The global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market size reached US$ 744.7 million in 2023. The market is projected to reach US$ 956.2 million by 2032, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.82% during 2023-2032. The increasing air traffic, the rising demand for lightweight windshields and windows, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Commercial aircraft windshields and windows are glass panels manufactured of plexiglass that provide protection to passengers and crew from the outside harsh environment. They consist of several layers of glass piles as a fail-safe concept to eliminate the chances of window failure. They are lightweight, relatively strong, and offer clarity to see through. Commercial aircraft windshields and windows exhibit impact strength, chemical, heat, and bullet resistance. It also provides better resistance to crazing (hairline cracks), reduced crack propagation, and improved impact resistance. They assist in maintaining the air pressure balance of the aircraft and offering enough light for passengers to see and safely evacuate the plane in case of emergency.
Commercial aircraft windshields and windows are glass panels manufactured of plexiglass that provide protection to passengers and crew from the outside harsh environment. They consist of several layers of glass piles as a fail-safe concept to eliminate the chances of window failure. They are lightweight, relatively strong, and offer clarity to see through. Commercial aircraft windshields and windows exhibit impact strength, chemical, heat, and bullet resistance. It also provides better resistance to crazing (hairline cracks), reduced crack propagation, and improved impact resistance. They assist in maintaining the air pressure balance of the aircraft and offering enough light for passengers to see and safely evacuate the plane in case of emergency.
Commercial Aircraft Windshields and Windows Market Trends
The increasing demand for air travel across the globe is one of the key factors driving the market growth. Key players are widely installing windshields and windows in commercial aircraft for the comfort of passengers, thus enhancing the passenger experience, luxury, and safety. In line with this, the rising safety concerns over flight control system failure have enforced the development of new aircraft with safer in-flight control systems and better pilot interaction with flight control systems, which, in turn, is propelling the market growth. Moreover, the widespread utilization of acrylic windshields, owing to their high strength and lightweight, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, the introduction of lighter windows and windshields with improved designs that are more efficient and economical is providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, the introduction of dimmable windows that are highly interactive and smart and allow the passengers to control the amount of light entering the aircraft cabin is favoring the market growth. These dimmable windows work through a switch located next to the windows that help passengers to dim the light and reduce ultra-violet (UV) and infrared radiation transmission. Furthermore, the widespread product adoption owing to the increasing ongoing replacements of aging aircraft is contributing to the market growth. This can be attributed to the growing environmental concerns and the modernization of the airline industry. Other factors, including the launch of sensor-based windows and windshields, the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly aircraft windshields, and the implementation of various government initiatives to enhance safety in the aviation industry and promote aircraft services, are supporting the market growth.Key Market Segmentation:
The report provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country level from 2023-2032. The report has categorized the market based on aircraft type, material, application, and distribution channel.Aircraft Type Insights:
- Narrowbody Aircraft
- Widebody Aircraft
- Regional Aircraft
Material Insights:
- Polycarbonate
- Glass
- Acrylic
- Others
Application Insights:
- Cabin Windows
- Cockpit Windshields
Distribution Channel Insights:
- Aftermarket
- OEM
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape
The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Aerospace Plastic Components, Control Logistics Inc., Gentex Corporation, GKN Aerospace, Lee Aerospace, Llamas Plastics Inc., LP Aero Plastics Inc., Plexiweiss GmbH, PPG Industries Inc., Saint-Gobain SA, Tech-Tool Plastics Inc., The NORDAM Group LLC, etc.Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive commercial aircraft windshields and windows markets?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the aircraft type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
- What is the competitive structure of the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Commercial Aircraft Windshields And Windows Market
6 Market Breakup by Aircraft Type
7 Market Breakup by Material
8 Market Breakup by Application
9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
10 Market Breakup by Region
11 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- Aerospace Plastic Components
- Control Logistics Inc.
- Gentex Corporation
- GKN Aerospace
- Lee Aerospace
- Llamas Plastics Inc. LP Aero Plastics Inc.
- Plexiweiss GmbH
- PPG Industries Inc.
- Saint-Gobain SA
- Tech-Tool Plastics Inc.
- The NORDAM Group LLC
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 148 |
| Published | January 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2023 - 2032 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 744.7 Million |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 956.2 Million |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 2.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 11 |
