The tilt rotor aircraft market size is projected to reach US$ 1.91 billion by 2031 from US$ 1.07 billion in 2023. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 7.5% during 2023–2031. Development of tilt rotor aircraft for civil application is likely to remain a key trend in the market.
The tilt rotor aircraft market players are experiencing significant business growth year-on-year. This is mainly attributed to the rise in the number of end users. The increase in the procurement of tilt rotor aircraft for military and civil application is gradually promoting the bargaining power of the suppliers. At present, the bargaining power of tilt rotor aircraft suppliers is moderate, however, it is expected to drop to low levels, as the end users are increasing, and the models are built with similar specifications. The increase in number of end users majorly pertains to the rise in development of unmanned tilt rotor aircraft models for civilian as well as military applications.
Manned ariel vehicles and unmanned ariel vehicles are the two types of tilt rotor aircraft offered in the market. The number of manufacturers of manned tilt rotor aircraft are relatively low. At present, the manned tilt rotor aircraft models are available with the US defense forces and Japanese defense force. The cost of the manned tilt rotors is one of the major factors for lower demand. However, with the commercialization of Leonardo’s AW609 tilt-rotor aircraft, which is approximately US$ 40 million less costly than the V-22 Osprey, would encourage buyers to procure manned tilt rotor aircraft. This factor is analyzed to understand and portray the bargaining power of buyers in the coming years. Moreover, the vendors operating in the tilt rotor aircraft market are also majorly focusing on the development of new and innovative products to remain competitive in the market.
As global tensions have persisted over the last few years, various affected nations plan and take measures to improve and recapitalize the defense status. Threats are continually evolving, i.e., from the conventional land-based force on force to hybrid warfare. To address security threats and tackle terrorism, governments of several nations have already started to increase their defense budgets. According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), the global military expenditure rose to US$ 2,443 billion in 2023, which represents 13.7% increase from 2022.
The increasing geopolitical tensions and wars among some of the countries of different regions are driving high investments in the defense sector. A significant portion of the investment is dedicated for the procurement of advanced military aircraft and tilt rotor aircraft. For instance, in May 2023, Boeing received a contract worth US$ 482.3 million for the production and delivery of four CMV-22B (Lot 27) aircraft for the US Naval forces. Thus, the growing procurement of tilt rotor aircraft for military application is projected to drive the growth of the market during the forecast period.
The rapid change in modern warfare has been urging the governments to allocate higher funds toward respective armed forces. The higher military budget allocation enables the military forces to engage themselves in the development and procurement of advanced warfare fleets including UAV. The UAV is widely used for gathering intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, battle damage management, delivery, transportation, combat operations, and other applications. Ministries across the world are investing substantial amounts intending to modernize armed forces. At present, fleet modernization is among the most observed practices followed by the aerospace and defense industry. Companies such as Textron Inc., China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., and BNA – Nurol BAE Systems Air Systems Inc. are offering unmanned ariel vehicles (UAV). As the future of ariel warfare is gradually shifting from manned ariel vehicles to unmanned ariel vehicles, the tilt rotor aircraft market players are projected to witness significant growth opportunities during the forecast period.
Key segments that contributed to the derivation of the tilt rotor aircraft market analysis are type and end user.
The geographic scope of the tilt rotor aircraft market report is mainly divided into four regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of the World.
North America has dominated the market in 2023 followed by Asia Pacific and Europe regions. Further, North America is also likely to witness the highest CAGR in the coming years. The US accounted for the largest market share in North America's tilt rotor aircraft market. The US is the world’s leading defense spender in the world and has the largest military aircraft fleet in the world. The US government is also known for supporting research and development of advanced aircraft and weaponry systems. Currently, the country has the largest fleet of tilt rotor aircraft, V-22 Osprey, which is used by the US Air Force, US Navy, and US Marine Corps. The V-22 Osprey is expected to continue to dominate the tilt rotor aircraft market during the forecast period. Moreover, the country is known known for procuring a high number of advanced unmanned ariel vehicles.
The regional trends and factors influencing the Tilt Rotor Aircraft Market throughout the forecast period have been thoroughly explained by the analysts at Insight Partners. This section also discusses Tilt Rotor Aircraft Market segments and geography across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, and South and Central America.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Market size in 2023 | US$ 1.07 Billion |
| Market Size by 2031 | US$ 1.91 Billion |
| Global CAGR (2023 - 2031) | 7.5% |
| Historical Data | 2021-2022 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Segments Covered |
By Type
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| Regions and Countries Covered | North America
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| Market leaders and key company profiles |
The Tilt Rotor Aircraft Market market is growing rapidly, driven by increasing end-user demand due to factors such as evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements, and greater awareness of the product's benefits. As demand rises, businesses are expanding their offerings, innovating to meet consumer needs, and capitalizing on emerging trends, which further fuels market growth.
Market players density refers to the distribution of firms or companies operating within a particular market or industry. It indicates how many competitors (market players) are present in a given market space relative to its size or total market value.
Major Companies operating in the Tilt Rotor Aircraft Market are:
Disclaimer: The companies listed above are not ranked in any particular order.
The tilt rotor aircraft market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the tilt rotor aircraft market are listed below:
The “Tilt Rotor Aircraft Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)” report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:
North America region dominated the tilt rotor aircraft market in 2023.
Growing military spending for procurement of advanced aircraft and lower operating cost of tilt rotor aircraft are some of the factors driving the growth for tilt rotor aircraft market.
Development of tilt rotor aircraft for civil application is one of the major trends of the market.
BAE Systems Plc, Bell Textron Inc, Boeing, Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd, Leonardo SpA, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, ROSTEC, and Aviation Industry Corporation of China Ltd (AVIC) are some of the key players profiled under the report.
The estimated value of the tilt rotor aircraft market by 2031 would be around US$ 1.91 billion.
The tilt rotor aircraft market is likely to register of 7.5% during 2023-2031.