Aircraft Transparencies Market

Global Aircraft Transparencies Market Size (2023 to 2028)

The global aircraft transparencies market size is expected to be worth USD 1.52 Billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.30% during the forecast period and reach a value of USD 1.88 Billion by 2028.

Transparency is commonly known as a view sheet or view chart. It is a coating that is made on the window of an airplane or helicopter to get a better view. There are different players in the aircraft transparencies market, which provide aircraft and helicopter manufacturers with state-of-the-art design transparencies. Aircraft transparencies include transparent windows, windshields, canopies, and other interiors used in aircraft construction.

The growth of the aerospace industries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions has a direct influence on the demand for aircraft transparencies. The excellent mechanical and thermal properties of polycarbonate rugged transparency material are expected to accelerate the growth of the global aircraft transparency market in the coming years. Increasing aircraft deliveries is a major factor in the growth of the worldwide aircraft transparency market. This growth in aircraft deliveries can be attributed to growing demand from the Asia Pacific and the Middle East regions. Since aircraft transparencies are used on airplanes, an increase in aircraft deliveries is likely to boost the market for aircraft transparencies.

Polycarbonate (PC) is a high-performance, lightweight plastic that has a unique balance of increased hardness, excellent dimensional stability, increased optical clarity, high heat resistance, and excellent electrical resistance. It is used more and more in high-temperature applications. Polycarbonate undergoes minimal degradation between heating and cooling points. A layer of gold or plating is used in the aircraft cabin to heat the window for defrosting. Today, manufacturers of aircraft transparencies are focused on improving the materials used to make the windows and windshields of aircraft cabins. Gold frameworks with advanced sealers and coatings help eliminate moisture penetration and cracks.

The growing delivery of commercial and regional aircraft, the strong growth of large aircraft, and technological advancements are the main drivers of the global aircraft transparencies market. The aerospace industry continues to seek technological advancements to improve existing products to provide a better experience for consumers when they travel. Most aircraft platforms have acrylic-based windows in their cockpit or aircraft cockpit, but this trend started to change with the debut of the next-generation B787 Dreamliner aircraft, which is more advanced.

The reduction in material costs and the emergence of air taxis are the opportunities offered by the global market for aircraft transparencies. However, costly maintenance, repair, and overhaul services and strict regulatory standards are the main challenges in this market.

REPORT COVERAGE:

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

Aircraft Transparencies Market – By Material:

• Glass
• Acrylic
• Polycarbonate

Aircraft Transparencies Market – By Application:

• Windows
• Windshields
• Awnings
• Car interiors
• Others

Aircraft Transparencies Market – By Aircraft Type:

• Fixed-wing
•  rotary-wing

Aircraft Transparencies Market – By Region:

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

Based on the region, the global aircraft transparencies market is studied across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, South America, and Asia Pacific.
North America is foreseen to remain the largest market for aircraft transparencies during the forecast period. The manufacturing base of Boeing and Bombardier and the large size of the commercial, regional, and general aviation fleet are the main drivers of North America's dominance in the global aircraft transparencies market.

In North America, rising aircraft orders and supplies are encouraging manufacturers of aircraft transparencies to increase sales year after year. In addition, the growing demand for commercial aircraft and the presence of some of the major players operating in the market, such as PPG Industries (USA), Lee Aerospace (USA), Nordam (USA), Texstars, Inc. (USA), and GE Aviation (US) will drive growth in the North American market for aircraft transparencies in the coming years. These players are focusing on R&D activities to expand their product range and use advanced materials such as acrylic and polycarbonate to manufacture aircraft transparencies.

KEY MARKET PLAYERS:

Some of the major players in the global aircraft transparencies market are P Micro-Surface Finishing Products Inc., PPG Industries, Inc., Plexiweiss GmbH, Nordam, GE Aviation, LEE Aerospace, Spartech, Aeropair Ltd., Mecaplex, Gentex Corporation, and Llamas Plastics, Inc, among others.

RECENT HAPPENINGS IN THE MARKET:

• In May 2019, PPG Aerospace, a leading global supplier of paints, coatings, and specialty materials, developed an advanced materials solution to provide aircraft windows with enhanced protection against ultraviolet A (UVA), ultraviolet B (UVB), and visible blue at high energy (HEVBLUE). This development avoids the exposure of aircraft passengers and crew to harmful ultraviolet radiation.
• In October 2018, GKN Aerospace implemented a hydrophobic coating for Airbus cabin windows. This hydrophobic coating helped eliminate in-flight/ground rain.
• In February 2018, PPG Industries obtained a contract from Bell Helicopter, a Textron Inc. (United States) company, to manufacture the windshield for the Bell 525 commercial helicopter.
• In January 2017, Texstars developed flight-rated windshield and windshield transparencies for KF-X tandem and single-purpose advanced multi-purpose combat aircraft.