More Electric Aircraft Market by Technology (Power Electronics, Thermal Management, Energy Storage & Others), Application (Power Generation, Passenger Comfort, Air Pressurization & Others) Platform (Fixed Wing, Rotary Wing), and Region - Global Forecast to 2021

The more electric aircraft market is projected to grow from USD 7.68 Billion in 2016 to USD 10.94 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.33% from 2016 to 2021. The objective of this study is to analyze, define, describe, and forecast the more electric aircraft market based on technology, application, platform, and region. The report also focuses on the competitive landscape of this market by profiling companies based on their financial position, product portfolio, growth strategies, and analyzing their core competencies and market share to anticipate the degree of competition prevailing in the market. This report also tracks and analyzes competitive developments, such as partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, new product developments, and research & development (R&D) activities in the more electric aircraft market. While 2014 has been considered as the base year, the duration between 2016 and 2021 has been considered as the forecast period for this market study.

The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the more electric aircraft market included study of data and revenues of key market players through secondary resources, such as annual reports, Yahoo Finance, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), International Air transport Association (IATA), and Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). The bottom-up procedure was employed to arrive at the overall size of the more electric aircraft market from the revenue of key players in the market. After arriving at the overall market size, the more electric aircraft market was split into several segments and subsegments, which were then verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with key industry experts, such as CEOs, VPs, directors, executives, and engineers. These data triangulation and market breakdown procedures were employed to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. Breakdown of profiles of primaries is shown in the figure given below:

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Market Ecosystem

The ecosystem of the more electric aircraft market comprises platform, application, and component industries. The more electric aircraft value chain includes component suppliers, such as Safran SA (France), Rolls Royce (U.S.), Raytheon Company (U.S.), and Honeywell International, Inc., among others. Key players operating in the more electric aircraft market include United Technologies Corporation (U.S.), Thales Group (France), Zodiac Aerospace SA (France), and Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.). Firms, such as Airbus (France), Boeing (U.S.), Lockheed Martin (U.S.), and Bombardier Inc. (Canada) use products manufactured by these companies. Acquisitions and new product launches are the major strategies adopted by key players operational in the more electric aircraft market.

This report will help more electric aircraft manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and sub-component manufacturers to identify hot revenue pockets in this market.

Target Audience for this Report

• More Electric Aircraft Manufacturers
• Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs)
• Sub-component Manufacturers
• Technology Support Providers
• Government and Certification Bodies
• Aircraft Manufacturer Associations
• Manufacturers of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Drones

“This study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily, which market segments to focus on during the next two to five years for prioritizing their efforts and investments.”

Scope of the Report:

More Electric Aircraft Market, By Technology

• Power Electronics
• Thermal Management Systems
• Safety System & Advanced Materials
• Energy Storage Devices

More Electric Aircraft Market, By Application

• Power Generation Management
• Passenger Comfort
• Air Pressurization & Conditioning
• Configuration Management
• Flight Control & Operations

More Electric Aircraft Market, By Platform

• Fixed Wing
• Rotary Wing

More Electric Aircraft Market, By Region

• North America
• Europe
• Asia-Pacific
• Rest of the World

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Table of Contents

1 Introduction (Page No. - 16)
    1.1 Objectives of Study
    1.2 Market Definition
    1.3 Study Scope
           1.3.1 Markets Covered
           1.3.2 Regional Scope
           1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
    1.4 Currency & Pricing
    1.5 Study Limitations
    1.6 Market Stakeholders

2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 20)
    2.1 Research Data
           2.1.1 Secondary Data
                    2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
           2.1.2 Primary Data
                    2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
                    2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
                    2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
    2.2 Factor Analysis
           2.2.1 Introduction
           2.2.2 Demand-Side Indicators
                    2.2.2.1 Increasing Carbon Emissions
                    2.2.2.2 High Growth in Aviation Sector
                    2.2.2.3 High Growth Prospects for Aircraft Manufacturers
    2.3 Market Size Estimation
           2.3.1 Bottom-Up Approach
           2.3.2 Top-Down Approach
    2.4 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation
    2.5 Assumptions

