Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market

ID: MRFR/A&D/4544-HCR

100 Pages

Swapnil Palwe

October 2025

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

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1. Market Overview

2. Market Trends

3. Market Segment Insights

4. Key Players and Competitive Insights

5. Industry Developments

6. Market Segmentation

7. Report Scope

8. Market Highlights

9. FAQs

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Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit 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.

Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market

CAGR

3.2%

Market Size & Forecast

2024 Market Size	4.3 (USD Billion)
2035 Market Size	6.08 (USD Billion)
CAGR (2025-2035)	3.2%

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.)

Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit Market Drivers

Increasing Demand for Fuel Efficiency

The Global Aircraft Auxiliary Power Unit 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.

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.

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.

Report Scope

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Market Highlights

Author

Swapnil Palwe

Team Lead - Research

With a technical background as Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering, with MBA in Operations Management , Swapnil has 6+ years of experience in market research, consulting and analytics with the tasks of data mining, analysis, and project execution. He is the POC for our clients, for their consulting projects running under the Automotive/A&D domain. Swapnil has worked on major projects in verticals such as Aerospace & Defense, Automotive and many other domain projects. He has worked on projects for fortune 500 companies' syndicate and consulting projects along with several government projects.

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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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