The aircraft tube and duct assemblies market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The aircraft tube and duct assemblies market is forecasted to grow from $1.92 billion in 2024 to $2.08 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 8.6%.
The growth is attributed to the increasing demand for lightweight materials, fleet expansions, military aircraft procurement, rising demand for business jets, and a focus on cabin comfort and noise reduction.
The aircraft tube and duct assemblies market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The aircraft tube and duct assemblies market is expected to reach $2.85 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.2%.
The growth is driven by rising air travel demand, increasing aircraft fleets, growing defense expenditure, a focus on fuel efficiency, and expanded MRO services. Trends include the use of lightweight and composite materials, advanced manufacturing technologies, smart sensors and IoT integration, and development of integrated duct and tube systems.
The expansion of aerospace manufacturing capabilities is expected to fuel the growth of the aircraft tube and duct assemblies market. Aerospace manufacturing is advancing due to increased demand for new aircraft, investment in R&D, and more efficient production techniques. Aircraft tube and duct assemblies are vital for ensuring the smooth flow of air, fluids, and gases within an aircraft. For example, in November 2023, the International Trade Administration reported the UK’s civil aerospace turnover reaching $34.5 billion in 2022. As aerospace manufacturing capabilities grow, the aircraft tube and duct assembly market will benefit.
The aircraft tube and duct assemblies market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Duct Type: Rigid, Semi Rigid, Flexible
2) By Material: Steel, Nickel, Titanium, Aluminum, Composite, Inconel
3) By Application: Engine Bleeds, Thermal Anti-Ice, Pylon Ducting (HVAC) Enamel, Fuselages, Inlets And Exhausts, Environment Control Systems (ECS), Lavatories, Waste Systems
4) By Sales Channel: Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), Aftermarket
5) By End User: Commercial Aircrafts, Military Aircrafts, Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Rigid Ducts: Metal Rigid Ducts, Composite Rigid Ducts
2) By Semi-Rigid Ducts: Aluminum Semi-Rigid Ducts, Stainless Steel Semi-Rigid Ducts
3) By Flexible Ducts: Metal Flexible Ducts, Non-Metal Flexible Ducts
Companies in the aircraft tube and duct assemblies market are exploring 3D-printable materials to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce costs, and create complex structures. 3D-printable materials include plastics, metals, ceramics, and composites, allowing for layer-by-layer object creation. For example, in February 2024, Eaton Corporation, based in Ireland, developed carbon-reinforced PEKK as a replacement for aluminum in aircraft air ducts. This 3D-printable material offers essential qualities like ESD, flammability, and chemical resistance, enabling flexible, tooling-free manufacturing of complex geometries.
Major companies operating in the aircraft tube and duct assemblies market are:
• Eaton Corporation plc
• Safran S.A.
• Parker-Hannifin Corporation
• AMETEK Inc.
• Leggett & Platt Incorporated
• Smiths Group plc
• Moog Inc.
• ITT Inc.
• Triumph Group Inc.
• Senior plc
• Ducommun Incorporated
• Unison Industries LLC
• PFW Aerospace GmbH
• Société Nationale de Construction Aérospatiale NV (SONACA NV)
• Flexaust Company Inc.
• STEICO Industries Inc.
• RSA Engineered Products LLC
• Sigma Components Holdings Ltd
• Woolf Aircraft Products Inc.
• Fiber Dynamics Inc.
• Mundo-Tech Inc.
• PMF Industries Inc.
• Flexco Inc.
• Amcraft Manufacturing Inc.
North America was the largest region in the aircraft tube and duct assemblies’ market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft tube and duct assemblies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.