Military Training Aircraft Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Seat Type (Twin, Single), Application (Armed, Unarmed), Aircraft Type (Helicopter, Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft), and By Geography

Military Training Aircraft Market Forecasts to 2028 – Global Analysis By Seat Type (Twin, Single), Application (Armed, Unarmed), Aircraft Type (Helicopter, Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft), and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Military Training Aircraft Market is accounted for $5.13 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $6.68 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period. A training aircraft is a type of aircraft that is designed to provide flight training to the pilots and aircrew. These training aircraft are equipped with additional features, which include simplified cockpit arrangement and tandem flight controls, among other safety features. The military training aircraft are equipped with specific features, catering to the defense capabilities of the aircraft.

In 2022, Pakistan had the highest military trainer aircraft strength compared to other listed countries in the Asia-Pacific region, amounting to 551. This was followed by Japan and China, amounting to 425 and 399 aircrafts respectively. In 2020, the United States spent around 766.58 billion U.S. dollars on its military. This figure is a decrease from 2010, when U.S. military spending amounted to 865.27 billion U.S. dollars (when adjusted to 2019 dollars).

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growing inclination for advanced trainer aircrafts

The advanced training aircrafts have the capability of carrying and delivering heavy war loads in times of necessity. Furthermore, these aircrafts can also be used during low intensity air combat and can operate as a support for a superior fighter aircraft. In times of high intensity conflicts, the advanced trainer aircrafts can also be used to operate within a framework of other assets. As an example, the French Dassault/Dornier and German Alpha Jets are used for light strikes and anti-shipping roles while being protected by other aircrafts using machine guns. In addition, the rising unrest in Middle East region has resulted into countries such as the U.S. and the U.K. focusing on increasing their defense capabilities and upgrading their security measures. Furthermore, the rising military aircraft order is also further expected to surge the demand for trainer aircrafts as the pilots need to be trained in order to be able to use the fighter aircrafts properly.

Restraint:

High level investments

The increasing cost of manufacturing military trainer aircraft may pose a major restraint for the market. The most obvious disadvantage is the price. However, it is not the price of the aircraft, but rather the cost of operation, which is still astronomical, compared to other aircraft, and it is questionable whether the army can afford such an expenditure on supersonic aviation, even given its other commitments.

Opportunity:

Developing concept of amplified reality

The developing concept of amplified reality is also being adopted in military training, and the same is being combined with trainer aircraft to give a better virtual understanding to the pilots. The advanced jet trainers simulate a fighter jet, but with lightweight, light attack capabilities, some countries have used advanced trainers, including the Dassault/Dornier alpha jets, which were used in light strike roles along with a supersonic fighter aircraft. Multi-Engine Trainers, including the Boeing 707, are used for pilots of fixed-wing type of aircraft and aircraft such as the Boeing T 43 is used for training navigators.

Threat:

Growing adoption of unmanned aerial vehicles

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are used for reconnaissance and surveillance, target acquisition, and intelligence. They provide battle damage management, delivery and transportation, and combat operations. A rise in the demand for UAVs is majorly driven by safety of the crew members. Nonetheless, a rise in the adoption of UAVs will hamper the growth of the market.

Covid-19 Impact

The impact of COVID-19 on the overall market revenues was low as there was no downturn in the military training demand even during the pandemic. Global militaries are now focusing on maintaining smaller but capable aircraft fleets, which is propelling them to buy newer generation aircraft with advanced features and sophisticated cockpits. This factor is generating demand for pilot training on the newer aircraft interfaces, thereby driving the procurement of the respective trainer variants.

The fixed-wing aircraft segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The fixed-wing aircraft segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth due to increasing number of developments, in terms of fixed-wing military trainer aircraft, and the increasing number of trainer programs. In addition, the introduction of various new fighter aircraft by manufacturers, worldwide, may lead to countries requiring trainer aircraft, in order to train their pilots.

The twin segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The twin segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period due to the increasing modernization of old military training aircraft. China has reportedly conducted the maiden flight of the twin-seat variation of the J-20 recently, as the aircraft became the world's first stealth fighter jet with two seats to fly. As the world's first of its kind, China's J-20S twin-seat stealth fighter jet could potentially change the layout of future battlefields, and inspire and lead other countries in developing their own next-generation stealth fighter jets. Moreover, the another possibility is that the twin-seat version J-20 will be used to control loyal wingman-style drones, which will accompany the manned fighter in flight and carry different types of payloads for a wide variety of missions, including ground and surface attacks, air-to-air combat and electronic disruption.

Region with largest share:

North America is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period due to the significant developments related to military trainer aircraft. New technical solutions and the application of modern technologies have led to the introduction of various combat aircraft configurations, with a significant improvement in reliability, flight performance, and operational performance, through the creation of new features that enhance the ability to integrate sensors and process information. The United States is involved in the development of new, hi-tech fighter jets, and it is currently planning to replace the aging trainer aircraft and procure newer generation of trainer aircraft to train the pilots. Thus, the various ongoing developments may lead to a growth of the military trainer aircraft in the North American region, in the near future. For instance, in 2018 Aero Vodochodi, a Czech aircraft manufacturer, and Israel Aerospace Industries entered into a partnership to pitch variants of the L-159 and L-39NG jets to the US Air Force and Marine Corps as light attack platforms. Did. In partnership with IAI, Aero can offer the USAF a multi-mission aircraft with the best available technology, thereby increasing the capability of the US Air Force. With the increasing number of fighter jets delivered, the US is likely to buy more trainer aircraft.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia Pacific is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period. This region has been one of the lucrative markets in the past few decades with strategic investments by global companies in the region. The geopolitical tensions and territorial disputes among the neighboring countries have led to the growth of defense spending in the Asia-Pacific region. The increasing military spending is anticipated to drive the Military Training Aircraft market in the region. Various government initiatives were taken to support the indigenous manufacturing of combat aircraft in countries like China, India, and Japan, which bolstered the growth of local manufacturing of aircraft. The countries' military modernization plans to replace their aging fighter aircraft with newer generation aircraft are propelling the demand for military training aircraft in the region.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Military Training Aircraft Market include Airbus, BAE Systems PLC, Diamond Aircraft Industries, Embraer SA, Grob Aircraft, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd, IRKUT CORPORATION, Leonardo S.p.A., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Rostec (Irkut Corporation), Textron Inc., and The Boeing Company.

Key Developments:

In February 2021, Boeing announced that the company began the production of the T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer for the US Air Force (USAF). The first aircraft is anticipated to be delivered by 2023 and the aircraft program is expected to enter initial operating capability by 2024.

In October 2020, Airbus unveiled a trainer jet program for the Spanish Air Force that will replace the F-5 advanced training aircraft fleet currently in service.

In November 2021, Lockheed Martin and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., of Israel, signed an expanded teaming agreement, allowing the team to jointly develop, market, manufacture and support Rafael's Smart, Precise Impact and Cost-Effective (SPICE™) 250 weapon system for sale in the United States and in Poland. This agreement marks the first time SPICE 250 is available for sale to the U.S. military.

Aircraft Types Covered:
• Helicopter
• Fixed-Wing Aircraft
• Rotary-Wing Aircraft

Seat Types Covered:
• Twin
• Single

Applications Covered:
• Armed
• Unarmed

Regions Covered:
• North America
US
Canada
Mexico
• Europe
Germany
UK
Italy
France
Spain
Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
South Korea
Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Qatar
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements