Product Code: SR112024A7205
The global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market size reached USD 765.0 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 975.1 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.6% during 2025-2033. The increasing air traffic, the rising demand for lightweight windshields and windows, and extensive research and development (R&D) activities represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Commercial aircraft windshields and windows are glass panels manufactured of plexiglass that provide protection to passengers and crew from the outside harsh environment. They consist of several layers of glass piles as a fail-safe concept to eliminate the chances of window failure. They are lightweight, relatively strong, and offer clarity to see through. Commercial aircraft windshields and windows exhibit impact strength, chemical, heat, and bullet resistance. It also provides better resistance to crazing (hairline cracks), reduced crack propagation, and improved impact resistance. They assist in maintaining the air pressure balance of the aircraft and offering enough light for passengers to see and safely evacuate the plane in case of emergency.
Commercial Aircraft Windshields and Windows Market Trends:
The increasing demand for air travel across the globe is one of the key factors driving the market growth. Key players are widely installing windshields and windows in commercial aircraft for the comfort of passengers, thus enhancing the passenger experience, luxury, and safety. In line with this, the rising safety concerns over flight control system failure have enforced the development of new aircraft with safer in-flight control systems and better pilot interaction with flight control systems, which, in turn, is propelling the market growth. Moreover, the widespread utilization of acrylic windshields, owing to their high strength and lightweight, is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Apart from this, the introduction of lighter windows and windshields with improved designs that are more efficient and economical is providing an impetus to the market growth. Additionally, the introduction of dimmable windows that are highly interactive and smart and allow the passengers to control the amount of light entering the aircraft cabin is favoring the market growth. These dimmable windows work through a switch located next to the windows that help passengers to dim the light and reduce ultra-violet (UV) and infrared radiation transmission. Furthermore, the widespread product adoption owing to the increasing ongoing replacements of aging aircraft is contributing to the market growth. This can be attributed to the growing environmental concerns and the modernization of the airline industry. Other factors, including the launch of sensor-based windows and windshields, the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly aircraft windshields, and the implementation of various government initiatives to enhance safety in the aviation industry and promote aircraft services, are supporting the market growth.
Key Market Segmentation:
Aircraft Type Insights:
- Narrowbody Aircraft
- Widebody Aircraft
- Regional Aircraft
Material Insights:
- Polycarbonate
- Glass
- Acrylic
- Others
Application Insights:
- Cabin Windows
- Cockpit Windshields
Distribution Channel Insights:
Regional Insights:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets that include North America (the United States and Canada); Asia Pacific (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Indonesia, and others); Europe (Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Russia, and others); Latin America (Brazil, Mexico, and others); and Middle East and Africa. According to the report, North America was the largest market for commercial aircraft windshields and windows. Some of the factors driving the North America commercial aircraft windshields and windows market included extensive research and development (R&D) activities, the strong presence of aircraft manufacturers, and the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly aircraft windshields.
Competitive Landscape:
- The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market. Detailed profiles of all major companies have also been provided. Some of the companies covered include Aerospace Plastic Components, Control Logistics Inc., Gentex Corporation, GKN Aerospace, Lee Aerospace, Llamas Plastics Inc., LP Aero Plastics Inc., Plexiweiss GmbH, PPG Industries Inc., Saint-Gobain SA, Tech-Tool Plastics Inc., The NORDAM Group LLC, etc.
Key Questions Answered in This Report:
- How has the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
- What are the drivers, restraints, and opportunities in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
- What are the key regional markets?
- Which countries represent the most attractive commercial aircraft windshields and windows markets?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the aircraft type?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the material?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the application?
- What is the breakup of the market based on the distribution channel?
