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Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating Market Competition Forecast & Opportunities, 2028

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  • 130 Pages
  • October 2023
  • Region: Europe, Russia
  • TechSci Research
  • ID: 5892050
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Europe & CIS aircraft seating market is expected to grow at a high CAGR in the forecast period due to increasing focus on the level of comfort and safety offered to passengers during travel.

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating Market Scope

Europe & CIS aircraft seating market provide better scope to both established players and new emerging players due to increasing demand in aftermarket. Aircraft seats have a significant impact on the interior weight of the aircraft. To save fuel costs, aircraft interiors prefer light construction with lighter materials, better configuration, and compact geometry. The European & CIS aircraft seating market consists of both original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), who supply seats directly to aircraft manufacturers, and their aftermarket suppliers, who provide aircraft seat replacements and upgrades. The passenger seating market has great growth potential as the region faces a huge need for modernization of airlines and increased air traffic. Therefore, passenger seating based on seat type is expected to grow at a significant CAGR in the coming years, which will further boost the overall Europe & CIS aircraft seating market.

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market Overview

As aircraft seats are one of the main determinants of passenger comfort, aircraft manufacturers are gradually introducing lightweight, top-quality, high-quality seats to enhance the flying experience. Furthermore, by aircraft type, the market is segmented into narrow-body, wide-body, regional, and business aircraft, with the narrow-body segment expected to lead the market during the forecast period. There is an increasing demand for technologically advanced cabin seats in addition to lighter passenger seats for aircraft. With the growth of the global economy and rising consumer spending, the demand for economy seats on airplanes has increased in recent years, making air travel more accessible to passengers. In addition, the Europe & CIS aircraft seat market is driven by growing demand for Customized seats. Additionally, modernization of existing aircraft seating infrastructure is expected to continue to drive the Europe & CIS aircraft seating market.

Increasing Commercial Travel Across Region

The Europe & CIS region is one of the busiest air traffic regions in the world, with many passengers traveling for business, pleasure, and other purposes. Additionally, a growing middle class and rising incomes contribute to the steady growth of aircraft fleets in the region. Furthermore, most airlines are adding more economy seats to their fleets in an effort to meet the rising demand for low-cost air travel, which raises the overall demand for aircraft seats. In 2022, across the European region, a total of over 6,800 aircraft, with 86% of the aircraft in service serves the air travel needs of passengers. In addition, increased passenger air traffic, heightened passenger safety concerns, and the development of new lighter and stronger seat material systems have accelerated the replacement rate of current aircraft seats in recent years, leading to rapid growth in Europe & CIS aircraft seating market. Due to above developments, the Europe & CIS aircraft seat market is expected to grow further in the coming years.

Safety Regulation Impact The Growth

Complying with severe safety rules imposed by many European governments to increase safety is one of the hurdles in the European aircraft seating business. Also, to guarantee passenger safety during flight, aircraft seating must adhere to strict safety criteria specified by aviation authorities. Moreover, to comply with new regulations many airline companies put orders for new aircraft seats and modify older equipment, resulting in seating manufacturers with increased orders. However, as new orders for seats are placed in significant numbers, the seat makers must ensure that engineering, supply chain, certification issues, and safety laws do not impede the delivery of new seats to aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEMs) and Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) providers. Additionally, the manufacturing of seats was hampered by design modifications, incorrect future projections, and trade delays, which restrains the expansion of the European aviation seating market.

Increasing Popularity of Smart and Advanced Aircraft Seating

Airline companies spend hundreds of millions to modernize the interiors of their planes and improve the services they provide to passengers. According to standards used in the aircraft industry, seat design is growing very quickly. To minimize weight and increase fuel efficiency while using sustainable materials, designers, and engineers must consider sustainability while selecting materials for aircraft seating. The interior and comfort of an aircraft are heavily prioritized by many airline operators, which has a big impact on traveler’s safety and satisfaction. The comfort and aesthetics of seats are highly competitive among manufacturers. In recent years, when traditional suppliers have manufacturing challenges, new entrants have shaken up the market and succeeded with innovative concepts. Material selection is important since it affects weight, prices, and maintenance requirements. With rising demand for smart seating, Europe & CIS aircraft seating market to get boost in sales in upcoming years.

