UK Aviation Market SIZE & SHARE ANALYSIS - GROWTH TRENDS & FORECASTS UP TO 2030

The UK Aviation Market is segmented by Aircraft Type (Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation). Key Data Points observed include air passenger traffic, air transport freight, defense spending, military aircraft active fleet, revenue passenger kilometers, high-net worth individuals, and inflation rate.

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UK Aviation Market Size

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svg icon Study Period 2017 - 2030
svg icon Market Size (2024) USD 7.81 Billion
svg icon Market Size (2030) USD 7.60 Billion
svg icon Largest Share by Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation
svg icon CAGR (2024 - 2030) -0.44 %
svg icon Fastest Growing by Aircraft Type General Aviation

Major Players

UK Aviation Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Key Players

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UK Aviation Market Analysis

The UK Aviation Market size is estimated at 7.81 billion USD in 2024, and is expected to reach 7.60 billion USD by 2030, growing at a CAGR of -0.44% during the forecast period (2024-2030).

7.8 B

Market Size in 2024 (USD)

7.6 B

Market Size in 2030 (USD)

816

Total Deliveries in the Historic Period (2017-2023)

873

Total Deliveries during the Forecast Period (2024-2030)

Largest Market by Aircraft Type

73.47 %

value share, Commercial Aviation, 2023

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Increasing air passenger traffic and its recovery to pre-pandemic levels, coupled with the replacement of existing aircraft with advanced sustainable aircraft, are driving the commercial aviation market.

Largest Market by Sub-Aircraft Type

56.10 %

value share, Passenger Aircraft, 2023

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Strong recovery in domestic air travel and gaining momentum in international traffic act as a catalyst for the growth of the passenger aircraft market in the country.

Leading Market Player

41.99 %

market share, Airbus SE, 2022

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The company provides an extensive range of products across commercial, military, and general aviation sectors through Airbus, Airbus Helicopters, and Airbus Defence and Space.

Second Leading Market Player

34.36 %

market share, The Boeing Company, 2022

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The company's wide range of commercial and military aircraft is responsible for its market penetration in the country, making it the second-largest market player.

Third Leading Market Player

5.03 %

market share, Embraer, 2022

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The company is the third leading player in the market with a wide range of technologically innovative and advanced products, along with a strong customer support network.

The commercial aviation industry is expected to experience substantial growth in the future

  • In the United Kingdom, the GDP of the aviation industry, including airlines and their supply chains, is projected to be USD 86 billion. An additional USD 34 billion, totaling USD 120 billion of the country's GDP, is supported by international visitor spending. The inputs to the air transport industry and foreign visitors who arrive by air contribute 4.5% to the country’s GDP.
  • General aviation employs around 12,000 people in the United Kingdom. About 96% of the 21,000 civilian aircraft registered in the United Kingdom are used for general aviation, and the GA fleet logs between 1.25 million and 1.35 million hours of flight time yearly. There are 10,000 certified glider pilots and 28,000 people with Private Pilot Licenses (PPL). The use of more accessible aircraft, such as microlights, locally built airplanes, and smaller helicopters, saw a rise in the past 20 years.
  • The country's military budget for 2022 was USD 68.5 billion, a rise of 3.7%. Out of the total government spending, the country has allocated 2.2% of its share to the military. Its NATO membership commits the United Kingdom to devote 2% of its annual GDP to defense. Currently, the United Kingdom dedicates more than 2% of its GDP to the military. The country is buying new-generation aircraft to improve its aviation capabilities, thus resulting in increased military spending.
  • UK airlines are procuring new aircraft to cater to the demand generated by the rising rates of air travel and to replace aging aircraft with fuel-efficient models. Easyjet has ordered 128 A320neo and 33 A321neo models. Virgin Atlantic has ordered 15 Airbus A330-900neo and five A350-1000 aircraft. British Airways ordered 40 aircraft, comprising five A320neo and nine Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
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UK Aviation Market Trends

More people are traveling domestically now, leading to an increase in demand from domestic travelers

