Aircraft Seating Market - By Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), By Class (First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, Economy Class), By Fit (Line Fit, Retro Fit) & Forecast, 2021-2027
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Aircraft Seating Market - By Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), By Class (First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, Economy Class), By Fit (Line Fit, Retro Fit) & Forecast, 2021-2027
Aircraft Seating Market - By Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), By Class (First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, Economy Class), By Fit (Line Fit, Retro Fit) & Forecast, 2021-2027
Aircraft Seating Market Size
Aircraft Seating Market size was valued at over USD 10.26 billion in 2020 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of more than 6.5% from 2021 to 2027.
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An aircraft seating includes a seating configuration in an airline designed to accommodate passengers for the duration of the air travel. These seats are generally arranged in rows across the aircraft’s fuselage. The increasing cabin density in conjunction with space limitations is providing a positive outlook for the market growth. The increasing prominence of replacement and refurbishment of aircraft seats is further augmenting product penetration.
Recent advancements in manufacturing technologies to increase productivity and seating performance, in terms of stress and fatigue resistance, will propel the market expansion over the forecast timeframe. For instance, in December 2020, Frontier Airlines unveiled the details of Recaro’s new seat design with 30% weight reduction over existing seats. The new seats will provide extra comfort and larger tray tables compared to earlier designs and will also fulfill other innovative fuel-savings initiatives from the U.S. Greenest Airline.
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Base Year | 2020 |
| Aircraft Seating Market Size in 2020 | 10,264.3 Million (USD) |
| Forecast Period | 2021 to 2027 |
| Forecast Period 2021 to 2027 CAGR | 6.5% |
| 2027 Value Projection | 16,782.9 Million (USD) |
| Historical Data for | 2017 to 2020 |
| No. of Pages | 425 |
| Tables, Charts & Figures | 521 |
| Segments covered | Platform, Class , Fit and Region |
| Growth Drivers |
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| Pitfalls & Challenges |
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Aircraft Seating Market Analysis
The fixed wing segment accounted for USD 9 billion in 2020 owing to growing aircraft production to meet on-order demand and to reduce production backlog. According to FAA, fixed wing aircraft from turbo prop and turbo jets are expected to rise in the U.S. from 9,369 and 11,484 from 2010 to 12,855 and 22,195 respectively by 2038. Airliners are upgrading their seat configurations and increasing seats to support demand & reduce congestion. Many aircraft manufacturers are also introducing wide-body aircraft; for instance, in October 2017, Airbus launched the A330-900 Neo wide body aircraft. The aircraft offers wider seats and exalts the overall cabin experience. The incorporation of innovative technology, such as high-quality upholstery, better retraction, thigh support, and flexible adjustment levels, is boosting the aircraft seat demand.
The military helicopters segment will witness around a 5% growth rate in rotary wing aircraft seating market by 2027 on account of the increasing demand for military helicopters to move troops and cargo. Advancements in seat technology with increased structural integrity are influencing the industry growth. For instance, Zvezda Research and Production Enterprise developed an innovative ejection seat system for attack helicopters, providing additional crew safety. As ejector seats are considered a new trend in helicopters, forces around the globe are considering the idea to provide additional crew safety during the period of mishaps, thus driving demand.
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The economy class segment is poised to hold around 40% of market share by 2027 due to the rising domestic and international air travel. According to ICAO, scheduled passengers are predicted to grow to about 10 billion by 2040 from 4.5 billion in 2019. The aviation sector showcased a significant decline in international air passenger traffic in 2020 owing to restricted air travels as per the COVID-19 guidelines. Growing aircraft deliveries equipped with advanced seating arrangements providing optimized cabin space area and sufficient legroom will prominently spur the industry expansion over the forecast timeframe.
The first-class segment in the aircraft seating market will reach USD 2 billion by 2027. Shifting preference of airliner companies to provide enhanced passenger comfort and consistency in passenger experience will provide a positive outlook for the industry. The demand for first class seats is primarily manifested by the overall economic growth. Factors demonstrating the increased demand for first class seats include a recent surge of millionaires and billionaires across the globe. As first class tends to provide significant profit margins, airlines opt to incorporate seats with the latest technologies, such as reclining seats and private spaces with convertible beddings, to justify the cost of services offered for an elevated customer experience.
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North America aircraft seating market captured over 40% of revenue share in 2020 led by the strong presence of manufacturers across the region. Aircraft manufacturers including Boeing, Bombardier, and others are focusing on their production rates, further escalating product adoption in the coming years. Increasing orders of new-generation aircraft equipped with modular seating configuration will foster the market revenue. Moreover, growing disposable incomes are providing significant opportunities for air travel, impacting the demand for new-generation commercial aircraft. rising orders and deliveries of aircraft to cater to the growing air traffic will positively influence the market progression.
Aircraft Seating Market Share
The market is highly consolidated with major five players accounting for nearly more than half of the global industry. Many aircraft seating manufacturers are adopting various tactical initiatives, such as mergers, acquisitions, and production capacity expansion, to tap additional revenue share and increase their business output.
