Aircraft Evacuation Market Report 2026

The aircraft evacuation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.75 billion in 2025 to $1.85 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of air ambulances to support rapid medical evacuation in emergency situations, early deployment of portable medical isolation units for infectious disease management during flight, increasing emphasis on standardized aircraft evacuation protocols to enhance passenger safety, rising demand for specialized evacuation equipment in commercial and military aviation, expansion of disaster response operations requiring reliable airborne evacuation capabilities.

The aircraft evacuation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $2.3 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in advanced airborne medical evacuation technologies, increasing demand for lightweight and rapidly deployable medical isolation units, rising focus on enhancing emergency preparedness across global aviation fleets, technological advancements enabling improved in-flight patient monitoring and care, expansion of air ambulance networks to support broader regional and international medical evacuation needs. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of advanced evacuation slide materials, increasing demand for multi-mode evacuation solutions, growth in aircraft safety upgrades and retrofits, expanding use of lightweight life-saving equipment, increasing emphasis on water-ready evacuation technologies.

The rising air passenger traffic is expected to drive the growth of the aircraft evacuation market in the coming years. Air passenger traffic refers to individuals or businesses primarily involved in transporting people by aircraft across regions. The increase in air passenger traffic is fueled by the rapid expansion of global tourism, supported by higher disposable incomes, more accessible flight options, and a growing demand for international travel experiences for both leisure and business purposes. Aircraft evacuation systems benefit from this trend, as evacuation devices and procedures are critical for saving passengers’ lives during flights. For example, in January 2025, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association, reported that in 2024, international full-year traffic rose by 13.6% compared to 2023, with capacity up 12.8%, while domestic traffic increased 5.7% with capacity expanding 2.5%. Therefore, the growing air passenger traffic is boosting the aircraft evacuation market.

Key companies in the aircraft evacuation market are focusing on innovative solutions such as continuous medical supervision to enhance passenger safety, improve emergency response capabilities, and ensure effective care during in-flight medical emergencies. Continuous medical supervision involves ongoing monitoring of passengers’ health by healthcare professionals, enabling timely treatment and adherence to care protocols to safeguard patient welfare. For instance, in May 2024, Global Helicopter Services, a Germany-based helicopter service provider, launched its Forward Air Evacuation Services in Benin under a contract with the European Defense Agency (EDA). This 24/7 service employs two Beech 1900D aircraft, capable of transporting two stretcher-borne patients and six seated passengers under continuous medical supervision. In collaboration with Sahel Aviation Services and Iqarus Medical, GHS aims to deliver safe and efficient evacuation solutions tailored to specific mission requirements, marking a significant expansion of its service offerings.

In July 2025, Safran S.A., a France-based aerospace company, acquired Collins Aerospace’s flight control and actuation business from RTX Corporation for $1.8 billion. Through this acquisition, Safran aims to reinforce its position as a global leader in mission-critical flight control and actuation systems and enhance capabilities for next-generation aircraft platforms. Collins Aerospace, based in the US, specializes in providing aircraft evacuation systems.

Major companies operating in the aircraft evacuation market are EAM Worldwide, Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd., Trelleborg AB, GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Cobham Limited, Dart Aerospace, Survival Equipment Services Ltd., Zodiac Aerospace SA, United Technologies Corporation, NPP Zvezda, Astronics Corporation, Safran SA, Tulmar Safety Systems, Japan Aircraft Manufacturing Co Ltd., Mustang Survival Corp., Goodrich Corporation, Switlik Parachute Company Inc., Esterline Corporation, LMS Technologies, Sogerma SAS, Air Cruisers Company, Norsafe AS, Aviation Survival Technologies, Beacon Falls Rubber Company, Boeing Defense Space & Security, Collins Aerospace, Eagle Parachute Systems, Hamilton Sundstrand, Honeywell Aerospace, Leach International, Meggitt Aerospace.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft evacuation market in 2025. The regions covered in the aircraft evacuation market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are reshaping the aircraft evacuation market by increasing the cost of safety-critical components such as evacuation slides, rafts, life vests, and ejection seats, thereby impacting manufacturing and delivery timelines. These cost pressures are most evident in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific regions that rely heavily on imported polymers, inflator systems, and safety textiles. Segments such as evacuation slides, rafts, and emergency flotation systems face the greatest strain, while some positive effects include renewed investments in localized production and higher demand for regionally certified suppliers. Overall, tariffs are driving supply chain realignments, operational adjustments, and selective capacity expansion across the industry.

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Aircraft evacuation refers to the sudden departure from an airplane either on land, in water, or during flight, necessitating established evacuation protocols and specialized equipment. This procedure is typically executed in response to a fire hazard, aimed at preserving lives by ensuring a clear evacuation strategy in the event of an explosion or other disasters.

The primary types of aircraft evacuation equipment include life vests, evacuation slides and rafts, ejection seats, and emergency floatation devices. Life vests are wearable cardioverter defibrillators (WCDs) designed for individuals at risk of cardiac arrest. These devices come in various fits such as line fit and retrofit, catering to a range of aircraft types, including narrow-body, wide-body, very large aircraft, business jets, regional transport aircraft, fighter jets, and helicopters.

The countries covered in the aircraft evacuation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft evacuation market consists of sales of air ambulances and portable medical isolation units. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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