Outsourcing engineering services utilize the best available technology and services to produce cutting-edge engineering goods at a competitive price. Design, development, testing, and manufacture of aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and related systems and equipment fall under the aerospace engineering domain, sometimes known as aeronautical or astronautical engineering. Aerospace engineering services use computer-aided design (CAD) technologies to rapidly draft and revise designs and see completed parts and assemblies in three dimensions. It promotes inventing and utilizing cutting-edge technologies in aerospace vehicle systems for defense, transportation, communication, and exploration.
The benefits of outsourcing services are utilized by original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to improve product and service quality, lower prices, and expand their skillsets and experience. OEMs have grown their number of engineering services outsourcing collaborations to remain profitable and competitive. Moreover, OEMs favor cooperating with ESOs to incorporate advanced technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), Machine-to-Machine (M2M) communications, embedded electronics, and other digitally disruptive solutions while maintaining product exclusivity. In March 2022, Airbus India granted a multi-year contract to L&T Technology Services (LTTS), an IT solutions provider for aerostructure and system design, manufacturing engineering, avionics and software development, aero-engine design, ATM systems, airlines, and MRO solutions.
The market for engineering services outsourcing is primarily influenced by the growing demand for automation and the increasing use of integrated solutions for developing and analyzing. Widespread usage of engineering software, such as architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) software, computer-aided engineering (CAE) software, computer-aided designing (CAD) software, and electronic design automation (EDA) software, has an effect on the industry. Businesses are outsourcing their engineering activities to less expensive regions due to rising labor prices in developed nations, which increases the need for outsourcing engineering services.
In addition, outsourcing reduces the expenses associated with personnel, operations, additional infrastructure, and office space maintenance. Even from distant locations, outsourcing services offer a platform for talented employees and innovative technologies. Further, the requirement for dependable operating platforms in the maritime, shipbuilding, and offshore industries to overcome bad weather conditions, remote locations, and physical space limits will raise the profit potential for market participants over the projection period.
North America is the most significant shareholder in the global aerospace engineering services outsourcing market and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 24.5% during the forecast period. Due to the rapid advancement of new technologies and the crucial presence of aerospace original equipment manufacturers, the region is predicted to dominate the sector. In addition, the United States held the largest market share of the software segment in the components category due to the constant developments in the IT industry and the rising deployment of IT services, data center systems, corporate software, and communication systems in the region. The aggressive competition in the U.S. and Canadian aerospace ESO markets will provide a stable revenue trend during the forecast period. Honeywell International Inc. and Altair Engineering Inc. are the leading regional companies, accounting for most of the region's revenue share.
Europe is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 25.3% during the forecast period. Due to market saturation, fierce rivalry, and challenging economic conditions, the demand for aeronautical ESO in European nations is projected to be weak. In Europe, immediate markets for aerospace ESO, such as Spain and Italy, are anticipated to expand significantly during the forecast period.
The key global aerospace engineering services outsourcing market players are Altair Engineering, AKKA, ALTEN Group, Honeywell International, ALTRAN, Bertrandt, EWI, ITK Engineering GmbH, L&T Technology Services, and LISI Group.