Airport Automation Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The airport information system market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.97 billion in 2024 to $4.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to regulatory requirements, passenger experience enhancement, security imperatives, operational efficiency, globalization and interconnectivity, and the emergence of digital technologies.

The airport information system market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.2 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to passenger-centric solutions, smart infrastructure and IoT integration, sustainable operations, seamless intermodal connectivity, cybersecurity and data privacy, regulatory compliance and standards, and autonomous systems and robotics. Major trends in the forecast period digital passenger experience, intermodal connectivity, cybersecurity and data privacy, smart infrastructure and IoT integration, automation, and robotics, and sustainability initiatives.

The escalation in air traffic is anticipated to drive the expansion of the airport information system market. Air traffic encompasses aircraft movements both in the air and on the ground, including takeoffs, landings, and en-route operations, and is increasing due to factors such as heightened global connectivity and advancements in aviation technology, spurred by growing economies. Airport information systems play a crucial role in managing this surge by providing real-time updates on flight schedules, gate assignments, and operational statuses, thus boosting both efficiency and safety. Notably, the International Air Transport Association, based in Canada, reported in January 2024 that total air traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers) rose by 36.9% year-over-year. December 2023 saw a 25.3% increase in air traffic compared to the same month in the previous year, with international traffic experiencing a significant 41.6% increase in 2023 over 2022. Consequently, the upward trend in air traffic is catalyzing growth in the airport information system sector.

Leading companies in the airport information system market are focusing on innovations like real-time updates to enhance the passenger experience by delivering timely information directly through apps. Real-time updates refer to the immediate transmission of information as events happen, enabling users to access the latest data without delay. For example, in September 2024, Adani Airport Holdings Ltd., an India-based airline and aviation company, launched Avio to improve airport operations by providing real-time data on passenger movement. The new platform offers live updates on passenger and baggage flow, including information on security checks, wait times, gate changes, and baggage status, thereby improving the passenger experience. Designed for collaboration among airport stakeholders, Avio allows security personnel to access real-time information via smartphones. This tool aims to streamline airport operations and enhance communication between airlines, ground staff, and retail partners.

In April 2022, In a strategic move to enhance its market standing in the aviation sector and broaden its reach in northwestern Europe, TPF Software Inc., a division of Juniper Group from the US, acquired Airport Information Systems (AIS) for an undisclosed sum. AIS, located in the UK, is a provider of comprehensive airport management systems and solutions.

Major companies operating in the airport information system market are Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., Siemens AG, RTX Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation, International Business Machine Corporation, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Lufthansa Systems, Honeywell International Inc., NEC Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Leidos Holdings Inc., CGI Inc., Amadeus IT Group, SAAB AB, Indra Sistemas, Advantech Co. Ltd., Unisys Corporation, SITA (Société internationale de télécommunication aéronautique), ARINC Incorporated Information, Ikusi Redes de Telecommunications S.L., Damarel Systems International Ltd., INFORM Institute fur Operations Research and Management GmbH, The Real Estate Staging Association (RESA)

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

The airport information system market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as information on flight schedules, gate assignments, baggage handling, and security updates. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The airport information system market also includes sales of passenger information displays, flight information display systems, check-in kiosks, and airport operations control centers. 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).

An airport information system is a digital platform specifically designed to manage and disseminate essential information across airport facilities. By integrating various subsystems, it supports smooth operations and communication throughout the airport infrastructure, significantly enhancing efficiency, safety, and overall passenger satisfaction.

The primary classifications of airport information systems are airside and terminal side systems. The airside system pertains to the parts of the airport dedicated to aircraft operations, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and parking areas. It integrates functions from the departure control system (DCS) and the airport operations control center (AOCC), and is utilized across various airport classes: class A, class B, class C, and class D. These systems serve a wide range of applications, from maintenance and ground handling to finance, operations, security, and passenger information, catering to both passenger and non-passenger end-user systems.

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