Aircraft Doors Market

Global Aircraft Doors Market Size (2024 to 2029)

The global aircraft doors market size is predicted to be worth USD 5.40 billion in 2024 and USD 7.26 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2024 to 2029.

Shifting the trend towards composite materials instead of metal to reduce the weight of the aircraft doors is a major aspect for the market to grow in the coming years. Reduction of the aircraft's overall weight has become one of the major aspects, which can only be possible with composite materials. With rising investment from government authorities, the emerging trend to develop advanced aircraft doors will likely boost the market growth rate exponentially in the coming years. Increasing prominence to deliver many aircraft worldwide also creates robust market opportunities. It is estimated that around 32,400 new planes will be delivered by the end of 2042 with the latest technologies, out of which single-aisle planes will be the most common plane by that time.

Global Aircraft Doors Market Drivers:

Increasing demand for the aircraft is the major driving factor for the market growth. With the rising global economy, an increasing demand to leverage the aircraft industry is increasing. Also, the need to add new flights with the vastly increasing number of air passengers is elevating the growth rate of the market. For instance, US air passengers surpass all the pre-pandemic records. According to recent reports, around 853 million passengers traveled on US airlines in 2022. This number is expected to grow at a higher rate in the coming years, which will create robust opportunities for manufacturing new airplanes. The rising number of tourists and corporate travelers worldwide is fuelling the market to grow eventually. Growing travel expenses among consumers in airlines are also greatly influencing the market growth rate. The average annual expenditure on airline fares per consumer unit in the United States was valued at USD 159.89.

In addition, the rising demand for replacing old aircraft doors with innovative doors is enhancing the market size. Aircraft doors play a crucial role in increasing fuel efficiency. The lightweight doors increase fuel efficiency, which is why the demand to install new aircraft doors with the latest technologies is growing at a higher rate. The new aircraft doors are designed with various technological factors that reduce the door's weight with superior strength compared with the traditional doors. Therefore, the demand for the procurement of new aircraft doors is increasing across the globe, elevating the market's growth rate.

The key players are focussing on developing new strategies to improve the door system's performance. For example, the ‘Premier Door Hydraulic Door System’ was launched by a leading global company in airplane part manufacturing known as Door Engineering. This product launch boasts the company’s product portfolio to the next level. The acquisitions between the topmost companies are also expected to amplify the market’s share. Applied Aerodynamics was acquired by Spirit Aero Systems, a global aircraft part manufacturer, to develop business activities jointly in the coming years.

Global Aircraft Doors Market Restraints:

However, the high cost of raw materials and supply chain fluctuations are primary factors for market growth. Difficulty manufacturing highly advanced doors and getting approvals from higher authorities limit the aircraft doors' market share. Cargo doors and weapon bay doors face slight technical difficulties, which further degrade the growth rate of the market. The lack of skilled people to manufacture the technically designed doors with advanced technology is anticipated to cause the market's growth rate to decline soon. Also, the manufacturers face challenges in developing hydraulic fluid compatibility and leak-proof hydraulics with fire-resistant doors, which slightly degrades the market value.

Impact of COVID-19 on the global aircraft doors market: 

The aircraft doors market share was affected in a negative way due to COVID-19. The pandemic hit the world at the end of 2019. The world faced serious challenges due to the virus. In the initial months of 2020, government-imposed lockdown restrictions were implemented to curb the spread of COVID-19, which devastated the airline industry. Due to high restrictions, all the non-emergencies traveling plans were postponed or cancelled, reducing the market share. The aviation industry completely halted all operations during the outbreak. However, the aircraft industry received contracts from the military, prompting the demand for aircraft doors. Once the lockdown restrictions were eased post-second wave, all the operations successfully resumed, and the market value rose at a higher rate.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global aircraft doors market has been segmented and sub-segmented based on door type, end-user, application and region.

Global Aircraft Doors Market - By Door Type:

• Passenger Doors
• Cargo Doors
• Emergency Doors
• Service/Access Doors
• Landing Gear Doors
• Others

The passenger doors segment is likely to gain more popularity as there is an increasing focus on developing a greater number of aircraft with the increasing demand to provide safety and comfort to the passengers. The wide-body aircraft is prompting the demand to manufacture passenger doors. The service doors segment is next in leading the market share. Passenger and service doors are similar to each other except in size.

Global Aircraft Doors Market - By End User:

• OEM
• Aftermarket

The OEM segment is leading with the highest aircraft doors market. Original equipment manufacturers play an important role in the aircraft industry. OEM doors are the most popular component for aircraft as they install doors during line-fit manufacturing. The aftermarket segment will likely have huge growth opportunities in the coming years.

Global Aircraft Doors Market - By Application:

• Commercial Aviation
  • Narrow-Body Aircraft
  • Wide-Body Aircraft
  • Regional Aircraft
  • Business Jets
  • Very Large Aircraft
• Military Aviation
  • Transport Aircraft
  • Military Helicopters

The commercial aviation segment is ruling with the prominent market share with the rising demand to manufacture various aircraft doors according to the requirements of the aircraft models. Increasing air traffic is subsequently prompting the growth rate of this segment. Ongoing technological advancements to launch innovative products with growing support from both public and private organizations are outraging the market size. Also, the military aviation segment is gaining traction over the growth rate.

Global Aircraft Doors Market - By Region: 

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• South America
• Middle East & Africa

The North American aircraft doors market is leading with the dominant share with the presence of OEMs like Boeing and Airbus. Growing investments and rising tourism expenses greatly influence the market's growth rate. The US is holding a significant market share with the rising number of aircraft. Approximately 90% of general aviation aircraft are among 220,000 civil aircraft in the US. This country is number one in having 20 aircraft carriers. Also, the growing prominence of the air transportation network is elevating the demand for aircraft doors in this country. Canada is inclined to show robust growth opportunities for the aircraft doors market in the coming years. Growing travel expenses and international airport infrastructure improvement are accelerating Canada's market growth rate.

Asia Pacific is next in leading the prominent market value. China is contributing the highest share with the rapid adoption of the latest technologies and the launch of innovative products. India, Japan, Australia, and other countries are spending more on research and development activities in the aircraft industry. The increasing number of air passengers in India is escalating the need to increase the number of proportional aircraft to amplify the demand for the doors. India saw the record for the number of air passengers in 2023. The record surpassed the pre-COVID level of air traffic with 15.2 passengers, which was 14.4 crore in 2019.

Europe will likely hit the highest CAGR by the end of 2029 with the rising disposable income in emerging countries like Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, and France. France is one of the major hubs for the top aircraft companies. Airbus has many manufacturing facilities, holding around 24% of the aircraft industry share only in France.

Latin America is set to serve the emerging needs of OEMs and raise the economic status in the coming years, enlarging the share of the aircraft doors market. Middle East & Africa are set to show up with the potential growth rate in the coming years.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS: 

Airbus Helicopters (France), Latecoere (France), Saab (Sweden), Elbit Systems (Israel), Triumph Group (US) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (Japan) are some of the major players in the global aircraft doors market. 

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET: 

• In March 2023, Airbus ordered Tata to manufacture cargo doors for A32oneo family planes. Tata is set to produce the cargo doors using the latest technology, cutting-edge robotics, and automation technology.
• In October 2023, Latecoer to supply doors for the 40-seater D328eco regional turboprop to Deutsche Aircraft. It is estimated the first delivery of the doors will be done by the end of 2025. Latecomers will use the latest 2D and 3D technology to manufacture doors that enhance quality.