Interiors

The interiors Sector is important to Wales as thousands of jobs have been created in this sub-sector and it contributes millions to the economy each year.

The global interiors market is forecast to grow from $16.87 billion in 2016 to $29.16 billion by 2021*. Currently North America is the UK’s largest export market for aircraft seating.

The increasing global demand for air travel has led to a rise in both aircraft orders and deliveries, combined with the modernisation of aircraft programmes and ongoing aircraft upgrades, it is creating a booming aircraft interior industry, with Wales based companies at the forefront of design and manufacture. Key players in Wales include Safran Seats, United Aerospace, Rebel Aero and STG Aerospace, with their innovative, UK patented emergency floor path lighting installed on over 11,000 flying aircraft.

Typically, aircraft interiors are replaced on average every 3-5 years and the retrofit sector is expected to grow at the highest pace during the next 5 years on account of modernisation of aircraft programmes to reduce operational costs and the replacement requirement for aircraft cabin interiors including seating, galleys, windows & windshields, cabin lighting, lavatories, and IFEC (Inflight Entertainment and Connectivity).

Aerospace Wales actively supports the aircraft interiors industry in Wales and has a presence each year at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. This leading annual exhibition brings together more than 14,000 senior aircraft interiors industry professionals, airlines and international press. It serves as a great opportunity to build contacts and increase business across this fast-growing market.

Please contact the Aerospace Wales team if you would like any further details