European Airline Industry Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe's Airline Industry Report is Segmented by Type (Commercial Aviation, Military Aviation, and General Aviation) and Geography (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, and the Rest of Europe). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecast for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

European Airline Industry Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Europe Aviation Market Size

View Global Report
Europe Aviation Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 69.83 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 80.87 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 2.98 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

Europe Aviation Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

Compare market size and growth of Europe Aviation Market with other markets in Aerospace & Defense Industry

Defense

Airport Operations

Aviation

Aerospace & Defense Technology

Air Taxi

Aircraft Parts

Europe Aviation Market Analysis

The Europe Aviation Market size is estimated at USD 69.83 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 80.87 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 2.98% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

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 Overview

The European aviation market is consolidated, as few players hold significant amounts of shares. Airbus SE, Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Leonardo S.p.A., and Dassault Aviation SA are some of the major players in this region. Airbus dominates the market in Europe in commercial and military aviation.

The aircraft industry is expected to see innovations getting implemented in aircraft design, which is expected to change the landscape of safety, comfort, and efficiency for both passengers and aircraft manufacturers. Companies are looking forward to grabbing the opportunities offered by the new technological innovations, increasing their respective market shares. Multiple countries are partnering to develop new military aircraft models, which is expected to bolster the prospects of the local players in those countries.

For instance, Germany, France, and Spain are involved in the development of a next-generation fighter jet named Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Such programs are expected to drive the growth of the local players in these countries during the forecast period.

Europe Aviation Market Leaders

  1. Lockheed Martin Corporation

  2. Dassault Aviation

  3. The Boeing Company

  4. Airbus SE

  5. Leonardo S.p.A.

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Europe Aviation Market Concentration
Need More Details on Market Players and Competiters?
Download PDF

Europe Aviation Market News

  • October 2023: The UK announced that the country will likely start trials of new 16 Protector aircraft surveillance aircraft. Aircraft is expected to undergo test flights until entering service in late 2024. A new uncrewed RAF aircraft is capable of global surveillance operations.
  • October 2022: Jet2, a British airline, ordered 35 new A320neo family aircraft and retained an option to purchase an additional 36 aircraft. The deliveries will likely take place in 2031, and the approximate value of the contract is USD 3.9 billion. If the option for additional aircraft is exercised, the total value of the contract is expected to rise to USD 8 billion.
  • July 2022: The US State Department announced the foreign military sales (FMS) approval for up to 35 F-35A aircraft to Germany. The newly procured F-35 fighter jets are likely to replace its aging Tornado. Under the contract, Germany is expected to receive 35 F-35A aircraft, munitions, and related equipment for nuclear deterrence missions. The total value of the contract was USD 8.4 billion.

Europe Aviation Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Market Overview
  • 4.2 Market Drivers
  • 4.3 Market Restraints
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products
    • 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Commercial Aviation
    • 5.1.1.1 Passenger Aircraft
    • 5.1.1.2 Freighter Aircraft
    • 5.1.2 Military Aviation
    • 5.1.2.1 Combat Aircraft
    • 5.1.2.2 Non-combat Aircraft
    • 5.1.3 General Aviation
    • 5.1.3.1 Helicopters
    • 5.1.3.2 Piston Fixed-wing Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.3 Turboprop Aircraft
    • 5.1.3.4 Business Jet
  • 5.2 Geography
    • 5.2.1 United Kingdom
    • 5.2.2 Germany
    • 5.2.3 France
    • 5.2.4 Italy
    • 5.2.5 Spain
    • 5.2.6 Russia
    • 5.2.7 Rest of Europe

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Vendor Market Share
  • 6.2 Company Profiles
    • 6.2.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.2.2 Saab AB
    • 6.2.3 Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
    • 6.2.4 Dassult Aviation SA
    • 6.2.5 Leonardo S.p.A.
    • 6.2.6 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.2.7 The Boeing Company
    • 6.2.8 Bombardier Inc.
    • 6.2.9 Textron Inc.
    • 6.2.10 General Dynamics Corporation
    • 6.2.11 Daher
    • 6.2.12 Embraer SA
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

**Subject to Availability
You Can Purchase Parts Of This Report. Check Out Prices For Specific Sections
Get Price Break-up Now

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).

Type Commercial Aviation Passenger Aircraft
Freighter Aircraft
Military Aviation Combat Aircraft
Non-combat Aircraft
General Aviation Helicopters
Piston Fixed-wing Aircraft
Turboprop Aircraft
Business Jet
Geography United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Spain
Russia
Rest of Europe
Need A Different Region or Segment?
Customize Now

Europe Aviation Market Research FAQs

How big is the Europe Aviation Market?

The Europe Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 69.83 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 2.98% to reach USD 80.87 billion by 2030.

What is the current Europe Aviation Market size?

In 2025, the Europe Aviation Market size is expected to reach USD 69.83 billion.

Who are the key players in Europe Aviation Market?

Lockheed Martin Corporation, Dassault Aviation, The Boeing Company, Airbus SE and Leonardo S.p.A. are the major companies operating in the Europe Aviation Market.

What years does this Europe Aviation Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Europe Aviation Market size was estimated at USD 67.75 billion. The report covers the Europe Aviation Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Europe Aviation Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

European Airline Industry Report

Statistics for the 2025 Europe Aviation market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Europe Aviation analysis includes a market forecast outlook for 2025 to 2030 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.