Air Transportation Market Expert Analysis by Size and Share 2031
Coverage: Air Transportation Market covers analysis By Transportation Type (Domestic, International), Transportation Mode (Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft), and Geography
- Report Date : Oct 2025
- Report Code : TIPRE00007373
- Category : Automotive and Transportation
- Status : Upcoming
- Available Report Formats :
- No. of Pages : 150
The Air Transportation Market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.2% from 2025 to 2031, with a market size expanding from US$ XX million in 2024 to US$ XX Million by 2031.
The report is categorized by Transportation Type (Domestic, International) and further analyzes the market based on Transportation Mode (Fixed-Wing Aircraft, Rotary-Wing Aircraft). A comprehensive breakdown is provided at global, regional, and country levels for each of these key segments.
The report includes market size and forecasts across all segments, presenting values in USD. It also delivers key statistics on the current market status of leading players, along with insights into prevailing market trends and emerging opportunities.
Purpose of the Report
The report Air Transportation Market by The Insight Partners aims to describe the present landscape and future growth, top driving factors, challenges, and opportunities. This will provide insights to various business stakeholders, such as:
- Technology Providers/Manufacturers: To understand the evolving market dynamics and know the potential growth opportunities, enabling them to make informed strategic decisions.
- Investors: To conduct a comprehensive trend analysis regarding the market growth rate, market financial projections, and opportunities that exist across the value chain.
- Regulatory bodies: To regulate policies and police activities in the market with the aim of minimizing abuse, preserving investor trust and confidence, and upholding the integrity and stability of the market.
Air Transportation Market Segmentation
Transportation Type
- Domestic
- International
Transportation Mode
- Fixed-Wing Aircraft
- Rotary-Wing Aircraft
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Air Transportation Market Growth Drivers
- Skyrocketing Demand Fuels Air Travel Growth
- Innovative Tech Enhances Passenger Experience
- Sustainability Initiatives Propel Eco-Friendly Aviation
Air Transportation Market Future Trends
- Unlocking New Horizons: Air Travel Demand Soars Post-Pandemic
- Eco-Friendly Aviation: Sustainable Solutions for Tomorrow's Travelers
- Tech Innovations Transforming Air Travel Experience for All
Air Transportation Market Opportunities
- Air Travel Revolution: Sustainable Aviation Takes Flight!
- Smart Airports: Tech Innovations Redefining Passenger Experience
- Personalized Travel: Tailored Journeys for Every Adventurer
Market Report Scope
Key Selling Points
- Comprehensive Coverage: The report comprehensively covers the analysis of products, services, types, and end users of the Air Transportation Market, providing a holistic landscape.
- Expert Analysis: The report is compiled based on the in-depth understanding of industry experts and analysts.
- Up-to-date Information: The report assures business relevance due to its coverage of recent information and data trends.
- Customization Options: This report can be customized to cater to specific client requirements and suit the business strategies aptly.
The research report on the Air Transportation Market can, therefore, help spearhead the trail of decoding and understanding the industry scenario and growth prospects. Although there can be a few valid concerns, the overall benefits of this report tend to outweigh the disadvantages.
Report Coverage
Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America
Country Scope
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Some of the customization options available based on the request are an additional 3–5 company profiles and country-specific analysis of 3–5 countries of your choice. Customizations are to be requested/discussed before making final order confirmation, as our team would review the same and check the feasibility.
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The leading players operating in the air transportation market include Air France – KLM, American Airlines Group, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Emirates Group, International Airlines Group, Luftansa Group, and United Airlines, Inc.
The rise in adoption of sustainable aviation fuel and efficient air transportation is the key future trend in the global air transportation market in the coming years.
The global air transportation market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period 2023 - 2031.
