According to Custom Market Insights (CMI), the Global Airport Operations Market was estimated at USD 7.7 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to reach around USD 13.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of roughly 6.5% between 2022 and 2030. Our research report offers a 360-degree view of the Airport Operations market’s drivers and restraints, coupled with the impact they have on demand during the projection period. Also, the report examines global opportunities and competitive analysis for the Airport Operations market.

Airport Operations Market: Overview

Companies that manage domestic, foreign, civil, and public airports or flying regions make up the airport industry. The industry can monitor and identify numerous components in a novel, elegant, and secure way thanks to airport operations’ distributed data network, enhancing maintenance capabilities and preventing forgeries.

Diverse technologies provide strong security with tamper-resistant data and encoded product information. This includes airport managers, except those offering to park, renting out hangar space, air traffic control, baggage handling, cargo handling, and other amenities. A fixed-base operator typically manages the services. TSA, gateway operations, and customer service are just a few of the services that make an airport work more efficiently.

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Growth Factors

The airport operations market is increasing as a result of rising consumer demand for modern airport operations and the rising use of smartphones and other smart devices. Typically, an airport’s administration ensures smooth operations. Effective airport management results in shorter wait times and better amenities. Typically, an airport’s administration ensures smooth operations. Additionally, IoT integration into airport operations is predicted to grow the market for airport operations globally by improving the productivity and transparency of the supply chain. Additionally, the adoption of total airport management (TAM) technology to control aviation traffic will create new market opportunities.

An increase in the number of airports and a rising desire for digital transformation at airports is now driving the expansion of the airport operations market. The Central Intelligence Agency estimates that there are about 41,700 airports worldwide. Along with this, there is an increase in smart airport transformation, which has led to significant internal changes in management systems, including appropriate airport management systems, advanced passenger screening, security measures, and other developments. Processes and services must be updated to provide passengers and customers with a better airport experience.

The seamless integration of systems and services, including those provided by partners like airlines, security, customs, concessions, and ground handlers, is another benefit of such conversions.

Segmental Overview

The airport operations market is bifurcated by the operation type and airport class. Baggage screening will dominate this market over the forecast period based on operation type. Important airports are working on reducing the time passengers must wait at checkpoints while upholding a high degree of security.

Airports are improving the screening of checked luggage by implementing cutting-edge technologies. Rising air passenger volumes and risks to international security are the primary drivers of the demand for sophisticated baggage screening technologies. New laws passed by regulatory organizations for airports compel airports to install cutting-edge technology that can identify a variety of dangerous items and substances in order to stop terrorism and the transfer of prohibited materials.

During the projected period, the class B segment will lead the market in terms of airport size. The surge in passenger traffic from smaller cities has significantly impacted airports’ desires to expand and modernize their facilities.

Regional Overview

Significant companies like IBM Corporation, Collins Aerospace, Raytheon Technologies Company, and other crucial players are expected to cause North America to witness a high CAGR in the market during the research period. The rising demand for digital management at airports is causing the industry in the US to grow. North America has seen the most development. The rising use of technology by airports and airlines is one of the key elements impacting the development of this field. Major airports and market participants must participate for the local airport operations market to expand.

Report Scope

Feature of the ReportDetails
Market Size in 2021USD 7.7 Billion
Projected Market Size in 2030USD 13.5 Billion
Market Size in 2022USD 8.34 Billion
CAGR Growth Rate6.5% CAGR (2022-2030)
Base Year2023
Forecast Period2024-2033
Key SegmentBy Operation Type, Airport Size, and Region
Report CoverageRevenue Estimation and Forecast, Company Profile, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors and Recent Trends
Regional ScopeNorth America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and South & Central America
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Competitive Landscape/ Key Players Insights

Our market analysis includes a section specifically devoted to key players operating in the Airport Operations Market. Our analysts give an overview of each player’s financial statements, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section includes key development strategies, market share analysis, and market positioning analysis of the mentioned competitors globally.

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Some of the prominent players

  • Collins Aerospace
  • Fluke Corporation
  • FLIR Systems, Inc.
  • Daifuku Co., Ltd.
  • Thales Group
  • SITA
  • Amadeus IT Group SA
  • Honeywell International Inc.
  • Siemens AG
  • SABRE GLBL INC.

The global Airport Operations market is segmented as follows:

By Operation Type

  • Baggage Screening
  • Catering and QSR
  • Passenger Screening
  • Terminal Infrastructure Maintenance Upgrade
  • Smart Technologies
  • Aircraft MRO
  • Others

By Platform

  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Service

By Airport Category

  • Commercial Service Airports
  • Cargo Service Airports
  • Reliever Airports
  • General Aviation Airports

By Airport Class 

  • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C
  • Class D

By Operation

  • Information Management
  • Airside Operations
  • Landside Operations
  • Financial Operation

By Region

North America

  • The U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe

  • France
  • The UK
  • Spain
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

The Middle East & Africa

  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Egypt
  • Kuwait
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East & Africa

Latin America

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America