The Middle East & Africa general aviation market size was valued at USD 1.23 billion in 2022 and is expected to surpass USD 3.28 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to the increasing operations of helicopters and business jets for the transport of patients, charter and operations.
General aviation includes civilian flight operations. It covers a wide range of aerial operations except commercial and military. Its operations include fighting forest fires, protecting homes, forests and wildlife reserves. Its activities include flying the client for personal or business reasons and emergency medical services. It provides efficient and direct aviation services to several medium and small-sized communities that cannot be provided by commercial aviation.
Its aircraft ranges from the one-seat single engine piston aircraft to the long range corporate jet. Police uses helicopters and small planes to locate missing people, control crowds, patrol neighborhoods and roadways. General aviation represents the private transport and recreational components of aviation.
Market Trends, Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
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Growing number of high net-worth individuals has changed passengers’ preference toward private aircraft, driving the expansion of the market.
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Increasing travel and tourism in the Middle East & Africa is spurring the general aviation market growth.
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Rising demand for private travel has lead the procurement of helicopters and business jets, boosting the market growth during the forecast period.
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Growing tourism sector owing to the relaxation in the restrictions imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic is driving the growth of the market.
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Increasing concern over aviation emission has shifted the focus of manufacturers toward the development of all-electric aircraft, positively influencing the growth of the market.
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Rising innovation in the flying taxi market is expected to propel the general aviation market growth during the forecast period.
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Fluctuations in oil prices can restrict the general aviation market expansion in the coming years
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Increasing R&D investments is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market players in the projected timeline.
Scope of Middle East & Africa General Aviation Market Report
The report on the Middle East & Africa general aviation market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes
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Details
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Report Title
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General Aviation Market - Middle-East & Africa Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast
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Base Year
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2022
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Historic Data
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2016–2021
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Forecast Period
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2023–2031
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Segmentation
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Types (Helicopters, Piston Fixed Wing, Turboprop, and Business Jet)
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Geographical Scope
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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Rest of Middle-East & Africa
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Report Coverage
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Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast
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Key Players Covered in the Report
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Embraer SA, Bombardier, General Dynamics Corporation (Gulfstream), The Boeing Company, and Textron Inc.
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Middle East & Africa General Aviation Market Segment Insights
Business jet segment is anticipated to register at a substantial CAGR
In terms of types, the market is segmented into helicopters, piston fixed wing, turboprop, and business jet. The business jet segment is expected to register a substantial CAGR during the forecast period.
The segment demand is propelled by charter service providers. High demand for large-cabin and long-range business jets in the Middle East due to increasing demand for luxurious experience among the consumers. On the other hand, the helicopters segment is anticipated to account for a significant market share owing to increasing incidence of flood, wildfire, and other natural disasters.
Saudi Arabia to dominate the market
On the basis of geography, the market is classified UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, and Rest of Middle East & Africa. Saudi Arabia is anticipated to dominate the market during the forecast period.
The market in the country is expected to account for more than one-third of the total business aircraft in the Middle East & Africa. However, the market in the UAE is expected to expand at a high CAGR during the forecast period. Rising tourism in the country is propelling the growth of the market in the country.
Segments
The Middle East & Africa general aviation market has been segmented on the basis of
Types
- Helicopters
- Piston Fixed Wing
- Turboprop
- Business Jet
Geography
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
- Egypt
- Rest of Middle-East & Africa
Key Players
- Embraer SA
- Bombardier
- General Dynamics Corporation (Gulfstream)
- The Boeing Company
- Textron Inc.
Competitive Landscape
Key players competing in the Middle-East & Africa general aviation market include Embraer SA, Bombardier, General Dynamics Corporation (Gulfstream), The Boeing Company, and Textron Inc.
Companies are engaging in partnerships with disaster rescue organizations and collaborating with government state agencies to expand their market share. Moreover, they’re investing in electrification to leverage their market position.
