
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Trends
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market report information by Aircraft Type (Fixed Wing (Wide body, Narrow body, others), Rotary Wing, UAV), Platform (Commercial, Military), by Product (Battery, Electric Ground Power), Region - Forecast till 2035

Market Summary
The Global Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market is projected to grow from 4.3 USD Billion in 2024 to 6.08 USD Billion by 2035.
Key Market Trends & Highlights
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Key Trends and Highlights
- The market is expected to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.2 percent from 2025 to 2035.
- By 2035, the market valuation is anticipated to reach 6.08 USD Billion, indicating robust growth potential.
- In 2024, the market is valued at 4.3 USD Billion, reflecting a solid foundation for future expansion.
- Growing adoption of advanced technologies due to increasing demand for fuel efficiency is a major market driver.
Market Size & Forecast
2024 Market Size | 4.3 (USD Billion) |
2035 Market Size | 6.08 (USD Billion) |
CAGR (2025-2035) | 3.2% |
Largest Regional Market Share in 2024 | latin_america) |
Major Players
AEGIS Power Systems, Inc. (U.S.), AEROSIL (Russia), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S.), Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (U.S.), Kinetics Ltd. (Israel), Technodinamika (Russia), Safran Power Units (France), Rolls-Royce Plc. (England), United Technologies (U.S.), United Technologies Corporation – Pratt & Whitney Division (U.S.)
Market Trends
The increasing emphasis on fuel efficiency and reduced emissions in aviation is driving innovation in the design and functionality of aircraft auxiliary power units, suggesting a transformative shift in market dynamics.
U.S. Department of Transportation
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Market Drivers
Increasing Demand for Fuel Efficiency
The Global Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Industry is experiencing heightened demand for fuel efficiency as airlines seek to reduce operational costs. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) play a crucial role in providing power to aircraft systems while on the ground, thus minimizing the need for main engines to run. This shift towards APUs is expected to contribute to the market's growth, with the industry projected to reach 4.3 USD Billion in 2024. Airlines are increasingly investing in modern APUs that offer improved fuel efficiency, which aligns with global sustainability goals and regulatory pressures to lower emissions.
Market Segment Insights
Regional Insights
Key Companies in the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market market include




Industry Developments
- Q2 2024: Honeywell to supply auxiliary power units for new Embraer E2 jets Honeywell announced it has secured a contract to provide its 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) for Embraer's E2 family of regional jets, expanding its footprint in the next-generation aircraft segment.
- Q2 2024: Safran inaugurates new APU manufacturing facility in France Safran opened a new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the production of aircraft auxiliary power units, aiming to increase capacity and support growing demand from commercial and military aviation customers.
- Q1 2024: Pratt & Whitney launches next-generation APU for narrowbody aircraft Pratt & Whitney unveiled its new PW8000 APU, designed for improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions, targeting the latest generation of single-aisle commercial aircraft.
- Q3 2024: Honeywell signs multi-year APU maintenance contract with Lufthansa Technik Honeywell and Lufthansa Technik entered a long-term agreement for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Honeywell APUs installed on Lufthansa's fleet, enhancing aftermarket service capabilities.
- Q2 2024: Rolls-Royce partners with Airbus on hybrid-electric APU development Rolls-Royce and Airbus announced a strategic partnership to co-develop hybrid-electric auxiliary power units for future aircraft, aiming to reduce carbon emissions and improve operational efficiency.
- Q1 2024: GE Aerospace secures U.S. Air Force contract for military APU upgrades GE Aerospace was awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to upgrade auxiliary power units on its C-130 transport aircraft, focusing on reliability and performance improvements.
- Q2 2024: PBS Velka Bites expands APU production capacity with new Czech facility Czech manufacturer PBS Velka Bites opened a new production line to meet rising demand for APUs in both commercial and military aviation sectors.
- Q3 2024: Honeywell introduces digital APU health monitoring platform Honeywell launched a new digital platform for real-time health monitoring of aircraft APUs, enabling predictive maintenance and reducing operational disruptions for airline customers.
