Aircraft Insulation Global Market Report 2023 – By Type (Thermal Insulation, Acoustic And Vibration Insulation, Electric Insulation), By Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles), By Material (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass, Mineral Wool, Ceramic-Based Materials, Other Materials), By Application (Airframe, Propulsion System) – Market Size, Trends, And Global Forecast 2023-2032

The aircraft lightning protection refers to a process of using thick, external metal that is sufficiently thick enough to resist lightning strikes in aircraft by preventing electromagnetic energy from entering critical spaces. Furthermore, the skin or interior is designed with a metal mesh to provide an additional layer of protection. The main application types of aircraft lighting protection include lightning protection, lightning detection & warning, static wicks, expanded metal foils, transient voltage suppressors, and test service. The lightning protection equipment is made up of thick external metal to resist lightning strikes by preventing electromagnetic energy. They are implemented on fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and unmanned aerial vehicles through both line-fit and retro fittings. The global aircraft lightning protection market is segmented - 1)By Application: Lightning Protection, Lightning Detection & Warning, Static Wicks, Expanded Metal Foils, Transient Voltage Suppressors, Test Service 2) By Fit: Line Fit, Retrofit 3) By Aircraft Type: Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) The global aircraft lightning protection market size will grow from $4.15 billion in 2022 to $4.58 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global aircraft lightning protection is expected to grow to $6.58 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 9.5%. Cost-effective air travel is expected to boost the growth of the aircraft lightning protection market. With the increasing cost-effectiveness of flights, more consumers are opting to fly often, this leads to an increase in the manufacturing of aircraft, ultimately propelling the growth of the aircraft lightning protection global market. For instance, in 2021, Frontier Airlines ran a buy-one, get-one promotion, and JetBlue Airways had conducted a three-day sale with fares starting as low as $49 one-way from New York. Moreover, Hawaiian Airlines were offering round-trip airfares between Hawaii and the West Coast for as little as $123. Thus, demand for cost-effective air travel is expected boost to the growth of the aircraft lightning protection market. Major players in the aircraft lightning protection market are Dayton-Granger, L3 Technologies, Astroseal Products, Dexmet, Pinnacle Lightning Protection, LLC, PPG Engineered Materials, TE Connectivity, National Technical Systems, Parker Hannifin Corp., Microsemi, Protek Devices, All Weather, Inc., AEF Solutions, EFLA Oy, and Astronics Corporation. The growing adoption of lightning sensor systems is a key trend gaining popularity in the aircraft lightning protection market. Lightning sensor systems on airplanes are electric field sensors on the aircraft that help continuously monitor the electrical environment of an airplane, through this system, onboard algorithms can determine the risk of lightning charge, helping improve the situation. For instance, Honeywell’s lightning sensor system, the LSZ-860 helps detect areas of lightning activity in a 200-nautical mile radius around the aircraft. In 2022, Ducommun Incorporated, a California-based company delivering innovative manufacturing solutions for the aerospace sector, among others, acquired Lightning Diversion Systems (LDS) and its subsidiary LS Holdings Company, for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition will allow LDS to further develop and commercialize advanced lightning protection technology to offer wind turbine operators and OEMs better, more cost-effective protection against lightning strikes. LDS is a California-based company involved in the manufacturing of aircraft lightning protection systems. North America was the largest region in the aircraft lightning protection market in 2022 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the global aircraft lightning protection market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft lightning protection market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The aircraft lightning protection market includes revenues earned by entitiesby wire bundle shields. ground straps. composite structure expanded foils, wire mesh, aluminum flame spray coating, embedded metallic wire, and metallic picture frames. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aircraft lightning protection market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aircraft lightning protection market statistics, including aircraft lightning protection industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a aircraft lightning protection market share, detailed aircraft lightning protection market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aircraft lightning protection industry. 