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Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK - Market Size, Industry Analysis, Trends and Forecasts (2025-2029)

IBISWorld IBISWorld London, United Kingdom Last Updated: April 2025 SIC UK-C303

Revenue

£199.9bn

2025-26

£225.2bn

Past 5-Year Growth

Profit

£XX.Xbn

Employees

969k

Businesses

3,178

Wages

£XX.Xbn

Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK industry analysis

Aircraft manufacturing is a growing and genuinely globalised industry, with large-scale manufacturers operating in many different locations, each specialising in a stage or product in the production process. For example, Airbus SE, which represents an overwhelming share of the European market (24%), manufacturers commercial wings in North Wales while focusing on fuselage production in South France and Germany. Because of the globalised nature of the industry, manufacturers generate a large proportion of revenue from exports. 

Trends and Insights

  • France dominates European Aircraft manufacturing. According to Eurostat, in 2020, France’s aircraft, engine and part manufacturing revenue accounted for 48.7% of industry revenue. Major companies Airbus SE and Safran SA have many manufacturing facilities across France.
  • The US are proposing 20% tariffs on European aircrafts after the 90-day exemption. Aircraft, engines and spare parts face higher costs and the tariff could disrupt planning for the peak summer travel season. Tariffs are expected to spike aeroplane costs through engine supply chains.
  • The world price of steel doubled in 2021, elevating purchase costs over 2021 and 2022. Similarly, semiconductor shortages have raised costs, leading to manufacturers bringing some producers in-house to minimise expenses.
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Top Questions Answered in this Report

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What is the market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is £199.9bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 3,178 businesses in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.8 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom has been declining at a CAGR of 5.1 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What does the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Commercial aircraft and Aircraft engines are part of the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

How competitive is the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and steady in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Table of Contents

External Environment

Highlights

Trends
  • Regulation & Policy
  • Assistance

Key Takeaways

Manufacturers must comply with the EU Aviation Safety Agency Regulations (EASA). These EASE regulations ensure all European commercial aircraft manufacturers comply with airworthiness rules.

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External Drivers

Analysis

What demographic and macroeconomic factors impact the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK industry?

Financial Benchmarks

Highlights

Trends
  • Profit Margin
  • Average Wage
  • Largest Cost

Key Takeaways

Semi-conductor shortages elevate purchase costs and delay commercial deliveries. Airbus was behind on commercial deliveries in 2022 because of aircraft part, semiconductor and engine shortages.

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Cost Structure

Charts
  • Share of Economy vs. Investment Matrix
  • Industry Cost Structure Benchmarks:
    • Marketing
    • Depreciation
    • Profit
    • Purchases
    • Wages
    • Rent
    • Utilities
    • Other
Analysis

What trends impact cost in the Aircraft, Engine & Parts Manufacturing in the UK industry?


Key Ratios

Data tables
  • IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
  • Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
  • Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
  • Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
  • Average Wage (2015-2030)

Country Benchmarks

European Leaders & Laggards

Data Tables

Top and bottom five countries listed for each:

  • Revenue Growth (2025)
  • Business Growth (2025)
  • Job Growth (2025)

European Country Performance

Data Tables

Rankings available for 37 countries. Statistics ranked include:

  • IVA/Revenue (2025)
  • Imports/Demand (2025)
  • Exports/Revenue (2025)
  • Revenue per Employee (2025)
  • Wages/Revenue (2025)
  • Employees per Establishment (2025)
  • Average Wage (2025)

Structural Comparison

Data Tables

Trends in 37 countries benchmarked against trends in Europe

  • Concentration
  • Competition
  • Barriers to Entry
  • Buyer Power
  • Supplier Power
  • Volatility
  • Capital Intensity
  • Innovation
  • Life Cycle

Key Statistics

Industry Data

Data Tables

Including values and annual change:

  • Revenue (2015-2030)
  • IVA (2015-2030)
  • Establishments (2015-2030)
  • Enterprises (2015-2030)
  • Employment (2015-2030)
  • Exports (2015-2030)
  • Imports (2015-2030)
  • Wages (2015-2030)

Methodology

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