According to this study, the global Aircraft De-Icing System market size will reach US$ 627 million by 2031.
De-icing and anti-icing equipment refers to the range of equipment used to prevent the accumulation of snow, ice, and frost, whether by electromechanical, chemical, thermal, or pneumatic measures. These are most commonly used to remove snow and ice from aircraft and thoroughfares, but serve other limited purposes.
De-icing Equipment refers to devices or systems designed to remove existing ice accumulation from surfaces (e.g., aircraft wings, wind turbine blades, power lines) through physical or chemical methods (e.g., mechanical vibration, heating, or de-icing fluid sprays). Common technologies include electrothermal de-icing, pneumatic heating, and chemical agents (e.g., glycol-based fluids).
Anti-icing Equipment refers to devices or systems that prevent ice formation on surfaces under freezing conditions (low temperature, high humidity) through active or passive measures (e.g., surface heating, anti-ice coatings, ice-phobic materials). Typical applications include aircraft engine inlet anti-icing and ice-resistant coatings for power lines, aiming to intervene before ice adhesion occurs.
Globally, the de-icing and anti-icing system market in the aerospace sector is experiencing steady growth driven by increasing air traffic, stringent safety regulations, technological advancements, and changing climatic conditions. And some enterprises, like Safran, Collins Aerospace (RTX), GKN Aerospace, etc. are well-known for the wonderful performance of their de-icing and anti-icing system and related services.
In terms of product type, de-icing and anti-icing system can be divided into Mechanical De-icing System, Liquid Anti-icing System, Electro-thermal Ice Protection and others. In 2024, Electro-thermal Ice Protection accounted for a share of 61.15% in the global de-icing and anti-icing system market.
From the perspective of product application, Aviation de-icing and anti-icing system is widely used in Civil and Military. The Civil holds an important share in terms of Application, and it is expected to reach a value of US$ 392.81 million by 2031, at a CAGR of 4.37% during 2025 and 2031.
The global key manufacturers of Aviation de-icing and anti-icing system include Collins Aerospace (RTX), GKN Aerospace, Meggitt (Parker Hannifin), Cox & Company, Liebherr, Honeywell, Ultra PCS, Hutchinson, CAV Systems, Ice Shield (SMR Technologies), LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger), etc. In 2024, the global top five players had a share approximately 68.15% in terms of revenue.
Major future trends include:
1. Integration of Intelligence and IoT Technologies
Future de-icing and anti-icing system will increasingly adopt IoT, AI, and big data analytics for real-time monitoring and automated control. For instance, China’s intelligent infrared wind turbine de-icing system automatically switches between anti-icing and de-icing modes based on environmental data, significantly improving efficiency. Smart vibration-based systems for power lines utilize edge computing to predict ice formation and trigger preventive measures.
2. Eco-Friendly and High-Efficiency Materials
Demand for biodegradable and chloride-free de-icing agents (e.g., potassium acetate) will rise to mitigate environmental impact1. Non-contact technologies like infrared heating and electro-pulse systems are gaining traction due to their energy efficiency. China’s infrared de-icing technology reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to traditional methods while avoiding structural modifications36.
3. Expansion into Emerging Sectors
Beyond aviation and roads, renewable energy infrastructure (e.g., wind farms and power grids) is a key growth area. Innovations such as China’s non-contact wind turbine de-icing system enhance energy output by 50% during icy conditions36. Power grid anti-icing technologies, like gravity-shift-based systems, reduce ice-related failures.
4. Regional Market Dynamics and Policy Influence
The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, is projected to grow fastest due to climate challenges and infrastructure investments. North America remains dominant, but stricter environmental regulations are driving demand for sustainable solutions.
5. Adaptation to Climate Change
Equipment must evolve to address extreme weather variability. Lightweight, low-energy solutions (e.g., AI-powered vibration systems for power lines) combined with weather prediction capabilities are critical for proactive ice management.
In summary, the aerospace de-icing market is moving towards increased efficiency, environmental responsibility, and technological innovation. The ongoing need for safer and more reliable aircraft operations in colder climates will continue to drive demand, ensuring sustained growth in the sector. Manufacturers who can offer cost-effective, scalable, and sustainable solutions will be well-positioned to capitalize on emerging opportunities.
