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Aircraft Seating - Global Strategic Business Report

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  • 232 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: Global
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc
  • ID: 4805148
The global market for Aircraft Seating was estimated at US$5.2 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$7.2 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% from 2023 to 2030. This comprehensive report provides an in-depth analysis of market trends, drivers, and forecasts, helping you make informed business decisions.

Aircraft seating plays a crucial role in the aviation industry, impacting not only the comfort of passengers but also the overall efficiency and economics of airline operations. Modern aircraft seats are designed with a focus on ergonomics, utilizing advanced materials and innovative designs to ensure maximum comfort during flights, which can range from short domestic trips to long-haul international journeys. Airlines are increasingly prioritizing passenger experience, investing in premium seating options that offer additional legroom, recline features, and enhanced cushioning. These advancements are not merely about comfort but also about safety and compliance with stringent aviation regulations, which dictate the materials and structural integrity of the seats to withstand various stresses during flight.

How Are Technological Innovations Shaping The Future Of Aircraft Seating?

Technological innovations are at the forefront of transforming the aircraft seating market. The integration of smart technologies, such as Internet of Things (IoT) and in-flight connectivity, is revolutionizing the passenger experience. Seats are now equipped with touchscreens, charging ports, and even wireless control systems, allowing passengers to adjust their seating position, lighting, and climate settings with ease. Lightweight composite materials are being increasingly used to reduce the overall weight of the aircraft, contributing to fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. Additionally, the development of modular seating designs allows for easier customization and reconfiguration of cabin layouts, providing airlines with the flexibility to meet varying passenger demands and optimize space utilization.

What Are The Key Trends Driving The Aircraft Seating Market?

The aircraft seating market is being shaped by several key trends that reflect changing consumer preferences and industry demands. There is a growing emphasis on sustainability, with airlines seeking eco-friendly seating solutions that align with their environmental goals. The use of recycled materials and innovations in biodegradable seat covers are gaining traction. Another significant trend is the customization of aircraft interiors. Airlines are collaborating with seat manufacturers to design bespoke seating arrangements that cater to specific market segments, such as business class, economy plus, and ultra-long-haul flights. The rise of urban air mobility (UAM) and electric aircraft is also opening new avenues for seating solutions tailored to these emerging platforms, which require lightweight, compact, and highly efficient designs.

What Factors Are Driving Growth In The Aircraft Seating Market?

The growth in the aircraft seating market is driven by several factors. Firstly, the increasing air passenger traffic globally is necessitating the expansion and modernization of airline fleets, which in turn drives the demand for advanced seating solutions. Technological advancements, such as the integration of smart seating systems and the use of lightweight materials, are also significant growth drivers. Additionally, consumer preferences for enhanced comfort and personalized in-flight experiences are pushing airlines to invest in premium and customizable seating options. The regulatory landscape is another critical factor, with stringent safety standards propelling the adoption of high-quality, compliant seating solutions. Furthermore, the trend towards sustainability in the aviation sector is fostering innovations in eco-friendly seat designs, thereby expanding market opportunities. The rise of new aviation segments, including UAM and electric aircraft, is also contributing to the market's growth by creating demand for innovative and adaptable seating technologies.

Key Insights:

  • Market Growth: Understand the significant growth trajectory of the Structure Materials segment, which is expected to reach US$3.2 Billion by 2030 with a CAGR of a 5.2%. The Cushion Filling Materials segment is also set to grow at 4.4% CAGR over the analysis period.
  • Regional Analysis: Gain insights into the U.S. market, which was estimated at $1.4 Billion in 2023, and China, forecasted to grow at an impressive 7.1% CAGR to reach $1.6 Billion by 2030. Discover growth trends in other key regions, including Japan, Canada, Germany, and the Asia-Pacific.

Why You Should Buy This Report:

  • Detailed Market Analysis: Access a thorough analysis of the Global Aircraft Seating Market, covering all major geographic regions and market segments.
  • Competitive Insights: Get an overview of the competitive landscape, including the market presence of major players across different geographies.
  • Future Trends and Drivers: Understand the key trends and drivers shaping the future of the Global Aircraft Seating Market.
  • Actionable Insights: Benefit from actionable insights that can help you identify new revenue opportunities and make strategic business decisions.

Key Questions Answered:

  • How is the Global Aircraft Seating Market expected to evolve by 2030?
  • What are the main drivers and restraints affecting the market?
  • Which market segments will grow the most over the forecast period?
  • How will market shares for different regions and segments change by 2030?
  • Who are the leading players in the market, and what are their prospects?

Report Features:

  • Comprehensive Market Data: Independent analysis of annual sales and market forecasts in US$ Million from 2023 to 2030.
  • In-Depth Regional Analysis: Detailed insights into key markets, including the U.S., China, Japan, Canada, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East, and Africa.
  • Company Profiles: Coverage of major players such as ACRO Aircraft Seating Ltd., Aviointeriors S.P.A, Geven S.P.A, and more.
  • Complimentary Updates: Receive free report updates for one year to keep you informed of the latest market developments.

