Global Aircraft Seating Market Research Report: Forecast (2025-2030)

Aircraft Seating Market Report - By Class (First Class, (First Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), First Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Fill......ing Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers_, Business Class, Business Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Business Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers), Premium Economy Class, (Premium Economy Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Premium Economy Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers), Economy Class, (Economy Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Economy Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers)), By Aircraft Type (Narrow Body Aircraft (NBA), Wide Body Aircraft (WBA), Very Large Aircraft (VLA), Business Jets, Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA)), By End User (OEM, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Aftermarket), By Seat Type (9G, 16G, 21G), and Others Read more

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  • Jun 2025
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Market Insights & Analysis: Global Aircraft Seating Market (2025-30):

The Global Aircraft Seating Market size was valued at around USD 8.7 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 11.53 billion by 2030. Along with this, the market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 4.80% during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-30. The factors that are positively influencing the market growth are the rising travel activities via commercial aircraft, the increasing production of airplanes, and the growing popularity of urban mobility.

In recent years, there has been a surge in tourism across the Globe due to the rising net disposable income of individuals. Based on the statistics by the World Tourism Organization (WTO), in 2023, international tourism receipts reached approximately USD1.4 trillion, and an estimated 1.3 billion international arrivals were recorded across the globe. The majority of the population preferred to travel abroad locations by plane since they are more convenient and reach the destination in a shorter time compared to other means of transportation. According to the Airport Council International (ACI), in 2023, the global air passenger volume reached approximately 8.6 billion, which is about 94% of the pre-pandemic levels. This increase in air travel is necessitating the flight operating companies to add new fleets, resulting in the higher demand for the 9G, 16G, and 21G seats and uplifting the size & volume of the Global Aircraft Seating Market.

Additionally, there has been a surge in the ownership of private jets due to the rising VIP and celebrity culture. According to the Sierra Club, the number of flying activities via private jets increased by 10% in 2022, and the number of private jets in the US is about 15,000. This increasing inclination of consumers to fly separately is enhancing the demand for private jets. As a result, top companies are ramping up their production of charter planes, enlarging the Global Aircraft Seating Market volume.

Report Coverage Details
Historical Years 2020–23
Base Years 2024
Forecast Years 2025–30
Market Value in 2024 USD 8.7 Billion
Market Value by 2030 USD 11.53 Billion
CAGR (2025–30) 4.80%
Leading Region North America
Top Key Players Zodiac Aerospace (Safran), Collins Aerospace, Geven, RECARO Aircraft Seating, Jamco, HAECO, Lufthansa Technik, Stelia Aerospace, Zim Flugsitz, Acro Aircraft Seating, and others
Segmentation By Class (First Class, (First Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), First Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers_, Business Class, Business Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Business Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers), Premium Economy Class, (Premium Economy Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Premium Economy Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers), Economy Class, (Economy Class Seat Components, (Structures, Foams, Actuators, Electrical Fittings), Economy Class Seat Materials, (Cushion Filling Materials, Structure Materials, Upholsteries & Seat Covers)), By Aircraft Type (Narrow Body Aircraft (NBA), Wide Body Aircraft (WBA), Very Large Aircraft (VLA), Business Jets, Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA)), By End User (OEM, Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), Aftermarket), By Seat Type (9G, 16G, 21G), and Others
Key Report Highlights
  • Market Dimensions & Projections
  • Pricing Evaluation
  • Recent Strategic Moves by Companies
  • Primary Stakeholders
  • Import/Export Trend Analysis
  • Competitive Landscape Assessment
  • Emerging Opportunities
  • Market Trends and Indicators

 

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Furthermore, the top aircraft manufacturers are increasingly working on developing new and advanced planes that have relatively less weight. In addition, they are also looking for the material that helps in fuel efficiency. As a result, they are actively seeking components that are made up of light materials and provide superior quality. Hence, they are shifting towards sheepskin cover, which provides superior comfort and is resistant to heat, leading to market growth.

