How Has the Commercial Airport Lighting Market Size Evolved in Recent Years?
The commercial airport lighting market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size of commercial airport lighting has witnessed significant growth in the past years. It is projected to expand from $0.99 billion in 2024 to $1.06 billion in 2025, recording a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.9%.
This growth during the previous period is due to factors such as the surge in air travel demand, emphasis on upgrading existing airports, the need for airport lighting systems, growth in disposable income, and heightened emphasis on improving airport safety.
What Is The Forecast For The Commercial Airport Lighting Market Size?
The commercial airport lighting market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the upcoming years, the commercial airport lighting market is projected to experience robust growth. The market is predicted to escalate to $1.37 $ billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%.
The upturn during the forecast period is due to factors such as a spike in demand for personalized lighting solutions and an increase in the population. Other factors include expansion programs in airports, surges in tourism and travel, and enhancements in global connectivity due to globalization. During the forecast period, major trends include advancements in LED lighting technology, utilization of intelligent and smart lighting systems, improvements in wireless communication technologies and lighting control systems, along with development of smart cities. Also, progress in lighting engineering design and smart lighting systems will contribute to the market growth.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Commercial Airport Lighting Market?
The surge in air travel demand is projected to stimulate the growth of the commercial airport lighting market. Air travel, which entails journeying by aircraft such as planes or helicopters, is primarily about moving passengers or cargo from one location to another via airways. This increase in air travel can be attributed to heightened global connectivity, economic prosperity, and the cost-effectiveness of flights. Commercial airport lighting maximizes the safety and efficiency of air travel by ensuring precise aircraft navigation, takeoffs and landings, particularly in conditions of low visibility. For instance, Eurostat, the Luxembourg-based statistical institution of the European Union (EU), reported in December 2023 that the EU experienced a remarkable upswing in air travel, with the total passenger count in 2022 hitting 820 million. This represents a massive 119.3% rise from the previous year. Consequently, the burgeoning demand for air travel is a significant driver of the commercial airport lighting market growth.
How Is The Global Commercial Airport Lighting Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The commercial airport lightingmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Runway Lighting Systems, Taxiway Lighting Systems, Apron Lighting Systems
2) By Technology: Light-Emitting Diode (LED), Non-Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
3) By Position: Inset Airfield Lights, Elevated Airfield Lights, Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI)
4) By Application: Landside, Airside, Terminal Side
Subsegments:
1) By Runway Lighting Systems: Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI), Runway Edge Lights, Runway End Lights, Runway Threshold Lights, Runway Centerline Lights, Approach Lights
2) By Taxiway Lighting Systems: Taxiway Edge Lights, Taxiway Centerline Lights, Taxiway Turnoff Lights, Taxiway Directional Signs, Runway Guard Lights
3) By Apron Lighting Systems: Apron Flood Lights, Apron Stand Lights, Aircraft Parking Lights, Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Lighting, Service Road Lighting Systems
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Commercial Airport Lighting Market?
Primary firms in the commercial airport lighting market, including ADB Safegate BVBA, are shifting their attention towards creating breakthrough technological solutions like sensor-based lighting systems to boost safety and operational performance. Sensor-based lighting systems are those that self-adjust based on factors such as movement, occupancy, or natural light exposure, which benefits energy efficiency and convenience. In May 2022, Belgium's ADB Safegate BVBA introduced its cutting-edge AXON EQ LED inset lights, a significant component of their Airfield 4.0 program. These intelligent LED lights are equipped with inbuilt sensors and communication technology, which heighten situational awareness and enable predictive maintenance, thereby improving the overall function of the airport. The AXON EQ lights' embedded sensors gather situational data, providing airports with real-time data on the status and maintenance requirements of the fixtures. The combination of these lights with LINC 360 integrated remote supports two-way communication, enhancing predictive maintenance and optimizing operations during low visibility. This further increases safety levels and reduces power usage in airports.
Who Are the Key Players In The Commercial Airport Lighting Market?
Major companies operating in the commercial airport lighting market are:
• Siemens AG
• Honeywell International Inc.
• ABB Ltd
• Collins Aerospace
• Safran S.A.
• Eaton Corporation plc
• Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA
• Signify N.V.
• OSRAM GmbH
• Acuity Brands Inc
• TKH Group NV
• Astronics Corporation
• Cree Lighting
• ADB Safegate BVBA
• Schréder Corporation
• Amglo Kemlite Laboratories Inc.
• Vosla GmbH
• GMR ENLIGHTS
• Abacus Lighting Ltd.
• ATG Airports Ltd
• OCEM Airfield technology
• Sealite Pty Ltd.
• Flight Light Inc.
• Midstream Lighting
• Vardhman Airport Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
• Airport Lighting Specialists
• Halliday Lighting Ltd.
• S4GA
• Carmanah Technologies Corp.
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Commercial Airport Lighting Market?
North America was the largest region in the commercial airport lighting market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the commercial airport lighting market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
