Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market

Global Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The global aircraft fire protection systems market size is expected to be worth USD 2.50 Billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.45% during the forecast period and reach a value of USD 3.26 Billion by 2028.

The aircraft fire protection systems are generally installed near the interior of the aircraft, engine compartments, and fuselage areas to immediately detect the occurrence of fires and take measures to ensure the safety of passengers, the cabin, the cargo, and the aircraft. Aircraft fire protection system in case of a fire-related emergency, trace the cause of the fire, inform the occupants of the plane of imminent danger, and take corrective measures, such as extinction. It plays a vital role in the conversion of air into inert gas to prevent combustion caused by fire. Water, carbon dioxide, and dry powders are widely used extinguishing agents in aircraft fire protection systems.

As the demand for next-generation aircraft in the commercial, military, and general aviation sectors grows, the need for advanced and better fire safety systems on airplanes is expected to emerge.

MARKET DRIVERS:

Key factors that initiate the growth of the global aircraft fire protection system market are the increase in passenger traffic, strict regulations on the use of halogen-free fire extinguishers, the development of fire protection systems, the introduction of high-propulsion engines, and the increased supply of commercial aircraft to support the growing aircraft fleet. Aircraft fire prevention systems are located near the engine and the fuselage to detect fires and ensure therapeutic measures to protect the safety of passengers and crew, cargo, and aircraft. An increase in commercial and regional aircraft shipments to support the increase in airline passenger transport, increase in the participation of wide-body aircraft, increase in fleet size, and the advancement of fire protection technologies in commercial aircraft transportation are crucial to improving the demand for fire protection systems in the aviation industry.

MARKET RESTRAINTS:

However, frequent maintenance requirements, delays in aircraft delivery and cancellation of orders, and limitations to the adoption of new technologies and equipment may restrict the expansion of the aircraft fire protection system industry during the forecast period.

REPORT COVERAGE:

This research report on the global aircraft fire protection systems market has been segmented and sub-segmented into the following categories.

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market - By Product Type:

• Fire Detection Systems
• Alarm
• Warning Systems
• Fire Extinguishing Systems

All three systems play a decisive role in fire detection, warning passengers and fire crew, and taking appropriate measures to extinguish the fire.

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market – By Application: 

• Engines
• Cabins
• Cockpits
• Auxiliary Power Units (Apus)
• Cargo Compartments

The engine segment is expected to grow larger and faster over the next five years due to the introduction of a powerful engine combined with growing fire protection systems.

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market - By Aircraft Type:

• Commercial Aircraft
• Regional Aircraft
• General Aviation
• Helicopters
• Military Aircraft

The commercial aircraft segment is likely to remain the largest segment in the market during the forecast period.

Aircraft Fire Protection Systems Market – By Region:

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa 

North American aircraft fire protection systems market accounted for the leading portion of the global business in 2019, owing to the presence of market giants and the rise in the number of aircraft usage and sales across the region. Moreover, the Asia Pacific aircraft fire protection systems market is predicted to expand at the highest CAGR in the coming years, attributed to the increased air travel passengers and investments in modernizing the existing planes. China is the major contributor to the Asia-Pacific market, followed by India, Indonesia, and others.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Meggit Plc, United Technologies Corporation, Siemens AG, FEE Limited, Diehl Aerospace, H3R Aviation, Gielle Industries, Advanced Aircraft Extinguishers, Halma, Others

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• In 2018, around 2,706 tonnes of Halon 1301 were installed in civil aviation aircraft, and this figure is expected to increase further with the increase of aircraft worldwide.
• In June 2019, Meggitt was selected by Textron to provide fire protection systems for the Cessna Denali and Skycourier platforms.
• In 2015, Qatar Airways canceled orders for the A320neo aircraft due to delays in the delivery of the plane.