- Q2 2025: Safran signs APU supply agreement with China Southern Airlines Safran secured a multi-year contract to supply and support auxiliary power units for China Southern Airlines' expanding fleet of widebody aircraft.
- Q1 2025: Lufthansa Technik opens new APU overhaul center in Hamburg Lufthansa Technik inaugurated a dedicated facility in Hamburg for the overhaul and repair of aircraft APUs, aiming to serve both European and international airline customers.
- Q2 2025: Pratt & Whitney wins APU contract for Indian Air Force transport fleet Pratt & Whitney was awarded a contract to supply and maintain auxiliary power units for the Indian Air Force's new fleet of C-295 transport aircraft.
- Q3 2025: Airbus and Safran achieve EASA certification for new-generation APU Airbus and Safran announced that their jointly developed next-generation auxiliary power unit has received certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for commercial deployment.
Recent News
- In December 2020, Aegis Power Systems, Inc. announced implementing the new VPX1PH3UC310-SA, a single-phase 85-264ac input to 28Vdc output power supply module with 310 watts voltage and EMI filtering for sensor management.
- In October 2020, Honeywell bought Rocky Research, thermal energy and power management solution company, to add to its aerospace segment.
Report Overview
The global report of Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market comprises extensive research details analyzing various aircraft industry experts' qualitative and quantitative aspects. This Global Market research report gives a detailed key analysis of the global market status of the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit business entities associated with the market size, growth, trends, shares, and industry revenue structure. The Global Market Analysis report discusses valid information on market segmentation, market overview, market dynamics, regional analysis, competitive analysis, and influential recent developments in the global Market trends.
The report also provides thorough information about the major key players and their performance in the market that is expected to enhance the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market growth in the forecast years.
Segment Table:
By Aircraft Type
- Fixed Wind
- Wide Body
- Narrow Body
- Others
- Rotary Wing
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
By Platform
- Commercial
- Military
By Product
- Battery Power
- Electric Ground Power
By Region
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- South America
Future Outlook
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Future Outlook
The Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market is projected to grow at a 3.2% CAGR from 2024 to 2035, driven by technological advancements, increasing air travel demand, and sustainability initiatives.
New opportunities lie in:
- Invest in hybrid APU technologies to enhance fuel efficiency and reduce emissions.
- Develop lightweight materials for APUs to improve aircraft performance and reduce operational costs.
- Expand aftermarket services for APUs to capture recurring revenue streams and enhance customer loyalty.
By 2035, the market is expected to exhibit robust growth, reflecting advancements in technology and increasing global aviation activity.
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FAQs
Which region is expected to have the highest global market value in the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market?
North America is expected to have the highest global market value in the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market due to many major key players in the region.
Who are the key players influencing the Global Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market?
The major key players of the Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market are AEGIS Power Systems, Inc. (U.S.), Honeywell International Inc. (U.S), Hamilton Sundstrand Corp (U.S.), etc.
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Table of Contents
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1 Executive Summary
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2 SCOPE OF THE REPORT
- MARKET DEFINITION
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Scope of the Study
- DEFINITION
- RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
- ASSUMPTIONS
- LIMITATIONS
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RESEARCH PROCESS
- PRIMARY RESEARCH
- SECONDARY RESEARCH
- MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION
- FORECAST MODEL
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3 MARKET LANDSCAPE
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PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS
- BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES
- SEGMENT RIVALRY
- BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS
- VALUE CHAIN/SUPPLY CHAIN ANALYSIS
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PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
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4 MARKET DYNAMICS
- INTRODUCTION
- MARKET DRIVERS
- MARKET RESTRAINTS
- MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
- MARKET TRENDS
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5 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
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5.1 INTRODUCTION
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FIXED WING AIRCRAFT
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
- WIDE BODY
- NARROW BODY
- OTHERS
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ROTARY WING AIRCRAFT
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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FIXED WING AIRCRAFT
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6 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- INTRODUCTION
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COMMERCIAL
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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MILITARY
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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7 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PRODUCT
- INTRODUCTION
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BATTERY POWER
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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ELECTRIC GROUND POWER
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY REGION, 2020-2027
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8 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY REGION
- INTRODUCTION
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NORTH AMERICA
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PLATFORMS, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027
- U.S.
