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Commercial aircraft will account for the maximum volume in the aircraft window frame market share over the forecast timeframe. This can be attributed to the rising demand for narrow and wide body aircrafts globally. The proliferating demand for low cost carriers along with improving network routes with low cost fares are driving the segment share over the projected timeframe. Moreover, aircraft manufacturers are focussing on increasing the production for meeting the overall growing aircraft demand. For instance, in January 2019, Boeing announced its plans to ramp up the 787 Dreamliner production to around 14 planes per month.
Helicopters will account for a considerable share in the market over the forecast timeframe. This can be credited to the rising demand for helicopters for a wide range of applications including tourism, emergency rescue, and specialized combat missions, among others. Moreover, the ability of these helicopters to perform a wide range of operations including vertical take-off and landing, along with the ability to manoeuvre across areas further accentuates the segment share.
The cabin will account for the highest share in the market over the study timeframe. This can be attributed to the increasing focus of aircraft manufacturers to increase passenger seating capacities for utilizing maximum aircraft floor area. This results in incorporating additional window frames along with seats in aircrafts to improve operational efficiency. The increasing demand for double storeyed widebody aircrafts with passenger seating in two floors further accentuates the market demand over the study timeframe.
Cockpit will account for a considerable growth rate in the aircraft window frame market share over the projected timeframe. This can be attributed to the requirement for highly durable and strong window frames to withstand higher temperatures and altitudes. Moreover, advancements in cockpit windows along with polarizing capabilities for offering pilots improved vision during diversified climatic conditions further expands the segment size over the suggested timeframe.
Europe aircraft window frame market will account for a considerable share owing to the increasing demand for low cost carriers across the region. The availability of low fare rates along with expansion of travel routes further enhances the regional share over the study timeframe. Rising prevalence of business jets are further expanding the regional share. The prevalence of innovative private jet ownership programs including the fractional jet ownership along with the availability of jet charter services are positively influencing the regional demand.
North America will account for a significant share in the market size. This can be attributed to the presence of multiple aircraft manufacturers across the region including Boeing, Airbus, and Lockheed Martin, among others focussing on wide range of aircrafts targeting different customers. Moreover, rising aircraft production and deliveries are playing a major role in boosting the regional share over the forecast timeframe. For instance, in 2019, Boeing announced the total aircraft deliveries for 2018 accounted for 806 aircrafts. Moreover, the company also announced the growth in its order book accounting for around 893 net orders.