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Aircraft cables are defined as cables that are made by stranding thin steel wires together to offer high versatility, strength, and flexibility. Aircraft cables are used in control systems, lighting, data transfer, power transfer, avionics, and data transmission. Aircraft cables are used in cabin management, wires, and pipelines in aircraft. The main types of aircraft cables are stainless steel material and galvanized steel material. Steel is galvanized when it is hot-dipped in a zinc coating solution. This coating guards the steel against particle corrosion as well as general surface scratches and abrasions. Aircraft cables are used in military aircraft, and civil aircraft and are sold through aftermarket and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales channels. Aircraft cables are used in general aviation, airliner, business aircraft, and other applications. The global aircraft cables market is segmented – 1) By Type: Stainless Steel Material, Galvanized Steel Material 2) By Aircraft Type: Military Aircraft, Civil Aircraft 3) By Sales Channel: Aftermarket, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) 4) By Application: General Aviation, Airliner, Business Aircraft, Other Applications The global aircraft cables market size grew from $4.08 billion in 2022 to $4.48 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global aircraft cables market is expected to grow from $5.96 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.4%. The increasing demand for the production of new aircraft across the world promotes the growth of the aircraft cable market. Aircraft cables are used to establish an aircraft’s electrical system and to transmit signals into electrical power in commercial aircraft, military aircraft, civil helicopters, and military helicopters. Thus, the increase in demand for aircraft holds a positive effect on the demand for the production of aircraft wires. For instance, in March 2021, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based trade association of the world's airlines, the total number of travelers in 2021 was 47% higher as compared to previous years and is anticipated to rise to 83% in 2022, 94% in 2023, 103% in 2024, and 111% in 2025. According to the forecast by Airbus in 2022, demand for passenger traffic is estimated to grow at 3.6% over the next 20 years, following demand for 39.490 new passenger and freighter aircraft over the period. The increased production of new aircraft will result in an increased demand for aircraft cables market. Major players in the aircraft cables market are TE Connectivity, Amphenol, AMETEK Inc., Loos & Co. Inc., Radiall, Pic Wire & Cable, W.L. Gore & Associates, A.E.Petsche, Arrow Electronics Inc., and Collins Aerospace. The growth of the aircraft cable market is restricted because of the backlogging of aircraft. The aircraft backlog hampers the demand for aircraft cables. Aircraft backlog occurs when the orders of aircraft manufacturing have not been fulfilled or run the risk of their potential cancellation or postponement in their date of delivery. The cases of accidents of aircraft that impact the sale of new aircraft, heavy competition among the aircraft producers, and the time required to build a new aircraft result in heavy backlogs in many cases. Thus, the huge number of aircraft backlogs may result in an opportunity loss for the companies in the aircraft manufacturing to manufacture new aircraft, thus, reducing the demand for aircraft cables. For instance, in March 2020, GoAir, a Mumbai-based Indian airline, had to suspend a few of its flights due to the failure of Airbus to deliver aircraft as per their deal. Airbus was expected to deliver 144 Airbus A320neo planes on order from GoAir through the period of 2016-2020. Thus, the results of aircraft backlog hamper the demand for new aircraft cables, negatively affecting the growth of the aircraft cables market. The companies involved in the aircraft cable market are investing in producing cables to meet the need for high-performance data applications required in aircraft systems. Such high-performance data applications are used in cabin management systems, ethernet backbones, computers, servers, and low-skew video. Following the trend, in January 2021, Carlisle Interconnect Technologies US-based designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire and cable introduced UTiPHASETM microwave cable assembly, which is capable of delivering outstanding electrical phase stability versus temperature without compromising microwave performance. They are ideal in defense, space, and testing applications. In January 2020, Loos & Co., Inc., a US-based leading manufacturer of military specification aircraft cable and aircraft cable assemblies acquired Sheaves, In. for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Loos & Co., Inc. aims to strengthen its portfolio in wire and cable manufacturing. Sheaves, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer of pulleys and sheaves for the wire and wire rope industry. North America was the largest region in the global aircraft cables market in 2022. The regions covered in the global aircraft cables market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft cables market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The aircraft cables market consists of sales of stainless steel aircraft cables, galvanized steel aircraft cables, and other aircraft cables. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. 