Airport Stands Equipment Market Report 2025

The airport stands equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.32 billion in 2024 to $2.48 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increased air traffic, focus on passenger experience, modularity in designs, safety features enhancement, adaptability to aircraft variability.

The airport stands equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.23 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to investment in research & development, safety enhancement measures, customized solutions, adaptability to aircraft diversity, airport expansion and development. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with airport management systems, infrastructure upgrades, ground handling automation, smart infrastructure integration, remote monitoring and control, adoption of IoT and sensors.

The airport stands equipment market is poised for growth, driven by the surge in global freight and passenger traffic. Rising demand for air freight transportation, particularly for speedy goods movement and relieving supply chain bottlenecks, complements the uptick in air passenger traffic due to economic expansion and increasing income levels. This surge necessitates robust equipment to sustain airport operations and cater to routine aircraft maintenance, thereby spurring the demand for airport stand equipment. As per the IATA's May 2022 passenger data, global air traffic soared by 83.1% compared to May 2021, primarily led by a significant resurgence in international travel. Moreover, international traffic witnessed a staggering 325.8% growth in the same period, indicating a substantial upsurge. Hence, the burgeoning global freight and passenger traffic are expected to fuel the expansion of the airport stands equipment market.

The increasing demand for cargo charters is expected to boost the growth of the airport stand equipment market in the coming years. Cargo charters refer to cargo carriers that operate at an airport fewer than fourteen times in a calendar year and are not on a regular schedule. Airport stand equipment plays a crucial role in facilitating efficient aircraft parking, boarding, and disembarkation processes, ensuring smooth operations, timely turnarounds, and improved overall airport functionality. For example, in August 2024, the International Air Transport Association, a Canada-based trade association, reported that total demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs), rose by 13.6% compared to levels in July 2023, with international operations experiencing a 14.3% increase. This marks the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, bringing overall demand to levels not seen since the record highs of 2021. Therefore, the growing demand for cargo charters is driving the growth of the airport stand equipment market.

Technological advancements represent a burgeoning trend in the airport stands equipment market, as major industry players strive to craft technologically sophisticated equipment for enhanced reliability, user-friendly operations, and streamlined maintenance, consolidating their market presence. For instance, in May 2022, Dabico Airport Solutions, a Dubai-based ground support equipment manufacturer and service provider, recently unveiled an innovative raft equipped with a 400Hz power supply and integrated operational control systems. Designed to aid airlines and airport operators in bolstering passenger and employee safety, operational efficiency, and sustainability, the Dabico 400Hz-eGPU offers reduced operational costs compared to conventional diesel-powered units. Moreover, it curtails pollutants and noise levels, thereby mitigating the environmental impact and enhancing the health and well-being of airport personnel and adjacent communities.

Major players in the airport stand equipment market are placing a heightened emphasis on the introduction of advanced boarding ramps, aiming to provide more sophisticated solutions. These advanced boarding ramps represent specialized systems designed specifically for facilitating seamless boarding and disembarkation processes for aircraft passengers. As an illustration, in August 2023, Aviramp, a UK-based provider of aviation ground handling equipment, unveiled its extended line of remote stand aircraft boarding ramps and bridges under the banner of the 913 series. Developed in adherence to the fundamental safety requisites for aircraft ground support equipment outlined in the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Airport Handling Manual (Chapter 9, Paragraph AHM 913), the 913 series incorporates various enhancements in its ancillary features, including wheelchair-friendly low-angled slopes, aiming to improve accessibility and inclusivity.

In July 2024, CVC DIF, an investment management firm based in the Netherlands, acquired HiSERV GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is set to enhance CVC DIF's position in the European market by leveraging HiSERV’s extensive presence across more than 30 airports and its substantial customer base. By integrating HiSERV with its other companies, CVC DIF intends to establish a leading ground support equipment (GSE) provider in Europe, thereby improving operational efficiency and expanding the range of services offered. HiSERV GmbH is a German company that specializes in the manufacturing of aviation ground service equipment.

Major companies operating in the airport stands equipment market are Cavotec SA, John Bean Technologies Corporation, ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems Inc., ShinMaywa Industries Ltd., FMT Airport Systems, Adelte Group, Aerospace Specialties Inc., Omega Aviation Inc., TUG Technologies Corporation, Safegate Group, Dedienne Aerospace SAS, Fabrication Authorities International Inc., HHI Corporation, Hydro System KG, JETechnologies Solutions Inc., Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., Semmco Ltd., Waag Aircraft, Wildeck Inc., Air+Mak Industries, Aviaco GSE, Charlatte America, CIMC-TianDa Airport Support Ltd., Douglas Equipment Ltd., ITW GSE, Kalmar Motor AB, LÖDIGE Industries GmbH, Mallaghan Engineering Ltd., Mulag Fahrzeugwerk Heinz Wössner GmbH u. Co. KG, Phoenix Metal Products Inc., Powervamp Ltd., Rusada Aviation Private Limited, TCR International NV, TLD Group, Tronair Inc., Vataple Group, Vestdavit AS, Vestergaard Company.

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

Airport stands equipment refers to the infrastructure on an aerodrome apron designated for parking aircraft during loading, unloading of passengers, and the provision of ground services.

The primary product types of airport stand equipment include engine access, landing gear access, wheels, aircraft entry, cabin interior, and others. Engine access systems are designed with an adjustable scissor lift base, providing the necessary height for accessing various areas on the aircraft. These systems are versatile and intended for use with multiple aircraft. They encompass equipment such as passenger boarding bridges, preconditioned air units, stands entry guidance systems, and electrical ground power units with fixed and movable platforms. These tools and systems are integral to aircraft operations as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes.

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The airport stands equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing airport stands equipment such as ramps, bridges, and access stands. 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.

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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