Rise in air transportation across the globe is the major factor driving the air transportation market.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. SCOPE OF THE STUDY
1.2. THE INSIGHT PARTNERS RESEARCH REPORT GUIDANCE
1.3. MARKET SEGMENTATION
1.3.1 Air Transportation Market - By Transportation Type
1.3.2 Air Transportation Market - By Transportation Mode
1.3.3 Air Transportation Market - By Region
1.3.3.1 By Country
2. KEY TAKEAWAYS
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
4. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET LANDSCAPE
4.1. OVERVIEW
4.2. PEST ANALYSIS
4.2.1 North America - Pest Analysis
4.2.2 Europe - Pest Analysis
4.2.3 Asia-Pacific - Pest Analysis
4.2.4 Middle East and Africa - Pest Analysis
4.2.5 South and Central America - Pest Analysis
4.3. ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
4.4. EXPERT OPINIONS
5. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET - KEY MARKET DYNAMICS
5.1. KEY MARKET DRIVERS
5.2. KEY MARKET RESTRAINTS
5.3. KEY MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
5.4. FUTURE TRENDS
5.5. IMPACT ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS, RESTRAINTS & EXPECTED INFLUENCE OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC
6. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET - GLOBAL MARKET ANALYSIS
6.1. AIR TRANSPORTATION - GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW
6.2. AIR TRANSPORTATION - GLOBAL MARKET AND FORECAST TO 2028
6.3. MARKET POSITIONING/MARKET SHARE
7. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TRANSPORTATION TYPE
7.1. OVERVIEW
7.2. TRANSPORTATION TYPE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
7.3. DOMESTIC
7.3.1. Overview
7.3.2. Domestic Market Forecast and Analysis
7.4. INTERNATIONAL
7.4.1. Overview
7.4.2. International Market Forecast and Analysis
8. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET - REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - TRANSPORTATION MODE
8.1. OVERVIEW
8.2. TRANSPORTATION MODE MARKET FORECASTS AND ANALYSIS
8.3. FIXED-WING AIRCRAFT
8.3.1. Overview
8.3.2. Fixed-Wing Aircraft Market Forecast and Analysis
8.4. ROTARY-WING AIRCRAFT
8.4.1. Overview
8.4.2. Rotary-Wing Aircraft Market Forecast and Analysis
9. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET REVENUE AND FORECASTS TO 2028 - GEOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
9.1. NORTH AMERICA
9.1.1 North America Air Transportation Market Overview
9.1.2 North America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.1.3 North America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Type
9.1.4 North America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Mode
9.1.5 North America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.1.5.1 United States Air Transportation Market
9.1.5.1.1 United States Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.1.5.1.2 United States Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.1.5.2 Canada Air Transportation Market
9.1.5.2.1 Canada Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.1.5.2.2 Canada Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.1.5.3 Mexico Air Transportation Market
9.1.5.3.1 Mexico Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.1.5.3.2 Mexico Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2. EUROPE
9.2.1 Europe Air Transportation Market Overview
9.2.2 Europe Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.2.3 Europe Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Type
9.2.4 Europe Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Mode
9.2.5 Europe Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.2.5.1 Germany Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.1.1 Germany Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.1.2 Germany Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2.5.2 France Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.2.1 France Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.2.2 France Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2.5.3 Italy Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.3.1 Italy Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.3.2 Italy Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2.5.4 United Kingdom Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.4.1 United Kingdom Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.4.2 United Kingdom Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2.5.5 Russia Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.5.1 Russia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.5.2 Russia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.2.5.6 Rest of Europe Air Transportation Market
9.2.5.6.1 Rest of Europe Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.2.5.6.2 Rest of Europe Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3. ASIA-PACIFIC
9.3.1 Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market Overview
9.3.2 Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.3.3 Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Type
9.3.4 Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Mode
9.3.5 Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.3.5.1 Australia Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.1.1 Australia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.1.2 Australia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3.5.2 China Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.2.1 China Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.2.2 China Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3.5.3 India Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.3.1 India Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.3.2 India Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3.5.4 Japan Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.4.1 Japan Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.4.2 Japan Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3.5.5 South Korea Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.5.1 South Korea Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.5.2 South Korea Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.3.5.6 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market