3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 31)

4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 35)
    4.1 Attractive Market Opportunities in the More Electric Aircraft Market
    4.2 More Electric Aircraft Market, By Technology
    4.3 More Electric Aircraft Market in Power Generation Management, By Region
    4.4 Fixed Wing More Electric Aircraft Market, By Platform
    4.5 Market Share & Growth Rate, By Region
    4.6 Life Cycle Analysis, By Region

5 Market Overview (Page No. - 38)
    5.1 Introduction
    5.2 Evolution
    5.3 Market Segmentation
           5.3.1 By Technology
           5.3.2 By Application
           5.3.3 By Platform
    5.4 Market Dynamics
           5.4.1 Drivers
                    5.4.1.1 Optimized Aircraft Performance Through the Use of More Electric Technology
                    5.4.1.2 Reduced Operational and Maintenance Cost in More Electric Aircraft
                    5.4.1.3 Reduced Gas Emissions and Aircraft Noise
                    5.4.1.4 Increase in Aircraft Deliveries
           5.4.2 Restraints
                    5.4.2.1 High Amount of Investment and Longer Clearance Period
           5.4.3 Opportunities
                    5.4.3.1 Rise in the Use of Fuel Cells in More Electric Aircraft
                    5.4.3.2 Technological Advancements in More Electric Technology for Aircraft Application
           5.4.4 Challenges
                    5.4.4.1 Thermal Management in Electrical Systems
                    5.4.4.2 Reliability of Electrical Systems in Harsh Environment

6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 46)
    6.1 Introduction
    6.2 Evolution of More Electric Aircraft
    6.3 Advantages of More Electric Aircraft Over Conventional Aircrafts
    6.4 Technological Advancements
           6.4.1 Shift From Gas Turbine to Turbo Electric Propulsions
           6.4.2 Shift From More Electric Aircraft to All Electric Aircraft
                    6.4.2.1 Shift From Hydraulic Landing Gear to Electric
                    6.4.2.2 Initiative of E-Taxiing By Commercial Airlines
                    6.4.2.3 Cabin Pressurization
           6.4.3 Technological Integration & Product Enhancement
    6.5 Porter’s Five Forces
           6.5.1 Threat of New Entrants
           6.5.2 Threat of Substitutes
           6.5.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
           6.5.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
           6.5.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
    6.6 Innovation & Patent Registration

7 More Electric Aircraft Market, By Technology (Page No. - 55)
    7.1 Introduction
    7.2 Power Electronics
    7.3 Thermal Management Systems
    7.4 Safety Systems & Advanced Material
    7.5 Energy Storage Devices
           7.5.1 Battery Systems
           7.5.2 Fuel Cell Systems

8 More Electric Aircraft Market, By Application (Page No. - 60)
    8.1 Introduction
    8.2 Power Generation Management
           8.2.1 Centralized Electric Power Distribution System (CEPDS)
           8.2.2 Semi Distributed Electric Power Distribution System (SDEPDS)
           8.2.3 Advanced Electric Power Distribution System (AEPDS)
           8.2.4 Fault Tolerant Electric Power Distribution System (FTEPDS)
    8.3 Passenger Comfort
    8.4 Air Pressurization & Conditioning
    8.5 Configuration Management
    8.6 Flight Controls & Operations

9 More Electric Aircraft Market, By Platform (Page No. - 66)
    9.1 Introduction
    9.2 Fixed Wing
           9.2.1 Commercial
                    9.2.1.1 Narrow Body Aircraft
                    9.2.1.2 Wide Body Aircraft
                    9.2.1.3 Very Large Body Aircraft
                    9.2.1.4 Regional Aircraft
           9.2.2 Defense
           9.2.3 Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
    9.3 Rotary Wing

