Reducing Carbon Footprint Through Lighter Aircrafts
Making airplanes lighter is really important nowadays because it helps them use less fuel and produce fewer emissions that harm the environment. Even a small reduction of 1% in the weight of an airplane can lead to a 0.75% decrease in fuel usage. The goal for the aviation industry is to keep making planes more efficient, use less fuel, and also cause less air and noise pollution.
Lightweight parts play a big role in achieving this goal. High fuel prices are a challenge for airplane companies because they increase the cost of running planes, making it harder for companies to make a profit. So, airplane makers are always trying to find ways to make their planes work better and use less fuel.
This is where Additive Manufacturing (AM) comes in. In AM, airplane parts are made layer by layer according to a computer design, using just the right amount of material needed. In traditional manufacturing, sometimes a lot of raw material is cut away to create the final part. AM creates parts that are lightweight, using less material compared to traditional methods.
For example, a regular airplane seat buckle made of steel weighs 155 grams. But, if it's made with AM using titanium, the weight goes down to just 70 grams—a 55% reduction. For a big plane like the A380, this reduction means 72.5 kilograms less weight for each plane. Over the average lifetime of the aircraft, this weight reduction saves as much fuel as 3.3 million liters, equal to $2 million in cost savings.
So, AM can help make many other airplane parts lighter, saving billions of dollars for the aerospace industry and, more importantly, helping to reduce the carbon footprint. Companies like Airbus, Boeing, Rolls Royce, and Lockheed Martin are investing in AM because it can save a lot of energy, up to 50% or more in some cases. Rolls Royce even uses AM parts in its Trent XWB-97 engine, and Boeing uses over 20,000 AM parts on its planes. So, the focus on making airplanes in a more environmentally friendly way is a key factor that's making the aerospace additive manufacturing market grow.
Aerospace Engineering Services in Airlines Market size was valued at 8.5 Billion in 2022. The Aerospace Engineering Services in Airlines industry is projected to grow 28.9 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.60% during the forecast period (2022 - 2032).
The aerospace engineering services in airlines market is expected to witness high growth over the next few years. Market growth is expected to be driven by an increase in passenger traffic and subsequent demand for new aircraft along with a focus on decreasing carbon footprint through aircraft weight reduction. Globally, air passenger traffic has been increasing at a significant pace over the past couple of years. Factors such as decreasing airfares, increasing disposable income especially in developing countries, and better quality of living have influenced the market growth. According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), global air travel is likely to double by 2032. It also estimates that China is expected to surpass the US to become the largest aviation market, in terms of passenger traffic worldwide by 2032.
There are various other issues faced by the aerospace engineering services industry such as issues associated with data management, high initial investment, and long certification period. To counter these concerns and ensure safety, countries around the world are focusing on enhancing aerospace engineering services in airlines.
North America is estimated to be a prominent region for the market due to the presence of major manufacturers, such as IBM Corporation in the region. Europe is expected to be the second-largest market due to the increasing demand for aerospace engineering technologies in the region.
Increase in passenger traffic and subsequent demand for new aircraft and focus on decreasing carbon footprint through aircraft weight reduction are some of the key drivers for the growth of the global market.
Synopsis
The global aerospace engineering services in airlines market has been segmented based on service type, technology, and region. Based on service type, the market has been divided into new product development, design support, software engineering, process engineering, and Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO). Based on technology the market is segmented as 3D Modelling, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality (AR/VR), Big Data & Analytics, Internet of Things (IoT), Biometrics, Sensors & Tracking, and Blockchain.
“North America is leading the market with a valuation of USD 501.6 million in 2018.”
The global aerospace engineering services in airlines market has been segmented, by region, into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America is expected to be the largest market for aerospace engineering services in Airlines. North America is expected to register a CAGR of 3.34% during the forecast period. The presence of prominent aerospace engineering service providers such as IBM is driving the market growth. Additionally, growing investment by companies such as Boeing in 3D printing technology is also expected to boost the market growth in the region. Moreover, the increasing air passenger traffic and the presence of major aerospace companies such as Bombardier and CAE are expected to boost the market growth in Canada.
“The software engineering service type segment is expected to dominate the market.”
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