Global Aircraft Seat Actuation System Market to Experience Marvellous Growth Due to Growing Developments by Market Players

An aircraft seat actuation system is used for helping passengers to change the alignment of their seats by offering recliner and seat adjusting mechanisms. This system is usually available in first-class, business class, and economy-class divisions of an aircraft. In recent years, the demand for aircraft seat actuators is surging owing to the growing developments in the aerospace sector. Actuation systems use different types of actuators to enable easy movement of aircraft seats to suit the needs of passengers.

Nowadays, advanced actuation systems with in-built seat adjustment facilities are being provided by aircraft seat actuation system manufacturers. The global aircraft seat actuation system market has seen robust growth in the last few years due to the increasing demand for maintenance and retrofitting of prevailing aircraft.  

Newest Insights in the Aircraft Seat Actuation System Market

Earlier, seat actuation systems were only available with a few customization choices, bouncy motions, and a limited degree of recline. In recent years, lightweight, self-adjusting, and electric control motion aircraft seat actuators have been developed owing to various technological developments in aircraft seat actuation systems. As per a report by Research Dive, the global aircraft seat actuation system market is expected to grow with 8.6% CAGR and hit $1,187.7 million in the 2022–2031 timeframe. The Asia-Pacific aircraft seat actuation system market is expected to observe speedy growth in the years to come. This is because the region has a huge demand for aircraft seat actuation systems owing to the growing demand for air travel in this region.

How are the Market Players Responding to the Rising Demand for Aircraft Seat Actuation Systems?

The rising technological advancements in aircraft seat actuators is driving the demand for aircraft seat actuation systems. Market players are greatly investing in innovative research and developments to fulfil this rising demand. Some of the foremost players in the aircraft seat actuation system market are Astronics Corporation, Crane Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation), NOOK Industries Inc., Rollon SpA, Bühler Motor GmbH, Airwork Pneumatic Equipment, Kyntronics, Moog Inc., Moog Inc., Astronics Corporation, Crane Aerospace (United Technologies Corporation), Bühler Motor GmbH, NOOK Industries Inc., Airwork Pneumatic Equipment, Kyntronics, and others. These players are focused on planning and devising tactics such as mergers and acquisitions, collaborations, novel advances, and partnerships to reach a notable position in the global market.

For instance,

• In February 2018, Lufthansa Technik, a designer and producer of lie-flat business class seats for commercial airliners, partnered with Crane Aerospace & Electronics, a leading provider of critical systems and components to the aerospace and defence sectors.
   
• In February 2022, Unum Aircraft Seating, a designer and manufacturer of lie-flat business class seats for commercial airliners, announced about its partnership with foremost innovators in aircraft design and engineering –SCHROTH Safety Products, SabetiWain Aerospace, and Bühler Motor Aviation GmbH.
   
• In May 2022, Astronics Corporation, a foremost provider of cutting-edge technologies for global defence, aerospace, and other mission-critical sectors, entered into a strategic partnership with LG Display, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display panels, OLEDs and flexible displays. Astronics Corporation aims to bring the industry-leading OLED display technologies of LG Display to the aviation industry.

COVID-19 Impact on the Global Aircraft Seat Actuation System Market

The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 has negatively impacted the global aircraft seat actuation system market. During the pandemic period, the demand for aircraft seat actuation systems declined significantly owing to the execution of strict lockdowns and travel restrictions worldwide. The aircraft seat actuation system market observed a severe downfall, as many airlines halted their services during the pandemic. As per market experts, the global market is expected to observe enormous growth, after the relaxation of the pandemic, as the demand for air travel is likely to rise marvellously in the upcoming years.