10 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 72)
     10.1 Introduction
     10.2 North America
             10.2.1 By Technology
             10.2.2 By Application
             10.2.3 By Platform
             10.2.4 By Country
                        10.2.4.1 U.S.
                                     10.2.4.1.1 By Technology
                                     10.2.4.1.2 By Application
                                     10.2.4.1.3 By Platform
                        10.2.4.2 Canada
                                     10.2.4.2.1 By Technology
                                     10.2.4.2.2 By Application
                                     10.2.4.2.3 By Platform
     10.3 Europe
             10.3.1 By Technology
             10.3.2 By Application
             10.3.3 By Platform
             10.3.4 By Country
                        10.3.4.1 U.K.
                                     10.3.4.1.1 By Technology
                                     10.3.4.1.2 By Application
                                     10.3.4.1.3 By Platform
                        10.3.4.2 France
                                     10.3.4.2.1 By Technology
                                     10.3.4.2.2 By Application
                                     10.3.4.2.3 By Platform
                        10.3.4.3 Germany
                                     10.3.4.3.1 By Technology
                                     10.3.4.3.2 By Application
                                     10.3.4.3.3 By Platform
                        10.3.4.4 Russia
                                     10.3.4.4.1 By Technology
                                     10.3.4.4.2 By Application
                                     10.3.4.4.3 By Platform
                        10.3.4.5 Rest of Europe
     10.4 Asia-Pacific
             10.4.1 By Technology
             10.4.2 By Application
             10.4.3 By Platform
             10.4.4 By Country
                        10.4.4.1 China
                                     10.4.4.1.1 By Technology
                                     10.4.4.1.2 By Application
                                     10.4.4.1.3 By Platform
                        10.4.4.2 Japan
                                     10.4.4.2.1 By Technology
                                     10.4.4.2.2 By Application
                                     10.4.4.2.3 By Platform
                        10.4.4.3 India
                                     10.4.4.3.1 By Technology
                                     10.4.4.3.2 By Application
                                     10.4.4.3.3 By Platform
                        10.4.4.4 Rest of Asia-Pacific
     10.5 Rest of the World
             10.5.1 By Technology
             10.5.2 By Application
             10.5.3 By Platform
             10.5.4 By Country
                        10.5.4.1 UAE
                                     10.5.4.1.1 By Technology
                                     10.5.4.1.2 By Application
                                     10.5.4.1.3 By Platform
                        10.5.4.2 Brazil
                                     10.5.4.2.1 By Technology
                                     10.5.4.2.2 By Application
                                     10.5.4.2.3 By Platform
                        10.5.4.3 South Africa
                                     10.5.4.3.1 By Technology
                                     10.5.4.3.2 By Application
                                     10.5.4.3.3 By Platform
                        10.5.4.4 Others

11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 106)
     11.1 Overview
     11.2 Market Share Analysis
     11.3 Brand Analysis
     11.4 Competitive Situations and Trends
             11.4.1 Contracts & Agreements
             11.4.2 New Product Launches
             11.4.3 Acquisitions & Joint Ventures

12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 113)
     12.1 Introduction
     12.2 Financial Highlights
(Overview, Financials, Products & Services, Strategy, and Developments)*
     12.3 Safran SA
     12.4 The Boeing Company
     12.5 The Airbus Group
     12.6 Honeywell International, Inc.
     12.7 United Technologies Corporation
     12.8 Thales Group
     12.9 Zodiac Aerospace SA
     12.10 Bombardier Inc.
     12.11 Raytheon Company
     12.12 Tttech Computertechnik AG

*Details on Overview, Financials, Product & Services, Strategy, and Developments Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.

13 Appendix (Page No. - 136)
     13.1 Discussion Guide
     13.2 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
     13.3 Introducing RT: Real Time Market Intelligence
     13.4 Available Customizations
     13.5 Related Reports
     13.6 Author Details

List of Tables (72 Tables)

