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2025
2030

Global Helicopters Market – Analysis and Forecast (2025-2030)

Industry Insights by Point of Sale (Original Equipment Manufacturer and Aftermarket), by Type (Military and Civil & Commercial), by Application (Military Application and Civil & Commercial Application) and by Component and Systems (Airframe, Engine, Main Rotor System, Emergency Floatation Systems, ADS-B, Window & Windshields, ACAS-II, Doors, HGPWS, Seats, Skids & Bear Paws, and Tires)

Industry Overview

Helicopter demands are increasing due to its special characteristics such as landing and take-off. The Global Helicopters Market is growing at a significant rate, due to the mounting need for lightweight helicopters and augmented requirements for emergency medical services helicopters. Different applications contributed to the helicopter market size. The market has witnessed high demand for military helicopters in the coming years due to its exclusive manoeuvrability characteristics, and enhanced technologies that the helicopters are armed with.

Helicopters Market

Market Segmentation

Insight by Point of Sale

Based on point of sale the helicopter market is subdivided into original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket.

Helicopter OEM Insight by Type

Based on type, the market is subdivided into military and civil & commercial. Among both types, the military segment accounted for the largest share in the market, due to increased demand in developing countries, and the augmented need for advanced defence equipment. In addition, the civil & commercial segment is expected to have higher growth in the market due to mounting demand in medical services, firefighting, tourism, general utility and law enforcement.

The military helicopters segment is subdivided into heavy helicopters (>8.5 tons), medium helicopters (4.5–8.5 tons) and light helicopters (9.0 tons)

Helicopter OEM Insight by Application

Based on application the market is subdivided into military applications and civil & commercial applications. Among both applications, the military application accounted for the largest share in the helicopters market due to its exclusive manoeuvrability characteristics, and enhanced technologies that the helicopters are armed with. Moreover, the manufacturing cost of military helicopters is more as compared to commercial helicopters.

The military helicopter segment is subdivided into transport helicopters, search & rescue helicopters, attack & reconnaissance helicopters, training helicopters, maritime helicopters and others. In addition, the civil and commercial helicopter segment is subdivided into transport helicopters, civil utility helicopters, emergency rescue & medical support helicopters, offshore helicopters and others          

Helicopter OEM Insight by Component and Systems

On the basis of component and systems the market is subdivided into airframe, and engine. Among the all components and systems, the airframe accounted for the largest share in the helicopter market.

The airframe segment is subdivided into aerostructures, avionics, transmission system, emergency system, main rotor system, environmental control system, undercarriage, anti-torque system, cabin interiors, electrical system, hydraulic system, stability augmentation system, flight control system and special purpose system.

Helicopter Aftermarket Insight by Component and Systems

Based on components and systems, the market is subdivided into main rotor systems, emergency floatation systems, ADS-B, window & windshields, ACAS-II, doors, HGPWS, seats, skids & bear paws, and tyres. The main rotor system is further subdivided into avionics, emergency systems, main rotor blades, cabin interiors, turbine filters, landing gear systems, actuators, aerostructure and others.

Global Helicopters Market Report Coverage

Report Metric

Details

Historical Period

2018 - 2023

Base Year Considered

2024

Forecast Period

2025 - 2030

Market Size in 2023

U.S.D.  XX Billion

Revenue Forecast in 2030

U.S.D.  XX Billion

Growth Rate

XX%

Segments Covered in the Report

By Point of Sale, By Type, By Application, and By Component and Systems

Report Scope

Market Trends, Drivers, and Restraints; Revenue Estimation and Forecast; Segmentation Analysis; Impact of COVID-19; Companies’ Strategic Developments; Market Share Analysis of Key Players; Company Profiling

Regions Covered in the Report

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Rest of the World

Industry Dynamics

Industry Trends

Technological advancements such as electro-optical and infrared systems (EOIR), electronic flight instruments (EFI), improved flight vision systems (EFVS) for heliports, ultra-light multi-mode radar, multirole combat helicopters with incorporated avionics and weapons and improved innovative cockpits and mounting digital helicopter condition-monitoring are the trends in the helicopters market.

Growth Drivers

Augmented requirements for EMS (Emergency Medical Services) helicopters, mounting need for military helicopters, mounting use of helicopters in disaster relief, and mounting need for lightweight helicopters are the primary growth drivers for the helicopter market. Mounting the need for fuel-efficient turboshaft engines and advancement in avionics to enhance safety features are also facilitating the growth of the helicopter market.

Challenges

Reduction in the defence budget in developed nations, high prices related to novel technology, cancellation of rotorcraft orders and strict regulatory standards for helicopter manufacturing and improvement are the major challenges to the growth of the helicopter market.

Industry Ecosystem

Globally, the manufacturing companies trying to enter the helicopter market are required to maintain stringent regulatory standards. Moreover, the high level of capital requirement also poses a major barrier to the entry of new players. This offers an edge to the established players in the industry competition.

Geographic Overview

Geographically, North America accounted for the largest share of the market due to the retirement of the old-generation helicopters and augmented usage of helicopters.

Asia-Pacific is observed to witness the fastest growth in the market due to expending an enormous amount on the progress of civil and military helicopter fleets. Mounting needs for helicopters and an upsurge in defence spending are also surging growth of the Asia-Pacific helicopters market.

Competitive Insight

Key players in the helicopter market are catering for the demand by developing of medium helicopters and investing in technologically advanced products across the globe. Hiratagakuen strengthens Japan’s aeromedical operations with the Airbus fleet. Airbus Helicopters SAS, Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Robinson Helicopter Company, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc., Leonardo S.P.A., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Boeing, Md Helicopters, Inc. and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are the key players offering helicopters.

Frequently Asked Questions

Airbus Helicopters SAS, Korea Aerospace Industries, Ltd., Lockheed Martin Corporation, Bell Helicopter Textron Inc., Robinson Helicopter Company, Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc., Leonardo S.P.A., Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd., Boeing, Md Helicopters, Inc. and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) are the key players offering helicopters.
Reduction in defense budget in developed nations, high price related with novel technology, cancellation of rotocraft orders and strict regulatory standards for helicopter manufacturing and improvement are the major challenges for the growth of helicopters market.
On the basis of application the market is subdivided into military application and civil & commercial application. Among the both applications, the military application accounted the largest share in the helicopters market due to its exclusive maneuverability characteristics, and enhanced technologies that the helicopters are armed with. Moreover, the manufacturing cost of military helicopters is more as compare to commercial helicopters.
The global helicopters market is growing at a significant rate, due to mounting need for lightweight helicopters and augmented requirement for emergency medical services helicopters.

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