Aeroengine CFRP Market Analysis | 2024-2030

Aeroengine CFRP Market Analysis | 2024-2030

Aeroengine CFRP Market Analysis | 2024-2030
Report code - SR2886 Published On : May,2024 No. of Pages: 140
Aeroengine CFRP Market Size, Share, Trend, Forecast Analysis & Growth Opportunity See more...

“The Aeroengine CFRP Market size was estimated at US$ 969 Million in 2023 and is likely to grow at an impressive CAGR of 5.1%, in the long run, to reach US$ 1,609 Million by 2030.”

Market Dynamics

Introduction

Initially concentrating on small parts, major aircraft programs have begun to delve into research & development for the creation of composite parts such as fan cases and blades. After 2010, there was rapid growth in the manufacturing and utilization of composites in parts like fan blades, and cases, for instance: GE90 emerged as the key engine that incorporated several composite parts, and GEnx is following suit with several composite applications, especially in the fan section, and other key engines are CF-6 and CF-34), the demand for composites was also driven by increased production of composite rich engines (LEAP and GEnx). Engine manufacturers have been increasing the usage of composites in aero engines to drive fuel efficiency and engine bypass ratio enhancement.

Segments Analysis

Segmentations

List of Sub-Segments

Dominant and Fastest-Growing Segments

Application Type

Fan Blade & Case, Outlet Guide Vane, Spacer/Platform, and Others.

Fan blade & case is the biggest user of CFRPs in aero engines.

Aircraft Type

Civil Aircraft and Military Aircraft.

The civil aircraft claimed a higher market share in 2023.

Process Type

Prepreg Autoclave, Resin Transfer Molding (RTM), and Others.

Prepreg is the dominant process and RTM is the fastest-growing process.

Resin Type

Epoxy, Bismaleimide (BMI), Cyanate Ester (CE), Polyimide (PI) and Others.

Epoxy is the dominant resin mainly used in the coldest section of fans; the applications include fan case & blade.

Engine Type

Turbofan, Turboprop and Others (Piston, Turbojets, etc.).

Turbofan engines have the largest and fastest-growing market.

Region Analysis

North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World.

North America is the dominant region, serving as the primary hub for key players in the industry.

By Application Type

Fan blade & case is expected to remain the widely used application in the market during the forecast period followed by OGV and Others.”

  • Composite fan blades & cases lead the market, meeting aerospace industry priorities for fuel efficiency, emissions reduction, and performance. Key engines, such as LEAP, GEnx, and GE90, are using composite fan blades.

  • Composite fan blades are 66% lighter than titanium fan blades (GE90 engine) and fan cases are 30% lighter than aluminum fan cases (LEAP engine).

  • OGV is another strong composite application in aero engines. BMI is preferred in OGVs, due to its outstanding heat resistance and minimal thermal expansion coefficient. 

By Aircraft Type

Civil Aircraft is expected to remain the dominant aircraft in the market during the forecast period.

  • The increasing demand for civil aircraft is driving growth in both narrow-body and wide-body aircraft programs.

  • The aircraft category is primarily equipped with turbofan engines, leading to an increased utilization of composite parts.

  • Today, almost all the major aeroengines used in commercial aircraft programs contain composites. However, a handful of those drive the demand for composites.

By Process Type

Prepreg layup is the dominant process, whereas RTM remains the fastest-growing process during the forecast period.

  • Prepreg layup is the traditional process that ensures outstanding durability and surface quality. Produces parts with uniform resin distribution and minimized voids. Except for GE, other major engine makers mainly rely on the prepreg layup process.

  • RTM, as the partnership between Albany and Safran, has propelled the role of RTM technology in the market.

By Resin Type

“Epoxy resin is anticipated to lead the market, followed by BMI and polyimide.”

  • Epoxy offers high strength, excellent adhesion, and chemical resistance properties, gaining preference in the fan section.

  • BMI is gaining momentum in the market due to its exceptional performance in high-temperature applications. Key parts like OGVs, VBV ducts, and exhaust flaps.

By Engine Type

Turbofan is estimated to remain the most popular engine for CFRPs.”

