The global airplane carbon brake disc market is poised for significant growth between 2023 and 2032, propelled by a surge in air travel demand and an uptick in aircraft operations. Carbon brake discs, now an industry standard, especially in large and heavy aircraft, bring enhanced safety to braking operations through the implementation of dual-disc technology.
Brake Systems Evolve with Technology
These advanced brake systems meld brake-by-wire technology with electro-mechanical actuation, offering anti-skid protection and integrated brake control. However, despite the potential for growth, the market grapples with deterrents such as high maintenance and operational costs. Nonetheless, the superior attributes of carbon brakes, including superior heat dissipation and sustained energy absorption at high temperatures, present opportunities for market expansion.
Surface Transforms, a carbon fiber brake disc manufacturer, has reported a 63% surge in annual revenues to £8.3 million in 2023, after a challenging 18-month period. The company boasts a robust £390 million forward order book and foresees securing additional contracts in the near future.
Surface Transforms plc (LON:SCE) is a manufacturer of next-generation carbon-ceramic brake discs for automotive and aircraft applications and has been certified to IS9001-2000 since 2008 and was certified to TS16949 automotive quality accreditation and AS9100C aerospace quality accreditation in 2015.
