What Is The Current and Historic Market Size Analysis Of The Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market?
The instrument landing system and visual landing aids market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
•In the past few years, the market size for the instrument landing system and visual landing aids has seen a significant increase. The market, which is anticipated to expand from $2.27 billion in 2024 to $2.41 billion in 2025, has a predicted compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%.
The rise during the historical period can be linked to several factors such as growth in air traffic, safety rules and regulations, the need for higher airport capabilities, enhanced aviation safety protocols and operations reliant on weather conditions.
What Are The Predictions for The Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market Size In The Coming Years?
The instrument landing system and visual landing aids market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size of instrument landing systems and visual landing aids is projected to experience notable expansion in the coming years, reaching an impressive $3.04 billion by 2029, boasting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%.
The predicted growth within this period results from factors such as an upsurge in air travel, emerging market developments, airspace modernization initiatives, the rise of remote and unmanned operations, and an intensified focus on precision approaches. The period of forecast also indicates major trends including cat II/III autoland systems, enhanced lighting systems utilizing LED technology, satellite-based landing systems, AI-enabled decision support mechanisms and integrated approach systems.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market?
The instrument landing system (ILS) and virtual landing aids (VLA) market is poised for growth owing to the rising air traffic. Air traffic, which refers to the volume of aircraft flying in a certain area or on a specific route, directly impacts the usage of instrument landing systems and virtual landing aids. These are essential components in aircraft that assist pilots while landing, especially in conditions with limited visibility. To underline this trend, a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, a US government agency, revealed that in 2022, American airlines carried 194 million additional passengers compared to 2021, marking a year on year increase of 30%. This surge in air traffic is thus driving the growth of the market for the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids.
How Is The Global Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The instrument landing system and visual landing aids market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Instrument Landing System CAT I, Instrument Landing System CAT II, Instrument Landing System CAT III
2) By Visual Landing Aid: Runway Lighting, Taxiway Lighting, Approach Lighting
3) By Technology: Light-Emitting Diode (LEDs), Incandescent Lamps
4) By Operation: International Airport, Medium Airport, Small Airport
Subsegments:
1) By Instrument Landing System CAT I: Precision Approach Procedures, Minimum Decision Height (MDH) Of 200 Feet
2) By Instrument Landing System CAT II: Precision Approach Procedures, Minimum Decision Height (MDH) Of 100 Feet, Enhanced Autoland Systems
3) By Instrument Landing System CAT III: CAT IIIA, CAT IIIB, CAT IIIC
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market?
Leading corporations in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market are forming strategic alliances to enhance precision in landing technologies. The objective of these partnerships is to incorporate advanced navigation systems, optimize procedures, and meet the increasing need for safer and more efficient landing approaches in the aviation industry. For instance, in June 2022, NPO RTS, a navigation aids production and service provider from Russia, formed a partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), a statutory body in India, with a focus on advancing aviation safety and infrastructure. The focus of this partnership was to implement and modernize Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) in India, integral for guaranteeing safe aircraft landings, particularly under challenging weather conditions.
Who Are the Key Players in the Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market?
Major companies operating in the instrument landing system and visual landing aids market include:
• Astronics Corporation
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Lufthansa Systems
• NEC Corporation
• Eaton
• Thales Group
• Collins Aerospace
• Hella KGaA Hueck & Co.
• Groupe ADP
• Vaisala Oyj
• Universal Avionics Systems Corporation
• SAAB Sensis
• Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited
• Indra Navia AS
• Carmanah Technologies Corp.
• OCEM Airfield Technology.
• Aeronav Group
• Navtech Radar
• ATG Airports Ltd.
• Airport Lighting Company
• Flight Light Inc.
• Systems Interface Ltd.
• Airfield Lighting Systems
• Airsafe Airport Equipment Co. Ltd.
• EFLA Oy
• Airport Lighting Specialists Pty. Ltd.
What are the Regional Insights into the Instrument Landing System And Visual Landing Aids Market?
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the instrument landing system and visual landing aids market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