9.3.5.6.1 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.3.5.6.2 Rest of Asia-Pacific Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.4. MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
9.4.1 Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market Overview
9.4.2 Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.4.3 Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Type
9.4.4 Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Mode
9.4.5 Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.4.5.1 South Africa Air Transportation Market
9.4.5.1.1 South Africa Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.4.5.1.2 South Africa Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.4.5.2 Saudi Arabia Air Transportation Market
9.4.5.2.1 Saudi Arabia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.4.5.2.2 Saudi Arabia Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.4.5.3 U.A.E Air Transportation Market
9.4.5.3.1 U.A.E Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.4.5.3.2 U.A.E Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.4.5.4 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market
9.4.5.4.1 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.4.5.4.2 Rest of Middle East and Africa Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.5. SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA
9.5.1 South and Central America Air Transportation Market Overview
9.5.2 South and Central America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis
9.5.3 South and Central America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Type
9.5.4 South and Central America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Transportation Mode
9.5.5 South and Central America Air Transportation Market Forecasts and Analysis - By Countries
9.5.5.1 Brazil Air Transportation Market
9.5.5.1.1 Brazil Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.5.5.1.2 Brazil Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.5.5.2 Argentina Air Transportation Market
9.5.5.2.1 Argentina Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.5.5.2.2 Argentina Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
9.5.5.3 Rest of South and Central America Air Transportation Market
9.5.5.3.1 Rest of South and Central America Air Transportation Market by Transportation Type
9.5.5.3.2 Rest of South and Central America Air Transportation Market by Transportation Mode
10. INDUSTRY LANDSCAPE
10.1. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
10.2. AGREEMENTS, COLLABORATIONS AND JOIN VENTURES
10.3. NEW PRODUCT LAUNCHES
10.4. EXPANSIONS AND OTHER STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENTS
11. AIR TRANSPORTATION MARKET, KEY COMPANY PROFILES
11.1. AIR FRANCE - KLM
11.1.1. Key Facts
11.1.2. Business Description
11.1.3. Products and Services
11.1.4. Financial Overview
11.1.5. SWOT Analysis
11.1.6. Key Developments
11.2. AMERICAN AIRLINES GROUP
11.2.1. Key Facts
11.2.2. Business Description
11.2.3. Products and Services
11.2.4. Financial Overview
11.2.5. SWOT Analysis
11.2.6. Key Developments
11.3. CHINA SOUTHERN AIRLINES
11.3.1. Key Facts
11.3.2. Business Description
11.3.3. Products and Services
11.3.4. Financial Overview
11.3.5. SWOT Analysis
11.3.6. Key Developments
11.4. DELTA AIR LINES
11.4.1. Key Facts
11.4.2. Business Description
11.4.3. Products and Services
11.4.4. Financial Overview
11.4.5. SWOT Analysis
11.4.6. Key Developments
11.5. EMIRATES GROUP
11.5.1. Key Facts
11.5.2. Business Description
11.5.3. Products and Services
11.5.4. Financial Overview
11.5.5. SWOT Analysis
11.5.6. Key Developments
11.6. FEDEX
11.6.1. Key Facts
11.6.2. Business Description
11.6.3. Products and Services
11.6.4. Financial Overview
11.6.5. SWOT Analysis
11.6.6. Key Developments
11.7. INTERNATIONAL AIRLINES GROUP
11.7.1. Key Facts
11.7.2. Business Description
11.7.3. Products and Services
11.7.4. Financial Overview
11.7.5. SWOT Analysis
11.7.6. Key Developments
11.8. LUFTHANSA GROUP
11.8.1. Key Facts
11.8.2. Business Description
11.8.3. Products and Services
11.8.4. Financial Overview
11.8.5. SWOT Analysis
11.8.6. Key Developments
11.9. SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
11.9.1. Key Facts
11.9.2. Business Description
11.9.3. Products and Services
11.9.4. Financial Overview
11.9.5. SWOT Analysis
11.9.6. Key Developments
11.10. UNITED AIRLINES, INC.
11.10.1. Key Facts
11.10.2. Business Description
11.10.3. Products and Services
11.10.4. Financial Overview
11.10.5. SWOT Analysis
11.10.6. Key Developments
12. APPENDIX
12.1. ABOUT THE INSIGHT PARTNERS
12.2. GLOSSARY OF TERMS
The List of Companies
1.Air France - KLM
2.American Airlines Group
3.China Southern Airlines
4.Delta Air Lines
5.Emirates Group
6.FedEx
7.International Airlines Group
8.Lufthansa Group
9.Southwest Airlines
10.United Airlines, Inc.
The Insight Partners performs research in 4 major stages: Data Collection & Secondary Research, Primary Research, Data Analysis and Data Triangulation & Final Review.
- Data Collection and Secondary Research:
As a market research and consulting firm operating from a decade, we have published many reports and advised several clients across the globe. First step for any study will start with an assessment of currently available data and insights from existing reports. Further, historical and current market information is collected from Investor Presentations, Annual Reports, SEC Filings, etc., and other information related to company’s performance and market positioning are gathered from Paid Databases (Factiva, Hoovers, and Reuters) and various other publications available in public domain.
Several associations trade associates, technical forums, institutes, societies and organizations are accessed to gain technical as well as market related insights through their publications such as research papers, blogs and press releases related to the studies are referred to get cues about the market. Further, white papers, journals, magazines, and other news articles published in the last 3 years are scrutinized and analyzed to understand the current market trends.
