Aviation Airbags Market
Description
The aviation airbags market was valued at $402,432.3 thousand in 2024 and is estimated to reach $854,196.0 thousand by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 8.2% from 2025 to 2034.
Airbag systems within the aircraft intended to enhance passenger safety during crash, hard landing, or any other kind of emergencies are referred to aviation airbags. These are embedded in seatbelts and help reduce risk of chest and head injuries. Aviation airbags are majorly used in military, civil, and commercial aircrafts.
Increase in air travel and growth of the aviation industry are the major factors that boost the growth of the aviation airbags market. In addition, companies manufacturing aircrafts focus on integration of crashworthiness in the design of the aircraft to meet the international crash safety regulations. Seatbelt airbags have now become a standard inclusion within various types of aircrafts as these help prevent head and chest injuries during emergency. This increase in focus on crashworthy design boosts the demand for aviation airbags in the market.
However, complex and time-consuming certification process limits the growth of the aviation airbags market. Airbag systems need to undergo stringent testing and regulatory approvals before they are integrated within the aircraft. This process is time-consuming and extends the product development cycle, and later its introduction in the market. In addition, the process also incurs cost for the manufacturers, as it may involve design modifications, fresh certification rounds and thus delay time-to-market. This limits the growth of the aviation airbags market.
Nevertheless, developments in urban air mobility (UAM) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts are projected to present new avenues for the aviation airbags market. Further, advancements in avionics and onboard diagnostics that foster the development of smart airbags are anticipated to be opportunistic for the market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, inclusion of AI increases the scope for intelligent airbag systems in the commercial aviation market. These factors are projected to drive the aviation airbag market growth during the forecast period.
Segment Overview
The aviation airbags market is segmented on the basis of type, aircraft type, application, and region. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into passenger airbags and aircraft lifting airbags. Depending on aircraft type, the market is categorized into military aircraft, civil aircraft, commercial aircraft and others. Based on application, the market is further divided into passenger safety and lifting aircraft. Region-wise, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
Competitive Analysis
Key players included in the aviation airbags market analysis are RESQTEC, IDEX, SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS, AmSafe Restraints, AMS Aircraft Recovery Ltd, Musthane, Zenith Rubber, PRONAL, Subsalve, and IUC Technologies, LLC.
Recent Developments
In November 2024, Collins Aerospace unveiled a 30% lighter airbag module with AI-driven inflation control at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.
In December 2024, Safran Seats unveiled its prototype child-adaptive seatbelt airbag that automatically calibrates inflation pressure based on passenger size and weight, showcased during the Dubai Airshow.
Key Market Segments
By Application
Passenger Safety
Lifting Aircraft
By Type
Passenger Airbags
Aircraft Lifting Airbags
By Aircraft Type
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Commercial Aircraft
Others
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
AmSafe Restraints
IDEX
Zenith Rubber
Subsalve
Musthane
Textron Aviation
RESQTEC
SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS
PRONAL
AMS Aircraft Recovery LtdThe research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
Airbag systems within the aircraft intended to enhance passenger safety during crash, hard landing, or any other kind of emergencies are referred to aviation airbags. These are embedded in seatbelts and help reduce risk of chest and head injuries. Aviation airbags are majorly used in military, civil, and commercial aircrafts.
Increase in air travel and growth of the aviation industry are the major factors that boost the growth of the aviation airbags market. In addition, companies manufacturing aircrafts focus on integration of crashworthiness in the design of the aircraft to meet the international crash safety regulations. Seatbelt airbags have now become a standard inclusion within various types of aircrafts as these help prevent head and chest injuries during emergency. This increase in focus on crashworthy design boosts the demand for aviation airbags in the market.
However, complex and time-consuming certification process limits the growth of the aviation airbags market. Airbag systems need to undergo stringent testing and regulatory approvals before they are integrated within the aircraft. This process is time-consuming and extends the product development cycle, and later its introduction in the market. In addition, the process also incurs cost for the manufacturers, as it may involve design modifications, fresh certification rounds and thus delay time-to-market. This limits the growth of the aviation airbags market.
Nevertheless, developments in urban air mobility (UAM) and electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts are projected to present new avenues for the aviation airbags market. Further, advancements in avionics and onboard diagnostics that foster the development of smart airbags are anticipated to be opportunistic for the market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, inclusion of AI increases the scope for intelligent airbag systems in the commercial aviation market. These factors are projected to drive the aviation airbag market growth during the forecast period.
