What Has Been the Growth Trajectory of the Airside Services Market?
The airside services market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•There has been a quick expansion in the market size for airside services in the past few years. It is predicted to increase from $4.85 billion in 2024 to $5.35 billion in 2025, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.3%.
Factors leading to the growth during the historic period include the rising number of air travelers, increase in airport infrastructure, higher demand for airside services, proliferation of budget airlines, globalisation, and concerns related to security and regulations.
What Does the Future Hold for the Airside Services Market?
The airside services market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market for airside services is projected to experience significant expansion in the following years, potentially reaching a valuation of $7.74 billion by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.7%.
This growth over the forecast period is likely due to several factors such as changing air travel patterns, an emphasis on environmental sustainability and regulations, adoption of artificial intelligence and automation, expansion in e-commerce and drone cargo logistics, and growth of emerging markets. Key trends for the same period are anticipated to be strategic alliances, the incorporation of automation and robotics, the use of real-time data analytics and AI, as well as developments in green, sustainable, and biometric technologies.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Airside Services Market?
The ascension in the commercial aviation sector is projected to advance the progression of the airside services market. The reference to commercial aviation is the domain in the aviation industry that includes the operation of aircraft commercially, usually for carrying passengers and cargo in return for financial remuneration. The significance of airside services in ensuring the safety, efficiency, and punctual operation of an aircraft for the flawless operation of commercial aviation is crucial, especially at the ground level of the airport for both passenger and cargo transportation. As an illustration, the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a US government agency, reported in March 2023 that in 2022, US airlines transported an additional 194 million passengers compared to 2021, reflecting a yearly increase of 30%. Further elaboration shows that from January to December 2022, US airlines accommodated 853 million passengers (unadjusted), a massive leap from 658 million in 2021 and 388 million in 2020. Hence, the commercial aviation industry's expansion is fueling the growth of the airside services market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Airside Services Market?
The airside services market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Platform: Hardware, Software, Services
2) By Service: Ramp Handling, Ground Handling, Aircraft Maintenance, Fuel And Oil Handling, Traffic Control, Other Services
3) By Airport Class: Class A, Class B, Class C, Class D
4) By Application: Commercial Airports, Military Airports
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Ground Support Equipment (GSE), Baggage Handling Systems, Fueling Systems, Aircraft Towing Equipment
2) By Software: Air Traffic Management Software, Flight Operations Software, Maintenance Management Systems, Resource Allocation Software
3) By Services: Ground Handling Services, Ramp Services, Passenger Services, Cargo Handling Services
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Which Key Trends Are Driving Changes In The Airside Services Market?
Technology's development is an emerging trend that is capturing the attention of the airside services sector. Prominent companies in this market are embracing novel technologies to maintain their industry position. For example, in May 2023, US-based tech and manufacturing firm Honeywell International Inc. introduced a novel set of airside solutions, incorporating the NAVITAS Smart Visual Docking system and an integrated ramp management system. The combination of these systems enhances arrival readiness, supports the docking procedure, better manages turnaround and departure processes. The smart visual docking system enables more accurate and data-driven gate operational decisions. These innovations play a critical role in streamlining gate procedures and improving situational awareness for pilots and the operations team at the airside, resulting in faster turnaround times for aircraft.
Who Are the Key Players in the Airside Services Market?
Major companies operating in the airside services market include:
• United Aviation Services
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Aeromexico Servicios
• Acciona S.A.
• Worldwide Flight Services (WFS)
• Dnata
• Aviapartner Holding NV
• BBA Aviation plc
• Singapore Airport Terminal Services Ltd
• DAL Global Services LLC
• Menzies Aviation Limited
• John Menzies Plc.
• SATS Ltd.
• PrimeFlight Aviation Services
• Flughafen München GmbH
• Saudi Ground Services Company
• NAS Airport Services Limited
• Celebi Aviation Holding
• Aviator Airport Alliance AB
• Sky Handling Partner
• JetEx Flight Support
• Aircraft Service International Group Inc.
• Transworld Aviation FZE
• Universal Aviation Corporation
• SAS Ground Handling
• Aloha Group
• Alitalia Airlines
• Servisair
• Aero Ground Handling (AGH).
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Airside Services Market?
North America was the largest region in the airside services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airside services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
