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Aircraft Seating Market Size & Trends:
The global aircraft seating market size was estimated at USD 7.42 billion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% from 2024 to 2030. The number of air passengers has been steadily increasing due to factors such as globalization, rising disposable incomes, and the expansion of low-cost carriers. As more people travel by air, airlines are expanding their fleets and increasing the frequency of flights, leading to higher demand for aircraft seating. Moreover, the rise in air travel, particularly in emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Africa, is prompting airlines to acquire new aircraft and retrofit existing ones, which is significantly contributing to the market growth.
Airlines are investing heavily in new aircraft to meet growing demand and replace aging fleets. Major aircraft manufacturers such as Boeing and Airbus have substantial order backlogs, with many of these new aircraft requiring advanced seating solutions. This is creating positive growth prospects for the market. These companies are also focusing on upgrading the interiors of their existing fleets to enhance passenger comfort and align with modern standards. This includes the replacement of older, less efficient seats with newer models that offer better ergonomics, reduced weight, and enhanced in-flight entertainment systems.
The market growth is being further driven by the use of advanced materials such as carbon fiber and composite materials in seat construction is a major technological trend. These materials help reduce the overall weight of the aircraft, leading to lower fuel consumption and operating costs for airlines. The demand for lightweight seating solutions is therefore increasing. Furthermore, modern aircraft seats are increasingly designed with features that improve passenger comfort and experience. These include adjustable headrests, lumbar support, and more legroom, especially in premium cabins. The integration of in-seat power outlets, USB ports, and high-definition in-flight entertainment systems are also becoming standard, driving demand for technologically advanced aircraft seating.
The aviation industry is increasingly focusing on incorporating sustainable aircraft design, lightweight and environmentally friendly seating solutions that contribute to lower fuel consumption and emissions are witnessing heightened demand. The use of recyclable, biodegradable, and low-emission materials in seat manufacturing is becoming more common as airlines seek to improve their environmental credentials. This trend is driving innovation in materials science and seat design, creating new opportunities for market growth.
Global Aircraft Seating Market Report Segmentation
This report forecasts and estimates revenue growth at the global, regional, and country levels along with analyzes the latest market trends and opportunities in each one of the sub-segments from 2018 to 2030. For this study, Grand View Research has further segmented the global aircraft seating market report based on component, class, aircraft, standard, end use, and region:
- Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Structure
- Foams
- Actuators
- Electrical Fittings
- Others
- Class Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Business Class
- Economy Class
- Premium Economy Class
- First Class
- Pilot & Crew Seating
- Aircraft Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- Narrow Body Aircraft
- Wide Body Aircraft
- Business Jets
- Regional Transport Aircraft
- Standard Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- 9G
- 16G
- 21G
- End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- OEM
- Aftermarket
- Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa (MEA)
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
- 1.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
- 1.2. Market Definitions
- 1.3. Information Procurement
- 1.3.1. Information analysis
- 1.3.2. Market formulation & data visualization
- 1.3.3. Data validation & publishing
- 1.4. 4 Research Scope and Assumptions
- 1.4.1. List of Data Sources
Chapter 2. Executive Summary
- 2.1. Aircraft Seating Market Snapshot
- 2.2. Aircraft Seating Market- Segment Snapshot (1/3)
- 2.3. Aircraft Seating Market- Segment Snapshot (2/3)
- 2.4. Aircraft Seating Market- Segment Snapshot (3/3)
- 2.5. Aircraft Seating Market- Competitive Landscape Snapshot
Chapter 3. Aircraft Seating Market - Industry Outlook
- 3.1. Market Lineage Outlook
- 3.2. Industry Value Chain Analysis
- 3.3. Market Dynamics
- 3.3.1. Market Driver Analysis
- 3.3.2. Market Restraint Analysis
- 3.3.3. Market Opportunity
- 3.3.4. Market Challenges
- 3.4. Industry Analysis Tools
- 3.4.1. Porter's analysis
- 3.4.2. Macroeconomic analysis
Chapter 4. Aircraft Seating Market: Component Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 4.1. Component Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 4.2. Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecast, By Component (USD Million)
- 4.2.1. Structure
- 4.2.2. Foams
- 4.2.3. Actuators
- 4.2.4. Electrical Fittings
- 4.2.5. Others
Chapter 5. Aircraft Seating Market: Class Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 5.1. Class Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 5.2. Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecast, By Class (USD Million)
- 5.2.1. Business Class
- 5.2.2. Economy Class
- 5.2.3. Premium Economy Class
- 5.2.4. First Class
- 5.2.5. Pilot & Crew Seating
Chapter 6. Aircraft Seating Market: Aircraft Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 6.1. Aircraft Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 6.2. Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecast, By Aircraft (USD Million)
- 6.2.1. Narrow Body Aircraft
- 6.2.2. Wide Body Aircraft