Some of the key manufacturers of the industry are
- Acro Aircraft Seating
- Collins Aerospace
- Jamco Corporation
- Martin-Baker Aircraft Co., Ltd.
- Recaro Aircraft Seating
- Safran SA
- Stelia Aerospace
- Thompson Aero Seating Ltd.
- Aviointeriors SpA
- Airgo Design Pte Ltd.
- Embraer S/A.
The market research report on aircraft seating includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of volume in Units and revenue in USD million from 2017 to 2027 for the following segments
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Market, By Platform
- Fixed wing
- Narrow body
- Wide body
- Regional Aircraft
- Business Jets
- Fighter Jets
- Rotary wing
- Civil Helicopters
- Military Helicopters
Market, By Class
- First Class
- Business Class
- Premium Economy Class
- Economy Class
- Others
Market, By Fit
- Line Fit
- Retro Fit
The above information is provided on a regional and country basis for the following
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Netherlands
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Colombia
- Chile
- Middle East & Africa
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Israel
Table of Content
Report Content
Chapter 1 Methodology and Scope
1.1 Market definitions
1.2 Base estimation & working
1.2.1 North America
1.2.2 Europe
1.2.3 Asia Pacific (APAC)
1.2.4 Latin America (LATAM)
1.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
1.3 Forecast calculations
1.3.1 COVID-19 impact calculations on industry forecast
1.4 Data Sources
1.4.1 Primary
1.4.2 Secondary
Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Global aircraft seating industry 360° synopsis, 2017 - 2027
2.1.1 Business trends
2.1.2 Platform trends
2.1.3 Class trends
2.1.4 Fit trends
2.1.5 Regional trends
Chapter 3 Global Aircraft Seating Industry Insights
3.1 Industry segmentation
3.2 Industry ecosystem analysis
3.2.1 Component suppliers
3.2.2 Manufacturers
3.2.3 Profit margin analysis
3.2.4 Distribution channel analysis
3.2.5 Distributors
3.2.6 End-users
3.2.7 Value chain disruptions due to COVID-19
3.2.8 Value addition at each stage
3.2.9 Vendor matrix
3.3 Pricing analysis
3.3.1 Regional pricing
3.3.1.1 North America
3.3.1.2 Europe
3.3.1.3 Asia Pacific
3.3.1.4 Latin America
3.3.1.5 Middle East & Africa
3.3.2 Cost structure analysis
3.4 Technology landscape
3.4.1 Venture Pristine
3.4.2 PASSME
3.4.3 Octaspring foam spring
3.5 Regulatory landscape
3.5.1 North America
3.5.2 Europe
3.5.3 Asia Pacific
3.5.4 Latin America
3.5.5 Middle East & Africa
3.6 Industry impact forces
3.6.1 Growth drivers
3.6.1.1 Rising aircraft production
3.6.1.2 Technological advancements in aircraft seating structures
3.6.1.3 Increasing air passenger traffic coupled with rising aircraft deliveries
3.6.1.4 Rising cabin upgrade and refurbishment programs
3.6.1.5 Growing demand for business and private jets
3.6.2 Industry pitfalls & challenges
3.6.2.1 High development and maintenance costs
3.7 Innovation & Sustainability
3.7.1 Self-sanitization of aircraft seats
3.7.2 IoT for aircraft seats
3.7.3 Zero-gravity leather seats
3.8 Growth potential analysis, 2020
3.9 Porter’s analysis
3.10 Competitive landscape
3.10.1 Top player’s overview, 2020
3.10.2 Key Stakeholders
3.10.3 Strategy dashboard
3.11 PESTLE analysis
Chapter 4 Aircraft Seating Market, By Platform
4.1 Global aircraft seating market insights, by platform
4.2 Fixed wing
4.2.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
4.2.3 Narrow body
4.2.3.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.2.4 Wide body
4.2.4.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.4.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.2.5 Regional Aircraft
4.2.5.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.5.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.2.6 Business Jet
4.2.6.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
4.2.7 Fighter Jets
4.2.7.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.2.7.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.3 Rotary wing
4.3.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
4.3.3 Civil Helicopters
4.3.3.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.3.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
4.3.4 Military Helicopters
4.3.4.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
4.3.4.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
Chapter 5 Aircraft Seating Market, By Class
5.1 Global aircraft seating market insights, by class
5.2 First Class
5.2.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
5.2.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 - 2027
5.3 Business Class
5.3.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
5.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
5.4 Premium Economy Class
5.4.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
5.4.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
5.5 Economy Class
5.5.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
5.5.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
5.6 Others
5.6.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
5.6.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
Chapter 6 Aircraft Seating Market, By Fit
6.1 Global aircraft seating market insights, by fit
6.2 Line Fit
6.2.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
6.2.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
6.3 Retro Fit
6.3.1 Global market estimates and forecasts, 2017 - 2027
6.3.2 Market estimates and forecast, by region, 2017 – 2027
Chapter 7 Aircraft Seating Market, By Region
7.1 Global aircraft seating market regional insights
7.2 North America
7.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.2.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 – 2027
7.2.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.2.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.2.5 U.S.
