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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2024-2029)

ISIC 303 March 2024 Spotlight Report

Revenue

€199.9bn

2019-2024 8.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

969k

2019-2024 6.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Businesses

3,178

2019-2024 3.8 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Profit

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 XX.X %

Profit Margin

X.X%

2019-2024 X.X pp

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry analysis

Aircraft manufacturing is a growing and genuinely globalised industry, with large-scale manufacturers operating in many different locations, each specialising in a stage or product in the production process. For example, Airbus SE, which represents an overwhelming share of the European market (24%), manufacturers commercial wings in North Wales while focusing on fuselage production in South France and Germany. Because of the globalised nature of the industry, manufacturers generate a large proportion of revenue from exports.

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Industry Statistics and Trends

Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe key trends

France dominates European Aircraft manufacturing.

 

According to Eurostat, in 2020, France’s aircraft, engine and part manufacturing revenue accounted for 48.7% of industry revenue. Major companies Airbus SE and Safran SA have many manufacturing facilities across France.

Global travel expenditure will expand, boosting orders from commercial airlines.

 

For example, Airbus forecasts demand for 40,850 new passenger and freighter aircraft deliveries between 2023 and 2042.

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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe

Industry Revenue

Total value and annual change from 2011-2029. Includes 5-year outlook.

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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe market size (2019-2024)

Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 8.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €199.9bn in 2024.

Trends and Insights

France dominates European Aircraft manufacturing

  • According to Eurostat, in 2020, France’s aircraft, engine and part manufacturing revenue accounted for 48.7% of industry revenue.

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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe outlook (2024-2029)

Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.

Foreign threats will boost defence spending in the future

  • The Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to more government spending pledges, sustaining orders for defence contractors, with the UK government planning to spend £45.9 billion on aircraft and helicopter procurement over the next 10 years (starting February 2023).

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Revenue

€199.9bn

2019-2024 8.0 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Employees

969k

2019-2024 6.3 %
2024-2029 X.X %

Wages

€XX.Xbn

2019-2024 X.X %
2024-2029 X.X %

European Leaders & Laggards

Europe Job Growth CAGR: 6.3 % *
  • Job Growth

Top 5 Countries

  1. United Kingdom+12.1%
  2. Russia +10.6%
  3. Ireland+8.7%
  4. Finland +8.7%
  5. Austria +7.0%

Bottom 5 Countries

  1. Hungary -24.8%
  2. Latvia -10.1%
  3. Greece -9.9%
  4. Turkey -7.4%
  5. Norway -2.3%

* CAGR values are for the years 2019-2024.

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Biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe

Company
Market Share (%)
2024
Revenue (€m)
2024
Profit (€m)
2024
Profit Margin (%)
2024
Airbus SE
63,558.1
6,086.2
9.6
Airbus SE
63,558.1
6,086.2
9.6
Safran SA
25,054.9
3,419.3
13.6

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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe

Products & Services Segmentation

Industry revenue broken down by key product and services lines.

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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe in 2024?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe is €199.9bn in 2024. 

How many businesses are there in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry in 2024?

There are 3,178 businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024.

Has the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe has been declining at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2019 and 2024. 

What is the forecast growth of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe is expected to decline.

What are the biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing market in Europe?

The biggest companies operating in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing market in Europe are Airbus SE, Airbus SE and Safran SA

What does the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe include?

Commercial aircraft and Aircraft engines are part of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe?

The company holding the most market share in Europe is Airbus SE.

Which countries have the most businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The European country with the most businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry is United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in Europe.

Related Industries

This industry is covered in 37 countries

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Table of Contents

About this industry

Industry definition

Businesses in the industry manufacture complete aircraft and spacecraft, engines, propulsion units and other related equipment and parts, including military and civil aircraft and guided missiles. The manufacture of instruments and appliances for measuring, testing and navigation is not industry-related. The manufacture of launching devices for ground and aircraft carrier take-offs is not part of the industry.

Related Terms

Wide-Body AircraftSpacecraftA350

What's included in this industry?