- 6.2.3. Business Jets
- 6.2.4. Regional Transport Aircraft
Chapter 7. Aircraft Seating Market: Standard Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 7.1. Standard Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 7.2. Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecast, By Standard (USD Million)
- 7.2.1. 9G
- 7.2.2. 16G
- 7.2.3. 21G
Chapter 8. Aircraft Seating Market: End Use Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 8.1. End Use Movement Analysis & Market Share, 2023 & 2030
- 8.2. Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecast, By End Use (USD Million)
- 8.2.1. OEM
- 8.2.2. Aftermarket
Chapter 9. Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis
- 9.1. Aircraft Seating Market by Region, 2023 & 2030
- 9.2. North America
- 9.2.1. North America Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.2.2. U.S.
- 9.2.3. Canada
- 9.2.4. Mexico
- 9.3. Europe
- 9.3.1. Europe Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.3.2. Germany
- 9.3.3. UK
- 9.3.4. France
- 9.4. Asia Pacific
- 9.4.1. Asia Pacific Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.4.2. Japan
- 9.4.3. China
- 9.4.4. India
- 9.4.5. South Korea
- 9.4.6. Australia
- 9.5. Latin America
- 9.5.1. Latin America Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.5.2. Brazil
- 9.6. Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- 9.6.1. MEA Aircraft Seating Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2018 - 2030 (USD Million)
- 9.6.2. UAE
- 9.6.3. Saudi Arabia
- 9.6.4. South Africa
Chapter 10. Aircraft Seating Market - Competitive Landscape
- 10.1. Recent Developments & Impact Analysis, By Key Market Participants
- 10.2. Company Categorization
- 10.3. Participant's Overview
- 10.4. Financial Performance
- 10.5. Product Benchmarking
- 10.6. Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
- 10.7. Company Heat Map Analysis
- 10.8. Strategy Mapping
- 10.8.1. Expansion
- 10.8.2. Merger & Acquisition
- 10.8.3. Collaborations/Partnerships
- 10.8.4. New Product Launches
- 10.9. Company Profiles
- 10.9.1. Safran Group
- 10.9.1.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.1.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.1.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.1.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.2. RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
- 10.9.2.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.2.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.2.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.2.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.3. Jamco Corporation
- 10.9.3.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.3.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.3.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.3.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.4. Thompson Aero Seating
- 10.9.4.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.4.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.4.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.4.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.5. Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
- 10.9.5.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.5.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.5.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.5.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.6. Airbus Atlantic SAS
- 10.9.6.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.6.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.6.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.6.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.7. RTX Corporation
- 10.9.7.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.7.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.7.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.7.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.8. Expliseat S.A.S.
- 10.9.8.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.8.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.8.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.8.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.9. ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
- 10.9.9.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.9.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.9.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.9.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.10. Geven SPA
- 10.9.10.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.10.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.10.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.10.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.11. Adient Aerospace LLC
- 10.9.11.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.11.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.11.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.11.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.12. Aslesan A.S.
- 10.9.12.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.12.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.12.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.12.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.13. Aviointeriors s.p.a.
- 10.9.13.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.13.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.13.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.13.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.14. Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd
- 10.9.14.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.14.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.14.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.14.4. Recent Developments
- 10.9.15. Iacobucci HF Aerospace S.p.A.
- 10.9.15.1. Participant's Overview
- 10.9.15.2. Financial Performance
- 10.9.15.3. Product Benchmarking
- 10.9.15.4. Recent Developments