Aviation fuel is the fuel that powers aircraft and is made of petroleum or kerosene. Aviation fuel is of a higher quality than fuels used in other modes of transportation. They are created from different combinations of kerosene, like kerosene and gasoline or kerosene and biofuel, among others. The fuels used in aviation reduce the chance of icing or explosion due to high temperatures by adding additives like corrosion inhibitors and other materials. Aviation fuel is primarily used by most military and commercial aircraft to minimize operating costs and maximize fuel efficiency.
Europe Aviation Fuel Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Drivers: Some of the major market drivers include stronger economic conditions, rising disposable income, and an increase in the number of air travelers. Recent decreases in airfare have also fueled this expansion. The industry's efforts to use more biofuels are also driving the market at a substantial rate. Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities for the aviation fuel industry to grow thanks to biofuels that can drastically lower carbon emissions and emerging sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) that are being researched and developed. Furthermore, the market is expected to expand mostly as a result of the military sector's increased demand and the anticipated rise in air transportation. The demand for fuel rises as a result of new airports and flight routes, fueling the aviation fuel market's expansion.
Challenges: The European aviation fuel market faces many intricate issues that have an impact on its dynamics and sustainability. The primary barrier is the erratic price of oil, which is impacted by both geopolitical and economic events. Regulatory pressure is increasing as the industry tries to comply with environmental mandates, necessitating investments in sustainable aviation fuels (SAFs). Challenges such as insufficient infrastructure, which necessitates significant investments and adjustment time, must be overcome in order to transition to SAFs. The aviation fuel supply chain is subject to additional challenges due to fluctuations in market demand resulting from global events or economic conditions.
Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Aviation Fuel Market
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound and unprecedented effect on the European aviation fuel market. The global demand for air travel fell sharply, lockdowns, and widespread travel restrictions caused the consumption of aviation fuels to abruptly and significantly decline. Airlines faced an unprecedented crisis that resulted in aircraft grounding, flight delays, and severe financial consequences. This dramatic drop in air travel not only drastically reduced the need for aviation fuel but also disrupted the supply chain all along the way. Refineries were having problems adjusting their output levels, so fuel was in excess. The mismatch between supply and demand caused fuel prices to drop sharply, further hurting the profits of oil and airline companies.
Europe Aviation Fuel Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players are; BP PLC, Exxon Mobil Corporation, Gazprom Neft PJSC, Neste Oyj, Repsol SA, Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Total SA.
Europe Aviation Fuel Market Segmentation:
By Fuel Type: Based on the Fuel Type, Europe Aviation Fuel Market is segmented as; Air Turbine, Aviation Biofuel, AVGAS.
By Application: Based on the Application, Europe Aviation Fuel Market is segmented as; Commercial, Defence, General Aviation.
By Region: This research also includes data for The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Rest of Europe.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.