Market Overview:

Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Size was valued at USD 4.4 billion in 2022. The Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield market is projected to grow from USD 4.54 Billion in 2023 to USD 5.50 billion by 2030, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.24% during the forecast period (2023 - 2030).

Aircraft windows and windshields are designed to withstand enormous stresses. Alongside the electric wires that heat these windows, there are also sensors to measure resistance and to control the heat so that they never become too hot or too cool for operating limits. 

Manufacturers of both windshields and windows undergo all manner of tests before the methodology for manufacturing these parts including raw materials is approved, to demonstrate that a new design follows complies with the standards set in the specification. Although aircraft windows undergo the same degree of stringent testing as aircraft engines, some incidences of aircraft window failures still do happen, and some of them have even turned fatal.

To tackle such unfortunate situations, market players continuously bring variations and betterments in their products such as Advanced Transparency Material with advanced impact and crack propagation resistance properties, which can be used in the manufacturing of both windshields and passenger windows.

Due to the troubling incidents involving aircraft window failures which severely impacts the human lives safety, the aeronautics industry has become extremely responsive towards it. As a result, the windows and windshield market invariably enjoys exponential traction on the global platform, witnessing constant strides of innovations and technological advancements.

Additional factors substantiating the market growth include the growing digitization along with the advancement of technology, Industry 4.0 including simulation, and sensors and virtual reality, transforming aviation manufacturing and product life cycles. Simultaneously, the increased air travel rate and augmented demand for aircrafts across the globe and similarly, new aircraft orders are expected to fuel the aviation windows and windshield market Overview growth to an extent.

Conversely, the market is confronted by the invariably delayed customs clearance and high import duties charged in addition to the value-added taxes for aircraft spare parts. Nevertheless, availability of the aviation windows and windshield on e-platforms coupled with the Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) will support the market growth, availing cost-effective aviation spare parts.  Also, the introduction of Total Care Program would foster the market growth during the anticipated period.

Key Players:

Lee Aerospace (U.S.), Plexiweiss GmbH (Germany), PPG Industries LP, Aero Plastics Inc (U.S.), Aerospace Plastic Components (Australia), AJW Aviation Ltd (U.K.), Gentex Corporation (US), GKN Plc (U.K.), Saint-Gobain SA (France), The NORDAM Group Inc (U.S.)

Market Segmentation:

The Commercial Aircraft Windows and Windshield Market Analysis is segmented into three key dynamics for the convenience of the report.

By Aircraft Types: Comprises Wide Body and Narrow Body.

By Purposes: Cabin Windows and Windshields.

By Regions:  North America, Europe, APAC and the Rest-of-the-World.

Regional Analysis:

By aviation windows and windshield market trends Globally, the North American and European region with their well-established aviation-related industries accounts for the leading markets for Aircraft windows and windshields. Factors such as a strong aviation manufacturing base and large demand for OEM and aftermarket parts allows these regions to grow, exceeding a huge demand for windows and windshields of aircrafts.

However, the demand for windows and windshields in APAC region is gradually growing with the strengthening economy in countries, such as China, India, and South East Asian countries. The growing number of air travels alongside the MRO, OEM and aftermarket parts companies shifting their bases in the emerging economies of Asia Pacific is turning the table on the market scenarios, generating huge demand for windows and windshields. As a result of which the Asia Pacific region is emerging as a lucrative market for windows and windshields, globally.

Industry Related News:

May 29, 2018 – PPG Aerospace (US), a leading global manufacturer of transparencies, sealants, and coatings, and provider of electrochromic window systems for the commercial, military, and general aviation industries launched new UV-protective window transparencies to address the crew health.

Besides, PPG also introduced the Winlogic Intelligent Window System, which offers arc detection and digital monitoring of aircraft windshield heading systems and a SURFACE SEAL organic rain repellent coating which can be used on aircraft windshields. An airline crew faces a serious health risk of effects of harmful UV rays, PPG’s inventions -transparency treatments can solve all that once.

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Aircraft Airframe MRO Market By Airframe Parts (Fuselage, Wing, Windows & Windshields, Doors, Elevator, and Others), By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body, Wide-Body, and Others), By Application (Commercial Air Transport, Business and General Aviation, and Military Aviation) And Region (North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and Latin America) - Forecast till 2027

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