Glider Aircraft Market
PUBLISHED: 2023 ID: SMRC22860
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Glider Aircraft Market

Glider Aircraft Market Forecasts to 2028 - Global Analysis By Type (Hang Glider, Sailplane, Paragliders and Other Types), Propulsion, Application and By Geography

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Published: 2023 ID: SMRC22860

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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Years Covered

2020-2028

Estimated Year Value (2022)

US $3,515.8 MN

Projected Year Value (2028)

US $6,902.4 MN

CAGR (2022 - 2028)

11.8%

Regions Covered

North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa

Countries Covered

US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, UK, Italy, France, Spain, Japan, China, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Rest of Asia Pacific, South America, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and South Africa

Largest Market

Asia Pacific

Highest Growing Market

Europe


According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Glider Aircraft Market is accounted for $3,515.8 million in 2022 and is expected to reach $6,902.4 million by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 11.8% during the forecast period. A glider is a powered or unpowered heavier-than-air aircraft that is capable of prolonged flight. The dynamic interaction of the air against the lifting surface of the aircraft supports the glider's free flight. The power gliders have tiny motors that they can use to extend their flight when necessary. Additionally, the market for glider aircraft offers hand gliders, which are heavier-than-air, foot-launched aircraft with a pilot strapped into a harness and in charge of guiding the craft by changing body weight.

According to the United States Parachute Association (USPA), in 2018, there were 3.3 million skydiving jumps reported in the US, which leads to the significant demand for gliders in the region.



Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Growth in adventure tourism

The travel and tourism sector has seen a shift in leisure and lifestyle trends from traditional travel to adventure sports. Growing public knowledge of the advantages of outdoor recreational activities is encouraging more individuals to take part in these sports, which in turn spurs growth. In addition, the market for glider aircraft is growing as a result of factors including changing demographics and lifestyle.

Restraint:

Structural complexities due to sweep

The requirement to maintain modest sweep angles continues to limit stability. poor pitch response and dampening. Lift dependent drag carries a heavy penalty, especially with twist. The problems limiting market growth include unequal representation of circumstances, with more data acquired in the troughs, a lack of calibration and validation, crucial for quality assurance, and the need for more datasets for balanced evaluations of environmental conditions.

Opportunity:

Increased investment by glider aircraft manufacturers

The market is projected to be driven by advancements in materials and propulsion technologies, as well as increased investment by glider aircraft makers in high-performance aircraft. In addition to war situations, it has also been employed in routine military training exercises and other combat and rescue missions. The military & defence sector is anticipated to boost demand for the market because glider aircraft are used to transport soldiers and large freight.

Threat:

High cost

The primary factors impeding the market's growth are the high ownership costs and low level of consumer knowledge of glider sports. The ease of breaking the glider, the need for time for the stated design to complete the task, the use of the measures offered in the design as well as the close connection between the elevator and rudder, and the lack of control authority are the reasons limiting the market. The market is disintegrating as a result of these causes.

Covid-19 Impact

The COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on economies and enterprises in a number of countries as a result of lockdowns, travel restrictions, and business closures. Global supply chains have been severely impacted by the closure of various facilities and companies, which has had a negative impact on production, delivery schedules, and product sales in the global market. During these Corona virus days, even the commercial sector has been in chaos. Supply chains have been disrupted as a result. The outbreak has severely damaged world systems.

The sailplanes segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The sailplanes segment is estimated to have a lucrative growth, due to its advantages. Gliders with a high hoisting ratio were created when pilots learned how to exploit rising air. These increased their chances of flying great distances by enabling them to glide farther until the next source of lift. The name given to gliders designed for soaring is sailplane. In order to reduce drag, these types have an undercarriage and long, thin wings with a high aspect ratio.

The military segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The military segment is anticipated to witness the fastest CAGR growth during the forecast period, due to the application of such aircrafts in carrying troops and heavyweight material. Additionally, these are used not only in times of war but also in other combat and rescue operations as well as routine military drills. Additionally, the demand for modernising old military hardware with cutting-edge technology is being fueled by the growing international danger to national security.