  • The UK-based airlines were responsible for uplifting a total of 206.35 million air passengers who traveled through the UK in 2022, compared to 189.64 million in 2021. The growth between 2022 and 2021 was 8.8%, and the growth between 2022 and 2020 was 566%.
  • In 2022, British Airways handled 11.66 million passengers, the most among all UK-based airlines. It was followed by EasyJet, which handled about 11.4 million passengers. Overall, in 2022, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) managed 1,062,945 flights, similar to the 1,028,254 flights in 2020, both significantly less than 2019 flight numbers, which were more than 2.5 million. The UK's recovery has lagged in Europe, primarily due to government restrictions and European restrictions on UK travel.
  • The war between Ukraine and Russia resulted in the UK imposing its own overflight and landing ban on Russian aircraft. The sanctions mean that UK airlines will have to divert flight routes to avoid Russian airspace, resulting in longer flight times. For instance, Virgin Atlantic announced that avoiding Russian airspace will add up to an hour to its flights between the UK, Pakistan, and India.
  • Longer flights will cause an increase in fuel consumption and can result in a sharp increase in operating costs for certain routes. The increasing fuel costs will particularly impact airlines, thus resulting in increased costs to passengers through higher ticket prices. Re-routing and longer flights may also cause inconvenience for air passengers, with an increased risk of flights being canceled completely and may decrease passenger confidence. The unpredictability of the situation in Ukraine is likely to be a major challenge for UK airlines and further delay the recovery in air passenger numbers.
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Rising geopolitical threats are the driving factor for rising defense expenditure

  • As a member of NATO, the United Kingdom is committed to spending 2% of its GDP on defense each year. The country's military budget for 2022 was USD 68.5 billion, a rise of 3.7%. Out of the total government spending, the country has allocated 2.2% of its share to the military. At present, the United Kingdom spends more than 2% of its gross domestic product (GDP) on military expenses.
  • According to the recently published Defense Equipment Plan for 2021-2031, the United Kingdom plans to modernize its armed forces to combat future threats. The nation plans to spend USD 321 billion (GBP 238 billion) on equipment procurement and support over the next 10 years, starting from 2021 to 2022. The Army Command allocated USD 55.7 billion (GBP 41.3 billion) to aircraft procurement, including an allocation for AH-64 Apache attack helicopters.
  • For the purpose of expanding the naval fleet, the British Navy plans to spend USD 43.2 billion (EUR 38.1 billion). Fundings of USD 39.7 billion (EUR 35 billion), USD 58.8 billion (EUR 58.1 billion), and USD 24.4 billion (EUR 21.5 billion) were provided to the UK Strategic Command, the Defence Nuclear Organization, and the Strategic and Combat Air Program, respectively. The UK Ministry of Defence also announced its plans to procure additional F-35s and A400M aircraft in the coming years. The Air Command plans to retire equipment that is becoming increasingly obsolete in the digital and future operational environments.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT

  • The rapid growth of e-commerce is fueling the demand for air freight services
  • Increased disposable incomes resulting in higher demand for air travel
  • An increased defense budget is expected to help with the procurement of more aircraft and helicopters, thereby boosting the country’s active fleet size
  • Rising economic growth is expected to support the country's growth
  • The country's economic growth is being negatively affected by a high inflation rate

UK Aviation Industry Overview

The UK Aviation Market is fairly consolidated, with the top five companies occupying 110.29%. The major players in this market are Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc., Embraer, Lockheed Martin Corporation and The Boeing Company (sorted alphabetically).

UK Aviation Market Leaders

  1. Airbus SE

  2. Bombardier Inc.

  3. Embraer

  4. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  5. The Boeing Company

UK Aviation Market Concentration

Other important companies include Cirrus Design Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A, MD Helicopters LLC, Robinson Helicopter Company Inc., Textron Inc..

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in alphabetical order.