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The commercial aircraft refers to civilian and commercial aircraft used for commercial purposes such as passenger and cargo transportation. The main components of commercial aircraft include fuselage, wings, cockpit, engine, propeller, tail assembly, and landing gear. The different types of commercial aircraft are passenger aircraft, commercial helicopters, commercial gliders and drones, aircraft turbines, aircraft engines, and rocket engines. A rocket engine is a component of a propulsion system that uses the combustion of reactive chemicals to supply the necessary energy to run the rocket. The various types of engines used include Turbofan, Turboprop, and Turboshaft, and the size differs from wide-body, narrow-body, regional, and others. The aircraft are operated in autonomous and manual modes that are used by the government and private sector. The global commercial aircraft market is segmented - 1) By Type: Passenger Aircrafts, Commercial Helicopters, Commercial Gliders and Drones, Aircraft Turbines, Aircraft Engines, Rocket Engines 2) By Engine Type: Turbofan, Turboprop, Turboshaft 3) By Size: Wide-Body, Narrow-Body, Regional, Others 4) By End-User: Government, Private Sector 5) By Operation: Autonomous Aircraft, Manual The global commercial aircraft market size will grow from $173.36 billion in 2022 to $177.25 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of commercial aircraft is expected to grow to $240.43 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 7.9%. Legal authority allowing the use of drones for commercial use is being extended more widely, increasing a potential revenue channel for aircraft manufacturers. For example, the US Federal Aviation Authority issued a rule allowing the use of drones for commercial purposes under certain conditions without a special waiver that was expensive and time-consuming to obtain that severely restricted the use of drones. Relaxation of the regulations is expected to aid the market for commercial drones in the forecast period. Many other countries follow the FAA's regulatory lead to clear commercial drones for take-off not just in the USA but worldwide. Combined with the launch of reliable and stronger drones specifically for commercial use, such as the drones manufactured by a Chinese company, DJI, and public sales of commercial drones, these are expected to drive rapid growth in the drone segment of the commercial aircraft manufacturing market. Major companies in the commercial aircraft market include Airbus Group SE, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, General Electric Company, General Dynamics, Safran SA, Northrop Grumman Corp, Lockheed Martin Corporation, IHI Corp, and Bombardier Inc. The outbreak of COVID-19 disease (COVID-19) has acted as a massive restraint on the commercial aircraft manufacturing market in 2020 as supply chains were disrupted due to trade restrictions and manufacturing was affected due to lockdowns imposed by governments globally. COVID-19 is an infectious disease with flu-like symptoms including fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus was first identified in 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei province of the People’s Republic of China, and has spread globally, including Western Europe, North America, and Asia. Defense equipment manufacturers depend on the supply of raw materials and parts from different countries across the globe. As many governments restricted the movement of goods across countries, manufacturers had to halt production due to a lack of parts and raw materials. The outbreak had a negative impact on businesses throughout 2020 and into 2021. However, it is expected that the commercial aircraft manufacturing market will recover from the shock over the forecast period as it is a "black swan" event and not related to ongoing or fundamental weaknesses in the market or the global economy. Aircraft manufacturers are using machine-learning techniques such as artificial intelligence (AI) to improve aircraft safety and quality and to improve manufacturing productivity. Machine learning algorithms collect data from machine-to-machine and machine-to-human interfaces and use data analytics to drive effective decision-making. These technologies optimize manufacturing operations and lower costs. For example, GE Aviation uses machine learning and data analytics to identify faults in engines, which increases component life and reduces maintenance costs. Boeing has successfully built machine-learning algorithms to design aircraft and automate factory operations. North America was the largest region in the commercial aircraft market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial aircraft market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the commercial aircraft market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela and Vietnam. The commercial aircraft market consists of sales of commercial aircraft of various types such as piston aircraft, light jets, and heavy jets. The market includes MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services provided by manufacturers during the aircraft’s warranty period. