Definition
Companies in this industry provide a range of support services to air transportation operators, including re-fueling aircraft on a contract or fee basis, ferrying aircraft between departure gates and taxi-ways, and aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul. This industry serves domestic and international, and commercial and private air carriers operating out of US airports. Many companies also supply services to the US military. Services provided by this industry do not include fuel wholesaling (see NAICS 42272), the re-building of aircraft (see NAICS 33641), the provision of air traffic control services (see NAICS 48811), and the provision of airline catering services (see NAICS 72231).

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.