The aerospace industry consumes an estimated 700 million lbs of raw materials including aluminum, composites, glare, steel, titanium and others according to this new market study “Opportunities for Composites in the Global Aerospace industry 2007-2026”.

This report analyzes the market for commercial aerospace, regional jet, general aviation, helicopter, defense and the space industry. According to this report, demand for composites in the aerospace market is expected to grow strongly due to several new aircraft models with high percentages of composites usage. This report is a culmination of a large market survey conducted by Lucintel of more than 50 professionals working with various OEMs such as Airbus, Bell Helicopter, Boeing, Bombardier, Cessana, General Atomics, General Dynamics, Lockheed, Northrupp Grumman, Piper, Raytheon, Sikorsky, and many others.

As a result, Lucintel provides you with the most accurate statistics, analyses and forecasts for the complete aerospace market. List of composite parts / primary structures in more than 100 aircraft makes with type of reinforcements / resins and manufacturing processes used are provided in this report. This report will lay out the major players in the industry and what market share they hold.

This market study is a reliable and accurate resource for organizations and individuals requiring a thorough strategic understanding of the development, trends and status of the composite materials in the global aerospace industry. Some of the questions this market report answers are:

• How big is the aerospace market, by $ shipment and by number of aircrafts delivery?
• How big is the market for commercial aerospace, regional jets, general aviations, helicopter, defense and space industries?
• What are the market shares of industry leaders in commercial aerospace, regional jets, general aviations, helicopter, defense and space industries?
• What are the market potentials for the composite products as well as raw materials in the global aerospace market?
• What are the market potentials for carbon fiber, glass fiber, aramid fiber, epoxy, phenolics and other materials in commercial aerospace, regional jets, general aviations, helicopter, defense and space industries?
• What are the mark-ups applied and the gross profits available at each distribution stage (from raw material to the end product)?
• What composite parts are produced in more than 100 aircraft makes such as Boeing 717, Boeing 737, Airbus 320, Airbus 340, Horizon, Premier I, Gulf Stream (G500, G550), BBJ, CRJ 700, Excel, CJ 2, HH Turbo, Skyland 118, Arrow, Warrior 3, Bell helicopter (B407), Boeing Apaches, C-17, F-16, F/A-18 E/F, F-2, E-8C, Hawkeye, Predators, Global Hawk RQ-4A, and many others?
• How big is the market for various composite parts such as radomes, nacelle, interior, floor panel etc. in various kinds of aircraft?
• What manufacturing processes are used in making various composite parts for over 100 aircraft makes?
• What are the growth rates and forecasts (2007-2026) in commercial aerospace, regional jets, general aviations, helicopter, defense and space industries?
• What are the issues in the market and the prospects for growth?

Here is a feedback from Dr. Giulio Ranzo of BAH (Booz Allen Hamilton), who purchased previous version of this report. BAH is a $3 billion management consulting firm with 16,000 employees.

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The present report is a comprehensive overview of the advanced composite materials market in the aerospace industry. It provides a top-down view starting from a useful characterization of the aerospace market itself, with accurate breakdown in the main segments and sub-segments (commercial aircraft, regional aircraft, fighter, transport aircraft, launchers, satellites,...). The report contains detailed figures of the volumes (and associated market value) of composites consumed in the different aerospace segments/sub-segments and predicts the consumed volumes until 2010. 

Unlike other reports of this type, it also provides technical information regarding materials and processes used for the manufacturing of different aircraft components. For this reason the report is useful not only for business planners but also for Technology Officers willing to create a map of 'who uses which technology' for a given set of aircraft component types.

The report also includes a very useful and comprehensive directory of main players/manufacturers, with detailed indication of sources of additional information (for users willing to get even deeper in this type of content).

Overall, it is a very complete and useful tool, accurately prepared by aerospace knowledgeable professionals (unlike other market reports of similar type).

Additionally, authors and representatives at Lucintel are flexible to answer clarification questions on specific issues and on sources of information.  

Dr. Giulio Ranzo Senior Associate BAH (Booz Allen Hamilton)

This report provides 260 figures/charts and 40 tables to help you make confident business decisions. To get table of contents, pricing and other information on this report titled "Opportunities for Composites in the Global Aerospace industry 2007-2026, please e-mail Helpdesk@lucintel.com or call +1-972-636-5056.