Segment Overview
The aviation airbags market is segmented on the basis of type, aircraft type, application, and region. Based on type, the market is bifurcated into passenger airbags and aircraft lifting airbags. Depending on aircraft type, the market is categorized into military aircraft, civil aircraft, commercial aircraft and others. Based on application, the market is further divided into passenger safety and lifting aircraft. Region-wise, the market is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and LAMEA.
Competitive Analysis
Key players included in the aviation airbags market analysis are RESQTEC, IDEX, SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS, AmSafe Restraints, AMS Aircraft Recovery Ltd, Musthane, Zenith Rubber, PRONAL, Subsalve, and IUC Technologies, LLC.
Recent Developments
In November 2024, Collins Aerospace unveiled a 30% lighter airbag module with AI-driven inflation control at the Aircraft Interiors Expo.
In December 2024, Safran Seats unveiled its prototype child-adaptive seatbelt airbag that automatically calibrates inflation pressure based on passenger size and weight, showcased during the Dubai Airshow.
Key Market Segments
By Application
Passenger Safety
Lifting Aircraft
By Type
Passenger Airbags
Aircraft Lifting Airbags
By Aircraft Type
Military Aircraft
Civil Aircraft
Commercial Aircraft
Others
By Region
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
Germany
France
UK
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
LAMEA
Latin America
Middle East
Africa
Key Market Players
AmSafe Restraints
IDEX
Zenith Rubber
Subsalve
Musthane
Textron Aviation
RESQTEC
SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS
PRONAL
AMS Aircraft Recovery LtdThe research methodology of the global market involves extensive primary and secondary research. Primary research includes about over 12 hours of interviews and discussion with a wide range of stakeholders, including upstream and downstream participants. The primary research typically is the bulk of our research efforts; however, coherently supported by extensive secondary research. Researchers have reviewed over 6,765 product literatures, industry releases, annual reports, and other such documents of key industry participants to obtain better market understanding and gain competitive intelligence. In addition, authentic industry journals, trade associations' releases,and government websites have also been reviewed for generating high-value industry insights.
Table of Contents
300 Pages
- CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
- 1.1. Report description
- 1.2. Key market segments
- 1.3. Key benefits to the stakeholders
- 1.4. Research methodology
- 1.4.1. Primary research
- 1.4.2. Secondary research
- 1.4.3. Analyst tools and models
- CHAPTER 2: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- 2.1. CXO perspective
- CHAPTER 3: MARKET OVERVIEW
- 3.1. Market definition and scope
- 3.2. Key findings
- 3.2.1. Top impacting factors
- 3.2.2. Top investment pockets
- 3.3. Porter’s five forces analysis
- 3.3.1. Low bargaining power of suppliers
- 3.3.2. Low threat of new entrants
- 3.3.3. Low threat of substitutes
- 3.3.4. Low intensity of rivalry
- 3.3.5. Low bargaining power of buyers
- 3.4. Market dynamics
- 3.4.1. Drivers
- 3.4.1.1. Increased Focus on Premium Seating and Passenger Safety
- 3.4.1.2. Stringent Aviation Safety Regulations
- 3.4.1.3. Rising Air Passenger Traffic and Aircraft Deliveries
- 3.4.2. Restraints
- 3.4.2.1. High Cost of Integration and Maintenance
- 3.4.2.2. Limited Retrofit Opportunities in Older Aircraft
- 3.4.3. Opportunities
- 3.4.3.1. Growth in Business and Private Aviation Segment
- 3.4.3.2. Innovation in Lightweight and Compact Airbag Systems
- CHAPTER 4: AVIATION AIRBAGS MARKET, BY TYPE
- 4.1. Overview
- 4.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 4.2. Passenger Airbags
- 4.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 4.3. Aircraft Lifting Airbags
- 4.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 4.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 4.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 5: AVIATION AIRBAGS MARKET, BY AIRCRAFT TYPE
- 5.1. Overview
- 5.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 5.2. Military Aircraft
- 5.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.3. Civil Aircraft
- 5.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.4. Commercial Aircraft
- 5.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.4.3. Market share analysis by country
- 5.5. Others
- 5.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 5.5.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 6: AVIATION AIRBAGS MARKET, BY APPLICATION
- 6.1. Overview
- 6.1.1. Market size and forecast
- 6.2. Passenger Safety
- 6.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.2.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.2.3. Market share analysis by country
- 6.3. Lifting Aircraft
- 6.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 6.3.2. Market size and forecast, by region
- 6.3.3. Market share analysis by country
- CHAPTER 7: AVIATION AIRBAGS MARKET, BY REGION
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.1.1. Market size and forecast By Region
- 7.2. North America
- 7.2.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.2.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.2.5. Market size and forecast, by country
- 7.2.5.1. U.S.
