Aircraft cabin interior market

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior market is estimated to be valued at US$ 45.7 Bn by 2030.

The aircraft cabin is the part of the aircraft in which passenger travels. The aircraft cabin interior comprises components and systems that are used inside the cabin such as overhead bins, seats, monuments, lavatory, carts, and lights. The primary purpose of an aircraft cabin interior is to provide comfort and convenience to the passenger. Moreover, various airlines install mood lighting, new fiber seats, in-flight live and screening, which can be manually controlled by remote control. The global aircraft cabin interior market has been segmented on the basis of product type into sidewalls/ liners, carts, overhead bins, seats, lavatory, monuments, windows, and other products. Furthermore, the market is divided into by application, by aircraft type, by distribution channel, and by region segments.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market: Regional Insights

In 2023, the Asia Pacific region held the dominant market share. Developing countries like India and Southeast Asian nations present significant opportunities for passenger aircraft penetration, as there is a growing preference for air travel. Meanwhile, the Middle East & Africa region is expected to register the second-highest CAGR during the forecast period. The demand for commercial planes in this region is a key driver behind the anticipated growth of the aircraft cabin interior industry.

Figure 1. Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market Share (%), By Region, 2023

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted the aerospace industry, crippling the global aircraft cabin interior market growth. Due to lockdown restrictions imposed to avoid the spread of the virus, the global supply chains were severely disrupted and aerospace operations were halted, leading to a dramatic decline in the demand for aerospace components. Eventually, aircraft orders started increasing, while the manufacturers faced numerous challenges in fulfilling aircraft demand. However, as the global economy evolves from the pandemic, the market is expected to grow over the forecast period.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Drivers

Growing Air Travel

Growing air travel is a significant market driver for the Aircraft Cabin Interior Market. The increasing demand for air travel globally has led to higher aircraft deliveries and the need for improved cabin interiors. Airlines prioritize passenger comfort and experience to stay competitive, driving the demand for cabin upgrades. With a focus on enhancing in-flight amenities, seating comfort, entertainment systems, and connectivity options, airlines aim to meet the rising expectations of travelers. As air travel continues to grow, airlines invest in modernizing cabin interiors to attract more passengers, improve customer satisfaction, and ultimately boost revenue and profitability.

Improving Passenger Experience

Improving passenger experience is a compelling market driver in the Aircraft Cabin Interior Market. Airlines prioritize enhancing passenger comfort, entertainment, and convenience to attract and retain customers. Upgraded cabin interiors with advanced amenities, comfortable seating, in-flight entertainment systems, and connectivity options contribute to a positive flying experience. Satisfied passengers are more likely to choose an airline for future travel, leading to increased customer loyalty and revenue. As a result, airlines invest in cabin interior upgrades and innovations to meet the rising expectations of travelers and gain a competitive edge in the aviation industry.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Opportunities

Reducing Demand for Large Body Aircraft

Large aircrafts comprising double decks and two aisles require higher number of aircraft cabin interior products. Naturally, number of monuments such as overhead bins, lavatories, galleys, and lighting systems are much higher than that of narrow-body aircraft. Airline carriers whose fleet comprising mostly of narrow-body aircraft generally tend to increase passenger capacity of aircraft by utilizing space taken up by these galleys and lavatories. Hence, demand for these galleys is expected to decrease, as cost of a single galley is much more than that of a row of seats, which is in turn, is expected to restrain the market growth.

Adoption of In-Flight Entertainment System and Connectivity Systems across All Classes

First class and business class passengers receive special features and amenities such as personalized in-flight entertainment and communication systems for comfort and convenience. Until recently, amenities in economy class segment were kept to a bare minimum. However, rising competition in the global airline industry is compelling airline carriers to offer communications systems and in-flight entertainment in the economy class seating, in order to attract more passengers. For instance, certain airlines such as FlyDubai offer these amenities for a small pre-paid fee.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Trends

Product type trend

Aircraft cabin interior differs as per the distance of the aircraft it will travel. For instance, long haul carriers are equipped with cabin interiors that are vastly different from medium- and short-haul carriers. Long-haul aircraft have passenger-centric cabin interiors, in order to enhance comfort and decrease fatigue with focus on ambient lighting, entertainment systems, and multi-functional galleys and seats. On the contrary, short-haul aircraft are designed in such a way that it increases passenger count without disturbing the comfort. In such cases, lightweight and thin construction of seats is being implemented in many short-haul budget airlines, while lighting, entertainment systems and galleys serve more as a functional aspect rather than a luxury. For instance, the ‘Space Bin’ concept was introduced by Boeing to increase the capacity of overhead storage systems by 40%. Alaska Airlines is the first airline carrier to adopt this concept, in which the overhead storage bins are made slightly taller so as to accommodate a hand luggage placed in an upright position.

