Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit

Aircraft Auxiliary power units are conducive to increasing the range of aircraft in case of engine failure. These backup systems offer a second line of power after any engine power outage and help the aircraft maintain its operations. These battery systems are usually on standby and are charged with the help of power generated by the aircraft’s engines. The aircraft auxiliary power unit provides hydraulic power, pneumatic power supply, and electrical power supply assisting the aircraft to fly.

The Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market is expected to grow at a significant rate of around 3.44% during the forecast period (2024-2032). One of the key factors that has supported the growth of the global aircraft auxiliary power unit market is the rising sales of commercial aircraft. The upshift in air travel due to the revival after the COVID-19 pandemic has led a sizable number of airlines across the globe to expand their fleet. Additionally, international as well as domestic travel is also observed across the leading economies due to which the demand for commercial aircraft fleet has also been instigated. For instance, in 2023, Indigo (Interglobe Aviation) announced its plans to purchase 500 Airbus A320 aircraft. A steady stream of delivery will be provided to the company between 2030 to 2035.

In another instance, in 2024, American Airlines announced to purchase of 260 new aircraft. These aircraft models will include 90 Embraer E175, 85 Boeing 737 Max, and 85 Airbus A321neo.

With the surge in the demand for new commercial aircraft, the demand for aircraft auxiliary power units among the OEM would significantly rise as it is an integral part of commercial aircraft. Additionally, various other aircraft categories such as cargo aircraft both commercial and military, helicopters for transport, and military applications are also experiencing rapid surges across the globe. Considering all these shifts the demand for aircraft auxiliary power units is anticipated to rise during 2024-2032.

• Based on Aircraft, the aircraft auxiliary power unit market is segmented into fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and UAVs. Of these fixed-wing aircraft segment has held a major market among all. Some of the factors that have contributed to the high market share are rising demand for domestic and international supporting the rise of commercial aircraft across the globe, and rising demand for these APUs in military jets. This fixed-wing segment has also benefitted from higher demand from logistics providers purchasing a large number of cargo aircraft for long-range courier transportation.
• Based on the platform, the market is segmented into commercial and military. The commercial aircraft category has held a major market share of the two owing to factors such as higher demand for commercial aircraft in the aviation industry, and a rising need for aircraft for cargo applications. The respective segment has also gained prominence due to the increasing number of buyers for business jets and helicopters. However, military jets are also exhibiting rapid growth due to rising geopolitical tensions and the need for countries to expand their air superiority.
• For a better understanding of the market adoption of the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit market, the market is analyzed based on its worldwide presence in countries such as North America (U.S., Canada, and the Rest of North America), Europe (Germany, France, U.K., Spain, Italy, Rest of Europe), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Rest of World. North America holds a significant share of the aircraft auxiliary power unit market and is anticipated to maintain a steady growth rate over the forecast period. North America has a vast aviation industry, and it is looking forward to comprehensively supporting research & development around aviation challenges and their potential technological solutions. Additionally, the region is home to some of the largest manufacturers of commercial and military jets across the globe. Considering the vast volume of production, and presence of airports the region is further anticipated to dominate the demand for Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit in the coming period.
• Some of the major players operating in the market include Honeywell International Inc., MTU Aero Engines, Technodinamika, Elbit Systems (Kinetic Ltd), Rolls Royce plc, GE Aviation Electrical Power Systems (Dayton), AEGIS Power Systems Inc., Pratt & Whitney Corp., PBS Aerospace, and Safran Power Units.