Aircraft Seating Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity and Forecast, Segmented By Aircraft Type, By Class Type, By Seat Type, By Sales Channel Type, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Aircraft Seating Market is projected to expand from USD 9.82 Billion in 2025 to USD 13.02 Billion by 2031, registering a CAGR of 4.81%. This sector encompasses the engineering and manufacturing of seat assemblies for both commercial and business aviation, prioritizing passenger safety and comfort. The market's upward trajectory is primarily fueled by the swift recovery of air passenger volumes and the strategic imperative for airlines to upgrade fleets for greater efficiency, generating urgent demand for both line-fit and retrofit options. Data from the International Air Transport Association indicates that global revenue passenger kilometers rose by 10.4 percent in 2024 compared to the prior year, a surge that directly drives increased orders for new planes and cabin updates to optimize revenue and passenger capacity.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 9.82 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 13.02 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	4.81%
Fastest Growing Segment	Premium Economy Class
Largest Market	North America

However, the market faces a substantial hurdle in the form of enduring global supply chain volatility. Manufacturers are grappling with deficits in critical raw materials and certified components, leading to production delays and interruptions in the delivery of seat shipsets to original equipment manufacturers. This supply bottleneck hampers the ability of suppliers to effectively clear growing order backlogs and poses significant planning risks for airlines attempting to expand their capacity.

Market Driver

The rapid modernization and expansion of commercial fleets serve as a major driver for the global aircraft seating industry. Airlines are actively replacing older aircraft with fuel-efficient models to reduce operating costs and achieve sustainability goals, creating substantial demand for line-fit seating assemblies. Airbus reported in its 'Full-Year 2024 Results' in January 2025 that it delivered 766 commercial aircraft globally, highlighting the consistent industrial output needed to sustain this fleet transition. This steady delivery pace guarantees ongoing demand for various seating types, from high-density economy rows to intricate business class suites.

Concurrently, the increasing shift toward premium economy and business class layouts is reshaping market value and driving design innovation. Carriers are retrofitting current cabins and ordering new aircraft with premium-focused configurations to secure higher yields from corporate and leisure travelers, prompting manufacturers to create space-efficient, ergonomic designs with greater privacy. According to the International Air Transport Association's '2024 World Air Transport Statistics' released in August 2025, international premium travel expanded by 11.8 percent, outperforming other categories. This trend boosts financial performance across the supply chain, as evidenced by Recaro Aircraft Seating's March 2025 report of €588 million in revenue, driven by strong product adoption.

Market Challenge

Persistent volatility within the global supply chain constitutes a severe obstacle limiting the growth of the Global Aircraft Seating Market. This disruption involves critical shortages of certified materials, including aerospace-grade aluminum and fire-resistant textiles, as well as delays in acquiring essential components like electronic actuators and wiring for in-flight entertainment. These scarcities compel manufacturers to lengthen lead times, frequently causing them to miss delivery deadlines for seat shipsets needed by original equipment manufacturers. As a result, new aircraft production is bottlenecked and cabin retrofit projects are delayed, hindering the industry's capacity to meet rising demand.

This supply chain dysfunction effectively restricts the market's revenue potential by capping the number of products that can be completed and invoiced. In 2024, the International Air Transport Association noted that the aviation sector experienced a 30 percent deficit in expected aircraft deliveries, with only 1,254 units reaching operators. This decline in deliveries leads directly to fewer line-fit seating installations and postponed fleet modernization efforts, causing financial stagnation for seating suppliers despite having strong order books.

Market Trends

A key trend in the market is the shift toward ultra-lightweight composite and non-metallic seat frames as airlines aim to reduce structural weight and improve fuel economy. Manufacturers are progressively abandoning standard aluminum alloys in favor of advanced materials like carbon fiber composites and titanium to build durable yet significantly lighter seat structures. This evolution is especially vital for single-aisle fleets where efficiency is crucial, fostering the creation of frames that lower fuel consumption without sacrificing comfort. In April 2025, Global Business Press reported in 'Expliseat Showcases New Lightweight Seating' that the new TiSeat 2X is 30 percent lighter than rival models, directly aiding in lower carbon emissions per passenger and enhanced fleet metrics.

