Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Market Analysis

Global Crashworthy aircraft seats Market Overview

Crashworthy aircraft seats Market Size was valued at USD 1.29 Billion in 2023. The crashworthy aircraft seats market industry is projected to grow from USD 1.38675 Billion in 2024 to USD 2.301 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.53% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). Innovation in the aviation industry, an increase in defense spending, and a high adoption rate of next-generation aircraft seats are the main market drivers of market expansion. A number of agreements have been made to support market expansion.

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Market Trends

• Increase in passenger air traffic on a scale is driving the market growth

One of the main factors driving the market CAGR for crashworthy aircraft seats is the increase in passenger air traffic on a scale. Since air travel has been shown to be the safest means of transportation over the past ten years, passenger loads have increased and airline companies have been able to vary their routes and destinations. The demand for new comfortable and safe crashworthy airplane seats in an aircraft has increased due to increasing surge loads and expanding air traffic. Airline operators around the world are placing more orders for contemporary generation aircraft since they are more effective and offer customers comfortable seating and cabins. Additionally, the rise of low-cost carriers is a significant factor in the purchase of large quantities of aircraft. For instance, Airbus estimates that India would need 1,750 new passenger and cargo planes over the next 20 years to accommodate an explosive growth in passenger and freight traffic.

Retrofitting and maintenance of the current aircraft have emerged as viable choices for airline operators to offer differentiating services and achieve the right balance between cost and aesthetics, since airlines are focused on presenting their brand image among the customers. As a result, airline operators are modernizing their fleet and replacing the old-fashioned seats on their planes in growing numbers. Several major airlines are also implementing a modernization strategy to standardise their fleet. It entails removing the economy seats from the main cabin and switching them out for larger, roomier premium economy seats. Modern aircraft seat components, including crashworthy seats, are made of lightweight materials, which helps reduce the overall aircraft-weight and lowers operating costs. Due to the fact that fuel accounts for 35–50% of operating expenses, airlines are implementing upgrading projects to save costs and maintain their competitiveness. As a result, the market for crashworthy aircraft seating is anticipated to rise as a result of the maintenance and retrofitting of existing aircraft. Thus, driving the crashworthy aircraft seats market revenue.

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Market Segment Insights

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Type Insights

The crashworthy aircraft seats market segmentation, based on type includes crew, passenger and others. The crew segment dominated the market. Flight crews are intended to receive the best protection possible in the event of a disaster due to the design of crew crashworthy aircraft seats. They provide safety and protection by absorbing crash energy, dispersing it throughout the seat, and offering a nice cushion to mitigate the shock and deceleration of a crash.

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats End-User Insights

The crashworthy aircraft seats market segmentation, based on end-user, includes commercial and military. The commercial category generated the most income. The segment is anticipated to have significant expansion as a result of the expanding air transportation market.

Figure 1: Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Market, by End-User, 2022 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Platform Insights

The crashworthy aircraft seats market segmentation, based on platform, includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing. The fixed-wing category generated the most income due to the recent rise in demand for fixed-wing commercial and military aircraft.

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Regional Insights

By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American crashworthy aircraft seats market will dominate due to the increasing demand for aviation travel. The increase in international air traffic, flight frequency, and per capita income over the course of the forecast period will also aid the expansion of the crashworthy aircraft seats market in the region.

Further, the major countries studied in the market report are the US, Canada, German, France, the UK, Italy, Spain, China, Japan, India, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 2: CRASHWORTHY AIRCRAFT SEATS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)

Source: Secondary Research, Primary Research, MRFR Database and Analyst Review

Europe crashworthy aircraft seats market accounts for the second-largest market share because there are many commercial aircraft flying in this area. The crashworthy aircraft seats market is predicted to expand as a result of the rising need for aviation safety and the expanding use of aircraft. Further, the German crashworthy aircraft seats market held the largest market share, and the UK crashworthy aircraft seats market was the fastest growing market in the European region

The Asia-Pacific Crashworthy aircraft seats market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032. The expansion can be ascribed to an increase in air travel between developing nations like China and India. Regional demand for crash-worthy aircraft seats is also predicted to increase throughout the projection period due to increased consumer demand for passenger safety. Moreover, China’s crashworthy aircraft seats market held the largest market share, and the Indian crashworthy aircraft seats market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

Leading market players are investing heavily in research and development in order to expand their product lines, which will help the crashworthy aircraft seats market, grow even more. Market participants are also undertaking a variety of strategic activities to expand their footprint, with important market developments including new product launches, contractual agreements, mergers and acquisitions, higher investments, and collaboration with other organizations. To expand and survive in a more competitive and rising market climate, crashworthy aircraft seats industry must offer cost-effective items.

Manufacturing locally to minimize operational costs is one of the key business tactics used by manufacturers in the crashworthy aircraft seats industry to benefit clients and increase the market sector. In recent years, the crashworthy aircraft seats industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to market. Major players in the crashworthy aircraft seats market attempting to increase market demand by investing in research and development operations include Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.(Israel), Rockwell Collins (U.S.), BAE Systems (U.K), Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd (U.K), T-Kalıp San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. (Turkey), East/West Industries, Inc. (U.S.), Safe, Inc. (U.S.), Zodiac Aerospace (France), and UTC Aerospace Systems (U.S.).

Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd offers technology in the fields of aerospace and defense. The business develops, produces, and sells business jets, fighter jets, helicopters, radar systems, hydraulic systems, and parts. It produces observation satellites, satellite launchers, ground control stations, communication satellites, research satellites, and research satellites. Unmanned aviation systems, anti-ballistic defense systems, naval weapons systems, C4I systems, and maritime radars are also available. Precision weaponry, autonomous and robotic systems, ground surveillance radars, and defense suppression systems are all available from IAI. As well as conversion and MRO services for commercial aircraft.

With its headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, the United States, UTC Aerospace Systems (UTAS) was one of the world's major manufacturers of aerospace and defense goods. The parent firm, United Technologies Corporation, combined its existing subsidiary Hamilton Sundstrand with the recently purchased Goodrich Corporation to form the company in August 2012. Rockwell Collins and Collins Aerospace were combined after UTC acquired Rockwell Collins in 2018.

Key Companies in the crashworthy aircraft seats market include

• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd.(Israel)


• Rockwell Collins (U.S.)


• BAE Systems (U.K)


• Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd (U.K)


• T-Kalıp San. Ve Tic. A.Ş. (Turkey)


• East/West Industries, Inc. (U.S.)


• Safe, Inc. (U.S.)


• Zodiac Aerospace (France)


• UTC Aerospace Systems (U.S.)

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Industry Developments

August 2020: Wizz Air awarded a significant deal to RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG for the supply of 31,767 Recaro SL3710 seats for 146 Airbus narrow-body aircraft. Additionally, the development of new, lightweight materials for cabin seats has replaced old, crash-worthy airplane seats with brand-new ones.

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Market Segmentation

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Type Outlook

• Crew


• Passenger


•  Others

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats End-User Outlook

• Commercial


• Military

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Platform Outlook

• FIXED-WING


• Rotary-Wing

Crashworthy Aircraft Seats Regional Outlook

• North America


• US


• Canada


• Europe


• Germany


• France


• UK


• Italy


• Spain


• Rest of Europe


• Asia-Pacific


• China


• Japan


• India


• Australia


• South Korea


• Australia


• Rest of Asia-Pacific


• Rest of the World


• Middle East


• Africa


• Latin America