Commercial aircraftAircraft enginesAircraft equipmentDefence aircraftBusiness Jeys & Other small planesHelicoptersSpace equipmentOther

Companies

Airbus SEAirbus SESafran SA

Industry Code

ISIC 2006

303 - Manufacture of air and spacecraft and related machinery in Europe

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Performance

Key Takeaways

France dominates European Aircraft manufacturing

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Revenue Highlights

Trends
  • Revenue
  • 2024 Revenue CAGR
  • Revenue Volatility

Employment Highlights

Trends
  • Employees
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Employee

Business Highlights

Trends
  • Businesses
  • Employees per Business
  • Revenue per Business

Profit Highlights

Trends
  • Total Profit
  • Profit Margin
  • Profit per Business

Current Performance

Charts
  • Revenue in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Employees in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Business in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
  • Profit in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry (2011 -2029)
Analysis

What's driving current industry performance in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Outlook

Analysis

What's driving the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry outlook?


Volatility

Analysis

What influences volatility in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth Matrix

Life Cycle

Analysis

What determines the industry life cycle stage in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Charts
  • Industry Life Cycle Matrix

Products and Markets

Highlights

Trends
  • Largest Market
  • Product Innovation

Key Takeaways

Rising defence spending amid global tensions defence aircraft order volumes. The Russia-Ukraine conflict increased defence spending among EU member states and NATO members, boosting defence aircraft order volumes.

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Products and Services

Charts
  • Products and Services Segmentation
Analysis

How are the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services performing?

Analysis

What are innovations in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry's products and services?


Major Markets

Charts
  • Major Market Segmentation
Analysis

What influences demand in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?


International Trade

Highlights

  • Largest Importer
  • Smallest Importer
  • Total Imports into Europe
  • Largest Exporter
  • Smallest Exporter
  • Total Exports into Europe
Heat maps
  • Industry Concentration of Imports by Country
  • Industry Concentration of Exports by Country
Data Tables

Value and annual change (%) included

  • Number of Imports and Exports by European Country (2024)

Geographic Breakdown

Business Locations

Heat maps
  • Share of Total Industry Revenue by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Enterprises by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Employment by Region (2024)
  • Share of Total Industry Wages by Region (2024)

Industry Geographic Breakdown

Data Tables

Values and annual change provided for 37 European countries:

  • Revenue (2024)
  • IVA (2024)
  • Enterprises (2024)
  • Employment (2024)
  • Exports (2024)
  • Imports (2024)

Competitive Forces

Highlights

Trends
  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Substitutes
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power

Key Takeaways

The world price of steel doubled in 2021, elevating purchase costs over 2021 and 2022. Similarly, semiconductor shortages have raised costs, leading to manufacturers bringing some producers in-house to minimise expenses.

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Supply Chain

Charts

Buyer and supply industries

Companies

Market Share

Charts
  • Industry Market Share by Company (2019-2024)

Companies

Data Tables

Top 11 companies by market share:

  • Market share (2024)
  • Revenue (2024)
  • Profit (2024)
  • Profit Margin (2024)

Data Tables
  • Countries of operation for Airbus SE
  • Countries of operation for Airbus SE
  • Countries of operation for Safran SA
  • Countries of operation for Rolls-Royce plc
  • Countries of operation for Dassault Aviation SA
  • Countries of operation for Thales SA
  • Countries of operation for BAE Systems plc
  • Countries of operation for Leonardo SpA
  • Countries of operation for ArianeGroup
  • Countries of operation for Saab AB
  • Countries of operation for Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions AG

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers must comply with the EU Aviation Safety Agency Regulations (EASA). These EASE regulations ensure all European commercial aircraft manufacturers comply with airworthiness rules.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Semi-conductor shortages elevate purchase costs and delay commercial deliveries. Airbus was behind on commercial deliveries in 2022 because of aircraft part, semiconductor and engine shortages.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Europe industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
  • Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
  • Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
  • Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
  • Average Wage (2014-2029)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and boottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2024)
  • Business Growth (2024)
  • Job Growth (2024)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2024)
  • Imports/Demand (2024)
  • Exports/Revenue (2024)
  • Revenue per Employee (2024)
  • Wages/Revenue (2024)
  • Employees per Establishment (2024)
  • Average Wage (2024)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2014-2029)
  • IVA (2014-2029)
  • Establishments (2014-2029)
  • Enterprises (2014-2029)
  • Employment (2014-2029)
  • Exports (2014-2029)
  • Imports (2014-2029)
  • Wages (2014-2029)

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