Region with Largest share:

Asia Pacific is projected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period owing to the rising adventure tourism and military spending in the region. Due to the great demand for glider aircraft and other related products and services, the area is also home to numerous glider aircraft manufacturers. In addition, increased per-capita wealth and rising urbanisation are opening more opportunities for adventure sports, which will probably hasten the region's adoption of gliders.

Region with highest CAGR:

Europe is projected to have the highest CAGR over the forecast period, owing to rising concern for the environment and increased military interventions. As green technology advances, electricity is turning into a more crucial source of energy in the aviation industry due to increased research and innovation in the air transport business to combat air pollution. Furthermore, it is anticipated to be a significant market due to the presence of huge corporations in the area.



Key players in the market

Some of the key players profiled in the Glider Aircraft Market include Schempp-Hirth, Lange Aviation GmbH, Dg Flugzeugbau, Pipistre, Jonker Sailplanes, Allstar Pzl Glider, Alisport Srl, Cub Crafters, Alexander Schleicher, Evektor spol s.r.o., Aeros, Flight Design GmbH and Airborne.

Key Developments:

In July 2021, Alexander Schleicher launched the new AS35 Mi. The AS 35 Mi is the next high-performance sailplane from our company, which benefits from the latest aerodynamic discoveries and experiences of the last years.

In September 2020, Airborne launched its new Industrialisation Partner Model to support customers from start to end in the composites industrialisation journey. This service guides the way for companies developing new products in composites or already making composite parts but want to industrialise, from early design concepts.

Types Covered:
• Hang Glider
• Sailplane
• Paragliders
• Other Types

Propulsions Covered:
• Non-Powered
• Powered
• Other Propulsions

Applications Covered:
• Surveillance
• Commercial
• Military
• Other Applications

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan
o China
o India
o Australia
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

What our report offers:
- Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
- Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
- Covers Market data for the years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025, and 2028
- Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
- Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
- Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
- Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

2 Preface
2.1 Abstract
2.2 Stake Holders
2.3 Research Scope
2.4 Research Methodology
2.4.1 Data Mining
2.4.2 Data Analysis
2.4.3 Data Validation
2.4.4 Research Approach
2.5 Research Sources
2.5.1 Primary Research Sources
2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources
2.5.3 Assumptions

3 Market Trend Analysis
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Drivers
3.3 Restraints
3.4 Opportunities
3.5 Threats
3.6 Application Analysis
3.7 Emerging Markets
3.8 Impact of Covid-19

4 Porters Five Force Analysis
4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
4.2 Bargaining power of buyers
4.3 Threat of substitutes
4.4 Threat of new entrants
4.5 Competitive rivalry

5 Global Glider Aircraft Market, By Type
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Hang Glider
5.3 Sailplane
5.4 Paragliders
5.5 Other Types

6 Global Glider Aircraft Market, By Propulsion
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Non-Powered
6.3 Powered
6.4 Other Propulsions

7 Global Glider Aircraft Market, By Application
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Surveillance
7.3 Commercial
7.4 Military
7.5 Other Applications

8 Global Glider Aircraft Market, By Geography
8.1 Introduction
8.2 North America
8.2.1 US
8.2.2 Canada
8.2.3 Mexico
8.3 Europe
8.3.1 Germany
8.3.2 UK
8.3.3 Italy
8.3.4 France
8.3.5 Spain
8.3.6 Rest of Europe
8.4 Asia Pacific
8.4.1 Japan
8.4.2 China
8.4.3 India
8.4.4 Australia
8.4.5 New Zealand
8.4.6 South Korea
8.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific
8.5 South America
8.5.1 Argentina
8.5.2 Brazil
8.5.3 Chile
8.5.4 Rest of South America
8.6 Middle East & Africa
8.6.1 Saudi Arabia
8.6.2 UAE
8.6.3 Qatar
8.6.4 South Africa
8.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa

