Market Trends of Commercial Aircraft Lavatory System Industry
Wide-body Segment is Dominate Market Share During the Forecast Period
The number of lavatories installed in an aircraft depends on the passenger-carrying capacity of the aircraft. Hence, the number of lavatories in wide-body aircraft is much higher than in narrow-body airliners. Wide-body aircraft are commonly used for intercontinental flights that can last many hours. Passengers on these long flights will likely use the lavatories multiple times, increasing the need for efficient and well-maintained lavatory systems. Also, wide-body aircraft have passengers traveling in Business and First Class. These premium passengers expect high-quality lavatory facilities, which may include more space, upscale amenities, and enhanced hygiene features.
To improve the passenger experience, airlines are adopting different branded products and designs for their lavatories. Moreover, Wide-body aircraft generally have more interior space than their narrow-body counterparts. This extra space allows for the installation of larger lavatories, which can improve user comfort and accessibility. An increase in wide-body aircraft orders from various airlines across the globe will fuel the demand for more storage bins. In May 2023, Air India placed orders for 70 widebody aircraft, including 20 B787 Dreamliners and 10 B777Xs from Boeing, 34 A350-1000s, and six A350-900s from Airbus.
Asia-Pacific to WItness Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
The aviation industry in Asia-Pacific continues to thrive on a combination of continued robust economic growth, increasing middle-class population, improvements in household incomes, and demographic profiles. Regarding air passenger traffic growth, Asia-Pacific will register a CAGR of over 4.5% over 2040. Tourism growth also defines the state of the commercial aviation market in the region. The increase in Asia-Pacific air passenger traffic is primarily due to China and India. Other countries, like Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, are also attracting vast numbers of passengers from various regions around the world, making the airlines introduce new routes to offer better connectivity. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), air travel in Asia will surpass North America and Europe by 2030. With such a high rate of growth in terms of passenger traffic, the airlines in the region need to procure new aircraft to cater to the increasing demand.
Moreover, the airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are increasingly investing in purchasing and modernizing their aircraft fleets to improve operational efficiency and passenger satisfaction. With the growing orders and deliveries in the area, the demand for aircraft lavatory systems will also witness significant growth. As of January 2024, Indian private airlines such as Air India, Indigo, and others have 1,620 pending aircraft orders from manufacturers. With the increasing aircraft orders and deliveries, simultaneous demand will likely be generated for this region's lavatory systems during the forecast period.
