Market Trends of Middle-East and Africa Commercial Aircraft Cabin Interior Industry
In-flight Entertainment Systems Segment is Expected to Witness Highest Growth
- The inflight entertainment systems segment is anticipated to experience the highest Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) during the forecast period. The introduction of new entertainment and connectivity solutions onboard aircraft by airlines is the primary factor contributing to this growth. With the increasing demand for the bring your own device (BYOD) concept, airlines are upgrading their connectivity solutions to enable passengers to access high-speed internet on their personal electronic devices (PEDs) for messaging, streaming videos, and playing games.
- For instance, Etihad Airways plans to remove seatback screens in their economy cabin from the A320 and A321 narrow-body aircraft fleet to decrease overhead and maintenance costs. However, the airline will provide entertainment wirelessly through its E-BOX STREAM app, which offers a wide range of movies and TV shows that can be used on passenger PEDs. Additionally, Qatar Airways announced that it would be the first airline in the Europe, Middle East, and North Africa region to enable touchless IFE on the Boeing 787-9 fleet by allowing passengers to pair their personal Bluetooth headphones with the onboard seatback IFE system in all cabins of the Boeing 787-9 fleet.
- The increasing adoption of BYOD is expected to drive significant cabin upgrades, including the introduction of wide-band internet connectivity and in-seat power supply, among others. These upgrades are expected to accelerate market growth during the forecast period.
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United Arab Emirates is Expected to Witness Significant Growth During the Forecast Period
- The Middle East and Africa commercial aircraft cabin interior market is expected to experience steady growth, primarily due to the fleet modernization plans of major airlines such as Emirates and Etihad. These airlines are retrofitting their aircraft with new and advanced cabin interior solutions aimed at providing passengers with a superior flying experience.
- In July 2021, Emirates began a comprehensive modernization program for 120 aircraft in its fleet, which involves upgrading the interior cabins and installing the latest premium economy class seats. Once the modernization of the Airbus A380 fleet is completed, Emirates Airlines will commence modernizing 53 Boeing 777 aircraft as part of the same program, expected to be concluded by mid-2025. These cabin modernization initiatives are anticipated to boost market growth significantly.
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