Aircraft Windshield Wiper Systems Market Size (2024 - 2029)

Aircraft Windshield Wiper Systems Market Analysis

The Aircraft Windshield Wiper Systems Market size is estimated at USD 100.12 million in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 118.74 million by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.47% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

• The COVID-19 pandemic deleteriously affected the aviation industry. Stringent government regulations on air transport, supply chain disruptions, and airline shutdowns hindered market growth temporarily. However, the market showcased a strong recovery post-COVID due to increased air passengers and growing aircraft deliveries. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), international traffic in 2022 climbed 152.7% compared to 2021 and reached 62.2% of 2019 levels.
• Airplane windshield wiper systems mainly consist of wiper blades that work by the electrical system on the plane. The system includes a wiper itself, a wiper motor or converter, and a wiper arm. Some aircraft are equipped with wipers for both the pilot and co-pilot, which work on the same electrical system, while some aircraft have wipers on two separate systems. The wipers are used during ground operations, for takeoff, during the final stages of the approach, and for landing. The systems also can be quite noisy, and some pilots find them distracting; thus, many pilots will only use the wipers in conditions of heavy rain.
• An increasing number of air travelers and growing aircraft deliveries of various types of aircraft create demand for windshield wiper systems. Boeing, an aircraft manufacturer, projects that airlines will need to purchase 42,595 aircraft from now until 2042. The aircraft OEM forecast that out of total deliveries, there are 7,440 widebody aircraft, 1,810 regional jets, and 925 freighters. Thus, growing demand for new commercial and regional aircraft and growing passenger safety concerns drive the market growth during the forecast period.

Aircraft Windshield Wiper Systems Industry Segmentation

An aircraft windshield wiper is a system used to remove debris, rain, ice, and snow from an aircraft's front window, so the pilot can access a better view. Windshield wiper systems are used in the aerospace industry on both rotorcraft and fixed-wing aircraft to maintain a clean windshield for safe operation.

The aircraft windshield wipers systems market is segmented by aircraft type, fit, and geography. By aircraft type, the market is segmented into commercial aircraft, military aircraft, general aviation, and helicopters. By fit, the market is segmented into line fit and retrofit. By geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East and Africa. 

The market sizing and forecasts have been provided in value (USD).