Helicopter Ice Protection Systems Market

Global Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The global helicopter ice-protection systems market is predicted to reach USD 11.90 billion by 2024 and USD 14.76 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 4.4% during the forecast period.

Ice protection systems have been developed to limit the formation of ice on the surfaces of airplanes or helicopters, especially on the front and rear edges of the wings, rotor blades, propellers, motor sockets, vertical stabilizers, and covers of flight control. The ice protection system of an aircraft or helicopter protects the formation of ice or helps it to spill the formed ice.

The global helicopter ice protection systems market provides information such as the company profile, photos, and product specifications, capacity, production, price, cost, sales, and contact information. Analysis of the demand for raw materials and equipment upstream is also carried out. The market development trends of the global helicopter ice protection system and marketing channels are analyzed. Finally, the viability of the new investment project is evaluated, and the general conclusion of the investigation is provided.

MARKET TRENDS

The key factors that are expected to accelerate the growth of the global helicopter ice-protection systems market are the increase in air traffic, new airline business models in emerging economies and new airport projects in developed countries.

MARKET DRIVERS

Advances in the next-generation helicopter electrical architecture, along with a more excellent investment in R&D, technological advances have led to the development of the next-generation ice protection system.

Several suppliers in the market are focusing on updating existing helicopter ice protection mechanisms to new ones. The integration of ice protection systems allows the operation of next-generation Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems known during the winter in regions such as Eastern Europe and North America. This operational efficiency makes next-generation helicopters popular with oil and gas producers. Advances in the electrical architecture of next-generation helicopters will expand the global helicopter ice protection systems market at a notable growth rate during the forecast period. 

MARKET RESTRAINTS

However, cancellations of orders and delays in delivery, standard assembly water of helicopters, not only ice protection systems and reliability problems of the operator of the helicopter accident can hamper the growth of the industry of the Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems Market during the outlook period. 

REPORT COVERAGE

SEGMENTAL ANALYSIS

Global Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems Market By Application

The windshield segment of the ice protection system market is estimated to have the highest growth during the forecast period.

Global Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems Market By Platform

Of these, the commercial segment is foreseen to show the highest growth during the forecast period, with an increase in the number of aircraft productions and an increase in air traffic throughout the world. Unless the helicopter has been rigorously tested and certified to fly in such conditions, the installation of an ice protection system in all types of aircraft does not guarantee safety when operating in cold climates.

Global Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems Market By Technology

The electrical sector of the global Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems market is estimated to be the fastest-growing segment in the market during the forecast period since pneumatic thermal boots and electric shocks are mainly used to defrost planes. 

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Extreme winter temperature conditions have opened the largest market for ice protection systems in North America, followed by Europe. Due to the recent increase in the number of airlines, the Europe helicopter ice protection system market is likely to be the fastest-growing business in the future. The demand for ice protection systems in Europe is expected to show the highest growth during the forecast period. This is because the countries of Europe are increasing the size of commercial vehicles due to the increase in air travel and passenger traffic, as well as defense costs to strengthen their operational combat capabilities. As a result, the demand for Helicopter Ice-Protection Systems in the region is anticipated to increase.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS

• DOW Chemical Company
• Meggit PLC
• JBT Corporation
• Clariant
• BE Aerospace
• Inc, Zodiac Aerospace
• Honeywell International
• United Technologies Corporation
• Curtiss Wright
• CAV Ice Protection, Inc

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET

• In April 2019, the final assembly line (FAL) of Airbus H135 in Qingdao began under a cooperation agreement between Airbus Helicopters and China (signed in 2016) to buy 100 H135.
• In April 2019, the State Network General Aviation Company (SGGGAC) in China received an H215 helicopter to perform cable repairs, cable routing, cargo transportation and construction of power line pylons outside of China.
• Helicopter shipments in China increased by 14% in 2018, and the current size of the aircraft is supposed to double by 2022.
• In September 2019, the Indian Air Force introduced eight Apache AH-64E helicopters. A similar induction is expected in the next period, leading the market during the forecast period.

DETAILED SEGMENTATION OF THE GLOBAL HELICOPTER ICE-PROTECTION MARKET INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT

This research report on the global helicopter ice-protection market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on the application, platform, technology, and region. 

By Application

• Engine Inlets
• Nacelle
• Wings
• Windshields
• Propellers
• Tail
• Sensors
• Air Data Probes

By Platform

• Commercial
• Military
• General Aviation

By Technology

• Chemical  
• Electrical   

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
• The Middle East and Africa