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The commercial aviation and military headset market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.77% between 2022 and 2027. The market size is forecast to increase by USD 362.9 million. The growth of the market depends on several factors emphasis on better battlefield communications, rising focus on pilot comfort and growing adoption of headsets for virtual training. Our report examines historic data from 2017 to 2021, besides analyzing the current market scenario.
This report extensively covers market segmentation by application (military headset and commercial aviation headset), type (on-ear and in-ear), and geography (North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America). It also includes an in-depth analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges.
Commercial Aviation and Military Headset Market Forecast 2023-2027
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Our researchers studied the data for years, with 2022 as the base year and 2023 as the estimated year, and presented the key drivers, trends, and challenges for the market. Although there has been a disruption in the growth of the market during the COVID-19 pandemic, a holistic analysis of drivers, trends, and challenges will help companies refine marketing strategies to gain a competitive advantage.
A military operation/mission largely depends on efficient communication networks. Poor networking can lead to severe significance, while effective communication results in the success of the mission on the battlefield. During high-risk operations, in particular, several lives can be saved with clear instructions. The defense authorities of many countries are deploying such systems in various critical operations with the growing potential and demand for GPS-based machine-to-machine (M2M) and wireless headsets in coordinating military operations and exercises.
For instance, the armed troops of the US Army are fitted with Blue Force Trackers (BFT), which help the commander to track the movement of individual soldiers by providing real-time feed of the soldier's location. With a large number of soldier modernization programs underway, such as the Land Warrior, Future Infantry Soldier Technology (FIST), and the Improved Operational Soldier System (IOSS), will fuel the growth of the commercial aviation and military headset market during the forecast period.
The advent of bone conduction communication systems has been developed to allow two-way communication in extremely noisy environments, which necessitates the use of hearing aids for soldiers. Bone conduction allows enhanced sound quality in noisy environments/battlefields as per researchers. Also, the system is capable of dealing with a large amount of background noise on the battlefield and has good strength to operate in severe weather or geographical conditions. In addition, these devices are placed in the ears of the soldiers at an area where the jawbone meets the ear canal which results in the effective transmission of speech and voices.
However, such devices are important for soldier modernization programs such as the US Army's Land Warrior or the UK Army's FIST, where stealth operations make communication with acoustic conduction either inadvisable or impossible. Therefore, such advanced systems will result in enhanced comfort, high clarity of voice, and low leakage, thus resulting in effective military operations or missions. Such factors are expected to drive the market growth during the forecast period.
These devices are also used by airline pilots, through which they can contact the airport ground staff or control center operators along with the widespread application of headsets on the battlefield and for the training of military recruits. Furthermore, many expensive headsets can only reduce or minimize low-frequency noises, such as the noise produced by an airplane flying over another airplane. However, these devices are not effective against high-frequency and transient noises. Consequently, the pilot of an airplane remains susceptible to noises such as the noises produced by engines and fans, which may affect his concentration while flying the airplane.
In addition, some of the headsets used in flight operations are of low quality or are counterfeit products, which is also a major concern for pilots. Such headsets are vulnerable to multiple frequencies of noise, which becomes a significant challenge for the market, as such headset devices will temporarily or permanently impact the hearing capabilities of the pilots. Such factors are expected to hinder the market growth during the forecast period.
The military headset is estimated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The varying nature of modern warfare requires a restructuring within the armed forces of countries is anticipated to be achieved through the formation of a small, efficient, highly deployable force equipped with state-of-the-art weapons and protection systems.
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The military headset segment was the largest segment and was valued at USD 682.34 million in 2017. The military headset systems are generally of two types including passive and active types for canceling background noise. The passive headset system has a closed-back design that is sealed around the ear, blocking any external noises, the active headset systems use a small microphone that detects ambient noises and creates a sound wave, which can balance the ambient noise and enable higher quality for voice transmitted through the headset systems. Therefore, such factors will accelerate the growth of the commercial aviation segment, which will drive the market during the forecast period.
Based on the type, the market has been segmented into on-ear and in-ear. The on-ear segment will account for the largest share of this segment.? On-ear headsets generally feature high-quality microphones and speakers that provide clear and reliable communication between pilots, crew members, and ground control. This is critical for communicating and coordinating actions along with forwarding important information. Moreover, on-ear headsets are designed with user comfort in mind, with adjustable features and ergonomic design elements to reduce strain during long flights or missions. Therefore, such factors will drive the growth of the on-ear segment, which will fuel the growth of the market during the forecast period.
