Commercial Aircraft Windows Windshield Market Trends

Global Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Overview

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Size was valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2022. The Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market is projected to grow from USD 4.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 5.50 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.24% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030). Increased interest in traveling and safety worries are the key market drivers enhancing the growth of Commercial Aircraft Windows and windshields.

Source Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Trends

• Increased demand for air travel and concern about safety will boost Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market growth

Several market drivers exist in the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield sectors. Safety concerns are one of the key factors in the industry. The airplane is shielded from the outside world by its windows and windscreens. Accidents and fatalities can be brought on by even the smallest flaw or break in the windscreens or panes. Because of this, aircraft manufacturers take great care to install high-quality windows and windscreens. Likewise, the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market is being driven by safer and better materials produced by technical improvements in the production of windows and windscreens.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and windshields have a plethora of market drivers. The market is driven in part by concerns about safety. The airplane is shielded from its surroundings by its windows and windscreens. Accidents and fatalities can result from a minor flaw or break in the windscreens or panes. Installing high-quality windows and windscreens is a process that aircraft manufacturers take very seriously. Again, the development of technology in the production of windows and windscreens results in safer and better materials. They also drive the Commercial Aircraft, Windows, and Windshield market.

While doing maintenance and repairs, predictive analytics considers various factors, including working capital, lead times, maintenance resources, turnaround time, maintenance costs, fleet availability, and aircraft operational speed. These factors are examined based on past data to avoid unexpected downtime, and maintenance needs are anticipated and scheduled. Predictive maintenance is made easier by incorporating AHMS, which significantly lowers aircraft MRO costs and reduces downtime, further boosting airline operating margins. The increasing preference of airline carriers and businesses for predictive monitoring and management of aircraft boosts the need for AHMS ly as they reduce operating expenses and material prices, accelerating the market's growth during the anticipated period. Thus, driving the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market revenue.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Segment Insights

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Aircraft Type Insights

The Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market segmentation, based on Aircraft type, includes Wide Body Aircraft and Narrow Body Aircraft. Due to increased production and purchases of Narrow Body Aircraft accommodate the growth in air passengers worldwide in 2022, the Narrow Body Aircraft held the biggest Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market share. Air India said in October 2022 that it planned to purchase 25 Airbus narrow-body aircraft to increase its fleet and meet the demand for air travel.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Material Type Insights

Based on Material Type, the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market segmentation includes Glass and Polycarbonate. The glass category generated the most income during the forecast period. The usage of interactive and smart windows has been gradually gaining favor. For instance, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner used dimmable glass windows manufactured by Gentex Corp. Dimmable windows allow visitors to take in the vista without being troubled by glare. The amount of light that enters the cabin may also be controlled by the passenger by adjusting the shade level. The manufacture of light materials has rapidly increased in the aviation industry. To increase aircraft glass and windscreen lifespan, new stronger and lighter materials are being employed.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Application Insights

Based on Application, the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield industry has been segmented into OEM and Aftermarket. OEM Segment shares the highest growth during the forecast period. Between 2022 and 2032, the OEMs market is anticipated to provide additional potential worth US$ 270.6 Mn. In the upcoming years, a significant portion of the demand for aircraft windows and windscreens is anticipated to come through the OEM sales channel. Manufacturers of tiny aircraft, where windows are used more often, are also anticipated to increase demand for cabin windows significantly. By the end of 2032, it is predicted that the OEMs sales channel segment will have 92.9% of the market share and grow at a CAGR of 4%.

Figure 1: Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market, by Application, 2022 & 2030 (USD billion)

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Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Rest of the World. The North American Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market area will dominate this market. In 2022, the North American Region was anticipated to have the largest market for commercial aviation windows and windscreens. Major aircraft producers like the Boeing Company (U.S.) and Bombardier Inc. (Canada) are present, boosting demand for commercial aviation windows and windscreens in this area.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The U.S., Canada, German, France, the U.K., Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2:  COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

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In the base year, the European Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market had the second-highest share. Due to the growth of production facilities and the expanding number of distributors and suppliers of aviation parts and components in Germany, the demand for Commercial Aircraft Windows and windshields is anticipated to soar throughout the forecast period. One of the nations in Europe with the largest population growth rates is Germany, where urbanization is progressing quickly. Further, the Germany Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market and the U.K. held the largest market share. Commercial Aircraft, Windows, and Windshield market was the fastest-growing market in the European Region.