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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The aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services refer to maintain, repair, and overhaul services of aircraft, including helicopters, gliders, drones, aircraft turbines, aircraft engines, and rocket engines. The aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market includes sales of spare parts to end consumers by aircraft MRO providers that are used during the aircraft MRO activities. The main types of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services are commercial aircraft MRO services; commercial helicopters MRO services; commercial gliders and drones MRO services; aircraft turbines MRO services; aircraft engines MRO services; and rocket engine MRO services. Rocket engine MRO services include maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for rocket engines. The aircraft is divided into the engine, cabin interior, airframe, avionics, and others, and the various sizes include wide-body, narrow-body, regional, and others. The services are used for an annual maintenance contract, individual projects, and others. The global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services market is segmented - 1) By Type: Commercial Aircrafts MRO Services, Commercial Helicopters MRO Services, Commercial Gliders and Drones MRO Services, Aircraft Turbines MRO Services, Aircraft Engines MRO Services, Rocket Engines MRO Services 2) By Aircraft Division: Engine, Cabin Interior, Airframe, Avionics, Others 3) By Size: Wide-Body, Narrow-Body, Regional, Others 4) By Service Type: Annual Maintainance Contract, Individual Works, Others The global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services market size will grow from $56.46 billion in 2022 to $67.47 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.5%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services is expected to grow to $76.87 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 3.3%. Rapid advances in wireless technology and miniaturization (which refers to designing smaller components for equipment) are expected to drive innovation in the defense market, thus driving the market during the forecast period. Furthermore, technologies such as 3D printing, artificial intelligence, and big data analytics are being used during the manufacturing process, resulting in higher productivity, lower operating costs, and higher margins. Lower operating costs lead to higher margins. This allows companies to expand production and increase product portfolios, thus driving the growth of the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market. Major companies in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market include General Electric Company, The Boeing Company, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Honeywell International Inc., Lufthansa Group, Safran SA, MTU Aero Engines AG, General Dynamics, BBA Aviation plc and Bombardier Inc. Rising cyber-attacks on the confidential data transferred through sensitive paths in the value chain of the aerospace industry are expected to be a restraint on the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market in the forecast period. Companies involved in the value chain of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services exchange a lot of confidential data on specifications, technology, and performance of equipment or services to enhance collaborations on design, development, and support. The data exchanged within the supply chain can be stolen and used by unethical competitors to copy products and reduce market prices for the products. To eliminate the threat, companies in the aerospace industry invest in next-generation cyber security solutions to protect their data from advanced cyber-attacks. For example, leading players such as Lockheed Martin are investing in developing cyber security solutions with offensive and defensive capabilities. Cyber-attacks by governments of enemy countries or competitors are expected to hinder the growth of the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market. Digital thread and digital twin are two interlinked concepts trending in the aircraft parts manufacturing, repair, and maintenance market. The digital thread is a communication framework that allows connected data flow throughout the lifecycle and across functions such as design, engineering, production, and maintenance, providing an integrated, authoritative, up-to-the-minute view of the asset's data that can be accessed at anytime, anywhere. A digital twin includes design specifications and engineering models describing its geometry, materials, parts, and behavior, which give a digital model of a particular product. Both concepts analyze data captured digitally from end-to-end throughout a product's lifecycle, beginning with design and extending through maintenance, repair, and overhaul to improve the performance of future programs. In aircraft maintenance complexity, this helps in maintaining digital records, minimizing downtime, and streamlining regulatory compliance. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services market in 2022. Eastern Europe is expected to be the fastest growing region. The regions covered in the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services to aircraft, and aircraft components such as helicopters, gliders, drones, and aircraft turbines. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aircraft maintenance, repair and overhauling services market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market statistics, including aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market share, detailed aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhauling services industry. 