Rest of Latin America

Middle East & Africa

UAE

Saudi Arabia

Israel

South Africa

Rest of Middle East & Africa