Aerospace Logistics Service Market Report 2026

The aerospace logistics service market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $15.53 billion in 2025 to $16.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial aircraft manufacturing, growth in global air traffic, increasing complexity of aerospace components, rising demand for just-in-time delivery, adoption of outsourced logistics services.

The aerospace logistics service market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $21.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in digital aerospace logistics platforms, rising focus on supply chain resilience, expansion of defense and space programs, growing demand for temperature-controlled logistics, increasing adoption of predictive inventory management. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of integrated aerospace supply chain platforms, rising demand for real-time shipment visibility, growing use of specialized handling for high-value components, expansion of multimodal aerospace logistics solutions, enhanced focus on inventory optimization.

The growing demand for fast shipping solutions is expected to propel the growth of the aerospace logistics service market going forward. Fast shipping solutions are services that ensure goods are delivered quickly and efficiently to customers. They focus on reducing delivery time while keeping shipments reliable and cost-effective. The demand for fast shipping is growing as customers expect quicker deliveries, pushing businesses to speed up shipping to stay competitive and satisfy buyers. Aerospace logistics meets the demand for fast shipping solutions by leveraging advanced supply chain management, specialized transportation networks, and real-time tracking technologies to deliver critical components rapidly. For instance, in January 2025, according to a report published by ShippyPro, an Italy-based logistics technology company, the same-day delivery services parcel volumes are expected to grow from 70 million in 2022 to an estimated range of 260 million to 521 million by 2027. Therefore, the growing demand for fast shipping solutions is driving the growth of the aerospace logistics service market.

Major companies operating in the aerospace logistics service market are focusing on developing innovative products such as digital air cargo handling solutions to enhance efficiency, tracking, and safe delivery with artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things, and automation. Digital air cargo handling solutions refer to technology-driven systems and platforms designed to streamline and optimize air freight's movement, tracking, and management. They use technology to track, process, and safely transport goods. For instance, in February 2025, Qatar Airways Cargo, a Qatar-based airline company, launched AEROSPACE, a fast and reliable logistics solution designed to meet the growing needs of the aviation industry. It focuses on quickly transporting critical parts such as aircraft engines, avionics, airframe interiors, and landing gears. Qatar Airways Cargo also uses innovative equipment, such as shock-absorbing transport dollies and floating loading techniques, to ensure the safe and speedy delivery of aerospace parts.

In October 2025, H.I.G. Capital, a US-based alternative investment and asset management firm focused on middle-market industrial, logistics, and infrastructure assets, acquired a majority stake in A.L.A. S.p.A. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, H.I.G. Capital seeks to expand its footprint in the European aerospace and defense logistics market, reinforce its portfolio of mission-critical supply chain and distribution services, and support A.L.A.’s continued growth and international expansion. A.L.A. S.p.A. is an Italy-based company providing aerospace and defense logistics, procurement, inventory management, and distribution services, serving as a single-source partner for manufacturers that require complex, certified supply chain solutions.

Major companies operating in the aerospace logistics service market are FedEx Express, Airbus SE, Boeing Global Services, Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Collins Aerospace, DB Schenker, DSV A/S, Safran SA, CEVA Logistics AG, Expeditors International of Washington Inc., GEODIS, Ryder System Inc., Kintetsu World Express Inc., XPO Logistics Inc., Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, AAR Corp., Menzies Aviation, GA Telesis LLC, UPS Supply Chain Solutions, Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services GmbH, DHL Supply Chain.

North America was the largest region in the aerospace logistics service market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace logistics service market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace logistics service market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aerospace logistics service market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as distribution of aircraft parts, equipment, and supplies and related supply chain management, inventory control, and customs brokerage services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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