Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones (UAV) Industry Market Research

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Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones (UAV) OVERVIEW

The aerospace industry plays a vital role in such sectors as global trade and commerce, communications, transportation, and defense.  More than just airlines and aircraft manufacturing, the aerospace industry includes original equipment manufacturing (OEM), avionics, electronics, rockets, space vehicles, satellites and drones.  The complex requirements for achieving flight also make the aerospace industry a key contributor to technological advancements in computing, materials, and manufacturing.  Historically the stuff of fantasy, the development of the commercial space and drone industry of today adds a new dimension to the impact of aerospace in everyday life.  Aerospace plays a vital role in defense industries and military applications; however, our coverage is largely limited to non-defense applications.
At Plunkett Research, we estimate the global aerospace market at $1.36 trillion for 2023, on a broad basis.  The Satellite Industry Association (SIA) places the global satellite sector at $384 billion for 2022.  About one-half of satellite revenues are for services, such as satellite support of TV, radio and broadband transmission.
The modern roots of the aerospace industry can be traced back to pioneers in engine-powered flight, such as America’s Wright brothers, who famously made their first public flight in 1903, staying aloft for 12 seconds and covering 120 feet in distance.  (Brazil-born Alberto Santos-Dumont was also a noted early aircraft inventor.)  The British, French and Germans also have lengthy and important histories in flight, including development of massive balloons and dirigibles capable of carrying man over significant distances.  The French also gave the Wright Brothers a badly needed early boost, by purchasing early Wright-manufactured aircraft for military purposes.  Russia and America were both early pioneers in rockets, satellites and space technologies, sometimes utilizing brilliant scientists who had formerly lived in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s.  Israel has been extremely innovative in terms of cost-effective, advanced defense aerospace technologies, largely supported by its government.  Today, many other nations have significant aerospace industries, including Canada, Brazil, China, Japan and the U.K.
Military and government needs have been the mainstay of aerospace advancements throughout history, including the development of rockets, satellites, jet-powered aircraft and manned space flight.  To a very significant degree, civilian uses were able to leap ahead thanks to research, development and investment made by governments and military agencies.  Postal authorities generated demand for private flights through airmail contracts.  National governments worldwide invested in, and often owned outright, major airlines.  Governments invested in airports and air traffic control for civilian use.
Today, however, it is often the private sector that is developing the most innovative ideas and technologies in aerospace.  Entrepreneurs who are comfortable with taking risks are fueling some of the most dramatic changes.  American, British and European entrepreneurs are investing heavily in advanced rockets and highly innovative new aircraft.  Richard Branson has funded Virgin Galactic, focused on its suborbital vehicles, capable of ferrying tourists into altitudes of more than 50 miles above the Earth.  Entrepreneur Elon Musk, founder of electric car company Tesla, is revolutionizing satellite launches and manned spaceflight.  His SpaceX firm has shown that rocket bodies can be recovered and reused in a highly efficient manner.  His methods are slashing the cost of putting satellites into orbit.  Jeff Bezos, founder of Amazon.com, has his own reusable space technology at his Blue Origin firm.
Boeing, Airbus, Embraer, Bombardier and other private enterprises have invested billions of dollars in research and development of state-of-the art civilian jetliners.  Even automobile company Honda is in the industry, with its revolutionary small business jet, the HondaJet.
Private, non-military companies have been investing in new aerospace technologies that may enable the delivery of affordable internet access to the most remote corners of the planet.  A firm called OneWeb is launching a revolutionary system of low-Earth orbit (LOE) satellites.  They are driving down costs and improve performance in telecommunications and internet access.  OneWeb has significant competition from several firms, including an effort called Starlink at Elon Musk’s SpaceX.  Starlink may eventually launch as many as 12,000 LOE satellites.
The rapidly growing civilian drone industry has opened up an entirely new venue for entrepreneurship, from relatively simple drones for hobbyists to advanced drones for police work, agriculture, safety inspections and much more.  This is only the beginning of new uses for drones.
There are many reasons to be excited and optimistic about the long-term prospects of the aerospace industry and the benefits that it will produce.  Lightweight materials, artificial intelligence, the internet of things (M2M communications), improvements in rockets, miniaturization, especially in satellites and circuitry, along with advancements in jet engines will have a very significant effect on the industry over the short- to mid-term.

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  1. Introduction to the Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry

  2. Boeing and Airbus Compete for New Orders

  3. New Aircraft Designs Offer Greater Passenger Comfort/More Efficient Engines

  4. Supersonic Jets Fly Again

  5. Hydrogen and Electric-Powered Airplanes Are Under Research and Development

  6. Flying Taxis and Commuter Aircraft Get Off the Ground

  7. Smaller Satellites (SmallSats and CubeSats) and Low Earth Orbit Revolutionize Telecommunications

  8. Private, Reusable Rockets Launch Commercial Satellites and Serve both the U.S. Military & NASA

  9. Space Travel Firms Carry Tourists/New Vehicles for U.S. Astronauts

  10. Commercial Uses of Drones Advance/Autonomous Mid-Size Aircraft Developed

  11. Drone Regulation and Licensing Evolve

  12. Drones Provide New Tools for Precision Agriculture

  13. Drones Save Time and Money in a Variety of Industries Including Insurance, Real Estate and Construction

  14. Package and Food Delivery by Drone

  15. The Future of Space Commercialization and Private Rocket Launch Services

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  1. Aerospace, Aircraft, Satellites & Drones Industry Statistics and Market Size Overview

  2. Quarterly Aerospace Manufacturing Industry Net Sales, U.S.: 2001-2nd Quarter 2024

  3. Gross Output in the Aircraft Manufacturing and Air Transportation Industries, U.S.: Selected Years, 2017-2023

  4. Satellite Telecommunications: Estimated Sources of Revenue & Expenses, U.S.: 2019-2022

  5. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Space Flight, Research & Supporting Activities, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025

  6. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Air Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2022-2024

  7. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for National Defense, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2023-2025

  8. NASA Budget Appropriations & Projections: 2023-2029

  9. U.S. Exports & Imports of Aircraft, Spacecraft, and Parts: 2018-3rd Quarter 2023

  10. Consolidation in U.S. Airlines

  11. Quarterly U.S. Scheduled Service Passenger Airlines Financial Reports: 2nd Quarter 2023-2nd Quarter 2024

  12. Air Carrier Traffic Statistics, U.S.: 2000 - April 2024

  13. U.S. Airline Passenger Activity: 2010-2044

  14. Top 10 U.S. Airlines & Airports Ranked by 2024 System Scheduled Enplanements

  15. Employment & Earnings in Aerospace Occupations, U.S.: May 2023

  16. Federal R&D & R&D Plant Funding for Transportation, U.S.: Fiscal Years 2022-2024

  17. NSF Budget by Appropriation (Dollars in Millions), Fiscal Years: 2023-2025

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