Market Overview:

The global aircraft seating market is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 5.6% during 2022-2027. Keeping in mind the uncertainties of COVID-19, we are continuously tracking and evaluating the direct as well as the indirect influence of the pandemic on different end use sectors. These insights are included in the report as a major market contributor.

Seating is one of the essential components used as a measure of comfort by airline passengers. Apart from providing physical ease and convenience, it also ensures the safety of passengers in case of an emergency. In a commercial aircraft, seating is differentiated according to classes, which include economy, premium economy, business and first class. Over the past few years, the introduction of low-cost carriers (LCC) has significantly increased the number of airline passengers. This trend has led to significant innovations in the economy class seating for providing optimum comfort while maximizing the aircraft seating capacity. Manufacturers are also integrating lightweight materials for offsetting the added weight of the increased passengers and baggage.

Over the past few years, the global aircraft seating market has been witnessing positive growth with the introduction of new technologies and several prototypes that offer better comfort. One of these innovations includes the availability of computer design software for creating virtual prototypes using 3D models. This enables manufacturers to run tests and improve the design, which in turn allows for earlier innovations and corrections in the development cycle. Apart from this, major aircraft manufacturers are collaborating with vendors in the seating industry to improve efficiency and functionality. For instance, the Netherlands-based aeronautic defense and space company, Airbus, recently announced that it would launch its IoT platform for aircraft cabins, called the ‘Airbus Connected Experience.’ This development is taking place in cooperation with various other market players, including Gategroup, Stelia Aerospace and Recaro. The platform will be able to link different core cabin components, such as meal trolleys, overhead bins, galleys and seats, which will aid in enhancing the passenger experience, as well as improving the efficiency of airline operations.

Key Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global aircraft seating market, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on aircraft type, seating class type, seat type, fit type, component type and end-use sector.

Breakup by Aircraft Type:

• Narrow Body Aircraft
• Widebody Aircraft
• Very Large Aircraft
• Regional Transport Aircraft
• Others
   

Breakup by Seating Class Type:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class
   

Breakup by Seat Type:

• 9g
• 16g
   

Breakup by Fit Type:

• Retro Fit
• Line Fit
   

Breakup by Component Type:

• Seat Actuators
• Foams and Fittings
• Others
   

Breakup by End-Use Sector:

• OEM
• Aftermarket
• Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO)

Breakup by Region:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Others
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
  • Others
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Others
• Middle East and Africa
   

Competitive Landscape:

The report has also analysed the competitive landscape of the market with some of the key players being Acro Aircraft Seating, Adient Public Limited Company, Airbus SE, Autoflug GmbH, Aviointeriors SPA, Geven SPA, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering, Jamco Corporation, Rockwell Collins Inc., Recaro Holding GmbH, Safran Aircraft Engines, Thompson Aero Seating Limited, United Technologies Corporation, etc.

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