Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: September 2024
NAICS 33641aRevenue
$227.0bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
411k
Businesses
1,669
Wages
$XX.Xbn
Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry analysis
Airplane, engine and parts manufacturers develop and produce planes, rotorcraft, engines and related components for civil and defense markets. Despite collapsing demand for air travel and new airplanes amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the pent-up demand in its aftermath brought a surge of air transit that boosted revenue as airlines sought replacements for planes and plane parts. Similarly, new global conflicts and rising world tensions have spurred US, NATO and major non-NATO ally (MNNA) spending, supporting revenue for defense contractors. Overall, revenue has climbed at an expected CAGR of 1.0% to $227.0 billion through the current period, including a 5.1% spike in 2024, where profit reached 7.7%.
Trends and Insights
- Air travel skyrocketed following COVID-19, reestablishing demand for passenger airplanes and bringing airlines some much-needed capital. Heightened usage also spurred sales of parts to keep airlines gathering more wear and tear running smoothly.
- More than half of revenue comes from the completed aircraft segment, divided between the civilian passenger sector and military defense sector. Defense contractors have benefited from rising world tensions.
- The West provides access to Asian-sourced input costs, making transportation and per-unit costs more affordable. Seattle is an especially popular city for commercial aerospace, but Boeing recently moved its headquarters from the city to Arlington, Virginia.
- Technological advancement is paramount for defense-focused manufacturers. Government contracts go to companies that provide the military with the most cutting-edge equipment.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.0 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $227.0bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The economy's post-pandemic recovery has kickstarted growth
- COVID-19 restrictions stalled nearly all passenger air travel, putting aircraft, engine and parts manufacturers' largest market on shaky ground and cutting demand for their products.
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Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Innovation will drive growth in civil markets
- Many aircraft, engine and parts manufacturers have prioritized more efficient and environmentally friendly designs. For example, the new 747 MAX line of airplanes contains several efficiency-focused innovations that cut emissions and increase fuel efficiency though crashes and software issues may limit demand. Efficiency innovations have generated extensive demand as airlines seek to manage volatile fuel costs and appeal to ESG values and investors.
Biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Boeing Co | 30,071.7 | -700.2 | -2.3 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corporation | 24,637.9 | 874.3 | 3.5 | |
Lockheed Martin Corporation | 19,551.5 | 2,220.3 | 11.4 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Aircraft, Aircraft engines and engine parts and Other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment. Aircraft is the largest segment of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US.
Trends and Insights
Completed aircraft provide the most revenue
- Completed aircraft broadly includes civilian and military aircraft and modifications to completed aircraft. Civilian aircraft include large commercial aircraft (LCA), medium or regional aircraft, business jets, helicopters and ultra-light aircraft, while military aircraft come in various specializations and make up one-third of all aircraft.
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Competitors
- Automobile & Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing in the US
- Commercial Aircraft Leasing in the US
- Aircraft Rental Services in the US
Complementors
- Space Vehicle & Missile Manufacturing in the US
- Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul in the US
- Scientific Research & Development in the US
International industries
- Global Commercial Aircraft Manufacturing
- Global Military Aircraft & Aerospace Manufacturing
- Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in Canada
- Aircraft Manufacturing and Repair Services in Australia
- Aircraft Manufacturing and Repair Services in New Zealand
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this industry manufacture and overhaul complete aircraft, develop prototypes and convert aircraft. The industry also includes the manufacture, conversion and overhaul of aircraft engines and propulsion systems. Additionally, the industry makes related parts and auxiliary equipment.
What's included in this industry?
AircraftAircraft engines and engine partsAircraft auxiliary partsCompanies
Boeing CoRaytheon Technologies CorporationLockheed Martin CorporationPurchase this report to view all 6 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
787LARGE COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFTUNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES (UAV)ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER (OEM)Industry Code
NAICS 336411 - Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Air travel skyrocketed following COVID-19, reestablishing demand for passenger airplanes and bringing airlines some much-needed capital. Heightened usage also spurred sales o...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
More than half of revenue comes from the completed aircraft segment, divided between the civilian passenger sector and military defense sector. Defense contractors have benef...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
- International Trade
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
- Total imports, level and trend
- Total exports, level and trend
- Trade Balance
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
- International trade, including imports by country and exports by country
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
- Recent trends in import and export volumes, country of origin or destination, and expected future trends
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The West provides access to Asian-sourced input costs, making transportation and per-unit costs more affordable. Seattle is an especially popular city for commercial aerospac...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Technological advancement is paramount for defense-focused manufacturers. Government contracts go to companies that provide the military with the most cutting-edge equipment.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Boeing's status has diminished amid commercial groundings and criminal probes. Uncertainty surrounding the future of the 737 MAX has caused the company's revenue to plummet i...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Boeing Co's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Raytheon Technologies Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Lockheed Martin Corporation's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 3 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Boeing Co, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Raytheon Technologies Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Lockheed Martin Corporation, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 3 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Aircraft quality must meet rigorous standards. The Federal Aviation Administration conducts routine inspections to ensure craft safety. Violations can result in major fines a...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Purchases dominate expenses. Manufacturers have faced purchase volatility, shortages and longer lead times amid major supply chain disruptions through the current period.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
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)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is $227.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in 2024?
There are 1,669 businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 4.4 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 1.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing market in United States are Boeing Co, Raytheon Technologies Corporation and Lockheed Martin Corporation
What does the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US in United States include?
Aircraft and Aircraft engines and engine parts are part of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is Boeing Co.
How competitive is the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is high and increasing in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the US industry in United States.