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APAC is estimated to contribute 31% to the growth by 2027. Technavio’s analysts have elaborately explained the regional trends, drivers, and challenges that are expected to shape the market during the forecast period. Another region offering significant growth opportunities to companies is North America. This region leads the world market in terms of military expenses and technological advancements and experiences a very high demand for headset systems, which airplane pilots and armed troops use. For instance, the world's largest aerospace and defense companies, including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, and Raytheon Technologies are present in North America. The presence of these major players facilitates innovation and drives demand for high-quality headsets for both commercial and military applications. However, the US and Canadian armed forces regularly update and modernize their equipment and systems which includes the procurement of state-of-the-art military headsets to enhance communication, situational awareness, and overall effectiveness. Therefore, such factors will contribute to the growth of the market in the region during the forecast period.
The COVID-19 outbreak spread widely across North America, especially in the US, which forced the regional government to implement lockdown restrictions in 2020. However, in 2021, the regional government authorities organized mass vaccination drives and abolished lockdown restrictions. This led to a high demand for travel and tourism, which increased the commercial aviation industry. However, continuous security concerns both domestically and internationally, necessitate the continuous improvement of military communication equipment, including headsets, to provide the safety and effectiveness of military personnel. Thus, the regional market is anticipated to experience growth during the forecast period.
Companies are implementing various strategies, such as strategic alliances, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, geographical expansion, and product/service launches, to enhance their presence in the market.
3M Co - The company offers commercial aviation and military headsets such as the 3M PELTOR MT series 2-way communications headset.
We also have detailed analyses of the market’s competitive landscape and offer information on 20 market companies, including:
3M Co., Bose Corp., Clarity Aloft, David Clark Co., Faro Aviation, Flightcom Corp., GBH headsets, HP Inc., Imtradex Hor and sprechsysteme GmbH, INVISIO AB, Lightspeed Aviation, MicroAvionics UK Ltd, Pilot Communications USA, Radial Avcomm LLC, Safariland LLC, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sonova AG, Television Equipment Associates Inc., Titan Communication Systems, and Savox Communications
Technavio report provides an in-depth analysis of the market and its players through combined qualitative and quantitative data. The analysis classifies companies into categories based on their business approaches, including pure-play, category-focused, industry-focused, and diversified. Companies are specially categorized into dominant, leading, strong, tentative, and weak, based on their quantitative data analysis.
The commercial aviation and military headset market report forecasts market growth by revenue at global, regional & country levels and provides an analysis of the latest trends and growth opportunities from 2017 to 2027.
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Commercial Aviation And Military Headset Market Scope |
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Report Coverage |
Details |
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Page number |
157 |
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Base year |
2022 |
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Historic period |
2017-2021 |
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Forecast period |
2023-2027 |
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Growth momentum & CAGR |
Accelerate at a CAGR of 6.77% |
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Market growth 2023-2027 |
USD 362.9 million |
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Market structure |
Fragmented |
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YoY growth 2022-2023(%) |
5.03 |
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Regional analysis |
North America, Europe, APAC, Middle East and Africa, and South America |
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Performing market contribution |
APAC at 31% |
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Key countries |
US, China, Japan, Germany, and France |
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Competitive landscape |
Leading Companies, Market Positioning of Companies, Competitive Strategies, and Industry Risks |
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Key companies profiled |
3M Co., Bose Corp., Clarity Aloft, David Clark Co., Faro Aviation, Flightcom Corp., GBH headsets, HP Inc., Imtradex Hor and sprechsysteme GmbH, INVISIO AB, Lightspeed Aviation, MicroAvionics UK Ltd, Pilot Communications USA, Radial Avcomm LLC, Safariland LLC, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Sonova AG, Television Equipment Associates Inc., Titan Communication Systems, and Savox Communications |
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Market dynamics |
Parent market analysis, Market growth inducers and obstacles, Fast-growing and slow-growing segment analysis, COVID-19 impact and recovery analysis and future consumer dynamics, Market condition analysis for the forecast period. |
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Customization purview |
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1 Executive Summary
2 Market Landscape
3 Market Sizing
4 Historic Market Size
5 Five Forces Analysis
6 Market Segmentation by Application
7 Market Segmentation by Type
8 Customer Landscape
9 Geographic Landscape
10 Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
11 Vendor Landscape
12 Vendor Analysis
13 Appendix
Research Framework
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DATA ANALYSIS
Data Synthesis
Data Validation
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