The increasing incidences
of aircraft fires and fuel tank explosions, coupled with stringent enforcements
of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, is prompting market
players to incorporate advanced technologies to deliver safer and more efficient
fuel systems. An inclination towards efficient aircraft fuel systems, coupled
with increasing adoption of more fuel-efficient engines are factors fueling growth
of the fuel tank inerting systems market. Inerting systems in the aircraft
reduce the possibility of combustion of materials stored in a fuel tank, by
maintaining an inert gas in a confined space. Lightweight aircraft design
significantly enhances fuel efficiency which, in turn, is propelling the fuel
systems market. According to the International Air Transport Association, the
global aerospace industry was valued at $812 billion in 2018. Increasing demand
for lightweight aircrafts in the aerospace industry is a key factor for growth
of the fuel systems market. The global fuel tank inerting and fuel systems
market was valued at $8.18 billion in 2018, and is expected to grow at a CAGR
of 6.48% throughout the forecast period 2019-2025.
Modernization of
aircraft, to include innovative refueling and emergency fuel systems, is likely
to create greater opportunities for the fuel systems market. Rising preference
for air travel among individuals, coupled with the increasing air cargo, are
factors expected to create demand for efficient aircrafts thereby fueling growth
of the fuel tank inerting systems market. Nowadays, aircraft operators are on
the lookout for more fuel-efficient aircrafts due to a high amount of fluctuations
in oil prices. The increase in fuel efficiency of aircrafts results in lower
operating costs of planes, thus resulting in growth of the aircraft fuel
systems market. Increasing aircraft deliveries fuelled by rising passenger
traffic and increasing demand for unmanned aerial vehicles are major factors bolstering
the demand for aircraft fuel systems. Furthermore, airlines are demanding
fuel-efficient aircrafts which mitigate their operational costs, as fuel
roughly accounts for 30% of an airline’s operational cost. Aircraft manufacturers
are shifting their focus towards incorporating advanced lightweight materials
to reduce the weight of the aircraft. Planes can produce less carbon dioxide by
enhancing aerodynamics and improving engines. For instance, Dutch-based
airlines KLM revealed a new fuel-efficient “Flying V” aircraft which uses 20% lesser
fuel as compared to contemporary airbuses. This new aircraft design will reduce
the carbon footprint in the aviation sector.
APAC Holding Major Share of the Fuel Tank
Inerting and Fuel Systems Market
APAC registered 35.34%
of the fuel tank inerting and fuel systems market share in 2018. Growing
commercial aircraft fleets, indigenous production of commercial and regional
aircrafts, the establishment of assembly plants in China by major commercial
aircraft OEMs such as Boeing and Airbus, and increase in defense budgets of
countries in the region are the major factors aiding growth of the fuel systems
market in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the Association of Asia-Pacific
Airlines, in 2017, the Asia-Pacific aviation industry was valued at $186
billion. Factors including the increasing demand for new aircrafts to cater to
the growing air passenger traffic in emerging economies such as China and India
are driving the fuel tank inerting systems market in this region.
The application segment
that will be creating the most lucrative opportunities for the fuel tank
inerting and fuel systems market is unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), projected
to grow at a CAGR of 14.17% through to 2025. Countries around the world are
focusing on the development of highly sophisticated and powerful weapons with
cost-efficient sources. With visual superiority, capability for performing
pre-emptive strikes and surveillance on specific locations, UAVs are being used
by military forces globally for current warfare scenarios. The world military
expenditure was valued at $1.8 trillion in 2018, as per the World Economic
Forum. Rise in the usage of unmanned aerial vehicles in the military sector is,
in turn, inciting demand for the fuel systems market. Increasing focus on improvement
of flight control systems for improving effectiveness in combat situations,
coupled with technological advancements in unmanned aerial vehicles, is fueling
demand for fuel tank inerting systems.
Major
Players in the Fuel Tank Inerting and Fuel Systems Market:
Prominent players in the
fuel tank inerting and fuel systems market include Cobham plc, Eaton
Corporation, Meggitt PLC, Honeywell International Inc., Parker-Hannifin
Corporation, Safran S.A., Triumph Group, Inc., UTC Aerospace Systems, and Woodward,
Inc.
Mergers and acquisitions
are among the key strategies adopted by players to stay ahead of competitors.
Parker-Hannifin Corporation, a U.S.-based provider of motion and control
technologies, announced its acquisition of a motion-management device,
coatings, and adhesives manufacturer in April 2019. With this acquisition,
Parker-Hannifin enhanced its product portfolio for the aerospace, oil and gas,
and automotive industries, and its position in the global market. In February 2018,
France-based aircraft and rocket engine manufacturer Safran announced its acquisition
of Zodiac Aerospace, a France-based aircraft equipment supplier. Such mergers
and acquisitions aid market players in expanding their geographical boundaries
and accentuating their footprint in the global fuel tank inerting and fuel
systems market.
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