Summary

A firefighting aircraft is a specialized aircraft designed or adapted to combat wildfires by dropping water, fire retardants, or foam over affected areas. These aircraft play a crucial role in wildfire suppression, particularly in remote or difficult-to-access regions where ground crews face challenges. Firefighting aircraft include fixed-wing planes, helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), each serving different operational needs. Furthermore, fixed-wing aircraft, such as water bombers, carry large quantities of water or retardant, while helicopters provide precision drops using Bambi Buckets. Some aircraft are equipped with thermal imaging and sensors for fire detection and monitoring. Governments, private companies, and military forces operate firefighting aircraft to prevent fire spread and minimize damage. Advancements in aerial firefighting technology, including AI and autonomous systems, continue to improve fire suppression efficiency and effectiveness. For instance, in January 2025, Conair acquired the Daher TBM 960 to strengthen its wildfire suppression capabilities. The aircraft's speed, efficiency, and advanced avionics make it a valuable asset for rapid aerial firefighting operations. Its ability to quickly reach fire zones and support firefighting teams enhances response time, thereby improving overall wildfire containment and mitigation efforts. Moreover, in November 2023, Saab has signed a new contract with the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB) to continue providing aerial firefighting aircraft, along with crew and logistical support. This agreement ensures a strong firefighting capability, enabling rapid response to wildfires through well-equipped aircraft and experienced personnel.
The rise in fire-related incidents in the oil and gas industry has led to a greater demand for firefighting aircraft. These aircraft play a crucial role in controlling large-scale fires in refineries, drilling sites, and storage facilities. With rapid response capabilities and advanced suppression systems, they help minimize damage, protect infrastructure, and enhance overall fire safety measures in the industry. Furthermore, increase in wildfire incidents, and use of aircraft to extinguish wildfire have driven the demand for the firefighting aircraft market. However, the high capital requirement for acquiring and maintaining firefighting aircraft is limiting market growth. Costs associated with procurement, specialized equipment, pilot training, and maintenance create financial barriers for governments and private operators. This challenge restricts fleet expansion, delaying upgrades and reducing accessibility to advanced aerial firefighting solutions in wildfire-prone regions. Furthermore, delayed delivery of aircraft is hampering the growth of the firefighting aircraft market. On the contrary, the incorporation of new technologies to put out fire presents a lucrative opportunity for the firefighting aircraft market. The integration of advanced technologies, such as AI-driven fire detection, autonomous firefighting drones, and enhanced water-dropping systems, presents a lucrative opportunity for the firefighting aircraft market. These innovations improve efficiency, accuracy, and response times, enabling faster suppression of wildfires and increasing demand for technologically advanced firefighting aircraft globally.
The firefighting aircraft market is segmented on the basis of aircraft type, tank capacity, maximum takeoff weight, range, and region. On the basis of aircraft type, the market is segmented into fixed-wing or airplanes, and rotary-wing or helicopter. By tank capacity, the market is divided into less than 10,000 liters, 10,000 to 30,000 liters, and more than 30,000 liters. On the basis of maximum takeoff weight, the market is categorized into less than 8,000 KG, 8,000 to 30,000 KG, and more than 30,000 KG. By range, the market is divided into less than 1,000 KM, 1,000 to 3,000 KM, and more than 3,000 KM. Region wise, it is analyzed across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and LAMEA. The report analyzes the profiles of key players operating in the firefighting aircraft market such as SAAB, ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd., COULSON GROUP, Conair Aerial Firefighting, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Kaman Corporation, AIRBUS, Textron, Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., and De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. These players have adopted various strategies to increase their market penetration and strengthen their position in the firefighting aircraft market.
Key Benefits For Stakeholders
●This report provides a quantitative analysis of the market segments, current trends, estimations, and dynamics of the firefighting aircraft market analysis from 2024 to 2040 to identify the prevailing firefighting aircraft market opportunities.
●The market research is offered along with information related to key drivers, restraints, and opportunities.
●Porter's five forces analysis highlights the potency of buyers and suppliers to enable stakeholders make profit-oriented business decisions and strengthen their supplier-buyer network.