Company Insights

  • With approximately 200 airline customers in 2023, Safran notably ranks among the top aftermarket suppliers for Airbus, and more than 110 airlines rate the quality of its customer service. Saffron companies are considered as among the top 10 aftermarket suppliers to Airbus.
  • Together with Euphony and Unity Technologies, Safran Seats is competing for a spot in the worldwide Yacht & Aviation Awards final in 2022. Each individual passenger can experience high-quality sound in any seat position with the help of Euphony seating technology. In addition to offering a unique design, Unity Technologies makes use of the advantages of its layout and ability to give all passengers easy access to the aisles.
  • Safran, the 2022 Supplier of the Year, received the 'Win-Win Cooperation Award' at the COMAC Supplier Conference in 2023.
  • In 2022, New Japan Aircraft Maintenance Co. Ltd (JAMCO Corporation) declares that with SkyDrive Inc., it has entered into a Supporter Agreement. JAMCO started the collaboration by lending SkyDrive some of its Aircraft Interiors development experts.

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market Opportunities

The demand for aircraft seating is anticipated to increase as the aviation sector develops, offering new market opportunities for specialized service providers as well as regional service providers. In the European region, there are many chances for growth and development in the industry for aircraft seating market due to rising air travel. Considering the rising demand for high-end and comfortable seating with advanced smart seating technology and minimal noise, it has potential to grow at higher rate which results in increasing overall market for aircraft seating in the European region. This offers opportunity for seat manufacturing companies to contribute their expertise and collaborate with other airline manufacturers to expand their market share.

Market Segmentation

The Europe & CIS aircraft seating market is segmented based on by aircraft type, class, seat type, gravity, end use, and country. Based on aircraft type, the market is segmented into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, regional aircraft, business aircraft. Based on the class, it is further segmented into economy, premium-economy class, business-class, and first-class. Based on seat type, it is segmented into passenger seats, cabin crew seats, and pilot/co-pilot seats. In terms of gravity, the market is segmented into 16G and 9G. Based on end use, it is further divided into OEM and aftermarket. The market is divided by country, into United Kingdom, France, Germany, Russia, Spain, Italy, Austria, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, rest of Europe & CIS.

Company Profiles

Some of the major players which are leading in Europe & CIS aircraft seating market are Lufthansa Technik AG, The Safran Group, Geven S.p.A., Putsch GmbH & Co. KG, Stelia Aerospace, JAMCO Europe BV, Zim Flugsitz GmbH, Acro Aircraft Seating, Aviointeriors S.p.A., and Thompson Aero Seating.

Report Scope:

In this report, Europe & CIS aircraft seating market has been segmented into following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By Aircraft Type:

  • Narrow-body Aircraft
  • Wide-body Aircraft
  • Regional Aircraft
  • Business Aircraft

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By Class:

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

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By Seat Type:

  • Passenger Seats
  • Cabin Crew Seats
  • Pilot/Co-Pilot Seats

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By Gravity:

  • 16G
  • 9G

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By End Use:

  • OEM
  • Aftermarket

Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market, By Country:

  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Germany
  • Russia
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Austria
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Poland
  • Rest of Europe & CIS