The Asia-Pacific Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market growth is expected to be largest region throughout the projection period. The Region's Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market is expanding due to China and India's aviation sectors quickly rebounding from the COVID-19 outbreak. Public and private enterprises' continued investments in the aviation sector are encouraging this expansion in nations including Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and Vietnam. Boeing delivered 91 aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region in 2021, compared to 30% of Airbus deliveries in the same area. Because of strong domestic demand, China is driving the resurgence of commercial aviation worldwide and assisting airlines in experiencing financial recovery. Moreover, China's Commercial Aircraft, Windows, and Windshield market held the largest market share. The India Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market was the fastest growing in Asia-Pacific.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading industry companies are making significant investments in R&D to broaden their product offerings, which will spur further expansion of the market for Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield products. Important market developments include new product releases, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, greater investments, and collaboration with other organizations. Market participants also engage in several strategic actions to increase their worldwide presence. The Commercial Aircraft, Windows, and Windshield industry must offer products at reasonable prices to grow and thrive in a more cutthroat and competitive environment.

One of the primary business strategies manufacturers employ in the worldwide Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield industry to benefit customers and expand the market sector is local manufacturing to reduce operating costs. The market for weight reduction products has recently provided some of medicine's most important benefits. Major players in the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market, including Lee Aerospace (U.S.), Plexiweiss GmbH (Germany), PPG Industries L.P., Aero Plastics Inc (U.S.), Aerospace Plastic Components (Australia), AJW Aviation Ltd (U.K.), Gentex Corporation (U.S.), GKN Plc (U.K.), Saint-Gobain S.A. (France), The NORDAM Group Inc (U.S.).

Gentex Corporation is renowned for producing electronics and technology for the aerospace, defense, and automotive sectors. Airbus and Gentex agreed to deliver Gentex Dimmable Aircraft Windows for the A350-1000 and A350-900 starting September 2021. According to the maker, these new windows will provide 100% darker options than any of their predecessors and can become completely black twice as quickly. Furthermore, heat-insulating technology will be available.

At our cutting-edge manufacturing facility, Lee Aerospace is a market leader in designing and producing acrylic aircraft windows, aerostructure assemblies, and composite parts. In January 2021, Lee Aerospace added the left- and right-side cockpit B panel windows to its Hawker 125 Series. With this addition, the Hawker 125 Series will now offer cabin windows in both wet and dry seal configurations. Offered in Lee Aerospace's Cool View technology and for models 750, 800XP, 850XP, 900XP, and 1000.

Key Companies in the Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market include

• Lee Aerospace (U.S.)


• Plexiweiss GmbH (Germany)


• PPG Industries L.P.


• Aero Plastics Inc (U.S.)


• Aerospace Plastic Components (Australia)


• AJW Aviation Ltd (U.K.)


• Gentex Corporation (US)


• GKN Plc (U.K.)


• Saint-Gobain SA (France)


• The NORDAM Group Inc (U.S.)

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Industry Developments

• For Instance, June 2021A new commercial pilot solution for Boeing 737 first officers and captains was unveiled by Jet Shade, a top producer of detachable cockpit windscreen panels. The new cockpit windscreen panels were constructed from polycarbonate material with excellent optical properties and were given a unique finish. This novel solution can block infrared light and solar energy that induce weariness and headaches, and it can also filter 99.9% of damaging ultraviolet radiation that causes skin cancer. It can also block 70% of sun glare for good visibility.

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Segmentation

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Aircraft TypeOutlook

• Narrow-Body


• Wide-Body

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Material Type Outlook

• Glass


• Polycarbonate

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield ApplicationOutlook

• OEM


• Aftermarket

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
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• Europe
  
  
  
  • Germany
  
  
  • France
  
  
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  • Italy
  
  
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• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
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• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America