●In-depth analysis of the firefighting aircraft market segmentation assists to determine the prevailing market opportunities.
●Major countries in each region are mapped according to their revenue contribution to the global market.
●Market player positioning facilitates benchmarking and provides a clear understanding of the present position of the market players.
●The report includes the analysis of the regional as well as global firefighting aircraft market trends, key players, market segments, application areas, and market growth strategies.

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Key Market Segments
By Maximum Takeoff Weight
● Less than 8,000 kg
● 8,000 to 30,000 kg
● More than 30,000 kg
By Aircraft Type
● Fixed Wing or Airplanes
● Rotorcraft or Helicopters
By Tank Capacity
● Less than 10,000 litres
● 10,000 to 30,000 litres
● More than 30,000 litres
By Range
● Less than 1,000 km
● 1,000 to 3,000 km
● More than 3,000 km
By Region
● North America
○ U.S.
○ Canada
○ Mexico
● Europe
○ UK
○ Germany
○ France
○ Russia
○ Italy
○ Spain
○ Rest of Europe
● Asia-Pacific
○ China
○ Japan
○ India
○ South Korea
○ Australia
○ Thailand
○ Malaysia
○ Indonesia
○ Rest of Asia-Pacific
● LAMEA
○ Brazil
○ South Africa
○ Saudi Arabia
○ UAE
○ Argentina
○ Rest of LAMEA
● Key Market Players
○ SAAB
○ COULSON GROUP
○ Kaman Corporation
○ AIRBUS
○ Textron, Inc.
○ Leonardo S.p.A.
○ ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
○ Lockheed Martin Corporation
○ Conair Aerial Firefighting
○ De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1. Report description
1.2. Key market segments
1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
1.4. Research methodology
1.4.1. Primary research
1.4.2. Secondary research
1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2.1. CXO perspective
CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
3.1. Market definition and scope
3.2. Key findings
3.2.1. Top impacting factors
3.2.2. Top investment pockets
3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
3.3.1. Moderate to high bargaining power of suppliers
3.3.2. Low to moderate threat of new entrants
3.3.3. Low to moderate threat of substitutes
3.3.4. Moderate to high intensity of rivalry
3.3.5. Moderate to high bargaining power of buyers
3.4. Market dynamics
3.4.1. Drivers
3.4.1.1. Use of Aircraft to Extinguish Wildfire
3.4.1.2. Increase in Fire-related Incidents in the Oil & Gas Industry
3.4.1.3. Increase in Wildfire Incidents
3.4.2. Restraints
3.4.2.1. High Capital Requirement
3.4.2.2. Delayed Delivery of Aircraft
3.4.3. Opportunities
3.4.3.1. Surge in contracts and agreements for long-term businesses
3.4.3.2. Technological advancements in firefighting aircraft
3.5. Firefighting Aircraft Future Analysis
CHAPTER 4: FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
4.1. Overview
4.1.1. Market size and forecast
4.2. Fixed Wing or Airplanes
4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
4.3. Rotorcraft or Helicopters
4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 5: FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT MARKET, BY TANK CAPACITY
5.1. Overview
5.1.1. Market size and forecast
5.2. Less than 10,000 litres
5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
5.3. 10,000 to 30,000 litres
5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
5.4. More than 30,000 litres
5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 6: FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT MARKET, BY MAXIMUM TAKEOFF WEIGHT
6.1. Overview
6.1.1. Market size and forecast
6.2. Less than 8,000 kg
6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
6.3. 8,000 to 30,000 kg
6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
6.4. More than 30,000 kg
6.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
6.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 7: FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT MARKET, BY RANGE
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. Market size and forecast
7.2. Less than 1,000 km
7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.2.3. Market share analysis by country
7.3. 1,000 to 3,000 km
7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.3.3. Market share analysis by country
7.4. More than 3,000 km
7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
7.4.3. Market share analysis by country
CHAPTER 8: FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT MARKET, BY REGION
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
8.2. North America
8.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.2.5. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.2.6. Market size and forecast, by country
