The helicopter hoists winches and hooks market size is projected to reach US$ 1,807.16 million by 2031 from US$ 1,222.01 million in 2024. The market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.9% during 2025–2031. The surge in focus on safety and compliance is likely to bring new trends in the market in the coming years.

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Analysis

The helicopter hoists winches and hooks market emphasize on safety and compliance owing to the growing stringency of safety regulations. This change is evident in their recent strategic developments as manufacturers have been investing in research and development for safety features. Recent innovations associated with safety features, such as automatic load monitoring, are becoming standard with new hoist systems. For instance, in December 2024, Vita Inclinata Technologies announced the completion of Army Airworthiness qualification and Air Force testing on the Vita Rescue System (VRS), the first VRS unit that would be delivered to the South Carolina Army National Guard. This qualification is viewed as a major advancement in the interagency capabilities for search-and-rescue operations. Similarly, in September 2024, Onboard Systems International, LLC announced that its TALON HEC dual cargo hook systems for the Bell 429 aircraft received STC from the FAA. The TALON HEC (i.e., human external cargo) hook systems comply with the 14 CFR part 27.865 certification and can be implemented on existing configurations. The company is in the process of submitting these systems to Transport Canada and EASA for validation. Thus, a surge in focus on safety and compliance will likely bring significant trends in the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market in the coming years.

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Overview

Hospitals and independent trauma or care centers across the world are focusing on offering advanced patient care services to strengthen their foothold in the market. They are also focusing on infrastructure development to integrate modern amenities into their service offerings. Increasing investments in the medical industries boost the adoption of air ambulances. For instance, in 2024, Sofia's St. Ekatherina Hospital launched a licensed helipad on the roof as a part of its helicopter emergency medical services. The proliferation of advanced patient transportation methods that involve helicopters in rescue and medical support services bolsters the growth of the market for helicopter emergency medical services. In emergencies where a location is inaccessible, helicopters equipped with hoist systems can transport medical supplies, equipment, or personnel to help treat victims on-site. Thus, the growing adoption of helicopters in medical emergency services is driving the growth of the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market.

According to the World Resources Institute report published in August 2024, record-breaking wildfires in Canada burned almost 7.8 million hectares of tree cover in 2023, which was 6 times the country's annual average for 2001–2022. In addition, the duration of fire seasons across the world continues to extend every year, which has resulted in the overlap of seasons across different regions. This change makes it challenging for countries to share resources and help the nations experiencing wildfires. According to a study published in the NFPA Journal, the expenditure on firefighting owing to the global climate-change-induced forest fires is projected to rise to US$ 30 billion annually by 2050. Hoist winches and hooks are used to attach large buckets or tanks filled with water, fire retardants, or foam to the helicopter. The helicopter then flies over the fire and releases the contents to suppress the fire from a distance. For instance, in March 2025, DART Aerospace and United Rotorcraft announced the launch of its custom helicopters as the novel Super Puma fire attack system. The system features an external belly-mounted water tank with a capacity of 4,000 L designed to enhance firefighting efforts from the air. Hence, the growing number of forest fire instances, as mentioned above, drives the demand for helicopter hoists, winches, and hooks to combat forest fires and seize their spread.

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Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Drivers and Opportunities

Rising Investments in Aerial Firefighting

Modern aerial firefighting tactics heavily rely on helicopters, especially for supply drop operations, search and rescue missions, and wildfire management, among others. Heavy water buckets and other firefighting supplies can be transported to the fire zone by helicopters fitted with hoists. In addition to proactively managing forests and guaranteeing their general health, aerial firefighting service providers can control the spread of wildfires and lessen their intensity. Governments of various countries focus on funding forest preservation projects or investing in the same, protecting these geologies from wildfires. In November 2023, the European Council announced the extension of funding for firefighting planes and helicopters until 2027. Similarly, in January 2024, the US Deputy Secretary of the Interior announced the plans to invest US$ 138 million in combating and mitigating forest fires. In January 2025, Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings, Inc., a prominent player in the US aerial firefighting sector with a market capitalization of US$ 178 million, grabbed a five-year contract worth US$ 20.1 million with the US Department of the Interior. Such investments are anticipated to propel the procurement of aerial firefighting helicopters, in turn driving the demand for helicopter hoists, winches, and hooks. Thus, rising investments in the aerial firefighting sector bolster the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market.

Growth of Helicopter Emergency Medical Services

Private hospitals and care centers are more focused on investing in improving infrastructure to be able to establish advanced facilities such as helicopter ambulance services. Hospitals are building new helipads to ensure the smooth service of helicopters to cater to critical patients in a time of need. In August 2023, UNM Hospital initiated the construction of a new helipad in the emergency care center in August 2023 with the purpose of improving lifesaving services across New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado. In June 2023, HELP Appeal donated US$ 509,456.4 to the Mull and lona Community Hospital to construct helipads to cater to air ambulance facilities. In September 2023, lizuka City Hospital in Japan constructed a new helicopter landing pad for providing air ambulance services. Standard helicopter landing sites at hospitals are extremely important to confirm that patients receive timely access to emergency care. Thus, the growing emphasis on establishing proper infrastructure to support helicopter ambulance services is anticipated to boost the procurement of helicopters in the medical industry worldwide. In March 2025, Airbus Helicopters and Global Medical Response (GMR) signed an agreement for up to 15 H140 helicopters, which will be deployed in emergency medical services. Thus, flourishing emergency medical services are likely to benefit the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market in the near future.

