Market Insights
The aircraft evacuation market was estimated at USD 1.27 billion in 2021 and is likely to grow at a CAGR of 6.94% during 2022-2028 to reach USD 2.05 billion in 2028.

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A rise in situational awareness to execute operations and an increase in demand for real-time analytics are the prime factors that are expected to bolster the growth of the market during the forecast period.
Aircraft Evacuation is evacuating or moving out of the aircraft in general or in a situation of emergency. Normally, in case of exiting from the aircraft, stairs are connected to the exit door of the aircraft. But in case of evacuation, there are other options used, basically the rafts that are inflated. Evacuation can take place on the ground, on water or even at times mid-air depending upon the severity of the situation.
Different aircraft types such as large aircraft, fighter jets, helicopters, or business aircraft can have different evacuation options available within them. There is various evacuation equipment that is used such as life vests, slides, and rafts for evacuation, and others.
Aircraft Evacuation Market Highlights
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Market Size in 2021
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USD 1.27 billion
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Market Size in 2028
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USD 2.05 billion
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Market Growth (2022-2028)
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6.94% CAGR
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Base Year of Study
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2021
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Trend Period
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2017-2020
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Forecast Period
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2022-2028
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Segments Covered
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By Equipment Type (Life Vest, Evacuation Slide, Ejection Seat, Evacuation Raft, and Emergency Flotation),
By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body Aircraft, Wide-Body Aircraft, Very Large Aircraft, Business Jet, Regional Transport Aircraft, Fighter Jet, and Helicopter),
By Fit Type (Linefit, Retrofit),
By Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World).
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Segments Analysis
By Equipment Type
Based on the equipment type, the market is segmented as a life vest, evacuation slide, ejection seat, evacuation raft, and emergency flotation. The evacuation slide segment is expected to register the highest growth in the coming five years. Further, the segment is projected to lead the market owing to the extensive adoption rate of evacuation slides, which is 100% in all commercial passenger aircraft coupled with an increased demand for new aircraft.
By Aircraft Type
Based on the aircraft type, the market is segmented as narrow-body aircraft, wide-body aircraft, very large aircraft, business jet, regional transport aircraft, fighter jet, and helicopter. The narrow-body aircraft segment was expected to remain dominant in 2021 and is estimated to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. Boeing’s Current Market Outlook 2017, estimated, the current global fleet size of narrow-body aircraft which is 14,870, to reach the unprecedented milestone of 32,280 aircraft by 2035. Asia and North America account for the largest fleet of narrow-body aircraft with 4,540 and 4,010 aircraft, respectively. Rise in demand for narrow-body aircraft across the globe is stimulating the aircraft evacuation market.
By Fit Type
Based on the fit type, the market is segmented as linefit and retrofit. The linefit segment dominated the market and is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is owing to the continuous increase in demand generated by new aircraft orders globally.
Regional Insights
In terms of regions, North America was estimated to remain dominant in the market in 2021. The aviation industry is one of the most lucrative industries in North America, with the presence of giant aircraft manufacturers, such as Boeing (U.S.), Bombardier (Canada), Bell Helicopter (U.S.), Lockheed Martin (U.S.), and Sikorsky Aircraft (U.S.) in the region. The market is driven by the demand for aircraft evacuation, generated by these manufacturers. Further, airlines are also playing a pivotal role in creating the demand for aircraft evacuation through the retrofit segment. North America is expected to sustain its dominance during the forecast period. Europe and Asia-Pacific are also expected to offer sizeable growth opportunities during the forecast period.

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Market Scope & 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 market is segmented into the following categories.
By Equipment Type
- Life Vest
- Evacuation Slide
- Ejection Seat
- Evacuation Raft
- Emergency Flotation
By Aircraft Type
- Narrow-Body Aircraft
- Wide-Body Aircraft
- Very Large Aircraft
- Business Jet
- Regional Transport Aircraft
- Fighter Jet
- Helicopter
By Fit Type
By Region
- North America (Country Analysis: the USA, Canada, and Mexico)
- Europe (Country Analysis: Germany, France, the UK, Russia, and the Rest of Europe)
- Asia-Pacific (Country Analysis: China, Japan, India, and the Rest of Asia-Pacific)
- Rest of the World (Sub-Region Analysis: Latin America, the Middle East, and Others)

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Key Players
Some of the major players in the aircraft evacuation market are-
- Cobham plc
- Dart Aerospace Ltd.
- EAM Worldwide
- GKN Aerospace Services Limited
- Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.
- NPP Zvezda PAO
- Survival Equipment Services Ltd.
- Trelleborg AB
- Zodiac Aerospace.
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- Emerging trends
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Report Features
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Market Segmentation
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4
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Regions Covered
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4
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Countries/Sub-Regions Covered
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15
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No. of Figures & Tables
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>150
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Company Profiles
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9
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