Simultaneously, the widespread adoption of enclosed mini-suites and privacy doors in business class is transforming the premium segment, requiring advanced manufacturing techniques for high-value cabins. Airlines are upgrading long-haul aircraft with these "business-plus" features to offer an experience closer to first class, necessitating seats with integrated sliding doors, taller partitions, and full lie-flat capabilities. This requirement has driven a sharp increase in the production of complex suite hardware as carriers vie to provide exclusive, private spaces. According to Runway Girl Network's February 2025 article, 'Safran's aircraft interiors business returns to profitability,' deliveries of business class seats surged to 2,482 units in 2024 from 983 the previous year, highlighting the intense industrial effort to fulfill the backlog for these privacy-oriented designs.

Key Market Players

RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
JAMCO Corporation
Thompson Aero
Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
RTX Corporation
Expliseat S.A.S.
ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
Geven SPA
Aviointeriors s.p.a.
Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Aircraft Seating Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Aircraft Seating Market, By Aircraft Type

Narrow-Body Aircraft
Wide-body Aircraft
Regional Aircraft
Business Aircraft

Aircraft Seating Market, By Class Type

Economy Class
Premium Economy Class
Business Class
First Class

Aircraft Seating Market, By Seat Type

Pilot /Co-pilot Seats
Cabin Crew Seats
Passenger Seats

Aircraft Seating Market, By Sales Channel Type

OEM
Aftermarket

Aircraft Seating Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Aircraft Seating Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-body Aircraft, Regional Aircraft, Business Aircraft)
- 5.2.2. By Class Type (Economy Class, Premium Economy Class, Business Class, First Class)
- 5.2.3. By Seat Type (Pilot /Co-pilot Seats, Cabin Crew Seats, Passenger Seats)
- 5.2.4. By Sales Channel Type (OEM, Aftermarket)
- 5.2.5. By Region
- 5.2.6. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 6.2.2. By Class Type
- 6.2.3. By Seat Type
- 6.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 6.2.5. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Class Type
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 6.3.1.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 6.3.2. Canada Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Class Type
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 6.3.2.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 6.3.3. Mexico Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Class Type
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 6.3.3.2.4. By Sales Channel Type

7. Europe Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 7.2.2. By Class Type
- 7.2.3. By Seat Type
- 7.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 7.2.5. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Class Type
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 7.3.1.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 7.3.2. France Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Class Type
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 7.3.2.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Class Type
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 7.3.3.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 7.3.4. Italy Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Class Type
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 7.3.4.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 7.3.5. Spain Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Class Type
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 7.3.5.2.4. By Sales Channel Type

8. Asia Pacific Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 8.2.2. By Class Type
- 8.2.3. By Seat Type
- 8.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 8.2.5. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Class Type
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 8.3.1.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 8.3.2. India Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Class Type
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 8.3.2.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 8.3.3. Japan Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Class Type
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 8.3.3.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 8.3.4. South Korea Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Class Type
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 8.3.4.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 8.3.5. Australia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Class Type
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 8.3.5.2.4. By Sales Channel Type

9. Middle East & Africa Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 9.2.2. By Class Type
- 9.2.3. By Seat Type
- 9.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 9.2.5. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Class Type
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 9.3.1.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 9.3.2. UAE Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Class Type
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 9.3.2.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 9.3.3. South Africa Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Class Type
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 9.3.3.2.4. By Sales Channel Type

10. South America Aircraft Seating Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Aircraft Type
- 10.2.2. By Class Type
- 10.2.3. By Seat Type
- 10.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 10.2.5. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Class Type
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 10.3.1.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 10.3.2. Colombia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Class Type
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 10.3.2.2.4. By Sales Channel Type
- 10.3.3. Argentina Aircraft Seating Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Aircraft Type
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Class Type
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By Seat Type
    - 10.3.3.2.4. By Sales Channel Type

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Aircraft Seating Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. RECARO Aircraft Seating GmbH & Co. KG
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. JAMCO Corporation
15.3. Thompson Aero
15.4. Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited
15.5. RTX Corporation
15.6. Expliseat S.A.S.
15.7. ZIM Aircraft Seating GmbH
15.8. Geven SPA
15.9. Aviointeriors s.p.a.
15.10. Mirus Aircraft Seating Ltd