Distribution type trend

Sales of aircraft cabin interior components are the highest through OEM sales channel, due to large number of aircraft deliveries through the years. However, aftermarket sales of these components are gaining traction steadily, owing to rapid increase in number of aircraft leased and rising trend of renovating of aircrafts by the airline carriers to keeps its fleet new and more appealing to customers.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Restraints

Reducing demand for large body aircraft

Large aircrafts comprising double decks and two aisles require higher number of aircraft cabin interior products. Naturally, number of monuments such as overhead bins, lavatories, galleys, and lighting systems are much higher than that of narrow-body aircraft. Airline carriers whose fleet comprising mostly of narrow-body aircraft generally tend to increase passenger capacity of aircraft by utilizing space taken up by these galleys and lavatories. Hence, demand for these galleys is expected to decrease, as cost of a single galley is much more than that of a row of seats, which is in turn, is expected to restrain the market growth.

Lack of profitable airlines in emerging economies

Emerging economies such as South Africa, India, and China have a limited number of profitable airlines. This is primarily due to low purchase power and constant preference for conventional methods of commute such as railways and buses. This, in turn, is expected to hinder growth of the global aircraft cabin interior market growth over the forecast period.

Figure 2: Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market Share (%), By Application, 2023

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market- Segmentation

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market report is segmented into Product Type, Application, Aircraft Type, and Distribution Channel

By Product Type: Flooring, Sidewalls/Liners, Carts, Overhead Bins, Seats, Lavatory, Monuments, Windows and Others (Lights and IFEC)

By Application: Seating System, Galley, Cabin & Structure and Equipment & System

By Aircraft Type: Narrow Body Aircraft, Wide Body Aircraft and Large Body Aircraft

By Distribution Channel: OEM and Aftermarket

In global aircraft cabin interior, by application segment, the Galley sub-segment dominated the global market in 2023, accounting for 39.5% share in terms of value, followed by seating system, equipment’s & system and cabin & system respectively.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market: Key Developments

Major market players are focusing on product launches, in order to enhance their product portfolio.

In June 2022, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a subsidiary of Panasonic specializing in tailored in-flight entertainment and communication solutions for airlines globally, introduced its latest in-flight entertainment (IFE) seat-end system called Astrova. This advanced system is designed to boost airlines' net promoter scores (NPS), improve passenger interaction, and achieve operational efficiencies by leveraging IFE and connectivity features. Astrova aims to enhance the overall flying experience, increase customer satisfaction, and optimize airline operations through its innovative in-flight entertainment and communication capabilities.

In June 2022, Collins Aerospace, an American aerospace and defense products supplier, unveiled its Hypergamut™ Lighting System during the Aircraft Interiors Exposition in Hamburg, Germany. This state-of-the-art full-cabin lighting system is designed to align with human biology, mitigating passenger jetlag. It optimizes colors to enhance the appearance of cabin materials, food, and fixtures. Additionally, the system operates autonomously, intelligently synchronizing with real-time flight data, enabling predictive and independent functionality throughout the flight.

In November 2021, Gogoair Inc., a US-based company offering in-flight broadband Internet and connectivity services for business aircraft, has formed a partnership with Duncan Aviation, the largest family-owned provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in the United States. The collaboration aims to secure engineering and certification services to successfully complete the Supplemental Type Certification (STC) process for the Gogo 5G system.

In June 2022, Astronics Corporation, a U.S.-based aerospace electronics company, secured a deal with Southwest Airlines to supply its EMPOWER® Passenger In-Seat Power System for installation on a total of 475 Boeing 737 MAX-7 and MAX-8 aircraft.

Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market: Key Companies Insights

Key players operating in the global aircraft cabin interior market are Aviointeriors S.p.A., Factorydesign, B/E Aerospace, Inc., SCI Cabin Interiors, United Technologies Corporation, Turkish Cabin Interior Inc., Zodiac Aerospace S.A., Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Collins Aerospace, HAECO Group, Bucher Group, Diehl Stiftung & Co. KG, and Geven S.p.A.

*Definition: The aircraft cabin is the part of the aircraft in which passenger travels. The primary objective of the aircraft cabin interior is to provide comfort and convenience to passengers.

Detailed Segmentation:

• Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market, By Product Type:
  • Flooring
  • Sidewalls/Liners
  • Carts
  • Overhead Bins
  • Seats
  • Lavatory
  • Monuments
  • Windows
  • Others (Lights and IFEC)
• Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market, By Application:
  • Seating System
  • Galley
  • Cabin & Structure
  • Equipment & System
• Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market, By Aircraft Type:
  • Narrow Body Aircraft
  • Wide Body Aircraft
  • Large Body Aircraft
• Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market, By Distribution Channel:
  • OEM
  • Aftermarket
  • Global Aircraft Cabin Interior Market, By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa