Market Trends of middle east commercial aircraft cabin lighting Industry
The aviation industry's growth is driven by the rising air travel and the high volume of aircraft orders placed by various airlines
- Airbus and Boeing are the two leading commercial aircraft manufacturers worldwide. Both OEMs have shown a similar trend in terms of gross orders between 2014 and 2021. In 2014, Airbus recorded a gross order of 1,796 aircraft, while Boeing recorded 1,550 aircraft. In the historical period, Airbus' gross orders have been higher than Boeing's in most years except in 2018 and 2021. However, in terms of net orders, Airbus has shown better results than Boeing, except in 2018.
- The pandemic in 2020 resulted in several airlines canceling their orders. In 2020, Airbus recorded 115 cancellations, while Boeing lost 655 orders to cancellations and conversions, of which 641 were 737MAX cancelations. Boeing also removed 555 jets from its backlog to align with accounting standards.
- Ongoing political tensions between China and the United States have impacted Boeing, and it now plans to remarket some 737 MAX jets earmarked for Chinese customers. Boeing is facing a difficult situation as Chinese airlines no longer order jets. Boeing is stuck with a completion and delivery center in Zhoushan that it does not need until the political situation improves.
- In 2022, the ease in the global travel restrictions aided airlines in resuming their services and reconsidering fleet expansion plans. The demand for new aircraft increased and was reflected in the net orders. From 2022 until November, Boeing booked 685 gross orders and received 114 cancellations for 571 net new orders. Similarly, until November 2022, Airbus booked 1,062 gross orders and received 237 cancellations for 825 net new orders. The fleet expansion plans of airlines globally will further improve the net orders of both manufacturers.
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Consistent growth in air travel is the driving factor for air passenger traffic in the Middle East
- The Middle East, a popular connection point for international travelers and trade, is also growing as a starting point and destination for business and leisure passengers. In 2020, air passenger traffic in the Middle East dropped by 64% due to travel restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, in 2022, due to the rising vaccination rates and strong demand over the holiday season, air passenger traffic in the region reached 349.5 million, a growth of 16% compared to 2021, while the growth was at 45% compared to 2019. Major countries, such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, accounted for 42% of the total air passenger traffic, generating higher demand for new aircraft compared to other Middle Eastern countries.
- In 2022, passenger capacity increased by 73.8%, and passenger load factor grew by 24.6% to 75.8% compared to 2021. Air travel recovery in the region continues to gather momentum, and air passenger traffic is expected to double within the next 20 years. Many major Middle Eastern international route areas in Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Yemen, and Qatar are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. Such factors indicate that air travel has recovered and continues to gather momentum. Many major international routes, even within the Middle East, are already exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels. Tourism and the high willingness to travel continue to foster the industry’s recovery in the Middle East & Africa. The air passenger traffic levels are expected to grow by 34% in 2030 compared to 2022.
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OTHER KEY INDUSTRY TRENDS COVERED IN THE REPORT
- The main reasons for market growth are the expansion of the fleet and the increased demand for passenger air travel in Middle Eastern countries
- The primary source of revenue for aircraft manufacturers is derived from commercial aircraft orders placed with major airlines
- Saudi Arabia and UAE emphasized airport development and expansion projects in the region
- Saudi Arabia records the highest GDP per capita in the region
- Major original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the sector, Boeing and Airbus, are expected to increase their production between 2023 and 2030, resulting in a balanced aircraft supply chain
- Airlines planning to reduce aircraft fuel consumption by opting for innovative lightweight cabin interior products is a driving factor