- 7.2.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.2.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.2.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.2.5.2. Canada
- 7.2.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.2.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.2.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.2.5.3. Mexico
- 7.2.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.2.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.2.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3. Europe
- 7.3.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3.5. Market size and forecast, by country
- 7.3.5.1. Germany
- 7.3.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3.5.2. France
- 7.3.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3.5.3. UK
- 7.3.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3.5.4. Italy
- 7.3.5.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.3.5.5. Rest of Europe
- 7.3.5.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.3.5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.3.5.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4. Asia-Pacific
- 7.4.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4.5. Market size and forecast, by country
- 7.4.5.1. China
- 7.4.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4.5.2. Japan
- 7.4.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4.5.3. India
- 7.4.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4.5.4. Australia
- 7.4.5.4.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.5.4.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.5.4.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.4.5.5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 7.4.5.5.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.4.5.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.4.5.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.5. LAMEA
- 7.5.1. Key market trends, growth factors and opportunities
- 7.5.2. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.5.3. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.5.4. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.5.5. Market size and forecast, by country
- 7.5.5.1. Latin America
- 7.5.5.1.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.5.5.1.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.5.5.1.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.5.5.2. Middle East
- 7.5.5.2.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.5.5.2.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.5.5.2.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- 7.5.5.3. Africa
- 7.5.5.3.1. Market size and forecast, by Type
- 7.5.5.3.2. Market size and forecast, by Aircraft Type
- 7.5.5.3.3. Market size and forecast, by Application
- CHAPTER 8: COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 8.1. Introduction
- 8.2. Top winning strategies
- 8.3. Product mapping of top 10 player
- 8.4. Competitive dashboard
- 8.5. Competitive heatmap
- 8.6. Top player positioning, 2024
- CHAPTER 9: COMPANY PROFILES
- 9.1. RESQTEC
- 9.1.1. Company overview
- 9.1.2. Key executives
- 9.1.3. Company snapshot
- 9.1.4. Operating business segments
- 9.1.5. Product portfolio
- 9.2. IDEX
- 9.2.1. Company overview
- 9.2.2. Key executives
- 9.2.3. Company snapshot
- 9.2.4. Operating business segments
- 9.2.5. Product portfolio
- 9.2.6. Business performance
- 9.3. SCHROTH SAFETY PRODUCTS
- 9.3.1. Company overview
- 9.3.2. Key executives
- 9.3.3. Company snapshot
- 9.3.4. Operating business segments
- 9.3.5. Product portfolio
- 9.3.6. Key strategic moves and developments
- 9.4. AmSafe Restraints
- 9.4.1. Company overview
- 9.4.2. Key executives
- 9.4.3. Company snapshot
- 9.4.4. Operating business segments
- 9.4.5. Product portfolio
- 9.4.6. Business performance
- 9.5. AMS Aircraft Recovery Ltd
- 9.5.1. Company overview
- 9.5.2. Key executives
- 9.5.3. Company snapshot
- 9.5.4. Operating business segments
- 9.5.5. Product portfolio
- 9.6. Musthane
- 9.6.1. Company overview
- 9.6.2. Key executives
- 9.6.3. Company snapshot
- 9.6.4. Operating business segments
- 9.6.5. Product portfolio
- 9.7. Zenith Rubber
- 9.7.1. Company overview
- 9.7.2. Key executives
- 9.7.3. Company snapshot
- 9.7.4. Operating business segments
- 9.7.5. Product portfolio
- 9.8. PRONAL
- 9.8.1. Company overview
- 9.8.2. Key executives
- 9.8.3. Company snapshot
- 9.8.4. Operating business segments
- 9.8.5. Product portfolio
- 9.9. Subsalve
- 9.9.1. Company overview
- 9.9.2. Key executives
- 9.9.3. Company snapshot
- 9.9.4. Operating business segments
- 9.9.5. Product portfolio
- 9.10. Textron Aviation
- 9.10.1. Company overview
- 9.10.2. Key executives
- 9.10.3. Company snapshot
- 9.10.4. Operating business segments
- 9.10.5. Product portfolio
- 9.10.6. Business performance
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