- What is the competitive structure of the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
- Who are the key players/companies in the global commercial aircraft windshields and windows market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface
2 Scope and Methodology
- 2.1 Objectives of the Study
- 2.2 Stakeholders
- 2.3 Data Sources
- 2.3.1 Primary Sources
- 2.3.2 Secondary Sources
- 2.4 Market Estimation
- 2.4.1 Bottom-Up Approach
- 2.4.2 Top-Down Approach
- 2.5 Forecasting Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Introduction
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Key Industry Trends
5 Global Commercial Aircraft Windshields And Windows Market
- 5.1 Market Overview
- 5.2 Market Performance
- 5.3 Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4 Market Forecast
6 Market Breakup by Aircraft Type
- 6.1 Narrowbody Aircraft
- 6.1.1 Market Trends
- 6.1.2 Market Forecast
- 6.2 Widebody Aircraft
- 6.2.1 Market Trends
- 6.2.2 Market Forecast
- 6.3 Regional Aircraft
- 6.3.1 Market Trends
- 6.3.2 Market Forecast
7 Market Breakup by Material
- 7.1 Polycarbonate
- 7.1.1 Market Trends
- 7.1.2 Market Forecast
- 7.2 Glass
- 7.2.1 Market Trends
- 7.2.2 Market Forecast
- 7.3 Acrylic
- 7.3.1 Market Trends
- 7.3.2 Market Forecast
- 7.4 Others
- 7.4.1 Market Trends
- 7.4.2 Market Forecast
8 Market Breakup by Application
- 8.1 Cabin Windows
- 8.1.1 Market Trends
- 8.1.2 Market Forecast
- 8.2 Cockpit Windshields
- 8.2.1 Market Trends
- 8.2.2 Market Forecast
9 Market Breakup by Distribution Channel
- 9.1 Aftermarket
- 9.1.1 Market Trends
- 9.1.2 Market Forecast
- 9.2 OEM
- 9.2.1 Market Trends
- 9.2.2 Market Forecast
10 Market Breakup by Region
- 10.1 North America
- 10.1.1 United States
- 10.1.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.1.2 Canada
- 10.1.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.1.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2 Asia-Pacific
- 10.2.1 China
- 10.2.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.2 Japan
- 10.2.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.3 India
- 10.2.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.4 South Korea
- 10.2.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.5 Australia
- 10.2.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.6 Indonesia
- 10.2.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.2.7 Others
- 10.2.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.2.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3 Europe
- 10.3.1 Germany
- 10.3.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.2 France
- 10.3.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.3 United Kingdom
- 10.3.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.4 Italy
- 10.3.4.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.4.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.5 Spain
- 10.3.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.5.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.6 Russia
- 10.3.6.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.6.2 Market Forecast
- 10.3.7 Others
- 10.3.7.1 Market Trends
- 10.3.7.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4 Latin America
- 10.4.1 Brazil
- 10.4.1.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.1.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.2 Mexico
- 10.4.2.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.2.2 Market Forecast
- 10.4.3 Others
- 10.4.3.1 Market Trends
- 10.4.3.2 Market Forecast
- 10.5 Middle East and Africa
- 10.5.1 Market Trends
- 10.5.2 Market Breakup by Country
- 10.5.3 Market Forecast
11 Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities
- 11.1 Overview
- 11.2 Drivers
- 11.3 Restraints
- 11.4 Opportunities
12 Value Chain Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
- 13.1 Overview
- 13.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 13.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 13.4 Degree of Competition
- 13.5 Threat of New Entrants
- 13.6 Threat of Substitutes
14 Price Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
- 15.1 Market Structure
- 15.2 Key Players
- 15.3 Profiles of Key Players
- 15.3.1 Aerospace Plastic Components
- 15.3.1.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.1.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.2 Control Logistics Inc.
- 15.3.2.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.2.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.3 Gentex Corporation
- 15.3.3.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.3.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.3.3 Financials
- 15.3.4 GKN Aerospace
- 15.3.4.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.4.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.5 Lee Aerospace
- 15.3.5.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.5.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.6 Llamas Plastics Inc.
- 15.3.6.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.6.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.7 LP Aero Plastics Inc.
- 15.3.7.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.7.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.8 Plexiweiss GmbH
- 15.3.8.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.8.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.9 PPG Industries Inc.
- 15.3.9.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.9.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.9.3 Financials
- 15.3.9.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.10 Saint-Gobain SA
- 15.3.10.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.10.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.10.3 Financials
- 15.3.10.4 SWOT Analysis
- 15.3.11 Tech-Tool Plastics Inc.
- 15.3.11.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.11.2 Product Portfolio
- 15.3.12 The NORDAM Group LLC
- 15.3.12.1 Company Overview
- 15.3.12.2 Product Portfolio
Kindly note that this only represents a partial list of companies, and the complete list has been provided in the report.