Moreover, the leading companies are increasingly investing in R&D to manufacture double-decker seats to offer consumers more space and ease the sleeping arrangements for the passengers. For instance, in 2024, Air New Zealand launched a bed bunker aircraft seat zone, which would help consumers to have a comfortable long journey. These newly introduced seats would further gain the attention of the end-users, as a result, several aircraft manufacturers would continue to use these types of seats in their planes, enhancing the Global Aircraft Seating Market growth.

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Global Aircraft Seating Market Trends & Developments
  5. Global Aircraft Seating Market Dynamics
    1. Growth Drivers
    2. Challenges
  6. Global Aircraft Seating Market Hotspots & Opportunities
  7. Global Aircraft Seating Market Regulations & Policy
  8. Global Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class
        1. First Class - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. First Class Seat Components
            1. Structures
            2. Foams
            3. Actuators
            4. Electrical Fittings
          2. First Class Seat Materials
            1. Cushion Filling Materials
            2. Structure Materials
            3. Upholsteries & Seat Covers
        2. Business Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Business Class Seat Components
            1. Structures
            2. Foams
            3. Actuators
            4. Electrical Fittings
          2. Business Class Seat Materials
            1. Cushion Filling Materials
            2. Structure Materials
            3. Upholsteries & Seat Covers
        3. Premium Economy Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Premium Economy Class Seat Components
            1. Structures
            2. Foams
            3. Actuators
            4. Electrical Fittings
          2. Premium Economy Class Seat Materials
            1. Cushion Filling Materials
            2. Structure Materials
            3. Upholsteries & Seat Covers
        4. Economy Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
          1. Economy Class Seat Components
            1. Structures
            2. Foams
            3. Actuators
            4. Electrical Fittings
          2. Economy Class Seat Materials
            1. Cushion Filling Materials
            2. Structure Materials
            3. Upholsteries & Seat Covers
      2. By Aircraft Type
        1. Narrow Body Aircraft (NBA)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Wide Body Aircraft (WBA)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. Very Large Aircraft (VLA) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        4. Business Jets- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        5. Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA) - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User
        1. OEM - Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO)- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. Aftermarket- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type
        1. 9G- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. 16G- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. 21G- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Region
        1. North America
        2. South America
        3. Europe
        4. The Middle East & Africa
        5. Asia-Pacific
      6. By Company
        1. Market Share & Analysis
        2. Competition Characteristics
  9. North America Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. The US
        2. Canada
        3. Mexico
    3. The United States Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    4. Canada Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    5. Mexico Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  10. South America Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. Brazil
        2. Argentina
        3. Rest of South America
    3. Brazil Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    4. Argentina Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  11. Europe Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. Germany
        2. The UK
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. Spain
        6. Rest of Europe
    3. Germany Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    4. The UK Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    5. France Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    6. Italy Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    7. Spain Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  12. The Middle East & Africa Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. The UAE
        2. Saudi Arabia
        3. South Africa
        4. Rest of the Middle East & Africa
    3. The UAE Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    4. Saudi Arabia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    5. South Africa Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  13. Asia-Pacific Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      4. By Seat Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. China
        2. India
        3. Japan
        4. South Korea
        5. Australia
        6. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    3. China Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    4. India Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    5. Japan Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    6. South Korea Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
    7. Australia Aircraft Seating Market Outlook, 2020-2030F
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Class- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        2. By Aircraft Type- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
        3. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2020-2030, USD Million
  14. Global Aircraft Seating Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Success & Growth
  15. Competition Outlook
    1. Company Profile
      1. Zodiac Aerospace (Safran)
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      2. Collins Aerospace
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      3. Geven
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      4. RECARO Aircraft Seating
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      5. Jamco
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      6. HAECO
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      7. Lufthansa Technik
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      8. Stelia Aerospace
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      9. Zim Flugsitz
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      10. Acro Aircraft Seating
        1. Business Description
        2. Product Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      11. Others
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