Market Trends of Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshields Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Commercial Aircraft Windows & Windshields Market according to our research experts:
The Cabin Windows Segment is Projected to Witness the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
The growth of the cabin windows segment can be attributed to the increased demand for aircraft and the type of aircraft produced. The aerospace industry continues to focus on advancements in technology to improve existing products and offer a better customer experience during travel. Most aircraft platforms have acrylic-based windows in their cabin. However, this trend is changing with the commencement of the most advanced next-generation B787 Dreamliner aircraft. B787 Dreamliner uses dimmable windows in the aircraft cabin supplied by Gentex Automotive. Gentex Automotive leveraged its proprietary electrochromic technology and worked with PPG Aerospace Transparencies Division to develop dimmable windows for B787's aircraft cabin. These dimmable windows are highly interactive and smart and allow the passengers to control the amount of light entering the aircraft cabin. The passengers can dim the light to five different levels using a switch located next to the windows. The aircraft flight crew can also control all the windows in the passenger cabin at the touch of a switch. Another advantage of these windows is the reduction in UV and infrared radiation transmission. Few OEMs that have adopted this technology are Boeing and Airbus, where Boeing's 787's windows and Airbus's A350s delivered in 2022 and beyond will feature electronically dimmable windows. Such developments are expected to drive the segment's growth during the forecast period.
Asia-Pacific to Experience the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
Asia-Pacific is anticipated to record the highest growth during the forecast period. The growth of the aircraft windows and windshields market in the region is propelled by the fast-recovering aviation industries in China and India from the COVID-19 pandemic. Countries like Indonesia, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Australia, and Vietnam are boosting this growth due to the ongoing investments in the aviation industry by public and private companies. In 2021, Boeing delivered 91 aircraft in the Asia-Pacific region, while 30% of the deliveries of Airbus were in the Asia-Pacific in the same year. China is leading the recovery of global commercial aviation due to great domestic demand, helping the airlines witness financial recovery. China has become a major hub for the aviation industry over the years due to high demand from civilian and military customers. Commercial aviation has been the key contributor to China's aviation industry over the years. On the other hand, the Indian carrier, IndiGo, took delivery of a record 36 Airbus planes between January and November 2021. Overall, IndiGo has ordered 730 A320-A321 families of aircraft so far. It took delivery of 186 such aircraft till the end of November 2021. Similarly, other countries like Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the Southeast Asian countries are experiencing a recovery in the commercial aviation sector demand, thereby driving the growth of the commercial aircraft windows and windshields market in the region.
