Increasing commercial and regional aircraft deliveries, increasing share of wide-body aircraft in commercial aircraft deliveries, increasing aircraft fleet size and increasing demand for light ducts are the main drivers of the market growth. Ducts are an integral part of the fluid transport system and are used in low- and high-pressure, high-temperature areas of fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft for both civil and military applications.
The global aerospace and defense pipeline market is segmented by aircraft type such as commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, general aviation, helicopters, military aircraft, and others. Commercial airliners are projected to remain the largest and fastest growing segment of the aerospace and defense pipeline market over the forecast period, driven by rising production rates of top-selling aircraft such as the A320 Family. , B737, B787 and A350XWB. the increase in the size of the aircraft fleet and the development of high-thrust engines. Composite ductwork is likely to experience the fastest growth in the next five years, driven by the continued replacement of heavy metals, including aluminum and stainless steel, with composites in low-pressure, low-temperature and high-pressure applications. low pressure and high temperature.
Based on duct types, the high-pressure duct segment is likely to remain the largest and fastest growing duct type over the forecast period. High pressure ducts are deployed throughout the aircraft, from the engines through the fuselage to the leading edges of the wings. The main applications for high pressure ducts are Environmental Control Systems (ECS), Engine Bleed Air, Thermal Anti-Ice Systems, APU Air Intake / Exhaust, Fuel Tank Blanking Systems and Systems of engine starting lines. All major players are using high temperature metals, such as titanium and stainless steel, and composites to provide optimal duct solutions.
Low pressure ducts are widely preferred in low pressure and low temperature applications such as cab side wall lift duct, transition duct, acoustic muffler, windshield demisting, cockpit, cockpit instrumentation cooling, avionics ventilation, cabin recirculation, and air conditioning supply. Composites and aluminum are the most preferred materials for low pressure lines.
By region, North America is expected to remain the largest market for aerospace and defense ducts globally for the next five years. The region is the manufacturing capital of the aerospace and defense industry with the presence of several major players, such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin and Bombardier, and the presence of the main manufacturers of ducts. Asia-Pacific is likely to see the strongest growth, driven by the start of commercial and regional aircraft manufacturing in China and Japan, the introduction of offsetting policy, and increased defense spending.
The supply chain for this market includes raw material manufacturers, duct manufacturers, aircraft engine OEMs, aircraft OEMs, and airlines. The main manufacturers of aerospace engines are CFM, GE Aviation Engines, Pratt & Whitney and Rolls-Royce. The major aircraft original equipment manufacturers are Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier, Embraer, ATR, Cessna, and Gulfstream. The leading manufacturers of conduit for the aerospace and defense industry are Eaton Aerospace, Senior Aerospace, PFW Aerospace, Arrowhead Products, Triumph Group, Zodiac Aerospace and Unison Industries. New product development, long-term contract formation and collaboration with OEMs are the key strategies adopted by key players to gain a competitive advantage in the market.