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Autonomous military aircraft refers to aircraft guided autonomously from the ground, designed to attack surface targets with bombs or missiles and destroy enemy targets in warfare. They carry sensors, target designators, offensive ordnance, and electronic transmitters, among others. The main technological types of autonomous military aircraft market are remotely operated, semi-autonomous, and autonomous. The various types of aircraft include fighter aircraft, bombers, reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft, airborne early warning aircraft, and others, and the components used are flight management computers, air data inertial reference units, sensors, actuation systems, software, intelligent servos, cameras, radars, and transponders. A fighter aircraft is a fixed-wing aircraft designed for air-to-air combat against other aircraft. The global autonomous military aircraft market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Remotely Operated, Semi-Autonomous, Autonomous 2) By Type: Fighter Aircrafts, Bombers, Reconnaissance and Surveillance Aircrafts, Airborne Early Warning Aircrafts, Others 3) By Component: Flight Management Computers, Air Data Intertial Refernece Units, Sensors, Actuation Systems, Software, Intelligent Servos, Cameras, Radars & Transponders, Propulsion Systems The global autonomous military aircraft market size will grow from $5.42 billion in 2022 to $5.95 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global autonomous military aircraft is expected to grow to $7.35 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.4%. Increasing government funding on defense equipment such as autonomous military aircraft to enhance the efficiency of military operations also boosts the demand for the market. For instance, in September 2021, the UK government invested nearly £400 million in the Royal Air Force (RAF) to upgrade the capabilities of two of its most important assets: the C-17 Globemaster airplane and the CH-47 Chinook helicopter. £324 million will be invested in the UK's C-17 fleet. As part of a contract with the US Air Force, this will upgrade hardware and software to improve airlift capability. As part of a £64 million contract with Boeing Defence UK (BDUK), the UK's fleet of Mk5 and Mk6 Chinook helicopters will be improved with cutting-edge defensive systems, making them more difficult for adversaries to detect. Hence, increasing government spending on autonomous military aircraft is a key factor in driving the growth of the autonomous military aircraft market. Major players in the autonomous military aircraft market are Boeing, Lockheed Martin Corp., GE Aviation, Northrop Grumman, BAE Systems, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), Elbit Systems, Dassault Aviation S.A., Denel Dynamics, Airbus SE, United Technologies Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, Raytheon Company, Safran SA, Rolls Royce, China Aerospace Science, and Technology Corporation, Kratos Defence & Security Solutions Inc., and Textron Inc. The major constraint of autonomous military aircraft market is its vulnerability to jamming and spoofing. Securing GPS signals to ensure that they cannot be tampered with by enemy forces acts as the inherent liability of GPS to jamming and spoofing and acts as a major challenge. In particular, communication links between the controller and the autonomous military aircraft are extremely vulnerable and the required target accuracy is difficult to achieve due to navigation errors. Due to this, the aircraft is misdirected and becomes either unusable or a threat to their personnel equipment. For instance, in April 2022, Russian forces since the invasion of Ukraine, have been engaged in jamming the satellite navigation systems of commercial aircraft. According to Benoit Roturier, the head of satellite navigation at France's civil aviation authority DGAC, the report stated that the pilots were informed there had been disruptions near the Black Sea, the Kaliningrad region, and close to Eastern Finland. Such factors are expected to harm the demand for autonomous military aircraft and may have an impact on the growth of the autonomous military aircraft market. Autonomous military aircraft industry are making efforts to embed artificial intelligence (AI) and specialize in the development of software, including machine learning and AI, that are core capabilities for these advanced systems. The ability of a system to decide on the most suitable action from sensor data input to fulfil the intent for operations by making guesses without human input can be achieved by AI technology. Through edge processing, aircraft do not have to send information to the cloud and thus may achieve greater performance, information security, and autonomy. The U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking to advance artificial intelligence technologies for individual and team aerial dogfighting tactics. In April 2020, Draganfly Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of drone and UAV technologies, acquired Dronelogics Systems Inc. for USD 1.74 million. With the acquisition, the two businesses are expected to diversify their drone manufacturing technology. The product offerings and engineering advancements of Draganfly are perfectly complemented by Dronelogics. Together, the businesses would strengthen their position as market leaders in the global UAV and UVS sectors while offering specialized services to their mutual clients and business associates. Dronelogics Systems Inc. is a Canada-based company that sells drones, creates specialized solutions, provides customer training and business consultation for SFOC and UAV use. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in autonomous military aircraft market in 2022. Western Europe is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global autonomous military aircraft market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global autonomous military aircraft market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous military aircraft market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, the UK, and the USA. The autonomous military aircraft market consists of sales of automatic aerial vehicles such as autonomous fighters for military applications to carry weapons and destroy the targets. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. 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An autonomous aircraft is an unmanned aircraft that does not require pilot interference in flight management. These are used as personal, passenger, and defense air vehicles. The main types of technologies in autonomous aircraft are increasingly autonomous and fully autonomous. An autonomous aircraft is one that is piloted by automatic systems and does not require the involvement of a human pilot. The different types include fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and are used in cargo aircraft and passenger aircraft. It is implemented in various sectors, such as commercial and defense. The global autonomous aircraft market is segmented - 1) By Technology: Increasingly Autonomous, Fully Autonomous 2) By Aircraft Type: Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing 3) By Application: Cargo Aircraft, Passenger Aircraft 4) By End User: Commercial, Defense The global autonomous aircraft market size will grow from $0.77 billion in 2022 to $0.84 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of global autonomous aircraft is expected to grow to $1.09 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.9%. The advancement in artificial intelligence is a key factor driving the growth of the autonomous aircraft market. Through managing aircraft and activities with AI-powered technologies, airlines and flight operators will dramatically reduce their operating costs and expenses. Artificial intelligence is now being used by the world's leading airlines to boost operating performance, prevent expensive errors, and increase customer loyalty. For instance, Airbus, one of the largest aerospace companies, is currently using AI to analyze data from multiple factories and determine when manufacturing process variations take place. It helps to resolve the problems sooner, when it's faster and less costly, or even fully avoid them. Therefore, advancements in artificial intelligence are expected to drive the growth of the autonomous aircraft market. Major players in the autonomous aircraft market are Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Elbit Systems, Raytheon Company, AeroVironment Inc., Saab AB, BAE Systems, and Aeronautics Ltd. Strategic partnerships are a key trend gaining popularity in the autonomous aircraft market. Major players are entering into partnership to expand their market and leverage each other’s resources. For example, in August 2022, Commaris, a brand of Terrafugia, Inc., a US based company delivering uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) for commercial operations, announced its dealer partnership with FIZUAS Unmanned Aircraft Systems, a US based full life-cycle drone and small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) company. Similarly in March 2022, US aviation automation firm, Reliable Robotics, partnered with Vantis, an aerospace company in North Dakota, USA, to advance uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). The safety concerns related to advanced technologies used in aircraft are a key factor hampering the growth of the autonomous aircraft market. In November 2021, in a US federal court, Boeing admitted fault for the March 2019 crash of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 and promised to make amends to the families of the victims. The new flight control software, as well as sensor flaws that hadn't been disclosed to the pilots, were found by the investigators. In July 2021, Shield AI Inc., a US-based artificial intelligence company, acquired Martin UAV for an undisclosed amount. Shield AI will incorporate its combat-proven autonomous software, Hivemind, into the V-BAT as part of this acquisition, solidifying Shield AI’s dominant position in defense-focused edge autonomy. Martin UAV is a US-based aircraft manufacturer. North America was the largest region in autonomous aircraft market in 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the autonomous aircraft market share during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global autonomous aircraft market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the autonomous aircraft market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA. The autonomous aircraft market consists of sales of autonomous aircraft such as personal, passenger, and defense autonomous aircraft. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The autonomous aircraft market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides autonomous aircraft market statistics, including autonomous aircraft industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an autonomous aircraft market share, detailed autonomous aircraft market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the autonomous aircraft industry. This autonomous aircraft market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenarios of the industry.

