Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market Size, Share & Growth Analysis

Updated on : Oct 22, 2024

Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market Forecast to 2027

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Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market Dynamics:

Drivers: Maintenance & retrofitting of existing aircraft

Existing aircraft are being retrofitted with new seat upholstery as airlines around the globe strive to provide more comfort in terms of seating and other services. A common trend in the airline industry is to upgrade aircraft seats as the old seats become outdated and cabin interiors become dull after a few years of putting the aircraft into service. The introduction of advanced and lightweight materials for cabin seats has led to the upgrading of existing aircraft seats to new seats. Additionally, business jet owners prefer personalizing their cabin seats, due to which aftermarket companies are now providing a vast range of designs and materials for the customization of aircraft cabin seats.

Restraints: Shortage of profitable airlines in emerging economies

The aviation sector in developing countries has enormous growth potential. This potential hasn't, however, been significantly used. The aircraft seating industry is dominated by industrialised nations like the US, where five major airlines—Midwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Northwest Airlines, AirTran Airlines, and American Airlines—have merged to boost profits. The US has also benefited from low oil prices, expansionary fiscal and monetary policies, and the deleveraging of the private sector, all of which have helped to enhance its position internationally along with its steady job market. The country also has a high percentage of consumer expenditure, which raises demand for air travel. The lack of adequate infrastructure and other additional levies levied by aviation authorities in countries like India and Africa, among others, have increased the cost of air travel.

Opportunities: Rise of low-cost airlines

Low-cost airlines are in charge of making air travel more accessible to the general public. In comparison to full-service airlines, these carriers also referred to as budget carriers offer inexpensive tickets with average to below-average service. The primary variables influencing the low-cost carrier segment are low prices and promotional offers. For short-haul travel, the low-cost model has been quite successful, boosting demand for narrow-body aircraft. The purpose of adopting this approach is to provide low-cost services to the expanding middle class population in emerging nations. Due to their preference for short flights and the ease of maintenance, low-cost airlines frequently purchase narrow body aircraft. As a result, the aircraft seat upholstery industry has been negatively impacted by the rise in demand for narrow body aircraft.

Challenges: Aircraft Delivery backlogs

Delay in aircraft deliveries is affecting the aviation industry. It can also impact operations and cash flow, resulting in losses for the lessees. The aircraft seat upholstery market is dependent on the aircraft market. A lag in aircraft deliveries can affect future procurements and contracts, potentially leading to heavy losses for aircraft seat upholstery manufacturers.. Additionally, because the new models are more cost-effective during periods of high oil prices, airlines have increased fleet renewal campaigns. As a result, routes' reopening has been delayed, and frequency has been decreased.

Based on seat cover type, the armrest segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR  during the forecast period

Based on seat cover, the aircraft seat upholstery market has been segmented into bottom cover, backrest, armrest, headrest, and seat rear pocket. Armrests provide comfort and support to the hands and arms of passengers. The demand for armrests for business class seats and for premium economy seats is expected to drive the armrests segment of the aircraft seat upholstery market.

Based on end use type, the aftermarket segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Based on end use type, the aftermarket segment is estimated to have the largest CAGR during the forecast period. This segment is driven by the need of airliners to customize their cabin interiors and aircraft seating during the installation or repair of seats which generally includes a replacement of upholstery. It is also driven by the frequent need for maintenance of aircraft seat covers.

Asia Pacific is expected to account for the highest CAGR during the forecast period

 Asia Pacific is estimated to account for the highest CAGR of the global aircraft seat upholstery OEM market in 2022 due to the growing demand for commercial aircraft, increasing investments by countries such as Japan and China in the development of advanced materials for aircraft seat covers. Countries in the Asia Pacific region are upgrading their manufacturing capabilities by undertaking developments in the field of aviation, thus offering a significant opportunity for OEM manufacturers to expand their business.

Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market by Region

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Top Aircraft Seat Upholstery Companies - Key Market Players

The Aircraft Seat Upholstery Companies are dominated by a few globally established Players such as Spectra Interior Products (US), Aerotex Aircraft Interiors (Canada), Tritex Corporation (US), OmnAvia Interiors (US), Lantal Textiles AG (Switzerland), and Tapis Corp (US). The report covers various industry trends and new technological innovations in the aircraft seat upholstery market for the period 2018-2027.

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Aircraft Seat Upholstery Market Highlights

This research report categorizes the aircraft seat upholstery market based on material, seat cover type, seat type, aircraft type, end user, and region.

Recent Developments

• In November 2022,  contract for the restoration of the airline's first two Airbus A320s was signed by J&C Aero and Crown Airlines of Libya. The agreement involved  the design and production of a range of interior cabin items for aircraft, including seat belts, carpets, and cabin curtains. In accordance with the requirements of the two aircraft's new operator, galley upgrades were  also covered by the contract.
• In July 2022, the flag carrier of Poland, LOT Polish Airlines,  signed a contract with J&C Aero, an international aviation center for innovation in cabin transformation, to make more than 3000 extremely durable leather seat coverings for the carrier's fleet of Embraer 170/175/190/195 aircraft. The agreement included  the establishment of a complete set of seat covers that consists of the headrest, literature pocket, backrest, and bottom of a passenger seat.
• In August 2022, the first sustainable leather producer, ELeather, partnered with Southwest Airlines to make a joint presentation at the upcoming Aircraft Cabin Innovation Summit that will emphasize the value of innovation and cooperation in the quest for sustainability.
• In December 2020, in order to cover 13,020 seats in its new fleet with designed, sustainable leather, JetSMART and ELeather signed a contract. The fleet consists of 70 A320 NEO family aircraft, each with 186 seats, and will be gradually incorporated into the business through 2026. The first batch of 11 aircraft with sustainable seats was delivered in 2021. Because ELeather is 48% lighter than conventional leather, using it can save up to $10,000 in fuel expenses annually per plane, among other advantages.

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