- CANADA
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EUROPE
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027
- U.K
- GERMANY
- FRANCE
- ITALY
- REST OF EUROPE
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ASIA PACIFIC
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027
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8.4.5 CHINA
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MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- JAPAN
- INDIA
- REST OF ASIA PACIFIC
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MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027
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SOUTH AMERICA
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027
- MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027
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MARKET ESTIMATES & FORECAST, 2020-2027
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9 Competitive Landscape
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10 COMPANY PROFILE
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AEGIS POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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AEROSILA
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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HAMILTON SUNDSTRAND CORP
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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KINETICS LTD.
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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TECHNODINAMIKA
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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SAFRAN POWER UNITS
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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ROLLS-ROYCE PLC.
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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UNITED TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION—PRATT & WHITNEY DIVISION
- COMPANY OVERVIEW
- PRODUCTS/SERVICES OFFERING
- FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
- KEY DEVELOPMENTS
- STRATEGY
- SWOT ANALYSIS
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AEGIS POWER SYSTEMS, INC.
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List of Tables and Figures
- LIST OF TABLES
- TABLE 1 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY REGION, 2020-2027
- TABLE 2 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 3 EUROPE AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 4 ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 5 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 6 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 7 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY REGIONS, 2020-2027
- TABLE 8 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 9 EUROPE AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 10 ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 11 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 12 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027
- TABLE 13 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY REGION, 2020-2027
- TABLE 14 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020-2027
- TABLE 15 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET: BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027
- TABLE 16 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY COUNTRY
- TABLE 17 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
- TABLE 18 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- TABLE 19 EUROPE: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY COUNTRY
- TABLE 20 EUROPE: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
- TABLE 21 EUROPE: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- TABLE 22 ASIA PACIFIC: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY COUNTRY
- TABLE 23 ASIA PACIFIC: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PRODUCT
- TABLE 24 ASIA PACIFIC: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- TABLE 25 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY REGION
- TABLE 26 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PRODUCT
- TABLE 27 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM
- TABLE 28 SOUTH AMERICA: AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY REGION
- TABLE 29 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PRODUCT
- TABLE 30 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM LIST OF FIGURES
- FIGURE 1 RESEARCH PROCESS OF MRFR
- FIGURE 2 TOP DOWN & BOTTOM UP APPROACH
- FIGURE 3 MARKET DYNAMICS
- FIGURE 4 IMPACT ANALYSIS: MARKET DRIVERS
- FIGURE 5 IMPACT ANALYSIS: MARKET RESTRAINTS
- FIGURE 6 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS
- FIGURE 7 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS
- FIGURE 8 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE, 2020 (%)
- FIGURE 9 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PRODUCT, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 10 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE, BY PLATFORM, 2020 (%)
- FIGURE 11 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY PLATFORM, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 12 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), BY REGION, 2020
- FIGURE 13 GLOBAL AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET, BY REGION, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 14 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), 2020
- FIGURE 15 NORTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 16 EUROPE AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), 2020
- FIGURE 17 EUROPE AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 18 ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), 2020
- FIGURE 19 ASIA PACIFIC AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 20 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), 2020
- FIGURE 21 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
- FIGURE 22 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET SHARE (%), 2020
- FIGURE 23 SOUTH AMERICA AIRCRAFT AUXILIARY POWER UNIT MARKET BY COUNTRY, 2020-2027 (USD MILLION)
Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation Overview
- Detailed segmentation data will be available in the full report
- Comprehensive analysis by multiple parameters
- Regional and country-level breakdowns
- Market size forecasts by segment

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