Aircraft Control Surfaces Market Analysis | 2021-2026

Market Highlights

The Aircraft Control Surfaces Market is likely to experience a promising CAGR of 8.4% during 2021-2026 to reach USD 5 Billion by 2026.

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What is an aircraft control surface?

Aircraft control surfaces are aerodynamic devices that are used to adjust and control the flight altitude of the aircraft. The development of an effective set of aircraft control surfaces is the major focus of the aviation industry. Aircraft control surfaces are of two types: primary and secondary control surfaces. Primary control surfaces are the most important ones, airplanes rely on them during take-offs and landings. Secondary flight control surfaces are supplemental devices that assist in the aforementioned flight processes.

The aircraft control surfaces market experienced an excellent growth rate till 2018; however, in 2019, the market experienced a slight decline mainly due to B737 Max grounding across regions, putting a halt to the industry's rapid growth. The sudden outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic exacerbated industry challenges, resulting in a sharp plunge of -31.5% in the aircraft control surfaces market in 2020. Despite such a graver situation faced by the industry, it gradually heads towards the path of healing, a similar impact is likely to be felt in the market for aircraft control surfaces.

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Segment Analysis

Aircraft Trends

The aircraft control surfaces market is segmented as commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, military aircraft, and general aviation. Despite taking a nosedive in 2020, commercial aircraft is expected to remain the largest as well as the fastest-growing segment of the market during the forecast period. The vast pile of order backlog of aircraft of Boeing and Airbus along with the expected entry of upcoming aircraft programs such as, C919, B777X, and MC-21, are some major factors that are likely to strengthen the segment’s market growth in the near future.

Material Trends

Analogously to the aircraft types, the report also provides a deep-dive analysis of the different materials used to manufacture control surfaces. Aluminum, stainless steel, and composites are used, out of which composite holds the lion’s share and are also likely to grow at the above industry average growth rate by 2026. Key advantages of composites over aluminum and stainless steel, such as lightweight, durability, corrosion resistance, flexibility in design, and high impact strength.

By Type

The aircraft control surfaces market is segmented as primary control surfaces (ailerons, rudders, and elevators), and secondary control surfaces (spoilers, flaps, slats, and air brakes)]. Aileron remains the largest as well as the fastest-growing control surface type during the forecast period. Aileron is the important control surface used in pairs to control roll about the longitudinal axis. The flap is likely to remain the second-dominant segment till 2026. It has its importance at the time of take-off and landing. It generates more lift at a slower airspeed, which enables the aircraft to fly at a greatly reduced speed with a lower risk of stalling.

Regional Analysis

In terms of regions, North America is expected to remain the largest market for aircraft control surfaces during the forecast period. The USA is not only the largest market in North America but also in the world, owing to the presence of many aircraft OEMs and tier players such as Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bombardier Inc., Gulfstream Aerospace, GE Aviation.

Asia-Pacific will witness the highest growth during the forecast period with China and India are likely to remain the major markets in the region. India is likely to be the new growth engine of the region’s demand for aircraft control surfaces in the coming five years.

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Market Segmentation

This report studies the market covering a period of 12 years of trend and forecast. The report provides detailed insights into the market dynamics to enable informed business decision-making and growth strategy formulation based on the opportunities present in the market.

The aircraft control surfaces market is segmented into the following categories-

By Aircraft Type

• Commercial Aircraft
• Regional Aircraft 
• Military Aircraft
• General Aviation

By Material Type

• Aluminum
• Stainless Steel
• Composites

By Type

• Primary Control Surfaces
• Secondary Control Surfaces

By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World

Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material suppliers, component manufacturers, control surface manufacturers, tier players, aircraft OEMs, and airline companies. The following are the key players in the Aircraft Control Surfaces Market.

• Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.
• Triumph Group Inc.
• GKN Aerospace (A Melrose Company)
• Aernnova Aerospace S.A.
• Precision Castparts Corp.
• Boeing Aerostructures Australia
• FACC AG
• Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
• Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre
• Leonardo S.P.A
• Patria Corporation
• Raytheon Technologies Corp (Collins Aerospace Systems)
• SAAB AB
• Sonaca Group
• Strata Manufacturing PJSC

Research Methodology

This strategic assessment report, from Stratview Research, provides a comprehensive analysis that reflects today’s aircraft control surfaces market realities and future market possibilities for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026. The report segments and analyzes the market in the most detailed manner in order to provide a panoramic view of the market. The vital data/information provided in the report can play a crucial role for the market participants as well as investors in the identification of the low-hanging fruits available in the market as well as to formulate the growth strategies to expedite their growth process.

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles, have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 15 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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