Aviation MRO Surface Treatment Solutions Market by Surface Treatment (Anodizing Solutions, Chemical Treatment Solutions, Plating Solutions, Coating & Painting Solutions, Non-Destructive Inspection Lines), and Geography - Global Forecast to 2030

The Aviation MRO Surface Treatment Solutions Market is projected to reach $0.75 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.7% during the forecast period 2023–2030. Surface treatment is an additional process applied to the surface of a material for the purpose of adding functions such as rust and wear resistance and helps to improve the decorative properties to enhance appearance. MRO surface treatment solutions are necessary for various aviation parts, such as fuel nozzles and engine components, guidance and navigation systems, and landing gear assemblies. Various surface treatment solutions are used in the aviation sector, such as anodizing solutions, chemical treatment solutions, plating solutions, coating & painting solutions, etching solutions, chemical cleaning lines, and non-destructive inspection lines.

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The growth of the surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO is driven by the growing demand for chemical surface treatment solutions and increasing government focus on the aviation sector. However, stringent regulations in the aviation sector restrain the growth of the surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO.

The increasing adoption of aerospace painting & coating solutions for aircraft maintenance is expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, the need for more trained professionals in the aviation MRO industry is a major challenge for market growth. Furthermore, robotic aircraft painting and the increasing adoption of 3D printing technology in the aerospace industry are prominent trends in the surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO.

Increasing Adoption of Aerospace Painting & Coating Solutions for Aircraft Maintenance is Expected to Create Growth Opportunities for the Market

Aviation coatings, also known as aircraft or aerospace coatings, are used by aircraft production, repair, and maintenance teams to extend the life of aircraft structures. Jets, airplanes, helicopters, and other aircraft are layered with advanced aircraft coatings and paint to maintain their appearance and protect them against corrosion. Effective and quality coatings are required to safeguard aircraft surfaces from extreme weather conditions, boost dirt resistance, and minimize drag.

Many aerospace coatings manufacturers are working closely with aerospace industries to develop high-grade aircraft coatings. With advancements in paint technology, new solutions are being developed to allow aerospace manufacturers to create aircraft with distinctive appearances. A unique and attractive appearance enables aerospace brands to differentiate themselves from other brands and stay ahead of the competition. Thus, the increasing adoption of aerospace coating & painting solutions to improve aircraft maintenance and appearance is driving the growth of the surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO.

Some of the recent key developments in the surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO are as follows:

• In April 2023, Akzo Nobel N.V. (Netherlands) launched the Aerofleet Coatings Management system to optimize paint maintenance schedules for customers’ entire fleets.
• In December 2021, The Sherwin-Williams Company (U.S.) launched the Aircraft Color Visualizer, a web-based tool that enables plane owners, paint shops, aircraft designers, OEMs, and aviation enthusiasts to digitally visualize different color combinations on various aircraft types.

Such developments are expected to create growth opportunities for the players operating in this market.

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Key Findings in the Aviation MRO Surface Treatment Solutions Market Study:

In 2023, the Chemical Segment is Expected to Dominate the Aviation MRO Surface Treatment Solutions Market

Based on surface treatment, the chemical treatment solutions segment is projected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growing need to protect aircraft surfaces, components, and systems from environmental factors, wear and tear, and potential hazards, and increasing acceptance of chemical treatment solutions for maintaining the airworthiness of aircraft, ensuring passenger safety, and meeting the stringent maintenance requirements set by regulatory bodies are expected to support the growth of this segment.

Asia Pacific: Fastest Growing Regional Market

Based on geography, the global aviation MRO surface treatment solutions market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2023, Asia-Pacific is expected to account for the largest share of 36.2% of the global surface treatment solutions market for aviation MRO. Asia-Pacific is also projected to register the highest CAGR of 5.6% during the forecast period due to the increase in aviation infrastructure across the region, the growing focus by companies on expanding new business units to offer surface treatment solutions for aviation MRO, and the rapidly growing consumer base for aircraft utilization.

Some of the recent developments in the region are as follows:

• In October 2022, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF SE’s (Germany) Coatings division, operating under the Chemetall brand, opened its first regional innovation and technology center for applied surface treatment technology in Shanghai, China. The new 2,600 m2 center will focus on developing advanced surface treatment solutions and product innovations for a wide range of industries and market segments in Asia, for Asia.
• In February 2022, AirAsia's parent Capital A Bhd (Malaysia) raised more than USD 95 million in capital for its engineering arm to build MRO facilities at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Key Players

The report includes a competitive landscape based on an extensive assessment of the key growth strategies adopted by the leading market participants in the aviation MRO surface treatment solutions market in the last three to four years. The key players profiled in the aviation MRO surface treatment solutions market report are John Cockerill (Belgium), Yongrad Industrial Process Systems Industry. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti. (Turkey), Dr.-Ing. Max Schlötter GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), Uniwes Engineering (S) Pte Ltd (Singapore), GALVABAU AG (Switzerland), KOCH INDUSTRIES & George Koch Sons, LLC. (U.S.), Elad Technologies (L.S.) Ltd. (Israel), Surface Finishing Engineering Ltd. (U.K.), Technic, Inc. (U.S.), NHE (Norman Hay Engineering, Plasticraft) (U.K.), BUFFOLI IMPIANTI srl (Italy), and MKV GmbH (Germany).

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