About Aircraft Manufacturers
There are 271 companies in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector across the world, with 65 funded companies having collectively raised $18.1B in venture capital money and private equity. Overall 37 of these are Series A+ funded, and 1 of these is a unicorn.
Aircraft Manufacturers sector has seen 19 acquisitions and 10 IPOs. This represents almost 10.7% of all such companies - which is higher than the 4.5% exit rate of tech companies in general.
This sector includes companies manufacturing commercial aircraft and helicopters.
Aircraft Manufacturers sector is also known as Aeroplane Manufacturer.
Companies included in Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Includes both traditional as well as innovative commercial aircraft and helicopter manufacturersCompanies excluded in Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Companies that manufacture commercial aircraft components (engines, brakes, seats, outer body etc). Companies that manufacture drones and provide MRO servicesMarket Map of Aircraft Manufacturers
The market map of Aircraft Manufacturers gives a visual overview of the sector, showing key business models, their interactions in the value chain, and industry evolution.
Reports related to Aircraft Manufacturers
Here are some reports related to Aircraft Manufacturers sector:
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Aircraft Manufacturers - Sector Report
Edition: July, 2026 (53 Pages)
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Aircraft Manufacturers Investor Landscape
Edition: August, 2025 (12 Pages)
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Aircraft Manufacturers Exit Landscape
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View all reports related to Aircraft Manufacturers. Sign up today!Top Companies in Aircraft Manufacturers
There are more than 271 companies in Aircraft Manufacturers. Airbus Official is the top Aircraft Manufacturers company globally, ranked using Tracxn Score (what's this?).
Here are 5 of the top Aircraft Manufacturers companies globally:
Company | Description | Location | Founded | Current Stage | Private Funding Raised |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Manufacturer of commercial aircraft, helicopters, satellites, and launch vehicles | Blagnac (France) | 2000 | Public | - | |
Manufacturer of commercial jetliners, defence, space and security systems | Arlington (United States) | 1916 | Public | - | |
Manufacturer of electric aircraft, charging systems, and customized training programs | South Burlington (United States) | 2012 | Public | $1.66B | |
Manufacturer of business jet aircraft | Spring (United States) | 1995 | Acquired | - | |
Manufacturer of commercial, military, executive, and agricultural aircraft | Sao Paulo (Brazil) | 1969 | Public | - |
Companies founded year-on-year in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
5 new startups have been founded so far in 2026 in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector. 16 Aircraft Manufacturers startups were founded in 2020 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 5 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 4 |
2023 | 3 |
2022 | 5 |
2021 | 7 |
2020 | 16 |
2019 | 11 |
2018 | 12 |
2017 | 2 |
Companies founded across countries in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
United States has 97 Aircraft Manufacturers startups, the most by any country, followed by India which has 19 startups and United Kingdom which has 17.
- Total Number of Companies
Country | No. of companies |
|---|---|
United States | 97 |
India | 19 |
United Kingdom | 17 |
Germany | 12 |
France | 10 |
China | 7 |
Italy | 7 |
Russia | 7 |
Switzerland | 7 |
Canada | 6 |
Stage-wise distribution of the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Out of the total 271 Aircraft Manufacturers companies, 65 have secured funding. Among them, 37 have reached Series A or higher, and 34 to Series B or beyond.
Founded - 271
Funded - 65
Series A+ - 37
Series B+ - 34
Series C+ - 29
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 271 |
Funded | 65 |
Series A+ | 37 |
Series B+ | 34 |
Series C+ | 29 |
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- 270+ Total Companies
- $18.1B+ Total Funding
- 60+ Funded Companies
- 5+ IPOs
- 15+ Acquisitions
Funding Trends in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Total funding year-on-year in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
The Aircraft Manufacturers sector saw a total funding of more than $15.9B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2019 at more than $11.1B. There has been a total funding of $57.8M in 2026 till date.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2026 | $57.8M |
2025 | $804M |
2024 | $508M |
2023 | $170M |
2022 | $641M |
2021 | $544M |
2020 | $184M |
2019 | $11.1B |
2018 | $532M |
2017 | $1.32B |
Total funding across countries in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
In the last 10 years, Aircraft Manufacturers startups in United States have recieved the highest funding among all countries - $11.7B. Canada follows with $3.5B and Italy with $174M.
