Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation Market Research Report Information by Actuator Type (Electro-Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic), Seat Class (First Class, Business Class, Premium Economy Class, and Economy Class), Component (Hardware and Software), Aircraft Type (Narrow Body and Wide Body), Fit (Line-Fit and Retrofit), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East Africa, and Latin America) Forecast till 2032

Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation Market Overview 

Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation Market Size was valued at 654.5 Million in 2022. The Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation industry is projected to grow 1276.4 Million by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.70 % during the forecast period (2022 - 2032).

Seat actuation systems offer comfortable seating for in commercial aircraft. These are one of the essential components of aircraft seating cabins. It encompasses various components such as motion and lighting controllers, linear and rotary actuators, control units, pneumatic units, and harnesses. Seat actuation systems enable passenger to adjust their seating positions according to their preference. 

The demand for seat actuation systems has been increasing, along with the increase in demand for aircraft. Factors driving the growth are orders, growing investments in advanced cabin interior products rise in demand for lightweight seat designs, and increasing aircraft premium passenger travel. Furthermore rising demand in emerging countries, and acceptance of electric actuators, are the ongoing trends which are likely to positively impact on the market during the forecast period. 

Moreover, issues related to an increase in the number of competitive low-cost carriers, technological advancements, and industry regulations are expected to limit the growth of the market. Currently, the manufacturers are focusing on developing linear and rotary electromechanical actuators that are less noisy and powerful yet very lightweight. Moreover, developing special software to coordinate multiple actuators simultaneously helps in creating a seamless and comfortable passenger experience. 

Segmentation of the Global Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation Market

The commercial aircraft seat actuation market has been segmented based on actuator type, seat class, component, aircraft type, fit, and region. Based on actuator type, the market has been segmented into electro-mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic. The electro-mechanical segment is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Multiple features such as reduced weight and volume, custom design to suit many applications, extensive range of power, torque and speed, and multiple electrical power inputs in a single unit have increased its demand over the last few years. Based on seat class, the market has been segregated into first class, business class, premium economy class, and economy class. 

The premium economy class segment is expected to exhibit the highest CAGR in the review period. This is due to the increasing number of premium economy class passengers from the last few years, which has consequently increased the demand for seat actuators. Based on component, the market has been divided into hardware and software. The software segment is expected to record the highest CAGR during the forecast period. 

This is due to the increasing development of software to coordinate multiple actuators simultaneously. Based on the region, the market has been bifurcated into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America is expected to dominate the market in the forecast period. The US and Canada are the country level segments of the market. The dominance of the market this region is attributed to the increasing number of aircraft deliveries in the region. According to Boeing 8,800 aircraft were delivered in North America till 2018. Europe is the second-largest market; the growing demand for new aircraft is fueling the market in the region. According to Boeing, 8,490 aircraft were delivered till 2018 in the region. Moreover, the presence key players such as Bühler Motor GmbH, Mesag-System AG, and Zodiac Aerospace is further driving the growth of the regional market.

Honeywell: Honeywell is a US company that specializes in aerospace products and services. Honeywell is a leading supplier of aircraft seat actuation systems

Commercial Aircraft Seat Actuation Market Key Players

The key players in the global commercial aircraft seat actuation market are Air Works India (Engineering) Private Limited (India), Almec EAS Ltd. (UK), Astronics Corporation (US), Bühler Motor GmbH (Germany), Crane Aerospace & Electronics (US), ITT Inc. (US), Kyntronics (US), Mesag-System AG (Switzerland), Nook Industries, Inc. (US), and Zodiac Aerospace (France).

Product Launches and Innovations:

In November 2023, Crane Aerospace & Electronics rolled out a cutting-edge electric seat actuation system. Passengers can now enjoy improved comfort, enhanced adjustability, and a quieter ride.

Buhler Motor entered the scene in September 2023, introducing a compact and modular electro-mechanical seat actuation system tailored for regional and business jets. The focus here is on optimizing space and providing a customizable experience.

Airworks made waves in August 2023, successfully completing flight tests for its inventive seat actuation system. This system comes with integrated in-seat entertainment controls, promising an elevated passenger experience.

Zodiac Aerospace, in July 2023, joined forces with a startup to create a smart seat actuation system. This system doesn't just move seats

Research Methodology

The market values and forecast are derived using the Market Research Future (MRFR) research methodology, which includes secondary research, primary interviews, data triangulation, and validation from an in-house data repository and statistical modeling tools.

Secondary Research

in this process, data is collected from various secondary sources, including annual reports, SEC filings, journals, government associations, aerospace & defense magazines, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, and paid databases.

Primary Research

In this process, both the demand- and supply-side parties are interviewed to extract facts and insights into the market forecast, production, trends, and projected market growth. Industry stakeholders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives across the value chain are approached to obtain key information.

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  Market Sizing, Forecast, and Analysis: Detailed coverage of the market segment and sub-segments

  
  


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  Regional/Country Trends and Forecast: Detailed analysis of the market in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America, along with key countries in each region

  
  


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  Market Dynamics Intelligence: Market drivers, opportunities, trends, restraints, Porter’s five forces, supply chain, and value chain analysis

  
  


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  Technology Trends, Regulatory Landscape, and Patent Analysis Outlook

  
  


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  Competitive Intelligence: Market share analysis, financial analysis, product benchmarking, and strategic developments including joint ventures, product launches, and mergers & acquisitions

  
  


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  Regional attractiveness and related growth opportunities