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Report Segmentation Analysis

The key segments contributing to the derivation of the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market analysis are product type, load capacity, and. Based on product type, the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market is segmented into cargo hooks, double hooks, specialized hooks, and hoists & winches. The hoists & winches segment held the largest market share in 2024. By load capacity, the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market is segmented into below 1500 lbs, 1500-6000 lbs, and above 6000 lbs. The below 1500 lbs segment held the largest market share in 2024. As per application, the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market is segmented into sling load operations/ aerial work, construction operations, firefighting operations, military operations, telecom equipment transportation, and others. The military operations segment held the largest market share in 2024.

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Share Analysis by Geography

The geographic scope of the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market report is divided into five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America accounted for the largest market share of 35.5% in 2024 and is projected to register a CAGR of 6.0% during the forecast period. The market in this region benefits from a high demand among customers and the widespread presence of helicopter hoist winches and hooks providers, especially in the US. On the other hand, APAC is projected to showcase tremendous demand for helicopter hoist winches and hooks in the coming years, thus registering the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The flourishing telecom and construction industries are expected to be key enablers of the market growth in this region.

Top companies such as Onboard Systems International LLC, Bell Textron Inc., Breeze-Eastern LLC, and Moog Inc. contribute to the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market growth in North America. The market growth is also attributed to significant defense budgets, technological governance in the military and defense sector, and a focus on modernizing the military’s air fleets. For instance, in March 2025, magniX, the company powering the electric aviation revolution in the US market, announced the launch of its new range of lightweight, high-speed electric engines. With this new range of HeliStorm engines, magniX is leveraging its extensive experience across multiple flight test programs, including two separate integrations with Robinson R44 helicopters. Thus, the increasing procurement of helicopters bolsters the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market in North America.

The rising investments in offshore wind energy projects fuel the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market growth in Europe. According to the data published by WindEurope in February 2025, 16.4 GW of wind power capacity and 2.6 GW of new offshore wind power capacity were connected to the grid across the region in 2024. Moreover, an amount of US$ 34.37 billion was raised for new wind projects in the same year, with the further plan of constructing 19.9 GW of additional capacity. With such projects, more personnel and equipment are transported to wind energy sites using helicopters, especially offshore wind farms. This investment initiative may also propel the demand for equipment involved in the maintenance of these offshore plants in the future, benefitting the vendors providing reliable and certified hoisting equipment needed to ensure safety and compliance with industry standards.

The growing government focus on urban infrastructure development as a part of smart city development initiatives across countries such as China, India, South Korea, and Japan propels the growth of the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market across Asia Pacific. In 2025, the Government of Indonesia announced a budget for the FY 2025, which includes an expenditure of US$ 240 billion. Further, major allocations of the FY2025 budget include the infrastructure budget of the country, amounting to US$ 26.6 billion, including the cost of residential, commercial, and road infrastructure developments and upgrades. The growing investment in construction projects results in the demand for advanced lifting equipment, such as helicopter hoists and winches, for the transportation of heavy materials and equipment to construction sites, especially in challenging terrains.

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Report Scope

Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market News and Recent Developments

The helicopter hoists winches and hooks market is evaluated by gathering qualitative and quantitative data post primary and secondary research, which includes important corporate publications, association data, and databases. A few of the developments in the helicopter hoists winches and hooks market are listed below:

• AllClear Repair Services (ACRS), a wholly owned subsidiary of AllClear Aerospace & Defense (AllClear), has been approved by Honeywell as an authorized service center for Honeywell military APUs and mechanical components for C-130, F-15, F-16, F-18, and military derivatives of B707 platforms. (AllClear Repair Services, Press Release, July 2024)
• Heli-One, a leading global provider of rotor-wing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, announced that it has been appointed by Bell Textron Canada Limited (Bell) to provide In-Service Support for CH146 Griffon helicopters operated by the Canadian Department of National Defence (DND). The contract, valued at nearly CAD 150 million, would span over five years and five more optional years, commencing April 2024. (Heli-One, Press Release, February 2024)
• Onboard Systems International, LLC, a leading provider of innovative helicopter cargo hook equipment, received the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for its TALON HEC dual cargo hook systems for the Bell 429 aircraft from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These cargo hook systems meet the 14 CFR part 27.865 certification requirements for HEC, and include options to retrofit existing single hook and dual hook configurations; they can also be incorporated into aircraft without prior cargo hook system installations. (Onboard Systems International, LLC, Press Release, September 2024)

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The "Helicopter Hoists Winches and Hooks Market Size and Forecast (2021–2031)" report provides a detailed analysis of the market covering below areas:

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• Helicopter hoists winches and hooks market trends, as well as market dynamics such as drivers, restraints, and key opportunities
• Detailed Porter’s Five Forces and SWOT analysis
• Helicopter hoists winches and hooks market analysis covering key market trends, global and regional framework, major players, regulations, and recent market developments
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