- Total Funding
Country | Total Funding |
|---|---|
United States | $11.7B |
Canada | $3.5B |
Italy | $174M |
France | $149M |
China | $39.9M |
Australia | $1M |
India | $750K |
Germany | $577K |
Spain | $563K |
Russia | - |
Total funding amount raised by stage in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Over the last 10 years, the Aircraft Manufacturers sector have seen $150M into Seed Stage funding rounds, $895M into Early Stage funding rounds and $770M go into Late Stage funding rounds.
Funding Stage | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Debt | $12.5B |
Early Stage | $895M |
Late Stage | $770M |
Post IPO | $593M |
PE | $350M |
Grant | $305M |
Seed Stage | $150M |
Recent Funding Rounds in Aircraft Manufacturers
In the year 2026, till April 2026, Aircraft Manufacturers companies have raised $57.8M in equity funding across 2 rounds.
In the same period last year (i.e. till January 2025), Aircraft Manufacturers companies had raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Aircraft Manufacturers:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Series B | 9508 | Apr 08, 2026 | ||
Series A | 1305 | Mar 03, 2026 | ||
Seed | 9707 | Nov 21, 2025 | and 8 more | |
PE | 5110 | Oct 15, 2025 | ||
Series B | 9458 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Top Investors in Aircraft Manufacturers
Europa is the top investor in Aircraft Manufacturers companies based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Aircraft Manufacturers:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Falls Church (United States) | ||
Oak Ridge (United States) | ||
M&A activity in Aircraft Manufacturers
In the year 2026, till April 2026, 1 acquisition happened in Aircraft Manufacturers sector. Last year, in 2025, a total of 2 acquisitions happened in Aircraft Manufacturers sector.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Aircraft Manufacturers:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Apr 06, 2026 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Feb 05, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Dec 27, 2024 | ||
Business Acquisition | Jun 25, 2023 |
Acquisition trends in Aircraft Manufacturers
Here are the acquisition trends in Aircraft Manufacturers:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | 1 |
2025 | 2 |
2024 | 1 |
2023 | 2 |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | 2 |
2020 | 4 |
2019 | 1 |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | - |
IPOs in Aircraft Manufacturers
In the year 2025, till November 2025, 1 IPO happened in Aircraft Manufacturers sector.
Here are some recent, important IPOs in Aircraft Manufacturers:
Company | IPO Date | Exchange Symbol |
|---|---|---|
Nov 04, 2025 | New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) | |
Jul 12, 2024 | Hong Kong Exchanges (HKG) | |
May 03, 2024 | Madrid Stock Exchange (BME) | |
May 26, 2021 | Buenos Aires Stock Exchange (BCBA) | |
Mar 19, 2021 | National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (NASDAQ) |
Colleges which produce the most Aircraft Manufacturers companies
Companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
Most number of Aircraft Manufacturers startups have been founded by alumni from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stanford University and Columbia University.
College | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 2 |
Stanford University | 2 |
Columbia University | 1 |
Duke University | 1 |
Harvard University | 1 |
London School of Economics and Political Science | 1 |
The University of Edinburgh | 1 |
Yale University | 1 |
Total funding in companies founded by alumni from top colleges in the the Aircraft Manufacturers sector
In the last 10 years, Duke University graduates' Aircraft Manufacturers companies have raised the most funding among top colleges. Columbia University and Yale University alumni are second.
College | Total Funding |
|---|---|
Duke University | $351M |
Columbia University | $128M |
Yale University | $128M |
Harvard University | $127M |
Stanford University | $127M |
London School of Economics and Political Science | - |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | - |
The University of Edinburgh | - |
Top News in Aircraft Manufacturers
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Bombardier Reports Significant Second-Quarter Free Cash Flow Growth and Strong ProfitabilityGlobeNewswire•Jul 30, 2026•Bombardier
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Bombardier Celebrates Delivery of 200th Challenger 3500 Aircraft to Piero FerrariGlobeNewswire•Jul 27, 2026•Bombardier
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Bombardier's Global 8000 Sets New Speed Record from Los Angeles to FarnboroughGlobeNewswire•Jul 20, 2026•Bombardier
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Airbus, MTU Aero Engines form JV to develop fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engineSeeking Alpha•Jul 07, 2026•MTU Aero Engines, Airbus Official
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Gogo Announces New STC for Galileo HDX on Gulfstream G650 and G650ERGlobeNewswire•Jul 01, 2026•Gulfstream
