Aircraft Fuel Containment Market Growth Analysis | 2019-2024

Market Insights

The meteoric growth of the aircraft fuel containment market is expected to continue in the coming five years to reach a value of US$ 298 million in 2024.

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What is Aircraft Fuel Containment?

Aircraft fuel containment refers to the design and implementation of systems and structures within an aircraft to prevent the uncontrolled release of fuel in the event of a rupture or damage to fuel tanks. These systems are crucial for enhancing safety by minimizing the risk of fuel-related fires or explosions during emergencies, such as crashes or accidents. Aircraft fuel containment measures typically include the use of robust tank materials, fuel tank liners, and structural reinforcements to ensure that fuel remains securely contained within designated compartments, protecting both the aircraft and its occupants from the potential hazards associated with fuel leakage.

Market Dynamics

Increasing aircraft deliveries to support rising air passenger traffic, rising military expenditure and increasing demand for self-sealing fuel bladders are the major factors that are escalating the demand for fuel containments in the aircraft industry.

The market is marked by a handful of players, who are currently enjoying their healthy shares. These players own extraordinary capabilities in the market, securing their vanguard in the market. The market is registering further consolidation because of a fair number of mergers & acquisitions over a period of time. All the major players that hold a large chunk of the market, gained expertise in the market by acquiring core fuel containment manufacturers. For instance, Meggitt gained expertise by acquiring Engineered Fabrics Corporation, which originally gained the expertise from Goodyear. Similarly, Amfuel gained expertise from Uniroyal, which originally gained it from US Rubber. In the past few years, there has been a series of acquisitions including the acquisition of the advanced composite business of Cobham plc by Meggitt PLC, the acquisition of GKN Aerospace by Melrose Industries, and the acquisition of Zodiac Aerospace by Safran SA.

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Segments' Analysis

By Aircraft Type

The aircraft fuel containment market is segmented based on the aircraft type as military aircraft and civil aircraft. Military aircraft are likely to remain the dominant segment of the market during the forecast period. Both military fixed-wing and rotorcraft are likely to generate sizeable opportunities for market participants in the coming five years. There is a growing interest among defense communities in the development of efficient fuel containment that substantially mitigates aircraft vulnerability.

By Component Type

Based on the component type, the market is segmented as composite containment and flexible fuel bladder. Composite containment is projected to remain the most dominant component type in the aircraft fuel containment market over the next five years. Rubber-coated fabric is the major type of material used in such containments. The demand for flexible fuel bladders is largely driven by the military aircraft segment, which generally has such types of fuel containment. Meggitt, Safran SA, and GKN Aerospace are leading players, supplying fuel bladders.

By Material Type

Based on the material type, the market is segmented as rubber-coated fabric, polyurethane-coated fabrics, and others. Excellent resistance to petroleum fluids and chemicals, superior heat resistance, and high strength-to-weight ratio are some key factors that have led to the mass adoption of rubber-coated fabrics in the aircraft fuel containment market. ContiTech and Colmant Coated Fabrics are leading suppliers of rubber-coated fabrics for aircraft fuel containments.

Regional Insights

In terms of regions, North America is projected to remain the largest market for aircraft fuel containment during the forecast period, largely driven by massive demand from defense organizations such as the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). Asia-Pacific currently represents a relatively small market opportunity; however, is subjected to grow at a handsome rate in the coming years, largely driven by China. China is projected to add a growth propulsion engine to the global demand for fuel containments.

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Market Segmentation

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The aircraft fuel containment market is segmented in the following ways.

By Aircraft Type

• Military Aircraft
• Civil Aircraft

By System Type

• Rotorcraft System
• Fixed Wing System

By Component Type

• Composite Containment
• Flexible Fuel Bladder

By Material Type

• Rubber-Coated Fabrics
• Polyurethane-Coated Fabrics
• Others

By Containment Type

• Self-Sealing/Crash Resistant Bladder
• Fuel Bladder
• Fuel Tank

By Region:

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

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Key Players

The supply chain of this market comprises raw material suppliers, aircraft fuel containment manufacturers, airframers, and end-users.

Some of the key players in the aircraft fuel containment market are-

• Meggitt PLC
• Safran SA
• GKN Aerospace
• Marshall Aerospace
• Amfuel
• Floats & Fuel Cell Inc.

Strategic collaborations, the formation of long-term contracts, and the development of highly efficient and lightweight products are the key strategies adopted by major players to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Research Methodology

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This paragon report, from Stratview Research, provides a complete analysis of the aircraft fuel containment market over the trend period of 2013 to 2018 and the forecast period of 2019 to 2024. The report segments and analyses the market in the most comprehensive manner to provide a panoramic view of the market.

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