The aerospace refers to a range of activities including production of commercial aircraft, aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, and product support and auxiliary equipment, such as radar, air traffic control towers, and satellites for civilian and commercial purposes. The aerospace industry consists of companies involved in developing prototypes and the manufacturing or assembling of complete aircraft and aircraft parts for commercial purposes. This industry also includes companies that provide modifications or conversions, repair, parts replacement, and complete overhauling and rebuilding of commercial aircraft. The types of aircraft manufactured by companies in this industry include gliders, helicopters, drones, ultra-light aircraft, passenger aircraft, and private jets. The main types of aerospace are commercial aircraft; aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services; aerospace support; and auxiliary equipment. The aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services include maintaining, repairing, and overhauling commercial aircraft, including helicopters, gliders, drones, aircraft turbines, aircraft engines, and rocket engines. The various sizes include wide-body, narrow-body, regional, and others that are operated in autonomous and manual mode. Aerospace is used by the government and private sector. The global aerospace market is segmented - 1) By Type: Commercial Aircraft, Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhauling Services, Aerospace Support and Auxiliary Equipment 2) By Size: Wide-Body, Narrow-Body, Regional, Others 3) By End-User: Government, Private Sector 4) By Operation: Autonomous Aircraft, Manual Subsegments Covered: Passenger Aircrafts, Commercial Helicopters, Commercial Gliders and Drones, Aircraft Turbines, Aircraft Engines, Rocket Engines, Commercial Aircrafts MRO Services, Commercial Helicopters MRO Services, Commercial Gliders and Drones MRO Services, Aircraft Turbines MRO Services, Aircraft Engines MRO Services, Rocket Engines MRO Services, Commercial Radars, Satellites The global aerospace market size will grow from $261.12 billion in 2022 to $278.43 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of aerospace is expected to grow to $358.44 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 6.5%. The overall economic growth of the emerging economies is expected to positively impact the commercial aircraft manufacturing market. Rising disposable income, a result of economic growth in emerging markets, had a positive impact on the demand for air travel. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated that global GDP growth was 5.4% in 2021. Developed economies are also expected to register stable growth during the forecast period. Additionally, emerging markets are expected to continue to grow slightly faster than developed markets in the forecast period. Stable economic growth is expected to increase investments in the nation's security, thereby driving the aerospace market during the forecast period. Major companies in the aerospace market include Airbus Group SE, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, The Boeing Company, General Electric Company, Safran SA, General Dynamics, Rolls-Royce Holdings plc, Northrop Grumman Corp, Bombardier Inc., and Honeywell International Inc. Aircraft manufacturers are using machine-learning techniques such as artificial intelligence (AI) to improve aircraft safety and quality and to improve manufacturing productivity. Machine learning algorithms collect data from machine-to-machine and machine-to-human interfaces and use data analytics to drive effective decision-making. These technologies optimize manufacturing operations and lower costs. For example, GE Aviation uses machine learning and data analytics to identify faults in engines, which increases component life and reduces maintenance costs. Boeing has successfully built machine-learning algorithms to design aircraft and automate factory operations. Helicopter manufacturing companies are increasingly using parts produced with carbon fiber reinforced plastic composite (CFRP) material as this material provides higher strength to helicopter parts than conventional metal parts. CFRP materials enhance the strength and lower the weight of helicopters and offer higher corrosion resistance. These properties enable helicopters to handle higher loads. Major helicopter manufacturers using CFRP materials include Airbus, Boeing, and Sikorsky. North America was the largest region in the aerospace market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the aerospace market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the aerospace market report are Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, UAE, UK, USA, Venezuela, and Vietnam. The aerospace market consists of sales of civilian and commercial aircraft, aircraft components, MRO services, and aerospace equipment support. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aerospace market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aerospace market statistics, including aerospace industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aerospace market share, detailed aerospace market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aerospace industry. This aerospace market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.

