PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1532515
PUBLISHER: Global Market Insights Inc. | PRODUCT CODE: 1532515
Aerial Firefighting Market - By Aircraft (Helicopter, Fixed Wing Aircraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), By Service (Firefighting Operations, Aerial Surveillance and Monitoring, Aerial Logistics and Support), By End User & Forecast, 2024 - 2032
Global Aerial Firefighting Market will record over 5% CAGR between 2024 and 2032, catapulted by increased wildfire risks due to urban expansion into forested and wildland areas.
As cities and towns extend into previously untouched natural areas, the proximity of structures to flammable vegetation increases the likelihood of destructive fires. This urban encroachment necessitates more efficient and rapid response strategies, including aerial firefighting, to protect lives, property, and infrastructure. Against this backdrop, in November 2023, Air Tractor Europe secured a commendable order for 31 AT-802 aircraft and Fire Boss amphibious systems from Wipaire at the AFFE conference in Athens, Greece. This ATE's milestone order to date will be delivered between 2024 and 2026. The growing interface between cities and wildlands amplifies the importance of aerial firefighting, as it helps manage & lessen the impacts of wildfires well, pushing the market growth.
The aerial firefighting market is segmented based on aircraft, service, end user, and region.
The fixed-wing aircraft segment will experience a robust CAGR through 2032, due to the increasing need for extended flight durations and greater coverage area. Fixed-wing aircraft offer superior range and efficiency, allowing them to cover larger fire zones and perform longer missions than rotary-wing alternatives. Their ability to carry more firefighting agents and deliver them precisely over vast areas makes them ideal for tackling large-scale wildfires. As fire management strategies evolve to address growing wildfire challenges, fixed-wing aircraft are becoming more essential for effective aerial firefighting operations.
The aerial surveillance and monitoring segment will grab a promising aerial firefighting market share by 2032, because of the need for real-time fire detection and assessment. Aerial surveillance provides crucial data on fire behaviour, spread patterns, and environmental conditions, enabling more informed and timely firefighting strategies. Enhanced monitoring capabilities allow for precise identification of fire hotspots and effective resource allocation. As wildfires become frequent, the demand for advanced aerial surveillance to support proactive and reactive firefighting efforts is growing, improving fire management and response effectiveness.
Europe aerial firefighting market will witness a remarkable CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to increasing wildfire incidents exacerbated by climate change and prolonged heatwaves. As extreme weather conditions become more frequent, the need for advanced fire management techniques grows. Additionally, Europe's diverse and often densely populated landscapes, including urban areas near forests, heighten the risk and impact of wildfires. Governments and agencies are investing more in aerial firefighting capabilities to protect natural as well as urban environments. Enhanced environmental regulations contribute to the growing demand for aerial firefighting services in the region.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Methodology & Scope
- 1.1 Research design
- 1.1.1 Research approach
- 1.1.2 Data collection methods
- 1.2 Base estimates and calculations
- 1.2.1 Base year calculation
- 1.2.2 Key trends for market estimates
- 1.3 Forecast model
- 1.4 Primary research & validation
- 1.4.1 Primary sources
- 1.4.2 Data mining sources
- 1.5 Market definitions
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
- 2.1 Industry 360° synopsis, 2021 - 2032
Chapter 3 Industry Insights
- 3.1 Industry ecosystem analysis
- 3.2 Supplier landscape
- 3.2.1 Service providers
- 3.2.2 Technology providers
- 3.3 Profit margin analysis
- 3.4 Technology & innovation landscape
- 3.5 Patent analysis
- 3.6 Key news & initiatives
- 3.7 Regulatory landscape
- 3.8 Impact forces
- 3.8.1 Growth drivers
- 3.8.1.1 Escalating demand for autonomous driving technologies in aerial firefighting market
- 3.8.1.2 Increased wildfires incidence due to climate change.
- 3.8.1.3 Expansion of emergency response infrastructure.
- 3.8.1.4 Government funding and support for firefighting resources.
- 3.8.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
- 3.8.2.1 High cost of advanced technology integration.
- 3.8.2.2 Limited firefighting aircraft available.
- 3.8.1 Growth drivers
- 3.9 Growth potential analysis
- 3.10 Porter's analysis
- 3.11 PESTEL analysis
Chapter 4 Competitive Landscape, 2023
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Company market share analysis
- 4.3 Competitive positioning matrix
- 4.4 Strategic outlook matrix
Chapter 5 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Aircrafts, 2021 - 2032 ($Mn)
- 5.1 Key trends
- 5.2 Helicopter
- 5.2.1 Type 1
- 5.2.2 Type 2
- 5.2.3 Type 3
- 5.3 Fixed wing aircraft
- 5.4 Unmanned aerial vehicles
Chapter 6 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Service, 2021 - 2032 ($Mn)
- 6.1 Key trends
- 6.2 Firefighting operations
- 6.3 Aerial surveillance and monitoring
- 6.4 Aerial logistics and support
Chapter 7 Market Estimates & Forecast, By End-user, 2021 - 2032 ($Mn)
- 7.1 Key trends
- 7.2 Government
- 7.3 Private firefighting contractors
- 7.4 Industrial companies
Chapter 8 Market Estimates & Forecast, By Region, 2021 - 2032 (($Mn)
- 8.1 Key trends
- 8.2 North America
- 8.2.1 U.S.
- 8.2.2 Canada
- 8.3 Europe
- 8.3.1 UK
- 8.3.2 Germany
- 8.3.3 France
- 8.3.4 Italy
- 8.3.5 Russia
- 8.3.6 Spain
- 8.3.7 Rest of Europe
- 8.4 Asia Pacific
- 8.4.1 China
- 8.4.2 India
- 8.4.3 Japan
- 8.4.4 South Korea
- 8.4.5 ANZ
- 8.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
- 8.5 Latin America
- 8.5.1 Brazil
- 8.5.2 Mexico
- 8.5.3 Argentina
- 8.5.4 Rest of Latin America
- 8.6 MEA
- 8.6.1 South Africa
- 8.6.2 UAE
- 8.6.3 Saudi Arabia
- 8.6.4 Rest of MEA
Chapter 9 Company Profiles
- 9.1 Aero Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica S.A.
- 9.2 Aerovironment, Inc.
- 9.3 Air Tractor, Inc.
- 9.4 Airbus Defence and Space
- 9.5 Boeing Company
- 9.6 Bombardier Inc.
- 9.7 Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, LLC
- 9.8 Canadair Regional Jet
- 9.9 Conair Group Inc.
- 9.10 Coulson Aviation
- 9.11 Dauntless Air, Inc.
- 9.12 Erickson Incorporated
- 9.13 Insitu Inc.
- 9.14 Jupiter Aerobatics
- 9.15 Kawak Aviation
- 9.16 Lockheed Martin Corporation
- 9.17 Neptune Aviation
- 9.18 PAC Air Attack
- 9.19 Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG
- 9.20 Thrush Aircraft, Inc.
