Middle East and Africa Aircraft Computers Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Component, Type, Platform, and Fit Type

The aircraft computers market in the MEA is expected to grow from US$ 408.50 million in 2022 to US$ 507.88 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 3.7% from 2022 to 2028.

An increase in demand for an in-flight entertainment experience and a surge in aircraft renewals and aircraft deliveries are the prominent factors propelling the aircraft computers market. In addition, an increase in the number of passengers, coupled with a rise in the number of aircraft, is driving the demand for in-flight entertainment. The acceleration of Wi-Fi installations onboard aircraft, combined with the large number of passengers carrying one or more digital devices, is boosting in-flight innovations. In March 2022, Safran Passenger Innovations announced its latest software platform named RAVE OS, which offers a modern user interface. In addition, in November 2019, Airbus developed Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS) that allows the cabin crew to manage all cabin functions via easy-to-use centralized interfaces. The CIDS has been installed in more than 10,000 aircraft. Rockwell Collins, Panasonic Avionics, Honeywell Aerospace, and UTC Aerospace Systems are the leading players engaged in providing in-flight entertainment systems. Thus, the rise in deployment of in-flight entertainment systems is bringing new trends in the aircraft computers market.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the MEA aircraft computers market. The MEA aircraft computers market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.

MEA Aircraft Computers Market Segmentation

The North America aircraft computers market is segmented into component, type, platform, fit type, and country. Based on component, the market is segmented into hardware and software. The hardware segment accounted for a larger market share in 2021. In terms of type, the market is segmented into flight controls, utility controls & IFE Systems, engine controls, mission computers, and flight management computers. The flight controls segment accounted for the largest share of the market in 2021. Based on platform, the market is categorized into fixed wing, rotary wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The fixed wing segment dominated the market in 2021. In terms of fit type, the market is categorized into line fit and retrofit. The line fit segment accounted for a larger share in 2021. Based on country, the MEA aircraft computers market is segmented into Saudi Arabia, South Africa, the UAE, and the Rest of MEA.

BAE Systems; General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc.; General Electric; Honeywell International Inc.; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Raytheon Technologies; SAAB AB; Safran Group; and Thales Group are among the leading companies in the MEA aircraft computers market.