Aircraft Actuators Market Size & Share 2023 to 2032
Market Size by Actuator Type (Hydraulic Actuators, Electromechanical Actuators (EMA), Pneumatic Actuators), by Aircraft Type (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), by Application, by End Use, by Installation Type, & Forecast.
Report ID: GMI7556
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Published Date: December 2023
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Report Format: PDF
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Authors:
Suraj Gujar, Sandeep Ugale
Aircraft Actuators Market Size
Aircraft Actuators Market was valued at over USD 8.5 billion in 2022 and is estimated to register a CAGR of over 7% between 2023 and 2032. The global air travel industry is expected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by factors such as increasing disposable incomes, rising urbanization, and growing business travel. This growth in air traffic will lead to an increased demand for new aircraft, which in turn will drive demand for aircraft actuators.
Aircraft Actuators Market Key Takeaways
Market Size & Growth
Key Market Drivers
Challenges
For instance, in January 2023, Parker Hannifin, a global leader in motion and control technologies, announced that it has been selected to supply electrohydraulic actuators for the COMAC C919, China's first domestically developed large commercial passenger aircraft. The actuators will be used in various applications on the aircraft, including the landing gear, flaps, and slats. The global fleet of aircraft is aging, and many aircraft are approaching or exceeding their design lifespans. This aging fleet will require more frequent maintenance and repair, which will drive demand for replacement actuators. Airlines are under increasing pressure to reduce their fuel consumption and carbon emissions. This is leading to a demand for more fuel-efficient aircraft, which often require lighter and more efficient actuators. There have been significant advancements in actuator technology in recent years, such as the development of electromechanical actuators (EMAs) and hydraulic actuators with integrated electronics. These advancements are leading to more efficient, reliable, and lightweight actuators, which are in high demand from aircraft manufacturers.
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