The “Aircraft De-Icing System Industry Forecast” looks at past sales and reviews total world Aircraft De-Icing System sales in 2024, providing a comprehensive analysis by region and market sector of projected Aircraft De-Icing System sales for 2025 through 2031. With Aircraft De-Icing System sales broken down by region, market sector and sub-sector, this report provides a detailed analysis in US$ millions of the world Aircraft De-Icing System industry.
This Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Aircraft De-Icing System landscape and highlights key trends related to product segmentation, company formation, revenue, and market share, latest development, and M&A activity. This report also analyses the strategies of leading global companies with a focus on Aircraft De-Icing System portfolios and capabilities, market entry strategies, market positions, and geographic footprints, to better understand these firms’ unique position in an accelerating global Aircraft De-Icing System market.
This Insight Report evaluates the key market trends, drivers, and affecting factors shaping the global outlook for Aircraft De-Icing System and breaks down the forecast by Type, by Application, geography, and market size to highlight emerging pockets of opportunity. With a transparent methodology based on hundreds of bottom-up qualitative and quantitative market inputs, this study forecast offers a highly nuanced view of the current state and future trajectory in the global Aircraft De-Icing System.
This report presents a comprehensive overview, market shares, and growth opportunities of Aircraft De-Icing System market by product type, application, key players and key regions and countries.
Segmentation by Type:
Mechanical De-icing System
Liquid Anti-icing System
Electro-thermal Ice Protection
Others
Segmentation by Application:
Civil
Military
This report also splits the market by region:
Americas
United States
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
APAC
China
Japan
Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Russia
Middle East & Africa
Egypt
South Africa
Israel
Turkey
GCC Countries
The below companies that are profiled have been selected based on inputs gathered from primary experts and analyzing the company's coverage, product portfolio, its market penetration.
Safran
Collins Aerospace (RTX)
GKN Aerospace
Meggitt (Parker Hannifin)
Cox & Company
Liebherr
Honeywell
Ultra PCS
Hutchinson
CAV Systems
Ice Shield (SMR Technologies)
LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger)
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1 Scope of the Report
1.1 Market Introduction
1.2 Years Considered
1.3 Research Objectives
1.4 Market Research Methodology
1.5 Research Process and Data Source
1.6 Economic Indicators
1.7 Currency Considered
1.8 Market Estimation Caveats
2 Executive Summary
2.1 World Market Overview
2.1.1 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size (2020-2031)
2.1.2 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size CAGR by Region (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
2.1.3 World Current & Future Analysis for Aircraft De-Icing System by Country/Region (2020, 2024 & 2031)
2.2 Aircraft De-Icing System Segment by Type
2.2.1 Mechanical De-icing System
2.2.2 Liquid Anti-icing System
2.2.3 Electro-thermal Ice Protection
2.2.4 Others
2.3 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Type
2.3.1 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size CAGR by Type (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
2.3.2 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Market Share by Type (2020-2025)
2.4 Aircraft De-Icing System Segment by Application
2.4.1 Civil
2.4.2 Military
2.5 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Application
2.5.1 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size CAGR by Application (2020 VS 2024 VS 2031)
2.5.2 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Market Share by Application (2020-2025)
3 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Player
3.1 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Market Share by Player
3.1.1 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue by Player (2020-2025)
3.1.2 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue Market Share by Player (2020-2025)
3.2 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Key Players Head office and Products Offered
3.3 Market Concentration Rate Analysis
3.3.1 Competition Landscape Analysis
3.3.2 Concentration Ratio (CR3, CR5 and CR10) & (2023-2025)
3.4 New Products and Potential Entrants
3.5 Mergers & Acquisitions, Expansion
4 Aircraft De-Icing System by Region
4.1 Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Region (2020-2025)
4.2 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Annual Revenue by Country/Region (2020-2025)
4.3 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Growth (2020-2025)
4.4 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Growth (2020-2025)
4.5 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Growth (2020-2025)
4.6 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size Growth (2020-2025)
5 Americas
5.1 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
5.2 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
5.3 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
5.4 United States
5.5 Canada
5.6 Mexico
5.7 Brazil
6 APAC
6.1 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Region (2020-2025)
6.2 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
6.3 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
6.4 China
6.5 Japan
6.6 South Korea
6.7 Southeast Asia
6.8 India
6.9 Australia
7 Europe
7.1 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Country (2020-2025)
7.2 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
7.3 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
7.4 Germany
7.5 France
7.6 UK
7.7 Italy
7.8 Russia
8 Middle East & Africa
8.1 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System by Region (2020-2025)
8.2 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Type (2020-2025)
8.3 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System Market Size by Application (2020-2025)
8.4 Egypt
8.5 South Africa
8.6 Israel
8.7 Turkey
8.8 GCC Countries
9 Market Drivers, Challenges and Trends
9.1 Market Drivers & Growth Opportunities
9.2 Market Challenges & Risks
9.3 Industry Trends