An aircraft engine is a component of a propulsion system that generates mechanical power to run the aircraft. The aircraft engine is propelled by jet fuel, aviation gasoline (Avgas), jet B, and biokerosene. The main types of aircraft engines on the market are turboprop, turboshaft, turbofan, and piston engines. A turboshaft engine is a type of jet engine that is optimized to produce shaft power to drive machinery instead of producing thrust. The technology deployed includes conventional engines, electric/hybrid, and is used in fixed-wing, rotary-wing, and by application in general aviation, business aviation, recreational aviation, and others. The global aircraft engines market is segmented – 1) By Type: Turboprop, Turboshaft, Turbofan, Piston Engine 2) By Technology: Conventional Engine, Electric/Hybrid 3) By Platform: Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing 4) By Application: General Aviation, Business Aviation, Recreational Aviation, Others The global aircraft engines market size will grow from $37.21 billion in 2022 to $37.07 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -0.4%. The Russia-Ukraine war disrupted the chances of global economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, at least in the short term. The war between these two countries has led to economic sanctions on multiple countries, a surge in commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, causing inflation across goods and services and affecting many markets across the globe. The market size of the global aircraft engines is expected to grow to $46.32 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 5.7%. The growing air passenger traffic is expected to propel the growth of the aircraft engine market over the forecast period. In 2020, total air passenger traffic increased by 19% until 2020, with carriers flying more than 70 lakh passengers during the period following a two-month pause from until the re-opening of domestic airline facilities in a graded manner. In order to meet the increasing air traffic, a number of airlines are revamping their fleet by purchasing new aircraft that create demand for new engines. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has disclosed that the number of passengers could double in 2037 to 8.2 billion. Therefore, the growing air passenger traffic drives the growth of the aircraft engine market. Major players in the aircraft engines market are General Electric Company, Rolls Royce, Honeywell International, United Technologies Corporation, Safran, International Aero Engines, MTU Aero Engines, Textron, Hindustan Aeronautics, Klimov, Continental Motors Group, United Engine, Motor Sich, AVIC Aircraft, Aero Engine Corporation of China and Barnes Group. The high maintenance cost of aircraft engines is expected to restrict the growth of the aircraft engine market in the forecast period. Maintenance of aircraft engines is a step-by-step process consisting of washing and drying components of the jet engine, quality checks of the interiors and exteriors, disassembling of the engine, repair and replacement of any portions, and then reassembly and testing of the engine. Throughout the process, multiple devices are used to assist trained inspectors, and other creative methods, such as robots, can be implemented for maintenance. Small jet engine revamps cost around $200-$300 thousand per engine. Larger engines will hit $3 million. Therefore, the high maintenance cost of aircraft engines restrains the growth of the aircraft engine market. The integration of 3D printed parts into aircraft engines is a key trend gaining popularity in the aircraft engine market. Companies are increasingly using 3D printing technology in aircraft engines as well as 3D printing-based production for aviation to reduce fuel usage and material costs. In January 2020, GE Aviation revealed that the first aircraft of its 777X jet, operated by twin GE9X engines, was finished by the American multinational aerospace giant Boeing. The GE9X engines contain over 300 3D-printed components. According to General Electric (GE), 3D printing has enabled the creation of the GE9X engine, which is 10% more fuel efficient than the GE90 engine. Market intelligence company Netscribes estimates that additive manufacturing (AM) techniques will produce global annual revenue of $8.7 billion in 2020. In June 2022, Sukhoi, a Russia-based Manufacturer of civil and military aircraft, and Russian Aircraft Corporation (MiG), a Russia-based aerospace and defense company merged with United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), a subsidiary of the Rostec State Corporation. The merger aims to increase UAC's financial potential, improve administrative and managerial staff efficiency, and reduce non-production costs and debt burden. Rostec State Corporation is a Russia-based involved in assisting Russian industrial product developers and manufacturers. North America was the largest region in the aircraft engine market in 2022. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global aircraft engines market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the global aircraft engines market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft engines market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK and USA. The aircraft engine market consists of sales of aircraft engines of various types such as jet and reciprocating engines to run the aircraft. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified). The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products. The aircraft engines market research report is one of a series of new reports from The Business Research Company that provides aircraft engine market statistics, including aircraft engine industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an aircraft engine market share, detailed aircraft engine market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the aircraft engine industry. This aircraft engine market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.