Table 1 Market Segmentation: By Technology
Table 2 Market Segmentation: By Application
Table 3 Market Segmentation: By Platform
Table 4 Goals for Reduction of Noise, Emission, and Fuel Burn By 2020
Table 5 More Electric Aircraft & Engine Manufacturers, By Country
Table 6 Innovation & Patent Registrations
Table 7 More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 8 Specific Energy (Wh/Kg) of Battery Systems
Table 9 Characteristics of Energy Storage Systems
Table 10 More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 11 AC Starter-Generator Specifications: More Electric Aircraft
Table 12 DC Starter-Generator Specifications: More Electric Aircraft
Table 13 More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 14 More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 15 North America: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 16 North America: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 17 North America: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 18 North America: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 U.S.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 20 U.S.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 21 U.S.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 22 Canada: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 23 Canada: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 24 Canada: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 Europe: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 26 Europe: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 27 Europe: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 28 Europe: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 U.K.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 30 U.K.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 31 U.K.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 32 France: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 33 France: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 34 France: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 Germany: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 36 Germany: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 37 Germany: More Electric Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 38 Russia: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 39 Russia: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 40 Russia: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Rest of Europe: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 42 Asia-Pacific: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 43 Asia-Pacific: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 44 Asia-Pacific: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 Asia-Pacific: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 46 China: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 47 China: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 48 China: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 Japan: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 50 Japan: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 51 Japan: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 52 India: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 53 India: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 54 India: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 Rest of Asia-Pacific: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 56 Rest of the World More Electric Aircraft Market, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 57 Rest of the World More Electric Aircraft Market, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 58 Rest of the World More Electric Aircraft Market, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 Rest of the World More Electric Aircraft Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 60 UAE.: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 61 UAE: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 62 UAE : More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 Brazil: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 64 Brazil: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 65 Brazil: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 66 South Africa: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 67 South Africa: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Application, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 68 South Africa: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Platform, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 69 Others: More Electric Aircraft Market Size, By Technology, 2014-2021 (USD Billion)
Table 70 Contracts, March 2013 - August 2016
Table 71 New Product Launches: June 2013- July 2016
Table 72 Acquisitions & Joint Ventures: January 2014- April 2016

List of Figures (60 Figures)

Figure 1 More Electric Aircraft Market: Markets Covered
Figure 2 Study Years
Figure 3 Research Process Flow
Figure 4 Research Design
Figure 5 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation and Region
Figure 6 Benefits of More Electric Aircraft
Figure 7 Global Air Passenger Growth (%), 2005-2015
Figure 8 Energy Consumption in Five Main Aircraft Functions
Figure 9 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 10 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 11 Data Triangulation
Figure 12 Assumptions of the Research Study
Figure 13 More Electric Aircraft Market, By Region, 2016 & 2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 14 Power Electronics to Lead the More Electric Aircraft Market, 2016 & 2021 (USD Billion)
Figure 15 Europe Estimated to Be the Fastest-Growing Market for More Electric Aircraft During the Forecast Period
Figure 16 Contracts & Agreements Were the Key Growth Strategies Adopted By Top Players, 2011-2016
Figure 17 Increasing Need for Fuel Efficient Aircraft Expected to Drive the Growth of the More Electric Aircraft Market
Figure 18 Power Electronics Segment Projected to Lead the More Electric Aircraft Market During the Forecast Period
Figure 19 Europe More Electric Aircraft Market in Power Generation Management Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 20 North America Estimated to Account for the Largest Share in Fixed Wing Segment, 2016
Figure 21 North America Expected to Contribute the Largest Share of More Electric Aircraft Market in 2016
Figure 22 Asia-Pacific More Electric Aircraft Market Projected to Witness Significant Growth Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 23 More Electric Aircraft Market Segmentation
Figure 24 More Electric Aircraft Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, and Challenges
Figure 25 Aviation Sector Pollution Contribution, 2015
Figure 26 Number of Existing Aircraft Fleet, By Region, 2015
Figure 27 Global Fuel Cell Market, 2016-2021
Figure 28 Trends in Aircraft Design
Figure 29 Current Trend in More Electric Aircraft
Figure 30 Operational Cycle of Taxiing at Airport
Figure 31 Technological Integration & Product Enhancement
Figure 32 Threat of Substitute is Low in the More Electric Aircraft Market
Figure 33 Power Electronics Segment in Asia-Pacific Projected to Grow at Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 34 Power Electronics Projected to Grow at A Highest CAGR in Europe During Forecast Period
Figure 35 Fixed Wing Segment Projected to Account for the Largest Market Share in North America By 2021
Figure 36 More Electric Aircraft Market: Regional Snapshot (2016-2021)
Figure 37 North America More Eletcric Aircraft Market Snapshot (2016)
Figure 38 Europe More Electric Aircraft Market Snapshot (2016)
Figure 39 Asia-Pacific More Electric Aircraft Market Snapshot (2016)
Figure 40 Companies Adopted Contract as the Key Growth Strategy Between March 2013 and August 2016
Figure 41 Market Share Analysis, 2015
Figure 42 Brand Analysis: More Electric Aircraft Market
Figure 43 Contracts Were the Most Widely Adopted Strategy By the Key Players of the More Electric Aircraft Market
Figure 44 Acquisition & Joint Venture Emerging as A Significant Strategy Adopted By the Players in More Electric Aircraft Market
Figure 45 Regional Revenue Mix of Top Market Players (2015)
Figure 46 Financial Highlights of Top Market Players
Figure 47 Safran SA: Company Snapshot
Figure 48 Safran SA: SWOT Analysis
Figure 49 The Boeing Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 50 The Boeing Company: SWOT Analysis
Figure 51 The Airbus Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 52 The Airbus Group: SWOT Analysis
Figure 53 Honeywell International, Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 54 Honeywell International, Inc.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 55 United Technologies Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 56 United Technologies Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 57 Thales Group: Company Snapshot
Figure 58 Zodiac Aerospace SA: Company Snapshot
Figure 59 Bombardier Inc.: Company Snapshot
Figure 60 Raytheon Company: Company Snapshot

