Although the production and procurement of airplanes are rising substantially with continuous increase in air travel, ~400–600 commercial aircraft units are retired, ruled out (due to age), and disassembled each year, which creates a heap of waste. Such a massive amount of waste includes ~1,000 tonnes of carbon fiber, 1,800 tonnes of alloys, 30,000 tonnes of aluminum, and 600 tonnes of other scrap materials. With rising concerns about the environment, aerospace companies such as Pratt & Whitney, along with government bodies, have identified new ways to replace the existing, newly sourced raw materials for the manufacturing of aerospace parts with recycled and renewable materials. Thus, efforts by various countries for escalating the use of USM are likely to drive the aircraft engine forging market during the forecast period.
The MEA aircraft engine forging market is majorly affected by the disruption in the supply chain. Pertaining to the closure of borders of countries, the supply chain of several components and systems have been disturbed. The demand for advanced aerospace technologies such as aircraft engines and engine components has declined. This has resulted in a loss of business among the aircraft engines and aircraft engine forged components market players offering their products to respective customers in the MEA region. South Africa has few aircraft manufacturers, which produce general aviation piston aircraft. The widespread COVID – 19 virus has led the manufacturers to suspend their operations or operate with a minimal workforce temporarily. This has weakened the demand for engine and engine forged components, thereby hindering the aircraft engine forging market in the country. Additionally, the disruption in the supply chain business owing to the trade ban has also reflected adverse effects on the aircraft engine forging market in the country.
With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the aircraft engine forging market. The MEA aircraft engine forging market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.
MEA Aircraft Engine Forging Market Segmentation