Aviation refueling market seen reaching $12.75 billion by 2030

The Business Research Company says the global aviation refueling market will rise from $9.08 billion in 2025 to $9.75 billion in 2026, then climb to $12.75 billion by 2030. The report points to rising air passenger traffic, tighter fuel safety rules and more automation as the main growth drivers.

Why it matters: - Aviation refueling is becoming more important as airlines move more passengers and airports handle more fuel demand. - The market forecast points to steady spending on airport fuel infrastructure, monitoring systems and safety equipment through 2030. - Higher demand can affect airline operations, airport logistics and fuel supply chains.

What happened: - The Business Research Company released its Aviation Refueling Market Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - The report estimates the aviation refueling market will grow from $9.08 billion in 2025 to $9.75 billion in 2026. - The report projects the market will reach $12.75 billion by 2030. - The report says the market is expanding in London and globally as aviation demand rises. - The company posted a free sample report. - The company also posted the full aviation refueling market report.

The details: - The 2025 to 2026 growth rate is 7.4%. - The 2026 to 2030 growth rate is projected at 6.9%. - Drivers cited for near-term growth include higher demand for dependable aircraft fuel supply, increased air passenger traffic, enhanced safety requirements in fuel handling, more aviation fuel storage capacity and more precise fuel measurement and reconciliation. - Drivers cited for long-term growth include automated refueling equipment, advanced fuel inventory monitoring systems, improved airport fuel infrastructure, stricter fuel quality control and modernization of fuel logistics networks. - Expected trends include automated fuel dispensing systems, more accurate fuel inventory management, high-efficiency filtration technologies and advanced fuel quality monitoring. - Aviation refueling covers the equipment and processes used to transfer fuel from storage or distribution points into aircraft tanks. - The category includes refueling vehicles, hydrant systems, pumps, hoses, filtration devices, metering instruments, control systems and safety systems. - Air passenger traffic growth is a core demand driver because more flights increase aircraft fuel consumption and refueling frequency. - The International Air Transport Association forecasts a 2.1% increase in global passenger traffic in 2026.

Between the lines: - The report shows the market shifting from basic fuel delivery toward more automated and tightly controlled systems. - That suggests airports and fuel operators may face pressure to invest in monitoring, quality assurance and efficiency upgrades. - North America held the largest market share in 2025 because of developed aviation infrastructure and high air traffic volumes. - Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period. - The report also covers Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - The 2026 report format adds market attractiveness scoring, total addressable market analysis, company scoring matrix graphics and tables, Excel dashboards, market hotspots infographics and technology and trend analysis.

What's next: - The market is expected to keep expanding as passenger traffic rises and airports modernize fuel systems. - Automating refueling and improving fuel monitoring are likely to be the most visible operational changes over the forecast period. - Regional growth should remain uneven, with North America leading on size and Asia-Pacific leading on growth.