Defense Ground Support Equipment Market Scope
Defense Ground support equipment is the support equipment found at airports, typically on the apron, which is the service area near the terminal. Between flights, this equipment is used to service the aircraft. Defense Ground support equipment, as the name implies, is used to assist aircraft operations while they are on the ground. This equipment is used for ground power operations, aircraft mobility, and cargo and passenger loading operations. Many airlines outsource ground handling to airports, handling agents, or even other airlines. Ground handling is the service that a passenger aircraft requires between the time it arrives at a terminal gate and the time it departs for its next flight. Ground handling services require speed, efficiency, and accuracy to minimize turnaround time (the time during which the aircraft remains parked at the gate).
Attributes | Details |
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Study Period | 2018-2028 |
Base Year | 2022 |
Unit | Value (USD Million) |
Key Companies Profiled | Hydraulics International, Inc. (United States), JBT Corporation (United States), ALVEST (France), Air T Inc. (United States), Alberth Aviation (United States), Cavotec SA (Switzerland), Clyde Machines, Inc. (United States), Textron Inc. (United States), Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment (China), HYDRO SYSTEMS KG (United States), Tronair (United States), ScanAerotech (Denmark), ITW GSE (Denmark), DynCorp International LLC (United States), Global Aerospace Logistics (UAE) and Triumph Group (United States) |
CAGR | 3.6% |
The defense ground support equipment market is moderately consolidated with the presence of fewer than 50 players across the world. The vendors in this market are focusing on getting long-term contracts from various defense forces to remain competitive in the market. Moreover, the vendors are also focusing on adopting environment-friendly technologies to reduce the growing carbon emissions. Research Analyst at AMA estimates that United States Manufacturers will contribute to the maximum growth of Global Defense Ground Support Equipment market throughout the predicted period.
Hydraulics International, Inc. (United States), JBT Corporation (United States), ALVEST (France), Air T Inc. (United States), Alberth Aviation (United States), Cavotec SA (Switzerland), Clyde Machines, Inc. (United States), Textron Inc. (United States), Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment (China), HYDRO SYSTEMS KG (United States), Tronair (United States), ScanAerotech (Denmark), ITW GSE (Denmark), DynCorp International LLC (United States), Global Aerospace Logistics (UAE) and Triumph Group (United States) are some of the key players that are part of study coverage.
About Approach
The research aims to propose a patent-based approach in searching for potential technology partners as a supporting tool for enabling open innovation. The study also proposes a systematic searching process of technology partners as a preliminary step to select the emerging and key players that are involved in implementing market estimations. While patent analysis is employed to overcome the aforementioned data- and process-related limitations, as expenses occurred in that technology allows us to estimate the market size by evolving segments as target market from the total available market.
Segmentation Overview
The study have segmented the market of Global Defense Ground Support Equipment market by Type , by Application (Testing, Maintenance and Operation) and Region with country level break-up.
On the basis of geography, the market of Defense Ground Support Equipment has been segmented into South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America), Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Rest of Europe), MEA (Middle East, Africa), North America (United States, Canada, Mexico).
region held largest market share in the year 2022.
Market Leaders and their expansionary development strategies
In January 2019, JBT Corporation announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Oregon-based electric aviation ground support equipment manufacturer LEKTRO
In May 2019, the United States Army awarded a contract worth USD 2.44 billion to DynCorp International for carrying out maintenance activities for the Aviation Field Maintenance Directorate (AFMD). The contract comprises of aircraft modifications, ground support equipment maintenance, field maintenance, and sustainment level maintenance
The California Environmental Protection Agency has issued new air regulations, via the California Air Resources Board (CARB), for ground support equipment (GSE) at airports. The new rule has placed an unexpected burden on the ground handling community in California, and the rule’s promulgation is equally concerning to NATA members in other states.
Influencing Trend:
Increased Focus of Airports on Enhancing Operational Efficiency and Airports Shifting Towards Reducing Carbon Footprints by Using Battery Powered Electronic Ground Power Units
Market Growth Drivers:
Increasing Global Military Aircraft Production & Fleet, Rising Global Military Expenditure Propelling the Adoption of Military Aircraft Models Generating the Demand for Ground Support Equipment, Increasing Demand for Cost-Effective Maintenance and Operations is Propelling the Requirement for Ground Support Equipment, Increasing investments in defense sector and Provides low maintenance cost and longer lifespan of an aircraft
Challenges:
Inefficiencies Associated with Multiple Ground Handlers, Costly Aircraft Ground Damage and Ineffective Resource Management and Long term contracts limiting market scope
Opportunities:
Rising Imports of Aircraft Ground Support Equipment within Developing Nations and The rapid development of Airports in Emerging Economies Including India, Brazil, China and Others
Analyst View
The global defense ground support equipment market is growing with a healthy CAGR as many defence forces and airports are shifting towards providing contracts to third party vendors for providing ground support equipment and maintenance services for their aircraft or helicopter fleet. For instance, In November 2019, UAE Joint Aviation's Command (JAC) awarded a contract worth USD 952.75 million to Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) for providing maintenance support to JAC's helicopter fleet. Moreover, in January 2018, Babcock received a contract worth USD 33 million to provide ground support equipment service to Australian Defence Force.
Key Target Audience
Defense Forces, Aircraft GSE Service Providers, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Service Providers, Technology Support Providers, Logistical Partners and Transporters, Airport Authorities and Others