Europe Aviation Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Europe Aviation Market Analysis

The Europe Aviation Market size is estimated at USD 67.81 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 78.53 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 2.98% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

In Europe, some airlines’ financial performance has been curtailed by the war in Ukraine. Nevertheless, the region to return to profitability in 2023 when a net profit of USD 612 million is forecast. Furthermore, growing air traffic, an increasing number of airports, and rising spending on procuring business jets drive market growth across Europe.

Factors such as increasing demand for charter aviation and surging demand for electric aircraft across Europe propel the growth of the market. Several vendors and aviation research organizations have been working on the development of advanced power-efficient and low-emission aircraft models, such as hybrid electric and fully electric aircraft.

Furthermore, several major countries in the region are involved in the development of next-generation military aircraft. In contrast, many countries require rapid fleet modernization to maintain technological superiority over their adversaries.

However, volatile fuel prices and geopolitical uncertainties can act as restraints and are likely to impact the overall aviation industry in Europe during the forecast period.

Europe Aviation Industry Segmentation

The European aviation market encompasses the sales of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft across the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors in the European region. The market offers an overview of air passenger traffic, aircraft orders and deliveries, defense spending analysis, the introduction of new routes, and investments by country into the aviation sector in the region.

The European aviation market is segmented by type and country. By type, the market is segmented into commercial aviation, military aviation, and general aviation. The commercial aviation segment is further divided into passenger aircraft and freighter aircraft. Military aviation is further segmented into combat and non-combat aircraft. The general aviation segment is further classified as helicopters, piston fixed-wing aircraft, turboprop aircraft, and business jets. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for six countries across the region. 

For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).