8.2.6.1. U.S.
8.2.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.2.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.2.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.2.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.2.6.2. Canada
8.2.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.2.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.2.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.2.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.2.6.3. Mexico
8.2.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.2.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.2.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.2.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3. Europe
8.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.5. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6. Market size and forecast, by country
8.3.6.1. UK
8.3.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.2. Germany
8.3.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.3. France
8.3.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.4. Russia
8.3.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.5. Italy
8.3.6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.6. Spain
8.3.6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.6.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.3.6.7. Rest of Europe
8.3.6.7.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.3.6.7.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.3.6.7.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.3.6.7.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4. Asia-Pacific
8.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.5. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6. Market size and forecast, by country
8.4.6.1. China
8.4.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.2. Japan
8.4.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.3. India
8.4.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.4. South Korea
8.4.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.5. Australia
8.4.6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.6. Thailand
8.4.6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.6.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.7. Malaysia
8.4.6.7.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.7.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.7.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.7.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.8. Indonesia
8.4.6.8.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.8.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.8.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.8.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.4.6.9. Rest of Asia-Pacific
8.4.6.9.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.4.6.9.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.4.6.9.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.4.6.9.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5. LAMEA
8.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
8.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.5. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6. Market size and forecast, by country
8.5.6.1. Brazil
8.5.6.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.1.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6.2. South Africa
8.5.6.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6.3. Saudi Arabia
8.5.6.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6.4. UAE
8.5.6.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6.5. Argentina
8.5.6.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
8.5.6.6. Rest of LAMEA
8.5.6.6.1. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
8.5.6.6.2. Market size and forecast, by Tank Capacity
8.5.6.6.3. Market size and forecast, by Maximum Takeoff Weight
8.5.6.6.4. Market size and forecast, by Range
CHAPTER 9: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Top winning strategies
9.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
9.4. Competitive dashboard
9.5. Competitive heatmap
9.6. Top player positioning, 2024
CHAPTER 10: COMPANY PROFILES
10.1. Lockheed Martin Corporation
10.1.1. Company overview
10.1.2. Key executives
10.1.3. Company snapshot
10.1.4. Operating business segments
10.1.5. Product portfolio
10.1.6. Business performance
10.1.7. Key strategic moves and developments
10.2. SAAB
10.2.1. Company overview
10.2.2. Key executives
10.2.3. Company snapshot
10.2.4. Operating business segments
10.2.5. Product portfolio
10.2.6. Business performance
10.2.7. Key strategic moves and developments
10.3. Kaman Corporation
10.3.1. Company overview
10.3.2. Key executives
10.3.3. Company snapshot
10.3.4. Operating business segments
10.3.5. Product portfolio
10.3.6. Business performance
10.3.7. Key strategic moves and developments
10.4. ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd.
10.4.1. Company overview
10.4.2. Key executives
10.4.3. Company snapshot
10.4.4. Operating business segments
10.4.5. Product portfolio
10.4.6. Business performance
10.5. AIRBUS
10.5.1. Company overview
10.5.2. Key executives
10.5.3. Company snapshot
10.5.4. Operating business segments
10.5.5. Product portfolio
10.5.6. Business performance
10.5.7. Key strategic moves and developments
10.6. COULSON GROUP
10.6.1. Company overview
10.6.2. Key executives
10.6.3. Company snapshot
10.6.4. Operating business segments
10.6.5. Product portfolio
10.6.6. Key strategic moves and developments
10.7. Conair Aerial Firefighting
10.7.1. Company overview
10.7.2. Key executives
10.7.3. Company snapshot
10.7.4. Operating business segments
10.7.5. Product portfolio
10.7.6. Key strategic moves and developments
10.8. Textron, Inc.
10.8.1. Company overview
10.8.2. Key executives
10.8.3. Company snapshot
10.8.4. Operating business segments
10.8.5. Product portfolio
10.8.6. Business performance
10.9. De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited
10.9.1. Company overview
10.9.2. Key executives
10.9.3. Company snapshot
10.9.4. Operating business segments
10.9.5. Product portfolio
10.9.6. Key strategic moves and developments
10.10. Leonardo S.p.A.
10.10.1. Company overview
10.10.2. Key executives
10.10.3. Company snapshot
10.10.4. Operating business segments
10.10.5. Product portfolio
10.10.6. Business performance