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UK Aviation Market News

  • December 2022: The US Army was awarded a contract to supply next-generation helicopters to Textron Inc.'s Bell unit. The Army`s "Future Vertical Lift" competition aimed at finding a replacement as the Army looks to retire more than 2,000 medium-class UH-60 Black Hawk utility helicopters.
  • November 2022: Bell Textron Inc., a company of Textron Inc., forged an agreement to sell 10 Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Jordanian Air Force (RJAF) at the Forces Exhibition and Conference. Combat Air Force (SOFEX) in Aqaba, Jordan.
  • July 2022: EmbraerX establishes a presence in the Netherlands to further the development of innovative and sustainable aviation technology.

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We provide a complimentary and exhaustive set of data points on global and regional metrics that present the fundamental structure of the industry. Presented in the form of 45+ free charts, the section covers data on commercial aircraft deliveries by manufacturer, backlogs of commercial aircraft, active military aircraft fleet by type of aircraft, overall business jets and helicopters fleet by manufacturer and also classified by type of ownership.

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UK Aviation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY & KEY FINDINGS

2. REPORT OFFERS

3. INTRODUCTION

  • 3.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
  • 3.2 Scope of the Study​
  • 3.3 Research Methodology

4. KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS

  • 4.1 Air Passenger Traffic
  • 4.2 Air Transport Freight
  • 4.3 Gross Domestic Product
  • 4.4 Revenue Passenger Kilometers (rpk)
  • 4.5 Inflation Rate
  • 4.6 Active Fleet Data
  • 4.7 Defense Spending
  • 4.8 High-net-worth Individual (hnwi)
  • 4.9 Regulatory Framework
  • 4.10 Value Chain Analysis

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (includes market size in Value in USD and Volume, Forecasts up to 2030 and analysis of growth prospects)

  • 5.1 Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1 Commercial Aviation
    • 5.1.1.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.1.1.1 Freighter Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2 Passenger Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.1 Narrowbody Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.1.2.1.2 Widebody Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 General Aviation
    • 5.1.2.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1 Business Jets
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.1 Large Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.2 Light Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.1.1.3 Mid-Size Jet
    • 5.1.2.1.2 Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.2.1.3 Others
    • 5.1.3 Military Aviation
    • 5.1.3.1 By Sub Aircraft Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1 Fixed-Wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.1 Multi-Role Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.2 Training Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.3 Transport Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.1.1.1.4 Others
    • 5.1.3.1.2 Rotorcraft
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1 By Body Type
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.1 Multi-Mission Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.2 Transport Helicopter
    • 5.1.3.1.2.1.3 Others

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Key Strategic Moves
  • 6.2 Market Share Analysis
  • 6.3 Company Landscape
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.4.2 Bombardier Inc.
    • 6.4.3 Cirrus Design Corporation
    • 6.4.4 Embraer
    • 6.4.5 Leonardo S.p.A
    • 6.4.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.4.7 MD Helicopters LLC
    • 6.4.8 Robinson Helicopter Company Inc.
    • 6.4.9 Textron Inc.
    • 6.4.10 The Boeing Company
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. KEY STRATEGIC QUESTIONS FOR AVIATION CEOS

8. APPENDIX

  • 8.1 Global Overview
    • 8.1.1 Overview
    • 8.1.2 Porter’s Five Forces Framework
    • 8.1.3 Global Value Chain Analysis
    • 8.1.4 Market Dynamics (DROs)
  • 8.2 Sources & References
  • 8.3 List of Tables & Figures
  • 8.4 Primary Insights
  • 8.5 Data Pack
  • 8.6 Glossary of Terms
** Subject To Availablity