10 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Market Forecast
10.1 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
10.1.1 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
10.1.2 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.1.3 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.1.4 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.1.5 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.2 Americas Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
10.2.1 United States Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.2.2 Canada Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.2.3 Mexico Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.2.4 Brazil Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.3 APAC Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
10.3.1 China Aircraft De-Icing System Market Forecast
10.3.2 Japan Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.3.3 Korea Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.3.4 Southeast Asia Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.3.5 India Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.3.6 Australia Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.4 Europe Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Country (2026-2031)
10.4.1 Germany Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.4.2 France Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.4.3 UK Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.4.4 Italy Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.4.5 Russia Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.5 Middle East & Africa Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Region (2026-2031)
10.5.1 Egypt Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.5.2 South Africa Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.5.3 Israel Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.5.4 Turkey Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
10.6 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Type (2026-2031)
10.7 Global Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast by Application (2026-2031)
10.7.1 GCC Countries Market Aircraft De-Icing System Forecast
11 Key Players Analysis
11.1 Safran
11.1.1 Safran Company Information
11.1.2 Safran Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.1.3 Safran Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.1.4 Safran Main Business Overview
11.1.5 Safran Latest Developments
11.2 Collins Aerospace (RTX)
11.2.1 Collins Aerospace (RTX) Company Information
11.2.2 Collins Aerospace (RTX) Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.2.3 Collins Aerospace (RTX) Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.2.4 Collins Aerospace (RTX) Main Business Overview
11.2.5 Collins Aerospace (RTX) Latest Developments
11.3 GKN Aerospace
11.3.1 GKN Aerospace Company Information
11.3.2 GKN Aerospace Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.3.3 GKN Aerospace Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.3.4 GKN Aerospace Main Business Overview
11.3.5 GKN Aerospace Latest Developments
11.4 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin)
11.4.1 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin) Company Information
11.4.2 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin) Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.4.3 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin) Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.4.4 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin) Main Business Overview
11.4.5 Meggitt (Parker Hannifin) Latest Developments
11.5 Cox & Company
11.5.1 Cox & Company Company Information
11.5.2 Cox & Company Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.5.3 Cox & Company Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.5.4 Cox & Company Main Business Overview
11.5.5 Cox & Company Latest Developments
11.6 Liebherr
11.6.1 Liebherr Company Information
11.6.2 Liebherr Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.6.3 Liebherr Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.6.4 Liebherr Main Business Overview
11.6.5 Liebherr Latest Developments
11.7 Honeywell
11.7.1 Honeywell Company Information
11.7.2 Honeywell Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.7.3 Honeywell Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.7.4 Honeywell Main Business Overview
11.7.5 Honeywell Latest Developments
11.8 Ultra PCS
11.8.1 Ultra PCS Company Information
11.8.2 Ultra PCS Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.8.3 Ultra PCS Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.8.4 Ultra PCS Main Business Overview
11.8.5 Ultra PCS Latest Developments
11.9 Hutchinson
11.9.1 Hutchinson Company Information
11.9.2 Hutchinson Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.9.3 Hutchinson Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.9.4 Hutchinson Main Business Overview
11.9.5 Hutchinson Latest Developments
11.10 CAV Systems
11.10.1 CAV Systems Company Information
11.10.2 CAV Systems Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.10.3 CAV Systems Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.10.4 CAV Systems Main Business Overview
11.10.5 CAV Systems Latest Developments
11.11 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies)
11.11.1 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies) Company Information
11.11.2 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies) Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.11.3 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies) Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.11.4 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies) Main Business Overview
11.11.5 Ice Shield (SMR Technologies) Latest Developments
11.12 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger)
11.12.1 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger) Company Information
11.12.2 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger) Aircraft De-Icing System Product Offered
11.12.3 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger) Aircraft De-Icing System Revenue, Gross Margin and Market Share (2020-2025)
11.12.4 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger) Main Business Overview
11.12.5 LDI - Laminar De-Ice (Villinger) Latest Developments
12 Research Findings and Conclusion
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