Aircraft Seating Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Platform(Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-Body Aircraft, Business Jet, Regional Transport Aircraft), By Seat Material(Cushion Materials [Polyurethane, Polyethylene, Neoprene, Others]), By Seat Type(Passenger Seats [First Class (First Class Seat Components {Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), By Standard(16G, 21G), By End User(OEM, MRO, Aftermarket), By Region - Industry Forecast 2024-2031

Global Aircraft Seating Market size was valued at USD 7.30 billion in 2022 and is poised to grow from USD 7.78 billion in 2023 to USD 12.98 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.60% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Few of the manufacturers are dominating the market including Collins Aerospace, Geven S.p.a., RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG and Safran among others. Key strategies applied by the market players are increasing product portfolios, cordial relations with aircraft manufacturers and airline operators, and higher expenditure on advanced technologies in R&D facilities for new innovations and enhancements activities of an aircraft seat. These strategies are helping the major corporations to extend their market share and improve their presence. Additionally, companies are improving their business by adopting methodologies like premiumization in M&A, joint agreements, competency expansion, infrastructure and engineering. They are also increasing their focus towards expanding distribution networks globally, leading to the growth of the aircraft seating industry.  'Safran (France) ', 'Raytheon Technologies (US) ', 'Recaro Aircraft Seating GMBH & Co. Kg (Germany) ', 'Zim Aircraft Seating GMBH (Germany) ', 'Stelia Aerospace (France) ', 'Jamco Corporation (Japan) ', 'ST Engineering (Singapore) ', 'Acro Aircraft Seating (UK) ', 'Expliseat (France) ', 'Adient Aerospace LLC (US) ', 'Mirus Aircraft Seating (UK) ', 'Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd (UK) ', 'Geven SPA (Italy) ', 'Ipeco Holdings Ltd (UK) ', 'Unum (US) ', 'Aviointeriors S.P.A. (Italy) ', 'Thompson Aero (UK) ', 'Iacobucci HF Aerospace (Italy) ', 'Optimares SPA (Italy) ', 'Airgo Design (US) ', 'Jhas SPA (Italy) ', 'Mobius Protection Systems Ltd. (UK) ', 'Alicebluaero (US) ', 'Timetooth Technologies (US) ', 'Molon Labe Seating (US)'

Rising air traffic around the world is a major factor driving the demand for aircraft seating. Orderbook demand continues to grow from global airline operators seeking greater efficiency and siting comfort per passenger in new generation aircraft over previous generations. Global air passenger traffic itself is forecasted to double by 2037 – reaching 8.2 billion people per annum according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). This surge in air travel demand requires additional aircraft and, correspondingly, more seated capacity.  

Adoption of Sustainable and Lightweight Materials: Manufacturers are focusing on lightweight, high-strength and more eco-friendly materials such as carbon fiber, composites and sustainable fabrics to maximize passenger space, reduce weight of aircraft and improve fuel efficiency. This trend aligns with the aviation sector focus on sustainability and lesser environmental footprint.  

In 2023 North America accounted for the largest aircraft seating market share globally. With an established air travel infrastructure, along with high volume of domestic and international flights in the region leads to demand for growing number of new and retrofit passenger seats. Additionally, many of the larger regional airlines are embarking on fleet renewal programs that also involve adopting new seats in line with newer industry requirements for improved safety and comfort. The U.S. aircraft seating market is expected to be a major contributor since the country one of largest and mature aviation market within the global landscape supported through high level of air travel, allowing the need for frequent upgrade on overall aircraft seating.