Feasibility Study of Operational Costs for eVTOL Aircraft versus Traditional ICE Aircraft
17-Nov-2023
North America
Market Research
MH11-01-00-00-00
AE_2023_333
Urban air mobility (UAM), also known as advanced air mobility (AAM), is among the fastest-growing emerging industries in the mobility landscape. In 2018, approximately 100 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft concepts were registered with the Vertical Flight Society (VFS), and, as of late 2022, this number was in the region of approximately 700 concepts (about a 120% year-over-year [YoY] average growth). Although an emerging industry with recent explosive growth, there is still uncertainty surrounding the expected operational cost of UAM aircraft as well as MRO structure, certification, and regulation.
The MRO industry is well-established for traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) aircraft, with approximately $80 billion spent globally in 2022. However, due to the fundamental design differences in eVTOL versus ICE aircraft, this is a particular area of major growth opportunities in the emerging UAM space.
This study compares the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) elements of ICE and eVTOL aircraft, assessing the operational cost feasibility of eVTOL aircraft, and concluding with growth opportunities in the emerging eVTOL aircraft space. Owing to limited data on the operational costs of eVTOL aircraft and their composition, this study details the modeling approach to derive operational cost estimates.
Author: Shehroz Sayeed
Why is it Increasingly Difficult to Grow?
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the UAM Industry
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Context
Research Scope and Overview
UAM Key Component 1—Aircraft Types
UAM Key Component 1—Aircraft Types (continued)
UAM Key Component 2—Infrastructure
Key Industry Developments, 2023—Key Contracts, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Partnerships
UAM Aircraft Global Competitors
UAM and ICE Aircraft MRO Overview
ICE Aircraft Selection—Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing
UAM Aircraft Selection and Operating Cost Methodology for Analysis
MRO Cost—Fixed-wing Light Aircraft
Operational Cost Analysis—Fixed-wing Light Aircraft
MRO Cost—Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
Operational Cost Analysis—Rotary Wing (Helicopters)
MRO Cost—UAM Aircraft
Operational Cost Analysis—UAM Aircraft
Operational Cost Analysis—UAM Aircraft (continued)
Operational Cost Comparison Analysis—ICE and UAM Aircraft
Operational Cost Comparison Analysis—ICE and UAM Aircraft (continued)
Feasibility of UAM Aircraft Operation Assessment
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
Growth Opportunity 1: Aircraft MRO Providers Expanding Service Capabilities to Include UAM MRO Operations
Growth Opportunity 1: Aircraft MRO Providers Expanding Service Capabilities to Include UAM MRO Operations (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Battery Technology Providers Innovating to Meet Projected Demand for High-density Batteries in UAM
Growth Opportunity 2: Battery Technology Providers Innovating to Meet Projected Demand for High-density Batteries in UAM (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: Aircraft and Subsystem OEMs Developing UAM Parts and Platforms through Transferability
Growth Opportunity 3: Aircraft and Subsystem OEMs Developing UAM Parts and Platforms through Transferability (continued)
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- Emerging eVTOL Technology: UAM Growth Drivers, Global, 2024
- Emerging eVTOL Technology: UAM Growth Restraints, Global, 2024
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| Deliverable Type | Market Research |
|---|---|
| Author | Shehroz Sayeed |
| Industries | Aerospace, Defence and Security |
| No Index | No |
| Is Prebook | No |
| Keyword 1 | Evtol Reports |
| Keyword 2 | Urban Air Mobility Opportunities |
| Keyword 3 | Emerging Technology |
| List of Charts and Figures | Emerging eVTOL Technology: UAM Growth Drivers, Global, 2024~ Emerging eVTOL Technology: UAM Growth Restraints, Global, 2024~ |
| Podcast | No |
| WIP Number | MH11-01-00-00-00 |
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