List of Tables & Figures

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  2. AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC, NUMBER OF PASSENGERS TRAVELLED, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. AIR TRANSPORT FREIGHT, MILLION TON-KM, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. DISTANCE TRAVELLED BY REVENUE PASSENGERS, RPK, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. INFLATION RATE, %, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ACTIVE MILITARY AIRCRAFT FLEET, NUMBER OF AIRCRAFT, VOLUME, UK, 2016 - 2030
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  2. DEFENSE SPENDING, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. POPULATION OF HIGH-NET-WORTH INDIVIDUAL (HNWI), NUMBER OF HNWIS, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NUMBER OF NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. NEW AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MARKET SHARE BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. COMMERCIAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY FREIGHTER AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. PASSENGER AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY NARROWBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. GENERAL AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. BUSINESS JETS DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY LARGE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY LIGHT JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MID-SIZE JET, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY PISTON FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MILITARY AVIATION DELIVERIES BY SUB AIRCRAFT TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-ROLE AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRAINING AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT AIRCRAFT, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, USD, UK, 2017 - 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VOLUME %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. ROTORCRAFT DELIVERIES BY BODY TYPE, VALUE %, UK, 2017 VS 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY MULTI-MISSION HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY TRANSPORT HELICOPTER, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, UNITS, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY OTHERS, USD, 2017 - 2030
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  2. UK AVIATION MARKET, BY BODY TYPE, USD, %, 2023 VS 2030
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  2. MOST ACTIVE COMPANIES, NUMBER OF STRATEGIC MOVES, UK, 2018-2023
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  2. MOST ADOPTED STRATEGIES, COUNT, UK, 2018 - 2023
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  2. MAJOR PLAYERS REVENUE SHARE (%), UK, 2023

UK Aviation Industry Segmentation

Commercial Aviation, General Aviation, Military Aviation are covered as segments by Aircraft Type.

  • In the United Kingdom, the GDP of the aviation industry, including airlines and their supply chains, is projected to be USD 86 billion. An additional USD 34 billion, totaling USD 120 billion of the country's GDP, is supported by international visitor spending. The inputs to the air transport industry and foreign visitors who arrive by air contribute 4.5% to the country’s GDP.
  • General aviation employs around 12,000 people in the United Kingdom. About 96% of the 21,000 civilian aircraft registered in the United Kingdom are used for general aviation, and the GA fleet logs between 1.25 million and 1.35 million hours of flight time yearly. There are 10,000 certified glider pilots and 28,000 people with Private Pilot Licenses (PPL). The use of more accessible aircraft, such as microlights, locally built airplanes, and smaller helicopters, saw a rise in the past 20 years.
  • The country's military budget for 2022 was USD 68.5 billion, a rise of 3.7%. Out of the total government spending, the country has allocated 2.2% of its share to the military. Its NATO membership commits the United Kingdom to devote 2% of its annual GDP to defense. Currently, the United Kingdom dedicates more than 2% of its GDP to the military. The country is buying new-generation aircraft to improve its aviation capabilities, thus resulting in increased military spending.
  • UK airlines are procuring new aircraft to cater to the demand generated by the rising rates of air travel and to replace aging aircraft with fuel-efficient models. Easyjet has ordered 128 A320neo and 33 A321neo models. Virgin Atlantic has ordered 15 Airbus A330-900neo and five A350-1000 aircraft. British Airways ordered 40 aircraft, comprising five A320neo and nine Boeing 787-10 aircraft.
Aircraft Type Commercial Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Freighter Aircraft
Passenger Aircraft By Body Type Narrowbody Aircraft
Widebody Aircraft
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Business Jets By Body Type Large Jet
Light Jet
Mid-Size Jet
Aircraft Type General Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Piston Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Fixed-Wing Aircraft By Body Type Multi-Role Aircraft
Training Aircraft
Transport Aircraft
Others
Aircraft Type Military Aviation By Sub Aircraft Type Rotorcraft By Body Type Multi-Mission Helicopter
Transport Helicopter
Others
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Market Definition

