MEA Helicopter Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Middle East and Africa Helicopter Market Report is Segmented by Application (civil, Commercial, and Military), Number of Engines (single-Engine and Multi-Engine), and Geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Israel, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and the Rest of the Middle East and Africa). The Report Offers Market Size and Forecasts for all the Above Segments in Value (USD).

MEA Helicopter Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

MEA Helicopter Market Size

MEA Helicopter Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Base Year For Estimation 2024
Forecast Data Period 2025 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 2.69 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 4.33 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 9.97 %
Market Concentration High

Major Players

MEA Helicopter Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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MEA Helicopter Market Analysis

The Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size is estimated at USD 2.69 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 4.33 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.97% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

The rise in terrorism, humanitarian crises, and political instability in the Middle East and Africa region led to a rise in military spending by regional economic powers such as Saudi Arabia, Israel, Turkey, etc. Countries in the region are heavily spending on the procurement and upgradation of military helicopters, which is driving the growth of the helicopter market in the region.

Additionally, the development of the business ecosystem in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, etc., subsequently propelled the general aviation industry in the region. The oil-exporting countries in the Middle East are now developing tourism infrastructure to reduce the dependency on the oil and gas sector for economic growth. This factor is significantly driving the demand for helicopters for VVIP transportation and commercial applications in the region.

Furthermore, the intensive use of helicopters for various applications simultaneously increased the need to incorporate advanced technologies to facilitate their use for contra-distinct purposes. Technological developments like enhancement of the engine performance, improving their performance capabilities, etc., made them more suitable to function in tough and challenging environments. Market players are focusing on enhancing the ergonomics and safety aspects of helicopters. However, the market might witness significant resilience from the rapid growth of the drone industry as they can act as potential substitutes for helicopters, particularly in specific applications for end users.

MEA Helicopter Industry Overview

The Middle East and Africa helicopter market is consolidated with the presence of a few prominent players competing for a larger market share. The Middle East and Africa helicopter market comprises mostly foreign players such as The Boeing Company, Rostec State Corporation, Airbus SE, Textron Inc, and Leonardo S.p.A., among others. The presence of NATO and Russian military technology holds a significant impact on the geography, creating an excellent opportunity for global civil and defense helicopter manufacturers to market their products in the region. Several rotorcraft manufacturers are capitalizing on the thriving commercial and civil aviation industry in countries like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, South Africa, and Turkey. Product innovation will be crucial for manufacturers to succeed and entice new customers from this region.

MEA Helicopter Market Leaders

  1. Leonardo S.p.A

  2. Textron Inc.

  3. The Boeing Company

  4. Airbus SE

  5. Rostec State Corporation

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
MEA Helicopter Market Concentration
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MEA Helicopter Market News

  • November 2023: The UAE’s Strategic Development Fund announced that it had planned to independently develop the VRT500 and VRT300 co-axial light helicopters after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia.
  • January 2023: The US Army awarded Boeing a USD 426 million contract to produce 12 CH-47F Chinooks for the Egyptian Air Force. With this contract, Egypt plans to replace its aging fleet of CH-47D helicopters.

MEA Helicopter 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/Consumers
    • 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 Application
    • 5.1.1 Civil And Commercial
    • 5.1.2 Military
  • 5.2 Number of Engines
    • 5.2.1 Single-Engine
    • 5.2.2 Multi-Engine
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Middle-East and Africa
    • 5.3.1.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.1.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 5.3.1.3 Israel
    • 5.3.1.4 Qatar
    • 5.3.1.5 Egypt
    • 5.3.1.6 Turkey
    • 5.3.1.7 Rest of Middle-East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Company Profiles
    • 6.1.1 Airbus SE
    • 6.1.2 Textron Inc.
    • 6.1.3 Rostec State Corporation
    • 6.1.4 Leonardo S.p.A
    • 6.1.5 The Boeing Company
    • 6.1.6 MD Helicopters, LLC
    • 6.1.7 Lockheed Martin Corporation
    • 6.1.8 Turkish Aerospace Industries (Turkish Armed Forces Foundation)
    • 6.1.9 Robinson Helicopter Company, Inc.
    • 6.1.10 Kaman Corporation
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

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MEA Helicopter Industry Segmentation

A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which horizontally spinning rotors supply lift and thrust. It allows the helicopter to take off, land vertically, hover, and fly forward, backward, and laterally. The market includes analyzing the developments and procurement of new helicopters used in the civil, commercial, and military sectors. In addition to procurement, the scope of the study also includes modification and upgrades, as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul of helicopters.

The Middle East and Africa helicopters market is segmented by application, number of engines, and geography. By application, the market is divided into military, civil, and commercial. By number of engines, it is divided into single-engine and multi-engine. The report also covers the market sizes and forecasts for the Middle East and Africa helicopters market in major countries across the region. The market size is provided for each segment in terms of value (USD).

Application Civil And Commercial
Military
Number of Engines Single-Engine
Multi-Engine
Geography Middle-East and Africa Saudi Arabia
United Arab Emirates
Israel
Qatar
Egypt
Turkey
Rest of Middle-East and Africa
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MEA Helicopter Market Research FAQs

How big is the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market?

The Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size is expected to reach USD 2.69 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of 9.97% to reach USD 4.33 billion by 2030.

What is the current Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size?

In 2025, the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size is expected to reach USD 2.69 billion.

Who are the key players in Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market?

Leonardo S.p.A, Textron Inc., The Boeing Company, Airbus SE and Rostec State Corporation are the major companies operating in the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market.

What years does this Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size was estimated at USD 2.42 billion. The report covers the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Middle-East And Africa Helicopters Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

MEA Helicopter Industry Report

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