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Complex Market and Technology Modelling

Background

The client, a prominent aerospace component manufacturer, sought to expand their presence in the advanced composite components market. With the aerospace industry rapidly evolving, they required in-depth market projections and technology insights to guide their research and development efforts and strategic planning.

Leading Edge Strategy (LES) collaborated with the client to provide comprehensive market and technology modelling services. Utilising our extensive datasets and internal expertise, we delivered detailed analyses of the aerospace market from 2024 through 2044 and beyond. This included insights into aircraft and engine production rates, entry-into-service timelines, engine adoption trends, and the retirement schedules of older models.

To refine the market analysis, LES employed a structured Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) framework:

  • TAM Analysis: Defined the total aerospace market, segmenting it into Twin Aisle, Single Aisle, Regional, Business Jets, Helicopters, Defence, and UAV/AAM aircraft. Within each segment, provided a detailed breakdown of hundreds of components, both metallic and composite, offering a comprehensive view of the market structure.
  • SAM Filtering: Focused on technologies and materials relevant to the client’s strengths, factoring in supply chain competitiveness and OEM and Tier 1 “Make vs Buy” strategies. This streamlined assessment highlighted areas where the client could compete effectively and align with sourcing trends.
  • SOM Focus: Analysed the client’s realistically attainable market share by examining their current and future technological capabilities, Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), existing supplier agreements, sourcing strategies, and investment capacity. This provided a clear picture of the feasible market segment for the client, focusing on attainable growth.

Key activities undertaken by the LES team included:

  • Market Segmentation: Breaking down the market into specific categories such as aircraft platforms, engines, component applications, material technologies, and manufacturing technologies to understand both current structures and future evolutions.
  • Technology Insights: Offering insights into current and future manufacturing processes and material technologies, anticipating industry shifts by examining supply chain dynamics and leveraging our knowledge of OEM and supplier R&D activities.
  • Competitive Analysis: Assessing the supply chain competitiveness and evaluating competitor positions, including long-term supplier agreements and the likelihood of displacing existing technologies.
  • Strategic Recommendations: Providing actionable insights backed by quantitative projections, enabling the client to make data-driven decisions to strengthen their market position and refine their product strategy.

Through this collaboration, LES equipped the client with a comprehensive understanding of their growth potential and the actionable steps needed to maximise it. Our foresight and detailed analysis allowed the client to prepare effectively for future industry transitions, remain competitive, and seize new opportunities within the aerospace sector.

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Background

The client, a prominent aerospace component manufacturer, sought to expand their presence in the advanced composite components market. With the aerospace industry rapidly evolving, they required in-depth market projections and technology insights to guide their research and development efforts and strategic planning.

Leading Edge Strategy (LES) collaborated with the client to provide comprehensive market and technology modelling services. Utilising our extensive datasets and internal expertise, we delivered detailed analyses of the aerospace market from 2024 through 2044 and beyond. This included insights into aircraft and engine production rates, entry-into-service timelines, engine adoption trends, and the retirement schedules of older models.

To refine the market analysis, LES employed a structured Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) framework:

  • TAM Analysis: Defined the total aerospace market, segmenting it into Twin Aisle, Single Aisle, Regional, Business Jets, Helicopters, Defence, and UAV/AAM aircraft. Within each segment, provided a detailed breakdown of hundreds of components, both metallic and composite, offering a comprehensive view of the market structure.
  • SAM Filtering: Focused on technologies and materials relevant to the client’s strengths, factoring in supply chain competitiveness and OEM and Tier 1 “Make vs Buy” strategies. This streamlined assessment highlighted areas where the client could compete effectively and align with sourcing trends.
  • SOM Focus: Analysed the client’s realistically attainable market share by examining their current and future technological capabilities, Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), Manufacturing Readiness Levels (MRL), existing supplier agreements, sourcing strategies, and investment capacity. This provided a clear picture of the feasible market segment for the client, focusing on attainable growth.

Key activities undertaken by the LES team included:

  • Market Segmentation: Breaking down the market into specific categories such as aircraft platforms, engines, component applications, material technologies, and manufacturing technologies to understand both current structures and future evolutions.
  • Technology Insights: Offering insights into current and future manufacturing processes and material technologies, anticipating industry shifts by examining supply chain dynamics and leveraging our knowledge of OEM and supplier R&D activities.
  • Competitive Analysis: Assessing the supply chain competitiveness and evaluating competitor positions, including long-term supplier agreements and the likelihood of displacing existing technologies.
  • Strategic Recommendations: Providing actionable insights backed by quantitative projections, enabling the client to make data-driven decisions to strengthen their market position and refine their product strategy.

Through this collaboration, LES equipped the client with a comprehensive understanding of their growth potential and the actionable steps needed to maximise it. Our foresight and detailed analysis allowed the client to prepare effectively for future industry transitions, remain competitive, and seize new opportunities within the aerospace sector.

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A SUSTAINABLE APPROACH

Acknowledging the aerospace industry’s increasing emphasis on environmental responsibility, LES integrated sustainability considerations throughout its analysis. Key areas included:

Evaluating the adoption potential of sustainable materials, such as thermoplastics and recyclable composites. These materials offer advantages in reducing energy consumption during production and improving recyclability at the end of their lifecycle.
Aligning strategies with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), particularly:
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: Promoting innovative material technologies and sustainable manufacturing processes.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production: Advocating for resource-efficient practices and reduced environmental impact across the product lifecycle.

By addressing sustainability, LES positioned the client to align their long-term growth with global environmental priorities.

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