  • Aircraft Type - All the aircraft related to commercial, military and general aviation have been included in this study
  • Sub-Aircraft Type - Fixed-Wing passenger aircraft, freighter aircraft, business jets, piston fixed-wing aircraft, military fixed-wing aircraft, and rotorcraft are included under this study.
  • Body Type - Body type includes all types of aircraft segmented based on application/size/capacity/role.
Keyword Definition
IATA IATA stands for the International Air Transport Association, a trade organization composed of airlines around the world that has an influence over the commercial aspects of flight.
ICAO ICAO stands for International Civil Aviation Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations that supports aviation and navigation around the globe.
Air Operator Certificate (AOC) A certificate granted by a National Aviation Authority permitting the conduct of commercial flying activities.
Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) A Certificate Of Airworthiness (CoA) is issued for an aircraft by the civil aviation authority in the state in which the aircraft is registered.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) Gross domestic product (GDP) is a monetary measure of the market value of all the final goods and services produced in a specific time period by countries.
RPK (Revenue Passenger Kilometres) The RPK of an airline is the sum of the products obtained by multiplying the number of revenue passengers carried on each flight stage by the stage distance - it is the total number of kilometers traveled by all revenue passengers.
Load Factor The load factor is a metric used in the airline industry that measures the percentage of available seating capacity that has been filled with passengers.
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) An original equipment manufacturer (OEM) traditionally is defined as a company whose goods are used as components in the products of another company, which then sells the finished item to users.
International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) International Transportation Safety Association (ITSA) is an international network of heads of independent safety investigation authorities (SIA).
Available Seats Kilometre (ASK) This metric is calculated by multiplying Available Seats (AS) in one flight, defined above, multiplied by the distance flown.
Gross Weight The fully-loaded weight of an aircraft, also known as “takeoff weight,” which includes the combined weight of passengers, cargo, and fuel.
Airworthiness The ability of an aircraft, or other airborne equipment or system, to operate in flight and on the ground without significant hazard to aircrew, ground crew, passengers or to other third parties.
Airworthiness Standards Detailed and comprehensive design and safety criteria applicable to the category of aeronautical product (aircraft, engine or propeller).
Fixed Base Operator (FBO) A business or organization that operates at an airport. An FBO provides aircraft operating services like maintenance, fueling, flight training, charter services, hangaring, and parking.
High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) High Net worth Individuals (HNWIs) are individuals with over USD 1 million in liquid financial assets.
Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) Ultra High Net worth Individuals (UHNWIs) are individuals with over USD 30 million in liquid financial assets.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) The division of the Department of Transportation is concerned with aviation. It operates Air Traffic Control and regulates everything from aircraft manufacturing to pilot training to airport operations in the United States.
EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) The European Aviation Safety Agency is a European Union agency established in 2002 with the task of overseeing civil aviation safety and regulation.
Airborne Warning and Control System (AW&C) aircraft Airborne Warning and Control System (AEW&C) aircraft is equipped with a powerful radar and on-board command and control center to direct the armed forces.
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also called the North Atlantic Alliance, is an intergovernmental military alliance between 30 member states – 28 European and two North American.
Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) is a development and acquisition program intended to replace a wide range of existing fighter, strike, and ground attack aircraft for the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Australia, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and formerly Turkey.
Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) A light combat aircraft (LCA) is a light, multirole jet/turboprop military aircraft, commonly derived from advanced trainer designs, designed for engaging in light combat.
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an international institute that provides data, analysis, and recommendations for armed conflict, military expenditure, and arms trade as well as disarmament and arms control.
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA) A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as maritime reconnaissance aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles, in particular, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).
Mach Number The Mach number is defined as the ratio of true airspeed to the speed of sound at the altitude of a given aircraft.
Stealth Aircraft Stealth is a Common term applied to low observable (LO) technology and doctrine, that makes an aircraft near invisible to radar, infrared or visual detection.
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UK Aviation Market Research FAQs

In 2024, the UK Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 7.81 billion.

Airbus SE, Bombardier Inc., Embraer, Lockheed Martin Corporation and The Boeing Company are the major companies operating in the UK Aviation Market.

In the UK Aviation Market, the Commercial Aviation segment accounts for the largest share by aircraft type.

In 2024, the General Aviation segment accounts for the fastest growing by aircraft type in the UK Aviation Market.

In 2023, the UK Aviation Market size was estimated at 7.81 billion. The report covers the UK Aviation Market historical market size for years: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the UK Aviation Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

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