About Commercial Aircraft Honeycomb Core
A honeycomb structure is made from a core material that resembles a beehive’s honeycomb. It is sandwiched or laminated between thin outer skin sheets. The honeycomb design provides an excellent combination of efficiency and strength, while drastically reducing the component weight. The applications of honeycomb material include use in flooring, enclosures, walls, and decorative shapes. A variety of metals and synthetics are manufactured in honeycomb shapes. Most common materials used include aluminum, aramid fibers, phenolic-impregnated Kraft paper, and polypropylene. Honeycombs can be filled with polyurethane foam. They can also be left without a filler material. Proper selection of filler depends on the required application. Some other possibilities for honeycomb materials are steel, plywood, and stainless steel.
Technavio’s analysts forecast the global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market to grow at a CAGR of 7.78% during the period 2017-2021.
Covered in this report
The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market for 2017-2021. To calculate the market size, the report considers the sales of honeycomb core structures in 2016.
The market is divided into the following segments based on geography:
• Americas
• APAC
• EMEA
Technavio's report, Global Commercial Aircraft Honeycomb Core Market 2017-2021, has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market landscape and its growth prospects over the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
Key vendors
• DuPont
• EURO-COMPOSITES
• Hexcel
• Plascore
• Rockwell Collins
Other prominent vendors
• Argosy International
• The Gill
• Indy Honeycomb
• TRB Lightweight Structures
• Tubus Bauer
Market driver
• Increasing demand for lightweight materials in modern aircraft to improve fuel economy
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Market challenge
• High production cost
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Market trend
• Advancement in material technology
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Key questions answered in this report
• What will the market size be in 2021 and what will the growth rate be?
• What are the key market trends?
• What is driving this market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in this market space?
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Table of Contents
PART 01: Executive summary
PART 02: Scope of the report
PART 03: Research Methodology
PART 04: Introduction
• Market outline
PART 05: Market landscape
• Market overview
• Market size and forecast
• Five forces analysis
PART 06: Market segmentation by material
• Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market by material
• Market size and forecast
PART 07: Market segmentation by aircraft type
• Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market by aircraft type
• Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market for narrow-body aircraft
• Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in wide-body aircraft segment
• Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in regional aircraft segment
PART 08: Geographical segmentation
• Geographical segmentation of commercial aircraft honeycomb core market
• Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in Americas
• Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in EMEA
• Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in APAC
PART 09: Decision framework
PART 10: Drivers and challenges
• Market drivers
• Market challenges
PART 11: Market trends
• Use of lightweight rubber membrane in honeycomb cores to reduce noise in aircraft
• Emergence of additive manufacturing in aerospace structure manufacturing
• Advancement in material technology
PART 12: Vendor landscape
• Competitive landscape
• DuPont
• EURO-COMPOSITES
• Hexcel
• Plascore
• Rockwell Collins
• Other prominent vendors
PART 13: Appendix
• List of abbreviations
List of Exhibits
Exhibit 01: Global commercial aircraft manufacturing market 2016-2021 ($ billions)
Exhibit 02: Characteristics of various core materials in honeycomb core structures
Exhibit 03: Key honeycomb cell configurations
Exhibit 04: Advantages of honeycomb structures
Exhibit 05: Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market
Exhibit 06: Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 07: Five forces analysis
Exhibit 08: Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market by material 2016 and 2021 (in %)
Exhibit 09: Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market by aircraft type 2016 and 2021 (%)
Exhibit 10: Segmentation of global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market by aircraft type 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 11: Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in narrow-body aircraft segment 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 12: Airbus narrow-body aircraft (including all narrow-body variants) as of July 2017 (units)
Exhibit 13: Boeing 737 as of December 2016 (units)
Exhibit 14: Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in wide-body aircraft 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 15: Airbus 380 firm orders as of May 2017 (in units)
Exhibit 16: Global commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in regional aircraft 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 17: Geographical segmentation of commercial aircraft honeycomb core market 2016 and 2021 (%)
Exhibit 18: Geographical segmentation of commercial aircraft honeycomb core market 2016-2021 ($ million)
Exhibit 19: Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in Americas 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 20: Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in EMEA 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 21: Commercial aircraft honeycomb core market in APAC 2016-2021 ($ millions)
Exhibit 22: Composition of the structure of Airbus A350XWB
Exhibit 23: Composition of the structure of Boeing 787
Exhibit 24: DuPont: Business segmentation by revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 25: EURO-COMPOSITES: Key industries served
Exhibit 26: Hexcel: Product portfolio
Exhibit 27: Hexcel: Key products portfolio
Exhibit 28: Plascore: Key capabilities
Exhibit 29: Plascore: Key brands
Exhibit 30: Key applications of Plascore's honeycomb core in commercial aircraft
Exhibit 31: Plascore: Key aerospace customers
Exhibit 32: Rockwell Collins: Business segmentation revenue 2016 (%)
Exhibit 33: Rockwell Collins: Key brands
