Blockchain Technology in Aerospace and Defense Market Trends

The aerospace segment of the market studied is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. This growth is primarily driven by the increase in investments on R&D of blockchain technology into commercial aviation. Airlines, like Lufthansa, Air New Zealand, and Air France KLM, invested, and are evaluating, this technology for incorporating it into their business models, including retail, cargo, and baggage tracking, distribution, and loyalty program, to increase their profitability. Singapore Airlines officially launched its blockchain-based loyalty program for frequent customers in July 2018, after conducting a proof-of-concept trial with KPMG and Microsoft from February. Similarly, companies, like SITA, are working closely with the airport authorities and partnering with each other to integrate blockchain technology and update the industry players about the emerging technologies. SITA Labs partnered with British Airways, Heathrow, Geneva Airport, and Miami International Airport to validate FlightChain platform that demonstrates how flight information can be stored on the blockchain to deliver a single source of truth and shared control of data by airlines and airports. Lufthansa and Air France KLM are also working toward the use of blockchain for managing replacement parts on in-service airplanes. Such advancements are aiding the growth of the segment during the forecast period.