Segments - Global Aerostructures Market by Platforms (Rotary-wing Aircraft [Military Helicopters, Commercial & Civil Helicopters, and UAVs] and Fixed-wing Aircraft [Business Jets Aircraft, General Aviation Aircraft, UAVs, Commercial Aircraft, and Military Aircraft]), Materials (Composite, Metal, and Alloys), Components (Nacelle & Pylon, Empennage, Fuselage, Nose, Wings, and Others), End-users (OEM and Aftermarket), and Regions (Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa) - Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast 2023 – 2031
The global aerostructures market size was valued at USD 52.32 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 103.63 billion by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.89% during the forecast period, 2023–2031. The growth of the market is attributed to rising implementation of 3D printing in manufacturing aircraft.
Aerostructures include flight control surfaces, wings, nacelle and arch, fuselage, nose, empennage, and other components required to construct an airplane. Aerostructures are components that enable an airplane to operate and endure aerodynamic forces. It contains all components that enable an aircraft to fly. Building, testing, and maintenance of airplanes and space vehicles is referred to as aerospace technology.
Technicians work on systems linked with reliable and reusable space launch vehicles and related ground support equipment, including assembly, servicing, testing, operation, and repair. Raytheon Technologies granted CPI Aerostructure a contract to produce structural assemblies on an unnamed platform in January 2021.
The COVID-19 pandemic has an astounding and unprecedented global impact, with aviation components experiencing a negative demand shock across all areas. According to a survey provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), commercial aircraft deliveries in 2020 are expected to total 800, which is half of the amount projected at the start of the year. The market has been affected by a drop in aircraft deliveries and new orders, due to the coronavirus outbreak.
Increasing aircraft deliveries by major aircraft manufacturers is anticipated to drive the market during the forecast period.
Rising demand for air travel around the globe is boosting the market.
Increasing demand for UAVs in military and commercial applications is expected to propel the market.
Rising concerns about the disposal of composite materials used in manufacturing aircraft hinders the growth of the market.
Employment of morphing technology for wings is expected to create lucrative opportunities for market players during the forecast period.
The report on the global aerostructures market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.
Attributes |
Details |
Report Title |
Aerostructures Market - Global Industry Analysis, Growth, Share, Size, Trends, and Forecast |
Base Year |
2022 |
Historic Data |
2016–2021 |
Forecast Period |
2023–2031 |
Segmentation |
Platforms (Rotary-wing Aircraft [Military Helicopters, Commercial & Civil Helicopters, and UAVs] and Fixed-wing Aircraft [Business Jets Aircraft, General Aviation Aircraft, UAVs, Commercial Aircraft, and Military Aircraft]), Materials (Composite, Metal, and Alloys), Components (Nacelle & Pylon, Empennage, Fuselage, Nose, Wings, and Others), and End-users (OEM and Aftermarket) |
Regional Scope |
Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa |
Report Coverage |
Company Share, Market Analysis and Size, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends, and Revenue Forecast |
Key Players Covered in the Report |
SAAB AB; Leonardo S.P.A.; GKN Aerospace AAR Group; and Stelia Aerospace Group |
On the basis of platforms, the aerostructures market is divided into rotary-wing aircraft and fixed-wing aircraft. The rotary-wing aircraft segment further categorized as military helicopters, commercial & civil helicopters, and UAVs.
The fixed-wing aircraft segment is further classified as business jets aircraft, general aviation aircraft, UAVs, commercial aircraft, and military aircraft. The fixed-wing aircraft segment is projected to expand at a considerable CAGR during the forecast period, due to rising procurement of military UAVs, including HAL for ISR applications.
In terms of materials, the market is divided into composite, metal, and alloys. The metal segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market in the coming years, due to wide usage of metal in the airframe of an airplane.
The composite segment accounts for a significant market share, as composite materials provide high design freedom, strength, durability, and low weight in aviation components.
Based on components, the aerostructures market is segregated into nacelle & pylon, empennage, fuselage, nose, wings, and others. The fuselage segment is expected to expand at a high rate during the forecast period. Fuselage is a critical component of an airplane that covers the whole plane.
The wings segment is expected to be a rapidly-growing segment during the forecast period, due to increasing demand for composite aircraft wings to exchange conventional metal wings. Metal is used to make traditional airplane wings; however, composite materials are currently used in the manufacture of airplane wings.
On the basis of end-users, the market is bifurcated into OEM and aftermarket. The OEM segment is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period, due to growing demand for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in a variety of applications, including border surveillance, parcel delivery, city area monitoring, medication delivery, and others. The aftermarket segment is expected to grow rapidly, owing to increasing number of local service providers in high-growth regions.
In terms of regions, the global aerostructures market is classified as Asia Pacific, North America, Latin America, Europe, and Middle East & Africa.
North America is expected to constitute a key share of the market during the forecast period, owing to rising business and commercial aviation industry in the region. The market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to high development of aircraft manufacturing facilities in the region.
The global aerostructures market has been segmented on the basis of
Key players competing in the global aerostructures market are SAAB AB; Leonardo S.P.A.; GKN Aerospace AAR Group; and Stelia Aerospace Group.
These companies implemented robotics technologies and industry automation in order to boost production capacities and strengthen their brand portfolio by providing a high-quality product to end-users. In August 2021, Boeing granted Mahindra Aerostructure a contract to produce B737 intake outer barrel components and sub-assemblies.