Aircraft Seating Material Market Size & Forecast Report, 2014 - 2025

Modern-day aircraft possess a wider range of seats in a large wide-body aircraft than in a narrow-body aircraft. Modern manufacturers are now keenly looking to minimize the weight of airplane seats that reduce the overall weight of aircraft. The minimized weight would lead to saving of fuel costs, enhanced travel experience, and lower ticket prices. Based on material type, the global aircraft seating material is segmented into the aluminum structure, foam cushions, and plastic molding.

Aircraft seats are made out of advanced materials mainly graphite composite fire-hard foams with fire-resisting polyurethane (PUR) foam systems inclusive of special-flame resistant substances. The flame-resistant cushions enable safety for passengers in case of cabin fire and other hardware problems. Cushions are produced either by inserting foam into molds or by cutting foam blocks into desired shapes. The other way round, the cushions especially work for the safety of passengers.

On a commercial scale, the aircraft seating market is regulated by FAA, CASA, SAE, EASA, etc. and so the standards and tests conducted to determine their flame retardant capabilities, gravity performance, static load testing, etc. The global commercial aircraft seating market revenues are anticipated to grow 3x during the forecast period.

The key driving factors responsible for the growth of the global aircraft seating material market include growth in demand for new aircraft deliveries, upgrade of aircraft programs, and increased air travel is anticipated to contribute to the market growth during the forecast period. Based on aircraft type, the global aircraft seating material is segmented into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, very large aircraft, and regional transport aircraft. Very large aircraft are anticipated to grow during the forecast period owing to increasing air traffic.

Based on seat class, the global aircraft seating material is segmented into first class, business class, premium economy class, and economy class. Business-class dominates the global market and is anticipated to continue dominating during the forecast period primarily fueled by growth in advanced business class seat design and comfort. Based on component, the global aircraft seating material is segmented into seat & actuators, and foam & fittings. The seat actuator segment dominates the global market owing to growth in demand for better-designed seats specially built for passenger comfort and safety. Based on fit, the global aircraft seating material is segmented into line-fit and retrofit.

Based on geographic segmentation, the global aircraft seating material spans North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa. APAC regions are anticipated to grow during the forecast period due to growing demand for new aircraft and enhanced air travel experience. Also, growing disposable income along with prospering trade and tourism in India and China are propelling the market growth during the forecast period. The key players in the global aircraft seating material market include B/E Aerospace Inc, Zodiac Aerospace, RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co, Aviointeriors S.p.A, Acro Aircraft Seating, Thompson Aero Seating Ltd, and Flugsitz GmbH.