Aerobridge Market Report 2026

The aerobridge market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $8.33 billion in 2025 to $8.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global air passenger traffic, expansion of airport terminal infrastructure, modernization of aging airport facilities, rising emphasis on airport safety standards, growth in international air travel.

The aerobridge market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart airport development, rising demand for contactless boarding infrastructure, expansion of airport capacity in emerging economies, growing focus on energy-efficient airport equipment, increasing replacement of legacy aerobridge systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated docking systems, rising demand for flexible and telescopic bridge designs, growing focus on passenger safety and comfort enhancements, higher integration of advanced control and monitoring systems, expansion of customized aerobridge solutions.

The expanding tourism industry is expected to drive growth in the aerobridge market going forward. The tourism industry encompasses economic activities tied to travel for leisure, recreation, or business. Aerobridges improve the passenger experience by enabling travelers to board directly from the terminal to the aircraft, removing the need for stairs or buses. For example, in May 2023, a report from the United Nations World Tourism Organization indicated that in the first quarter of 2023 international tourist arrivals recovered to roughly 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with about 235 million travelers - more than double the number recorded in the same period of 2022. Therefore, the expansion of tourism is supporting the aerobridge market’s growth.

Major firms in the aerobridge sector are developing advanced solutions such as automated aerobridge docking systems to enhance safety, minimize human error, and boost operational efficiency by automating the connection process between aircraft and passenger bridges. An automated aerobridge docking system employs sensors and control technologies to precisely align and attach boarding bridges to aircraft, simplifying boarding operations and lowering the likelihood of human mistakes. For instance, in August 2023, Changi Airport Group introduced a fully automated Passenger Loading Bridge (PLB) equipped with intelligent sensors - including aircraft door detection and laser distance sensors - which enables a single operator to perform docking remotely, reduces operator error, and allows staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks, thereby improving overall airport productivity.

In January 2023, Fernweh Group LLC, a US-based private equity firm, together with Dabico Corporation, a US manufacturer of transportation infrastructure solutions, acquired A-Bridge LLC for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to reinforce Fernweh’s and Dabico’s global aviation, transportation, and logistics infrastructure platforms. A-Bridge LLC is a US manufacturer specializing in passenger boarding bridges, spare parts, and airport maintenance services.

Major companies operating in the aerobridge market are Bukaka Teknik Utama Tbk PT, Thyssenkrupp AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., CIMC Group Ltd., TK Elevator GmbH, Hyundai Rotem Company, John Bean Technologies Corporation, Shinmaywa Industries Ltd., CIMC-TianDa Holdings Company Limited, Hubner GmbH & Co Kg, Saudi Ground Services Co., ADELTE Group, Cavotec SA, Deerns Group BV, AERO BridgeWorks Inc., Mallaghan Engineering Ltd., Cimolai Technology S.p.A., Jiangsu Tianyi Aviation Industy Co. Ltd., Airport Equipment Ltd., Ameribridge Inc., FMT Airport Gate Support Systems AB, TIPS GSE, Equipos Industriales De Manutencion S.A. (EINSA), Aviramp GSE, AD McCallum & Son Pty Ltd., Muhibbah Airline Support Industries Sdn Bhd, Dimaim Systems SL, Smart Airport Systems (SAS), Avicorp Middle East FZCO, Vataple Machinery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aerobridge market in 2025. The regions covered in the aerobridge market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aerobridge market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aerobridge market consists of sales of air bridge, jet bridge, jetway, and sky bridge. 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.

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