9 Key Developments
9.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures
9.2 Acquisitions & Mergers
9.3 New Product Launch
9.4 Expansions
9.5 Other Key Strategies

10 Company Profiling
10.1 Schempp-Hirth
10.2 Lange Aviation GmbH
10.3 Dg Flugzeugbau
10.4 Pipistre
10.5 Jonker Sailplanes
10.6 Allstar Pzl Glider
10.7 Alisport Srl
10.8 Cub Crafters
10.9 Alexander Schleicher
10.10 Evektor spol s.r.o.
10.11 Aeros
10.12 Flight Design GmbH
10.13 Airborne

List of Tables
1 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Region (2020-2028) ($MN)
2 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
3 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
4 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
5 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
6 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
7 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
8 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
9 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
10 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
11 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
12 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
13 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
14 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
15 Global Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
16 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
17 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
18 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
19 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
20 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
21 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
22 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
23 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
24 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
25 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
26 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
27 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
28 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
29 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
30 North America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
31 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
32 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
33 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
34 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
35 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
36 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
37 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
38 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
39 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
40 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
41 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
42 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
43 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
44 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
45 Europe Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
46 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
47 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
48 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
49 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
50 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
51 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
52 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
53 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
54 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
55 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
56 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
57 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
58 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
59 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
60 Asia Pacific Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
61 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
62 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
63 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
64 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
65 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
66 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
67 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
68 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
69 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
70 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
71 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
72 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
73 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
74 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
75 South America Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
76 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Country (2020-2028) ($MN)
77 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Type (2020-2028) ($MN)
78 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Hang Glider (2020-2028) ($MN)
79 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Sailplane (2020-2028) ($MN)
80 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Paragliders (2020-2028) ($MN)
81 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Types (2020-2028) ($MN)
82 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Propulsion (2020-2028) ($MN)
83 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Non-Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
84 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Powered (2020-2028) ($MN)
85 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Propulsions (2020-2028) ($MN)
86 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Application (2020-2028) ($MN)
87 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Surveillance (2020-2028) ($MN)
88 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Commercial (2020-2028) ($MN)
89 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Military (2020-2028) ($MN)
90 Middle East & Africa Glider Aircraft Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2020-2028) ($MN)
 

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RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology

We at Stratistics opt for an extensive research approach which involves data mining, data validation, and data analysis. The various research sources include in-house repository, secondary research, competitor’s sources, social media research, client internal data, and primary research.

Our team of analysts prefers the most reliable and authenticated data sources in order to perform the comprehensive literature search. With access to most of the authenticated data bases our team highly considers the best mix of information through various sources to obtain extensive and accurate analysis.

Each report takes an average time of a month and a team of 4 industry analysts. The time may vary depending on the scope and data availability of the desired market report. The various parameters used in the market assessment are standardized in order to enhance the data accuracy.

Data Mining

The data is collected from several authenticated, reliable, paid and unpaid sources and is filtered depending on the scope & objective of the research. Our reports repository acts as an added advantage in this procedure. Data gathering from the raw material suppliers, distributors and the manufacturers is performed on a regular basis, this helps in the comprehensive understanding of the products value chain. Apart from the above mentioned sources the data is also collected from the industry consultants to ensure the objective of the study is in the right direction.

Market trends such as technological advancements, regulatory affairs, market dynamics (Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities and Challenges) are obtained from scientific journals, market related national & international associations and organizations.

Data Analysis

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  • Product Lifecycle Analysis
  • Competitor analysis
  • Risk analysis
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Data Validation

The data validation is performed by the exhaustive primary research from the expert interviews. This includes telephonic interviews, focus groups, face to face interviews, and questionnaires to validate our research from all aspects. The industry experts we approach come from the leading firms, involved in the supply chain ranging from the suppliers, distributors to the manufacturers and consumers so as to ensure an unbiased analysis.

We are in touch with more than 15,000 industry experts with the right mix of consultants, CEO's, presidents, vice presidents, managers, experts from both supply side and demand side, executives and so on.

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