- Primary Research:
The primarily interview analysis comprise of data obtained from industry participants interview and answers to survey questions gathered by in-house primary team.
For primary research, interviews are conducted with industry experts/CEOs/Marketing Managers/Sales Managers/VPs/Subject Matter Experts from both demand and supply side to get a 360-degree view of the market. The primary team conducts several interviews based on the complexity of the markets to understand the various market trends and dynamics which makes research more credible and precise.
A typical research interview fulfils the following functions:
- Provides first-hand information on the market size, market trends, growth trends, competitive landscape, and outlook
- Validates and strengthens in-house secondary research findings
- Develops the analysis team’s expertise and market understanding
Primary research involves email interactions and telephone interviews for each market, category, segment, and sub-segment across geographies. The participants who typically take part in such a process include, but are not limited to:
- Industry participants: VPs, business development managers, market intelligence managers and national sales managers
- Outside experts: Valuation experts, research analysts and key opinion leaders specializing in the electronics and semiconductor industry.
Below is the breakup of our primary respondents by company, designation, and region:
Once we receive the confirmation from primary research sources or primary respondents, we finalize the base year market estimation and forecast the data as per the macroeconomic and microeconomic factors assessed during data collection.
- Data Analysis:
Once data is validated through both secondary as well as primary respondents, we finalize the market estimations by hypothesis formulation and factor analysis at regional and country level.
- 3.1 Macro-Economic Factor Analysis:
We analyse macroeconomic indicators such the gross domestic product (GDP), increase in the demand for goods and services across industries, technological advancement, regional economic growth, governmental policies, the influence of COVID-19, PEST analysis, and other aspects. This analysis aids in setting benchmarks for various nations/regions and approximating market splits. Additionally, the general trend of the aforementioned components aid in determining the market's development possibilities.
- 3.2 Country Level Data:
Various factors that are especially aligned to the country are taken into account to determine the market size for a certain area and country, including the presence of vendors, such as headquarters and offices, the country's GDP, demand patterns, and industry growth. To comprehend the market dynamics for the nation, a number of growth variables, inhibitors, application areas, and current market trends are researched. The aforementioned elements aid in determining the country's overall market's growth potential.
- 3.3 Company Profile:
The “Table of Contents” is formulated by listing and analyzing more than 25 - 30 companies operating in the market ecosystem across geographies. However, we profile only 10 companies as a standard practice in our syndicate reports. These 10 companies comprise leading, emerging, and regional players. Nonetheless, our analysis is not restricted to the 10 listed companies, we also analyze other companies present in the market to develop a holistic view and understand the prevailing trends. The “Company Profiles” section in the report covers key facts, business description, products & services, financial information, SWOT analysis, and key developments. The financial information presented is extracted from the annual reports and official documents of the publicly listed companies. Upon collecting the information for the sections of respective companies, we verify them via various primary sources and then compile the data in respective company profiles. The company level information helps us in deriving the base number as well as in forecasting the market size.
- 3.4 Developing Base Number:
Aggregation of sales statistics (2020-2022) and macro-economic factor, and other secondary and primary research insights are utilized to arrive at base number and related market shares for 2022. The data gaps are identified in this step and relevant market data is analyzed, collected from paid primary interviews or databases. On finalizing the base year market size, forecasts are developed on the basis of macro-economic, industry and market growth factors and company level analysis.
- Data Triangulation and Final Review:
The market findings and base year market size calculations are validated from supply as well as demand side. Demand side validations are based on macro-economic factor analysis and benchmarks for respective regions and countries. In case of supply side validations, revenues of major companies are estimated (in case not available) based on industry benchmark, approximate number of employees, product portfolio, and primary interviews revenues are gathered. Further revenue from target product/service segment is assessed to avoid overshooting of market statistics. In case of heavy deviations between supply and demand side values, all thes steps are repeated to achieve synchronization.
We follow an iterative model, wherein we share our research findings with Subject Matter Experts (SME’s) and Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) until consensus view of the market is not formulated – this model negates any drastic deviation in the opinions of experts. Only validated and universally acceptable research findings are quoted in our reports.
We have important check points that we use to validate our research findings – which we call – data triangulation, where we validate the information, we generate from secondary sources with primary interviews and then we re-validate with our internal data bases and Subject matter experts. This comprehensive model enables us to deliver high quality, reliable data in shortest possible time.
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