Military Aircraft Ejection Seats Market Size, Share & Industry Analysis, By Application (Combat Aircraft, Training Aircraft, Others), By Component (Seat foams & fittings, Seat actuators, Others) And Regional Forecast, 2024-2032

An military aircraft ejection seat is a sort of technology meant to save an aircraft's crew and pilot in an emergency. In an military aircraft ejection seat, an explosive charge propels the seat out of the plane, carrying the pilot with it. When the pilot's seat is expelled from the plane, it deploys a parachute to ensure a safe landing. The primary goal of the ejection seat is to ensure the pilot and crew's safety and survival. One of the most complicated pieces of equipment on a plane is the military aircraft ejection seat. Jets travelling at high altitudes and speeds employ a different sequence than planes flying at moderate speeds and altitudes. The primary parachute releases immediately since the pilots do not need to fall freely at low altitude. Before the pilot leaves the plane, he has already made decisions depending on altitude, passenger weight, and speed.

The military aircraft ejection seat market is primarily driven by Aircraft fleet innovation. Military aircraft are currently working on a new layer of technology and examining novel fuselage patterns. By utilising improved design solutions, new technologies assist in designing cabin components with integrative and lightweight design.The rising usage and development of two-seater fighter jets is another important driver for this market. These Aircraft are being designed and produced all over the world. The market for aircraft ejection seats is growing as a result of this.

Military Aircraft Ejection Seats Market Segmentation:

Based on Application, the military aircraft ejection seats market is segmented into Combat Aircraft Ejection Seat and Training  Aircraft Ejection Seat. In the global aircraft seats market, combat aircraft ejection seats held the largest share, followed by training aircraft ejection seats. Based on Components, the market is divided into seat foams & fittings, seat actuators, and others. Based on geography, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, and Latin America. During the projected period, rising military spending in nations such as the United States, India, China, and Russia is likely to lead to the development of fifth-generation fighter jets and aircraft components.

Key Players Covered:

• RUAG Group (Switzerland)


• SMBF Safran Martin-Baker (The U.K.)


• UTC Aerospace Systems (The U.S.)


• Martin-Baker Aircraft (The U.K.)


• NPP Zvezda (Russia)


• Airborne Systems NA Inc. (The U.S.)


• Survival Equipment Services Ltd (The U.K.)


• Neomega Resin (The U.K.)


• EDM Limited (The U.K.)


• RLC Group (The U.K.)


• Clarks Precision Machine and Tool (The U.S.)

Key Insights

• The Use of aircraft ejection seats in combat aircraft for battlefield operations is becoming more common.


• Impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry


• Martin Baker Mk F16 Aircraft Ejection Seats are in High Demand for Rafale Jets.

Regional Analysis:

The military aircraft ejection seats market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and South America. North America had the greatest share of the global aviation ejection seat market. The US Defense Department is concentrating on updating its fighter aircraft fleet. In order to deal with the expanding military strength of possible rivals, the USAF (United States Air Force) wants to boost its fighter aircraft squadron from 55 to 65 in the future years. The US Department of Defense (DOD) wants to buy about 2,400 new generation F-35s under the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) Program. More than 1,700 of the overall acquisition will be F-35A variants. The F-35A is expected to replace the older F-16 and F-15 fighter planes currently in use by the United States.

Europe is also seeing tremendous market expansion. The existence of significant players like as Martin-Baker, Survival Equipment Services Ltd, EDM Limited, and others is credited with this rise.

Asia Pacific witness strong growth in the military aircraft ejection seats market during the forecast period. This growth is attributing to the growing demand for advanced military aircraft by China and India. As the need for fighter jets from Asian countries grows, so will the demand for aircraft ejection seats. India's ministry of defence and Russia's government signed a contract for 33 fighter jets in July 2020.

During the forecasting period, the rest of the globe grows significantly. During the forecasted period, this growth is related to rising demand for aircraft ejection seats in Latin America and the Middle East and Africa, respectively.

Segmentation

Military Aircraft Ejection Seat Industry Developments

• In October 2020, The US Air Force and Collins Aerospace have in signed a contract worth USD 700 million to buy the field ejection seat system for US combat aircraft. Combat aircraft such as the F15, F16, and F22 are equipped with the field ejection seat system.


• In January 2021, The Third batch of Rafale fighter jets was delivered to the Indian Air Force. Martin Baker Mk F16 Aircraft Ejection seats are installed in these fighter jets. The Mk F16 Aircraft Ejection Seats were designed by Martin Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd of the United Kingdom.