Airport Technologies Market Report 2025

This Airport Technologies market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The airport technologies market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $13.42 billion in 2024 to $13.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to air travel growth, security enhancements, passenger experience, sustainability initiatives.

The airport technologies market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $17.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to smart airports, biometrics and contactless travel, automation and robotics, sustainable practices. Major trends in the forecast period include digital transformation, biometrics and facial recognition, smart security systems, artificial intelligence (ai).

The rise in illegal immigration is serving as a significant catalyst for the growth of the airport technologies market. For example, in May 2023, as reported by the European Commission, irregular border crossings in Europe experienced a substantial increase, reaching 331,400 cases in 2022, representing a 66% surge compared to the previous year. To address the challenges posed by illegal immigration, airports are increasingly turning to advanced technologies. Facial recognition technology, in particular, has played a pivotal role in identifying and apprehending individuals involved in illegal immigration activities at airports. Moreover, technologies like Mobile Passport Control (MPC) and radio-frequency identification (RFID)-based tracking solutions have been deployed in numerous airports. MPC utilizes a mobile app that enables both U.S. citizens and Canadian visitors to expedite their entry into the United States, and it has received approval from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).

The increasing volume of air passenger traffic is expected to drive the growth of the airport technologies market in the foreseeable future. Air passenger traffic, which involves the transportation of individuals via commercial airlines, has been on the rise. To efficiently manage the growing air traffic, enhance passenger experiences, and optimize various airport operations such as security, baggage handling, and air traffic control, advanced airport technologies are crucial. For instance, in February 2023, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Canada that oversees international civil aviation, reported a 47% increase in the total number of air passengers carried globally in 2022 compared to the previous year. Additionally, there was a substantial 70% growth in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) compared to 2021. Hence, the surge in air passenger traffic is expected to be a driving force behind the airport technologies market's expansion.

Leading companies in the airport technologies market are focusing on the development of advanced solutions, such as cutting-edge digital platforms, to optimize airport operations and improve the passenger experience. These digital platforms are integrated software solutions designed to streamline various airport processes, leveraging modern technologies to boost efficiency, enhance passenger satisfaction, and facilitate real-time communication among all stakeholders. For example, in September 2024, Adani Airports, an India-based integrated infrastructure and transportation company, launched Aviio, a state-of-the-art digital platform aimed at enhancing the passenger experience and streamlining airport operations across its seven airports in India. This innovative platform provides real-time data access for stakeholders, offering critical updates on security checks, wait times, gate changes, and baggage status. With features like a Smart Airport Operations System and a dedicated Aviio app for collaboration among airlines, ground handlers, and security personnel, the platform is designed to improve operational efficiency and create a seamless travel experience.

In May 2024, SITA, a Switzerland-based information technology company, acquired Materna IPS for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition strengthens SITA's passenger handling capabilities at airports, positioning the company as a leader in self-service and end-to-end solutions. The move aims to streamline travel processes and provide personalized experiences to support the expected increase in air traffic, ensuring smoother and more contactless travel for passengers worldwide. Materna IPS, a Germany-based provider of airport technologies, is known for its innovative contributions to the industry.

Major companies operating in the airport technologies market include Thales ATM S.A., Honeywell Airport Solutions Inc., Siemens Airports LLC, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Cisco Systems Inc., Hitachi Ltd., Bosch Security Systems Inc., Rockwell Automation Inc., Analogic Corporation, Smiths Detection International Ltd., Oshkosh Corporation, MATRIX SYSTEMS Inc., DSG SYSTEMS AG, Airport Information Systems Ltd., Garrett Metal Detectors LLC, KUKA Aktiengesellschaft, Pensher Skytech Limited, Vanderlande Industries Holding B.V., Syagen Technology Inc., Arinc Inc., A4 Vision Inc., American LaFrance LLC, Amadeus IT Group S.A., International Business Machines Corporation, Indra Sistemas S.A., ISO-Gruppe GmbH, Leidos Holdings Inc., NEC Corporation, Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques, ADB SAFEGATE Holding AG, AirIT Inc., Avinor AS, Boon Edam Inc., Damarel Systems International Ltd., Daifuku Co. Ltd., EASIER Inc., Fentress Architects Ltd., Gentrack Group Limited, Gunnebo AB.

Airport technologies encompass the application of advanced technology within airport facilities to elevate the overall passenger experience.

Key categories of airport technologies include digital signage systems, parking solutions, communication infrastructure, landing assistance systems, guidance and lighting systems, controls for passenger, baggage, and cargo handling, as well as software for airport management. Landing aids encompass an array of tools such as flashing lights, radio beacons, communication devices, radar systems, and other technologies that assist aircraft during approach and landing procedures. These airport technologies find application in airports of varying sizes, including small, medium, and large domestic as well as international airports.

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The Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the airport technologies market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the airport technologies market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport technologies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the airport technologies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The airport technologies market includes revenues earned by entities by offering technologies that enable a hassle-free and convenient customer experience at the airport. The different types of airport technologies include airport communications, airport management systems and software, digital signage systems, fire-fighting systems, security systems, car parking systems, passenger management systems, baggage management systems, cargo control systems, landing aid, and guidance and lighting systems. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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