Aircraft Survivability Equipment Market Report 2025

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The aircraft transparencies market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.38 billion in 2024 to $1.49 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to glass to acrylic transition, military aviation requirements, commercial aviation growth, regulatory compliance and safety standards, aircraft design changes.

The aircraft transparencies market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.97 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to market expansion in emerging economies, environmental sustainability focus, demand for enhanced optical clarity, rise in military modernization programs, growth in commercial aviation. Major trends in the forecast period include advanced design requirements, demand for lightweight solutions, enhanced optical properties, modular and replaceable designs, adoption of military-grade transparencie.

The increasing demand for commercial aircraft is expected to drive the growth of the aircraft transparencies market in the future. Commercial aircraft are specifically designed for transporting passengers or cargo for profit or business purposes. Aircraft transparencies are essential components of commercial aircraft, functioning as windows and windshields that provide clear visibility for both pilots and passengers while maintaining structural integrity and aerodynamic efficiency. For instance, in January 2023, Airbus SE, a Netherlands-based aerospace corporation, reported delivering 661 commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022, marking an 8% increase from the 611 units sold in 2021. Therefore, the rising demand for commercial aircraft is fueling the growth of the aircraft transparencies market.

The rising number of air passengers is expected to contribute significantly to the growth of the aircraft transparencies market. The term "air passengers" refers to individuals or businesses primarily engaged in transporting people by aircraft. Aircraft transparencies, including windshields, windows, canopies, and other transparent materials, play a crucial role in aviation, ensuring safety, functionality, and passenger comfort. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global air passenger numbers are projected to reach 4 billion in 2024, reflecting a return to pre-COVID-19 levels. The considerable increase in air passengers, estimated to rise by 111% in 2025, drives the demand for aircraft transparencies.

Major companies in the aircraft transparencies market are strategically focusing on developing transparent conductive films (TCFs) to gain a competitive edge. TCFs, thin films of optically transparent and electrically conductive material, find applications in displays for aircraft cockpits and cabin entertainment systems. CHASM Advanced Materials, a U.S.-based manufacturer of advanced carbon nanomaterials, introduced AgeNT transparent conductive films for display shielding applications in May 2022. This innovative product, utilizing carbon nanotubes imprinted onto copper metal mesh surfaces, provides superior transparency and protection against radio frequency interference and electromagnetic interference for aircraft windows and displays.

In June 2024, Lee Aerospace, a US-based aerospace company, acquired Llamas Plastics Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to enhance Lee Aerospace's capabilities in the military aerospace transparency market, expand its product offerings, and utilize shared technology to deliver advanced aircraft transparency solutions. Llamas Plastics, Inc. is a privately held US company that specializes in manufacturing transparencies for both military and commercial aircraft, as well as spacecraft.

Major companies operating in the aircraft transparencies market report are General Electric Company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Honeywell International Inc., Eaton Corporation PLC, Thales Group, PPG Industries Inc., Parker Hannifin Corporation, Precision Castparts Corp., TransDigm Group Incorporated, GKN Aerospace Services Limited, Crane Co., HEICO Corporation, Gentex Corporation, Stelia Aerospace, Triumph Group Inc., Flexfab LLC, Arrowhead Products Corporation, SEKISUI Aerospace Inc., Hutchinson S.A., Titeflex Corporation, The Nordam Group LLC, Lee Aerospace Inc., CPS Aerospace, Llamas Plastics Inc., The Jordan Company L.P., Control Logistics Inc., Seginus Aerospace LLC, Amcraft Manufacturing Inc.

North America was the largest region in the aircraft transparencies market in 2024. The regions covered in the aircraft transparencies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft transparencies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft transparencies market consists of sales of aircraft windshields, windscreens, canopies, windows, electrochromic panels, lenses, and cockpit windows. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

Aircraft transparencies involve the use of transparent materials in constructing various components of an aircraft, including the windshield, canopy, passenger windows, lenses, and other parts made from specialized materials such as acrylics or polycarbonates. These materials are utilized to provide visibility, protection from the elements, and structural integrity for the cockpit and cabin areas of an aircraft.

The main types of materials used in aircraft transparencies include polycarbonate, acrylic, and glass. Polycarbonate is a durable and transparent thermoplastic polymer known for its impact resistance and optical clarity. It finds application in various types of aircraft, including military aviation, business and general aviation, and commercial aviation. Polycarbonate is used for diverse purposes such as skylights, landing lights, wingtip lenses, chin bubbles, canopies, windows, cabin interiors (separators), and windshields. Aircraft transparencies cater to multiple end users, including aftermarket and OEM (original equipment manufacturer).

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