Europe Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

Europe Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior Market - Growth, Trends, Covid-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2023 - 2028)

The European commercial aircraft cabin interior market is expected to register a CAGR of 5.24%.

Europe is one of the earliest and most affected regions in the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The decline in passenger traffic and flight activity in 2020 and the first quarter of 2021 resulted in huge losses for the airlines in the region, with several airlines, including some of Europe’s most prominent flag carriers, requesting substantial economic support from governments for their survival. Major commercial airlines have grounded a majority of their fleets and have canceled orders for new aircraft. This is expected to impact both the line-fits and retrofits of cabin interiors in the region in the short term.

However, the effect of the pandemic has subdued, and airlines have continued their investments in the modernization of their cabins (retrofits) to provide unique experiences to consumers during the journey. The provision of luxury and comfort to passengers with amenities, like comfortable seats with more leg space, high-speed internet connectivity, and ambient lighting throughout their fleet, is again expected to gain traction in the forecast period, driving the commercial aircraft cabin interior market in Europe.

Europe Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior Market TrendsInflight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems to Experience Growth in Demand During the Forecast Period

Inflight entertainment systems are expected to experience a growth in demand during the forecast period. Though the demand for the IFEC systems came down in the region in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the resumption of airline services is expected to generate demand for IFEC services again as airlines look to attract passengers during the forecast period. Also, the demand for connectivity for BYOD devices is likely to increase during the forecast period due to the growing preference for contactless IFEC. Growth in the BYOD demand has led to increased investments in high-speed internet connectivity onboard. In October 2021, Air France announced its partnership with Intelsat – the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial network operator, to cater to this growing demand. This partnership will see Intelsat install its 2Ku high-speed satellite-based internet connectivity system on 60 new Air France A220-300 aircraft. To enhance the travel experience, most airlines upgrade their business class inflight entertainment system. For instance, in May 2022, Air France unveiled its new business class seat for long-haul flights – Boeing 777-300 aircraft. These seats were expected to be fitted to the aircraft in 2022 and feature a long list of upgrades and features offered to the passengers. The seat includes a 7.3-inch 4K HD anti-glare screen with a Bluetooth connection for passengers wishing to use their headsets.

Such factors are expected to propel the growth of this segment during the forecast period.

United Kingdom is Expected to Generate a Significant Demand for the Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interiors During the Forecast Period

United Kingdom is expected to generate significant demand for commercial aircraft cabin interiors during the forecast period. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has drastically affected the future growth plans of carriers like EasyJet and Virgin Atlantic. However, a few airlines, including Ryanair and British Airways, are defying the industry’s pessimism over the COVID-19 impact and are expanding and modernizing their aircraft fleets. Such developments are expected to generate demand for line-fits of cabin interiors in the country during the forecast period. On the other hand, the demand for retrofitted cabins is also expected to increase in the country during the forecast period. In January 2021, British Airways announced it would update its fleet of 100+ long-haul aircraft with its new Club Suite business-class seats. The company aims to have 80% of its fleet flying with the new seats by the end of 2022 and all of its aircraft by 2024. The airline also plans to introduce its new first-class suite by closing some of its wide-body aircraft doors in the coming years. British Airways is the fast-mover airline in the inflight entertainment segment. For instance, in July 2021, British Airways unveiled its new inflight digital ordering platform, giving customers traveling in economy class within Europe the option to order additional snacks and drinks in mid-flight directly to their seat. In January 2021, British Airways completed installing and activating the EAN (European Aviation Network) in-flight connectivity offering on its short-haul fleet.

Such developments are expected to drive the growth of the market in the country during the forecast period.

Europe Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior Market Competitive Analysis

The European commercial aircraft cabin interior market is highly fragmented due to the presence of many local and global manufacturers that provide a wide range of products, such as seats, in-seat power supplies, cabin lighting, flooring, curtains, and entertainment systems to customers across the region.

Safran SA, Honeywell International Inc., Panasonic Corporation, Collins Aerospace, and Thales Group are some of the prominent players in the market. The vendors in the market focus on the designing, engineering, and manufacturing of aesthetically pleasant and high-performance cabin interior systems. Therefore, the market is directly affected by economic factors and other trends that impact the aerospace industry.

Inflight hygiene was an inherent concern for several passengers even before the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with the safety of the passengers becoming an aspect of paramount importance during the pandemic, players in the market are investing in the development of new technologies that can help improve sanitization, including UV light, antimicrobial coating, and other technologies that can be implemented as part of the cabin design to ensure the sanity of the passengers.

Also, players are looking into new materials and interior designs that can be easily disinfected to facilitate a safe and sanitary journey. Safran, a key player in the region, announced that it is working to bring several touchless amenities in its future cabin interiors to meet new hygiene requirements in commercial aircraft cabins.

Furthermore, acquisitions, mergers, and partnerships between various players in the market are anticipated to propel further the innovation of new product portfolios of the companies, thereby helping their growth during the forecast period.

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