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Aircraft Engine Blade Market size will see noticeable growth over 2023-2032 driven by rising usages of turbomachines in aircraft engines and developments in turbine technology.
Exposure to high temperatures and contaminants has risen the rate of gas turbine corrosion, thereby accelerating the popularity of jet engine turbine blades in recent years. These blades are assembled around the turbine rotors’ periphery to guide the flow of gas or steam. It consists of nickel-titanium-aluminum alloys added with special ceramic coatings that can endure the intense heat of the engine.
A significant rise in aircraft delivery will support the market growth. Major aircraft makers like Boeing and Airbus have recorded an increase in the number of aircraft deliveries post the COVID-19 pandemic.
A high emphasis on turbo-electric or hybrid-electric planes to reduce air pollution and emission will further generate new growth opportunities for aircraft engine fan blades market.
As per material, the aircraft engine blade market from the composites segment is estimated to record noteworthy growth in terms of revenue through 2032. Using composite materials, manufacturers are able to manufacture thin, efficient airfoils which can bear the structural load required for optimum aircraft operations. Although composite blades demand a higher investment than aluminum propellers, these blades create greater value in maintenance and repair over time. Additional benefits of composite propellers, such as durability, lightweight, and longer service life, will drive segment growth over the ensuing years.
Europe aircraft engine blade market is expected to depict decent growth through 2032. The presence of leading aerospace companies and businesses that provide MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) services for civil as well as military aircraft will complement the regional market growth. Expanding the aerospace sector will boost the deployment of aircraft engine blade materials in Europe.
Some of the key players in the aircraft engine blade industry include GKN Aerospace (Melrose Industries), Rolls Royce, CFAN Company (GE Aviation System LLC, Safran Aircraft Engines), GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney (United Technologies Corp., Raytheon Technologies), and Safran Aircraft Engines. Initiatives undertaken by these firms such as strategic mergers and acquisitions will reinforce their presence in this competitive market.
Advancements made in composite materials and improvements in the design of engine blades will contribute to developing aircraft turbine engines with higher efficiency levels and power ratings over the years. The significant increase in spending on the military sector will aid the acquisition of aircraft engines and the deployment of turbine engine blades. For instance, in February 2023, India’s Ministry of Defence indicated plans to purchase over USD 18 million worth of aero engines in a decade.