The more electric aircraft market is projected to grow from USD 7.68 Billion in 2016 to USD 10.94 Billion by 2021, at a CAGR of 7.33% from 2016 to 2021. Optimized aircraft performance, reduced operating & maintenance cost, and increase in aircraft deliveries are some of the drivers for the more electric aircraft market across the world. China, India, Brazil, and Russia are the key countries expected to witness an increase in demand for more electric aircraft.

Based on technology, the more electric aircraft market has been segmented into power electronics, thermal management, safety systems & advanced materials, and energy storage devices. The power electronics segment is estimated to lead the more electric aircraft market in 2016. This can be attributed to the use of power electronics in major applications, such as power generators, convertors, and distributors, to achieve efficiency, variable power, and reduced weight.

Based on application, the power generation management segment is expected to lead the more electric aircraft market during the forecast period. This segment is estimated to account for the largest share of the more electric aircraft market in 2016, due to increase in more electric architecture in aircraft and the growing need for energy requirement. The increasing need for aircraft systems which are lightweight, fuel efficient, durable (to withstand severe climatic conditions), and requiring less maintenance schedules with short turnaround time has led to the increase in demand for more electric aircraft with better power generation management systems.

North America is estimated to account for the largest share of the more electric aircraft market in 2016. Economic growth and expansion of commercial as well as defense aviation are factors driving the North American more electric aircraft market. Growth of the market in North America is also attributed to the rise in delivery of fuel-efficient aircraft and the huge investment by OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and OCMs (original component manufacturers) present in the region, in research and development.

The more electric aircraft market in Europe is expected to grow at the highest rate during the forecast period. Presence of big revenue pockets, OEMs, and component manufacturers, such as Safran SA (France) and Airbus Group (France), and rise in the defense and civil aviation spending of Russia and Germany are expected to boost the more electric aircraft market in Europe.

Aircraft manufacturers as well as OEMs need high initial capital to set up machinery, skilled workforce, state-of-the-art technical equipment, and integration platforms. Manufactured components also need to be approved by various authorities before they are installed on board the aircraft. Besides, it is difficult to obtain approval for the replacement of conventional systems with electric systems in an aircraft. These act as major restraints for the growth of the more electric aircraft market.

The more electric aircraft market is a diversified and competitive market with a large number of players. Key market players include Airbus Group (Netherlands), Boeing Company (U.S.), Safran SA (France), Honeywell International, Inc. (U.S.), and United Technologies Corporation (U.S.). The Boeing Company is the leading market player with presence in more than 65 countries across the globe. The company lays emphasis on R&D to develop solutions that meet clients’ requirements, in both the U.S. and international markets.

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