7.2.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.2.5.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 – 2027
7.2.5.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.2.5.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.2.6 Canada
7.2.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.2.6.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.2.6.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.2.6.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3 Europe
7.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.5 Germany
7.3.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.5.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.5.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.5.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.6 UK
7.3.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.6.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.6.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.6.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.7 France
7.3.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.7.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.7.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.7.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.8 Italy
7.3.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.8.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.8.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.8.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.9 Spain
7.3.9.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.9.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.9.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.9.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.10 Russia
7.3.10.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.10.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.10.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.10.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.3.11 Netherlands
7.3.11.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.3.11.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.3.11.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.3.11.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.4 Asia Pacific
7.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.4.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.4.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.4.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.4.5 China
7.4.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.4.5.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.4.5.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.4.5.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.4.6 Japan
7.4.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.4.6.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.4.6.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.4.6.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.4.7 India
7.4.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.4.7.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.4.7.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.4.7.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.4.7.5
7.4.8 South Korea
7.4.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.4.8.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.4.8.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.4.8.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.5 Latin America
7.5.1.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.5.1.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.5.1.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.5.1.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.5.2 Brazil
7.5.2.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.5.2.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.5.2.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.5.2.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.5.3 Mexico
7.5.3.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.5.3.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.5.3.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.5.3.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.5.4 Colombia
7.5.4.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.5.4.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.5.4.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.5.4.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.5.5 Chile
7.5.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.5.5.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.5.5.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.5.5.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.6 Middle East & Africa
7.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.6.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.6.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.6.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.6.5 Turkey
7.6.5.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.6.5.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.6.5.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.6.5.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.6.6 Saudi Arabia
7.6.6.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.6.6.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 - 2027
7.6.6.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.6.6.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.6.7 UAE
7.6.7.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.6.7.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 – 2027
7.6.7.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.6.7.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
7.6.8 Israel
7.6.8.1 Market estimates and forecast, 2017 - 2027
7.6.8.2 Market estimates and forecast by platform, 2017 – 2027
7.6.8.3 Market estimates and forecast by class, 2017 - 2027
7.6.8.4 Market estimates and forecast by fit, 2017 – 2027
Chapter 8 Company Profiles
8.1 Acro Aircraft Seating
8.1.1 Business Overview
8.1.2 Financial Data
8.1.3 Product Landscape
8.1.4 Strategic Outlook
8.1.5 SWOT Analysis
8.2 Airgo Design Pte Ltd
8.2.1 Business Overview
8.2.2 Financial Data
8.2.3 Product Landscape
8.2.4 Strategic Outlook
8.2.5 SWOT Analysis
8.3 Aviointeriors SpA
8.3.1 Business Overview
8.3.2 Financial Data
8.3.3 Product Landscape
8.3.4 Strategic Outlook
8.3.5 SWOT Analysis
8.4 Collins Aerospace Systems
8.4.1 Business Overview
8.4.2 Financial Data
8.4.3 Product Landscape
8.4.4 Strategic Outlook
8.4.5 SWOT Analysis
8.5 Embraer Aero Seating Technologies (EAST)
8.5.1 Business Overview
8.5.2 Financial Data
8.5.3 Product Landscape
8.5.4 Strategic Outlook
8.5.5 SWOT Analysis
8.6 Expliseat SAS
8.6.1 Business Overview
8.6.2 Financial Data
8.6.3 Product Landscape
8.6.4 Strategic Outlook
8.6.5 SWOT Analysis
8.7 Geven S p A
8.7.1 Business Overview
8.7.2 Financial Data
8.7.3 Product Landscape
8.7.4 Strategic Outlook
8.7.5 SWOT Analysis
8.8 Labobucci HF Aerospace S.p.A
8.8.1 Business Overview
8.8.2 Financial Data
8.8.3 Product Landscape
8.8.4 Strategic Outlook
8.8.5 SWOT Analysis
8.9 Jamco Corporation
8.9.1 Business Overview
8.9.2 Financial Data
8.9.3 Product Landscape
8.9.4 Strategic Outlook
8.9.5 SWOT Analysis
8.10 Lufthansa Technik
8.10.1 Business Overview
8.10.2 Financial Data
8.10.3 Product Landscape
8.10.4 Strategic Outlook
8.10.5 SWOT Analysis
8.11 Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd
8.11.1 Business Overview
8.11.2 Financial Data
8.11.3 Product Landscape
8.11.4 Strategic Outlook
8.11.5 SWOT Analysis
8.12 Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
8.12.1 Business Overview
8.12.2 Financial Data
8.12.3 Product Landscape
8.12.4 Strategic Outlook
8.12.5 SWOT Analysis
8.13 Stelia Aerospace
8.13.1 Business Overview
8.13.2 Financial Data
8.13.3 Product Landscape
8.13.4 Strategic Outlook
8.13.5 SWOT Analysis
8.14 Thompson Aerospace Seating Limited
8.14.1 Business Overview
8.14.2 Financial Data
8.14.3 Product Landscape
8.14.4 Strategic Outlook
8.14.5 SWOT Analysis
8.15 ZIM Flugsitz GmbH
8.15.1 Business Overview
8.15.2 Financial Data