Aircraft Lavatory System Market Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Insights

The aircraft lavatory system market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 10.4% over the next five years to reach a value of USD 580 million in 2028.

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Market Dynamics

Introduction

Aircraft lavatory systems are self-contained sanitation facilities installed on passenger aircraft. Comprising a compact lavatory compartment, it typically includes a toilet unit with a waste disposal system, a sink for handwashing, and amenities for hygiene maintenance. These systems are designed to optimize space and functionality within the confines of an aircraft cabin, ensuring passenger comfort and convenience during air travel. Additionally, aircraft lavatories may incorporate features for accessibility, lighting, ventilation, and waste management to meet regulatory standards and enhance the overall in-flight experience for passengers and crew alike.

One of the most crucial interior components in an aircraft cabin is the lavatory, it needs to survive high speeds and abrasion without spilling a drop. Additionally, it must be sturdy, use as little water as possible to lighten the aircraft, increase fuel efficiency, and be capable of surviving regular use by passengers. The design of the lavatory varies from airline to airline and from aircraft to aircraft. Manufacturers have gradually improved their design, making it lighter by using new advanced materials. They have also reduced lavatory size without compromising passenger comfort. Some key aircraft interior players are starting their manufacturing facilities to produce some of its components & parts, while many players are engaged in acquisition and mergers. Boeing provides its lavatory and stowage facilities for some of its programs. Companies are becoming more interested in developing their supply chain networks and focussing on in-house supply.

Several contributing variables, such as rising air travel and technological advancements that improve product performance, are causing a surge in the demand for lavatory systems. The ongoing work and increasing R&D to enhance product capabilities are some of the factors that will help the market to rebound fast in the upcoming years. Jamco's Hands-Free Lavatory Lock Knob and Door Handle allow users to use their forearm or elbow to open the lavatory door and return to their seats with their hands remaining clean. Similarly, Diehl's Touchless Lavatory has sensors and actuators that offer hands-free practices. FACC's LAV4ALL, A Barrier-Free Aircraft Lavatory offers more internal space than conventional lavatories without increasing external dimensions. Collins' Touchless Lavatory for B737 features touchless functionality, micro-LED lighting, and a centralized computing system, and offers airlines customization options for trim, finish, and lighting.

COVID-19 Impact

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated the market for aircraft lavatory systems in 2020 due to a colossal decline in air travel. The demand for lavatory systems became uncertain since many airlines either delayed or canceled their aircraft orders. As a result, the aircraft lavatory systems market witnessed a staggering fall of more than -42% in 2020.

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Key Players

Segments Analysis

By Lavatory Type

The aircraft lavatory system market is segmented into the standard lavatory, modular lavatory, and customized lavatory. Standard lavatory remains the most preferred lavatory type, whereas modular lavatory is expected to be the fastest-growing product type in the market in the forthcoming years. Modular lavatories make maintenance easier and minimize aircraft downtime. Modular lavatories occupy less space while providing maximum comfort and are more useful.

By Aircraft Type

The market is bifurcated into narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, regional aircraft, and business jets. Seemingly correct, narrow-body aircraft remain the biggest demand generator for lavatories. The demand for lavatory systems in narrow-body aircraft is likely to be driven by a faster recovery in the short haul, upcoming narrow-body aircraft programs, and increased demand for narrow-body aircraft across all regions.

Wide-body aircraft, the next key segment, has witnessed a gargantuan decline amid the pandemic, followed by a slow recovery. Furthermore, the grounding of B787 and delays in the market entry of B777x dented the recovery trajectory. However, the increasing focus of OEMs towards increasing production rates of key wide-body aircraft programs (B787 and A350) serves the growing demand for the ongoing recovery of international travel.

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By End-User Type

The market is segmented into OE and aftermarket. Between end-user types, the OE segment continues to dominate the market for aircraft lavatories. The key whys and wherefores behind the greater demand for lavatories at the OE level are upcoming aircraft programs and increasing production rates of key programs to support the air passenger traffic. Aftermarket on the other hand is likely to be the fastest-growing segment in the coming years.

After COVID-19, passengers are more focused on opting for airlines that offer them greater hygienic and comfortable travel. Lavatory remains in the limelight when talking about hygiene and experienced a large number of innovations amid the pandemic, particularly aiming at the greater use of sensors to develop hands-free lavatory systems. These market changes are driving the demand for lavatory systems at the aftermarket level.

Regional Insights

North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft lavatory systems over the forecast period, key commercial aircraft airframers, tier players, sub-system and component suppliers, and raw material suppliers, all have manufacturing facilities in this region. Boeing is the biggest procurer of aircraft lavatories in North America.

Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the market during the forecast period with China and India being the growth engines. Growing demand for commercial aircraft to accommodate expanding passenger traffic paired with the high focus on the development of commercial and regional aircraft indigenously (COMAC C919) and the opening of manufacturing facilities by key players are the most noticeable factors accountable for the highest growth of the region.

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Research Methodology

• This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft lavatory system market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2023 to 2028.
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Report Features

This report provides market intelligence in the most comprehensive way. The report structure has been kept such that it offers maximum business value. It provides critical insights into market dynamics and will enable strategic decision-making for existing market players as well as those willing to enter the market. The following are the key features of the report:

• Market structure: Overview, industry life cycle analysis, supply chain analysis.
• Market environment analysis: Growth drivers and constraints, Porter’s five forces analysis, SWOT analysis.
• Market trend and forecast analysis.
• Market segment trend and forecast.
• Competitive landscape and dynamics: Market share, Service portfolio, New Product Launches, etc.
• COVID-19 impact and its recovery curve
• Attractive market segments and associated growth opportunities.
• Emerging trends.
• Strategic growth opportunities for the existing and new players.
• Key success factors.

The aircraft lavatory system market is segmented into the following categories.

By Aircraft Type

• Narrow-Body Aircraft
• Wide-Body Aircraft
• Regional Aircraft
• Business Jets

By Lavatory Type

• Standard Lavatory
• Modular Lavatory
• Customized Lavatory

By Sales Channel Type

• BFE
• SFE

By End-User Type

• OE
• Aftermarket

By Region

• North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
• Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, Spain, and Rest of Europe)
• Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Rest of Asia-Pacific)
• Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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