Select Competitors (Total 17 Featured):

  • ACRO Aircraft Seating Ltd.
  • Aviointeriors S.P.A
  • Geven S.P.A
  • Haeco Americas
  • Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
  • STELIA Aerospace
  • Thompson Aero Seating Ltd.
  • Zim Flugsitz GmbH
  • Zodiac Aerospace

Table of Contents

I. METHODOLOGYII. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
  • Influencer Market Insights
  • Aircraft Seating - Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2024 (E)
  • Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2024 (E)
  • Global Economic Update
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
  • Rising Demand for Enhanced Passenger Comfort Generates Demand for Advanced Seating Solutions
  • Technological Innovations Propel Growth in Aircraft Seating Market
  • Expanding Fleet of Commercial Aircraft Expands Addressable Market Opportunity for Seating Solutions
  • Innovation in Lightweight Materials Accelerates Demand for Fuel-Efficient Aircraft Seats
  • Customization Trends in Aircraft Interiors Propel Growth in Specialized Seating Solutions
  • Integration of IoT in Aircraft Seats Generates Demand for Smart Seating Solutions
  • Here`s How Retrofit Activities in Aging Aircraft Fleets Propel Market Growth
  • Use of Advanced Composite Materials in Seats Strengthens Business Case for Lightweight Aircraft
  • Growing Trend of In-flight Connectivity Spurs Demand for Integrated Seating Technologies
  • Rising Popularity of Long-haul Flights Generates Demand for Ergonomically Designed Seats
  • Shift Towards More Personalized In-flight Services Accelerates Demand for Adaptive Seating Solutions
  • Airline Premiumization Strategies Propel Market for High-End Seating Technologies
  • Increasing Penetration of Wireless Seat Control Technologies Sustains Growth in Aircraft Seating Market
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
  • TABLE 1: World Aircraft Seating Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2030
  • TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aircraft Seating by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 3: World Historic Review for Aircraft Seating by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 4: World 16-Year Perspective for Aircraft Seating by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Structure Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 6: World Historic Review for Structure Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 7: World 16-Year Perspective for Structure Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 8: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Cushion Filling Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 9: World Historic Review for Cushion Filling Materials by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 10: World 16-Year Perspective for Cushion Filling Materials by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Upholsteries & Seat Covers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 12: World Historic Review for Upholsteries & Seat Covers by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 13: World 16-Year Perspective for Upholsteries & Seat Covers by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 14: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Business Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 15: World Historic Review for Business Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 16: World 16-Year Perspective for Business Class by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Economy Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 18: World Historic Review for Economy Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 19: World 16-Year Perspective for Economy Class by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 20: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for First Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 21: World Historic Review for First Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 22: World 16-Year Perspective for First Class by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 23: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Premium Economy Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 24: World Historic Review for Premium Economy Class by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 25: World 16-Year Perspective for Premium Economy Class by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 26: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for OEM by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 27: World Historic Review for OEM by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 28: World 16-Year Perspective for OEM by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 29: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Aftermarket by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 30: World Historic Review for Aftermarket by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 31: World 16-Year Perspective for Aftermarket by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
  • TABLE 32: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for MRO by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2023 through 2030 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 33: World Historic Review for MRO by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2014 through 2022 and % CAGR
  • TABLE 34: World 16-Year Perspective for MRO by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa for Years 2014, 2024 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2024 (E)
CANADA
JAPAN
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2024 (E)
CHINA
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2024 (E)
EUROPE
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2024 (E)
FRANCE
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2024 (E)
GERMANY
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2024 (E)
ITALY
UNITED KINGDOM
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2024 (E)
SPAINRUSSIAREST OF EUROPE
ASIA-PACIFIC
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2024 (E)
AUSTRALIA
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Australia for 2024 (E)
INDIA
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in India for 2024 (E)
SOUTH KOREAREST OF ASIA-PACIFIC
LATIN AMERICA
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Latin America for 2024 (E)
ARGENTINABRAZILMEXICOREST OF LATIN AMERICA
MIDDLE EAST
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Middle East for 2024 (E)
IRANISRAELSAUDI ARABIAUNITED ARAB EMIRATESREST OF MIDDLE EAST
AFRICA
  • Aircraft Seating Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Africa for 2024 (E)
IV. COMPETITION

Companies Mentioned

  • ACRO Aircraft Seating Ltd.
  • Aviointeriors S.P.A
  • Geven S.P.A
  • Haeco Americas
  • Recaro Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
  • STELIA Aerospace
  • Thompson Aero Seating Ltd.
  • Zim Flugsitz GmbH
  • Zodiac Aerospace

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