  • The demand for CFRPs in turbofans is driven by the increasing delivery of civil aircraft, which mainly includes narrow-body and wide-body programs like the A320Neo, B737Max, B787, B777, and B767.

  • Leading companies, such as Hartzell, MT Propellers, and Dowty, are prominently engaged in the production of composite propellers for turboprop engines.

Regional Analysis

North America is expected to remain the largest market for Aeroengine CFRPs during the forecast period.

  • North America is the hub of key players such as Albany, GE, Meggitt, and CFAN.

  • M&A activities in North America are reshaping the competitive landscape [Parker acquired Meggitt, Melrose acquired GKN, etc.

Key Players

The market is highly fragmented with the presence of over 15 players. Most of the major players compete in some of the governing factors including price, technology, long-term relationships, service offerings, regional presence, etc. 

The following are the key players in the aeroengine CFRP market (Based on Dominance).

Note: The above list does not necessarily include all the top players in the market.

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Global, regional, and country-level historical data and forecasts

Which are the most attractive market segments?

Market Segment Analysis and Forecast

Who are the top players and their market positioning?

Competitive landscape analysis, Market share analysis

How complex is the business environment?

Porter’s five forces analysis, PEST analysis, Life cycle analysis

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Drivers & challenges

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Recent Market News

A huge number of strategic alliances including M&As, JVs, etc. have been performed over the past few years:

  • GE-Safran JV for CFAN: The partnership was created to introduce composite fan blades in a GE90 engine that powers the Boeing 777.  It has leveraged the success of this product to introduce additional fan blades on the GEnx Engines.

  • GE-Safran JV for CFM: CFM is the world's largest commercial aircraft engine manufacturer. It has delivered around 37,500 engines to more than 570 operators including CFM56 and LEAP engines.

  • In 2022, Parker acquired Meggitt: Meggitt’s complementary product portfolio and geographic footprint significantly enhanced Parker’s capabilities, positioning them to provide a broader suite of solutions for aircraft and aeroengine components and systems.

  • In 2019, Albany acquired Circomp GmBH: CirComp specializes in designing and manufacturing customized engineered composite parts for aerospace and other applications. The company became part of the Albany Engineered Composites (AEC) business unit.

  • In 2018, Northrop Grumman acquired Orbital ATK: The acquisition of Orbital ATK by Northrop Grumman marks a strategic alignment aimed at leveraging enhanced technical and financial resources. This move underscores a commitment to operational excellence and pursuing new opportunities in the aerospace & defense industry.

Recent Product Development:

  • Rolls-Royce aims to launch Ultrafan, the largest demonstrator aeroengine in the world that contains a suite of new technologies that deliver greater fuel efficiency (25% more than the first-gen Trent).

  • The 3D-woven RTM carbon fiber composites used for the fan blade & case of the LEAP engine reduce engine weight by 500 lbs. per engine.

  • The GEnx engine introduced by GE reduced the blade count down to 18 (previously 22 in GE90).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

RTM and prepreg are preferred technologies. 3D-RTM technology is used for the development of aeroengine composites for LEAP engines, making it the fastest-growing process.

The aeroengine CFRP market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% by 2030, driven by a growing trend toward using composite fan blades & cases (GE90, GEnx, LEAP, TrentXWB, F135, and GE9x).

Albany International Corp, GE Aerospace, Parker Meggitt, CFAN, GKN Aerospace, FACC, Northrop Grumman, Rolls Royce, and IHI are the leading players in the aeroengine CFRP market.

The aeroengine CFRP is estimated to reach US$ 1,609 million market size by 2030. Upcoming engines (Ultrafan and GE9X) are likely to create new revenue pockets for the industry stakeholders.

Aisa-Pacific is the fastest-growing market. IHI Corporation is one of the leading players. Anticipated to evolve in the coming years, particularly in China.

Fan blades & case is expected to be dominant in the market in the coming years, due to the increased usage of composites, driven by the industry’s need to provide more fuel-efficient aircraft, predominantly through lighter, more efficient parts.

Increase in the production of key engines (LEAP, GEnx, GE9x, and Ultrafan), increasing usage of composites in aeroengines to drive fuel efficiency, and stable demand for turboprop engines with composite propellers.

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