The global commercial aircraft windows and windshields market was valued at more than $584 million in 2015 and is expected to surpass $682 million by 2020, says Technavio.
Technavio has announced its latest market research report on commercial aircraft windows and windshields to its aerospace components portfolio. This market analysis discusses the major drivers and key emerging trends that will influence the growth of the global commercial aircraft windows and windshields market during the forecast period 2016-2020. Some of the top vendors listed in this industry analysis include Gentex, GKN Aerospace, PPG Industries, Lee Aerospace, and Saint-Gobain Sully.
In terms of geographical analysis, the Americas are expected to lead the global commercial aircraft windows and windshields market, reaching revenues of almost $298 billion by 2020. The US will emerge as the key revenue-generator.
“Vendors in the market are focusing on the adoption of lightweight materials in an attempt to improve the fuel efficiency of aircraft. The UK-based Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) aims to reduce the overall aircraft weight by replacing windows with OLED-screens, reflecting higher fuel-efficiency, along with consumer satisfaction. The company is also developing a new concept of windowless planes which is based on technology used in televisions and mobile phones. This concept is expected to provide ultra-thin, high-definition, large, and lightweight displays from inside the fuselage while displaying the images of the exterior using the camera mounted on the plane’s exterior,” says Avimanyu Basu, a lead analyst at Technavio for aerospace components.
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The new industry research report from Technavio analyzes some of the key drivers and trends responsible for the growth of this market and its sub-segments.
Advent of new technologies
Vendors in the global market for commercial aircraft windows and windshields market are focusing on developing innovative cabin interior, seats, and cabin windows to enhance passenger comfort. Increased competition among airlines to attract more passengers by enhancing the services provided is propelling the need to accommodate changes such as the need for temperature and lighting regulation, and for a better view and aesthetic appeal of the cabin interior in the existing and new fleet of aircraft. This is prompting manufacturers in the market to adopt advanced technologies such as smart glass technology, which refers to a combination of various sub-technologies like thermochromic, suspended particle and liquid crystal, and electrochromic technologies.
Enhanced passenger experiences with larger windows
Most intercontinental flights are at least 10 hours long, if not more. As a result, passenger comfort is of utmost importance when it comes to gaining market shares. For instance, Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, developed a new way of improving the in-flight experience for passengers. Embraer uses windows with bigger dimensions in its Lineage 1000 business jet product line, which provides clear visibility from above 35,000 feet for passengers. Furthermore, Boeing revealed its plan to implement windows large enough for every passenger to see the horizon in its 777X jetliner which is due to launch in 2020.
Development of advanced and new aircraft models
The emerging markets in APAC, the Middle East, and South America play a crucial role in the growth of the aviation market owing to the rapidly growing aviation fleets in these regions. Apart from the growing number of aircraft, new aircraft development programs also act as an incentive for the growth of the global commercial aircraft windows and windshields market. New windows and windshields are developed to keep pace with the evolving aircraft design and configuration.
For instance, the new Boeing 777X aircraft, which is to be launched in 2020, hopes to achieve further aerodynamic improvements in its new model, including innovations in windows. The company is currently developing a new passenger window and seat design that will streamline the windows and the fuselage skin. The new design is capable of reducing the drag and subsequently improve the overall efficiency of the aircraft. The aircraft is also expected to feature larger windows, which are almost 15% larger than the aircraft of similar size, along with premium window shades.
Some of the other prominent vendors identified in this report are AIP Aerospace, AJW Aviation, Nordam Group, TBM Glass, and Triumph Group.
This research report includes an in-depth analysis and market shares and sizes of the sub-segments and geography. It provides a comprehensive analysis of the key companies, including their market shares, business overview, key financials, etc. The market study also offers a detailed analysis of key drivers, challenges, and opportunities influencing this market.
A more detailed analysis is available in the Technavio report titled, ‘Global Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshields Market 2016-2020’.Technavio also customizes reports by other regions and specific segments upon request.
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