Market Intelligence

The Aircraft coatings market includes coatings used in the aerospace industry for various segments, including civil aircraft and general aviation aircraft. Civil aircraft encompass wide and narrow body aircraft with more than 180 seats, as well as regional jets and commuter aircraft. General aviation aircraft include business jets, turboprop aeroplanes, utility turbo-props, personal aeroplanes, and helicopters used in both private and commercial sectors. The market excludes coatings for military aircraft. The demand for aircraft coatings is primarily driven by the size of the global aircraft fleet, manufacturing output, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) activities, air cargo volumes, and passenger travel. The market is characterised by the need for cost reduction, weight reduction, and minimised environmental impact.