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
1.1. Product Overview
1.2. Key Highlights of the Report
1.3. Market Coverage
1.4. Market Segments Covered
1.5. Research Tenure Considered
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Market Overview
3.2. Market Forecast
3.3. Key Regions
3.4. Key Segments
4. Impact of COVID-19 on Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating market
5. Voice of Customer
5.1. Factors Influencing Purchase Decision
5.2. Brand Awareness
6. Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value & Volume
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis (Narrow-body Aircraft, Wide-body Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, Business Aircraft)
6.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis (Economy, Premium-Economy Class, Business-Class, First-Class)
6.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis (Passenger Seats, Cabin Crew Seats, Pilot/Co-Pilot Seats)
6.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis (16G, 9G)
6.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis (OEM, Aftermarket)
6.2.6. By Country Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.1. United Kingdom Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.2. France Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.3. Germany Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.4. Russia Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.5. Spain Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.6. Italy Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.7. Austria Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.8. Belgium Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.9. Netherlands Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.10. Poland Market Share Analysis
6.2.6.11. Rest of Europe & CIS Market Share Analysis
6.3. Europe & CIS Aircraft Seating Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.1. By Aircraft Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.2. By Class Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.3. By Seat Type Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.4. By Gravity Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.5. By End Use Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
6.3.6. By Country Market Mapping & Opportunity Assessment
7. United Kingdom Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value & Volume
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
7.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
7.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
7.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
8. France Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value & Volume
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
8.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
8.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
8.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
9. Germany Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value & Volume
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
9.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
9.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
9.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
10. Russia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value & Volume
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
10.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
10.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
10.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
10.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
11. Spain Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value & Volume
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
11.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
11.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
11.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
11.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
12. Italy Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
12.1. Market Size & Forecast
12.1.1. By Value & Volume
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
12.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
12.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
12.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
12.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
12.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
13. Austria Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
13.1. Market Size & Forecast
13.1.1. By Value & Volume
13.2. Market Share & Forecast
13.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
13.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
13.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
13.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
13.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
14. Belgium Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
14.1. Market Size & Forecast
14.1.1. By Value & Volume
14.2. Market Share & Forecast
14.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
14.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
14.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
14.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
14.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
15. Netherlands Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
15.1. Market Size & Forecast
15.1.1. By Value & Volume
15.2. Market Share & Forecast
15.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
15.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
15.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
15.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
15.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
16. Poland Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
16.1. Market Size & Forecast
16.1.1. By Value & Volume
16.2. Market Share & Forecast
16.2.1. By Aircraft Type Market Share Analysis
16.2.2. By Class Market Share Analysis
16.2.3. By Seat Type Market Share Analysis
16.2.4. By Gravity Market Share Analysis
16.2.5. By End Use Market Share Analysis
17. Porter’s Five Forces Model
17.1. Competitive Rivalry
17.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
17.3. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
17.4. Threat of New Entrants
17.5. Threat of Substitutes
18. Market Dynamics
18.1. Market Drivers
18.2. Market Challenges
19. Market Trends and Developments
20. Competitive Landscape
20.1. Company Profiles (Up to 10 Major Companies)
20.1.1. Lufthansa Technik AG
20.1.1.1. Company Details
20.1.1.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.1.3. Recent Development
20.1.1.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.2. The Safran Group
20.1.2.1. Company Details
20.1.2.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.2.3. Recent Development
20.1.2.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.3. Geven S.p.A.
20.1.3.1. Company Details
20.1.3.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.3.3. Recent Development
20.1.3.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.4. Putsch GmbH & Co. KG
20.1.4.1. Company Details
20.1.4.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.4.3. Recent Development
20.1.4.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.5. Stelia Aerospace
20.1.5.1. Company Details
20.1.5.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.5.3. Recent Development
20.1.5.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.6. JAMCO Europe BV
20.1.6.1. Company Details
20.1.6.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.6.3. Recent Development
20.1.6.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.7. Zim Flugsitz GmbH
20.1.7.1. Company Details
20.1.7.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.7.3. Recent Development
20.1.7.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.8. Acro Aircraft Seating
20.1.8.1. Company Details
20.1.8.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.8.3. Recent Development
20.1.8.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.9. Aviointeriors S.p.A.
20.1.9.1. Company Details
20.1.9.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.9.3. Recent Development
20.1.9.4. Key Management Personnel
20.1.10. Thompson Aero Seating
20.1.10.1. Company Details
20.1.10.2. Key Product Offered
20.1.10.3. Recent Development
20.1.10.4. Key Management Personnel
21. Strategic Recommendations
21.1. Key Focus Areas
21.1.1. Target Countries
21.1.2. Target Aircraft Type
21.1.3. Target Seat Type
22. About the Publisher & Disclaimer

Companies Mentioned (Partial List)

A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:

  • Lufthansa Technik AG
  • The Safran Group
  • Geven S.p.A.
  • Putsch GmbH & Co. KG
  • Stelia Aerospace
  • JAMCO Europe BV
  • Zim Flugsitz GmbH
  • Acro Aircraft Seating
  • Aviointeriors S.p.A.
  • Thompson Aero Seating