Abstract
Summary
The Airport Automation Market size is projected to grow from USD 5.8 billion in 2025 to USD 7.7 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2025 to 2030. Automation plays a pivotal role in mitigating the environmental footprint of airports. Specifically, streamlined baggage handling systems, through optimization, can result in fuel savings for aircraft. Moreover, the overall improvements in efficiency fostered by automation contribute to the promotion of more sustainable airport operations. Automation can contribute to the reduction of the environmental impact of airports. For example, optimized baggage handling systems can lead to fuel savings for aircraft, and the overall efficiency improvements can contribute to more sustainable airport operations.
The Automation and Control segment is expected to have largest market share during the forecast period.
Industrial automation devices are designed to be scalable and adaptable to the evolving needs of airports. Endpoint devices, particularly those based on IoT and cloud technologies, offer scalability and flexibility for handling varying passenger volumes and changing operational requirements. The integration of industrial and endpoint devices contributes to cost optimization by reducing manual labor requirements, minimizing errors, and improving resource allocation. Automation leads to more efficient use of resources, ultimately lowering operational costs
The medium size airport is projected to lead the market during the forecast period.
Automation systems can significantly improve operational efficiency and passenger throughput at medium-sized airports. These airports can adopt automation solutions for tasks such as baggage handling, security screening, and passenger processing, leading to streamlined operations and reduced wait times. Medium-sized airports often aim to provide a seamless and positive passenger experience. Automation technologies, such as self-service kiosks, automated check-in, and biometric identification, contribute to an improved and efficient passenger journey, enhancing overall satisfaction.
The Automation level 3.0 is projected to lead Airport Automation Market during the forecast period.
The incorporation of AI and ML technologies allows airport systems to learn and adapt based on data patterns. These technologies enhance decision-making processes, optimize resource allocation, and contribute to predictive analytics for maintenance and operations. The utilization of advanced data analytics facilitates predictive maintenance strategies. AI-driven algorithms analyze vast amounts of data from various airport systems, enabling proactive identification of equipment failures and potential issues, leading to increased operational reliability.
North America is expected to account for the largest market share in 2025
The Airport Automation Market has been studied for the regions North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Rest of the World. Asia Pacific is expected to have the highest market share during the forecast period. Japan is one of the fastest-growing countries in the Airport Automation Market . Airports in the Asia-Pacific region are collaborating with technology providers and solution vendors to implement cutting-edge automation solutions. Partnerships and collaborations enable airports to access the latest technologies and benefit from expertise in implementing automation projects.
The break-up of the profile of primary participants in the Airport Automation Market :
• By Company Type: Tier 1 – 55%, Tier 2 – 25%, and Tier 3 – 20%
• By Designation: C Level – 50%, Director Level – 25%, Others-25%
• By Region: North America – 47%, Europe – 21%, Asia Pacific – 21%, Rest of the World – 11%.
Prominent companies include Daifuku Co. Ltd. (Japan), Collins Aerospace (US), Siemens (Germany), and Amadeus IT Group (Spain) among others.
Research Coverage:
The report segments the Airport Automation Market By System (Data Acquisition and Communication, Automation and Control, Data Storage, Software and solution), Application, Airport Side, Airport Size, End Market, Automation level and by Region - Global Forecast to 2030. The Airport Automation Market has been studied in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and the Rest of the World. The scope of the report covers extensive information covering market overviews, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities, that drive the growth in the market. Analysis of key players in the industry providing business overviews, products, solutions, and services, key strategies, recent developments, and new product & service launches associated with the Airport Automation Market is also covered in the report. An extensive competitive analysis of the Key players and the up-and-coming startups in the Marine Electric Vehicle Ecosystem is also covered in the report.
Reasons to buy this report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall Airport Automation Market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Market Penetration: Comprehensive information on Airport Automation offered by the top players in the market
• Market Drivers: Growing emphasis on customer centric strategies and increasing integration of advanced connectivity technologies is driving market growth
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product & service launches in the Airport Automation Market
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the Airport Automation Market across varied regions
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products & services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the Airport Automation Market
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players in the Airport Automation Market
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 40
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 40
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 40
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 41
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED 41
1.3.2 REGIONAL SCOPE 41
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED 42
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 42
1.6 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 43
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 44
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 45
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 45
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 46
- 2.1.1.1 Secondary sources 47
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 47
- 2.1.2.1 Primary sources 48
- 2.1.2.1.1 Breakdown of primary interviews 48
- 2.1.2.1 Primary sources 48
2.2 FACTOR ANALYSIS 48
2.2.1 INTRODUCTION 48
2.2.2 DEMAND-SIDE INDICATORS 49
- 2.2.2.1 Increasing demand for airport infrastructure development to facilitate seamless passenger experience 49
2.2.3 SUPPLY-SIDE INDICATORS 49
- 2.2.3.1 Development of advanced airport automation technologies by manufacturers 49
2.3 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 50
2.3.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 50
- 2.3.1.1 Evaluation of airport automation market 50
2.3.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 51
2.4 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION 52
2.5 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 54
2.5.1 GROWTH RATE ASSUMPTIONS 54
2.6 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 55
2.7 RISKS ANALYSIS 55
2.8 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 56
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 57
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 59
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET 59
4.2 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY SYSTEM 59
4.3 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION 60
4.4 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY COUNTRY 61
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 62
5.1 INTRODUCTION 62
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 63
5.2.1 DRIVERS 63
- 5.2.1.1 Escalating demand for real-time data 63
- 5.2.1.2 Growing emphasis on customer-centric strategies 64
- 5.2.1.3 Increasing adoption of automated vehicles within airport premises 64
- 5.2.1.4 Rising integration of advanced connectivity technologies in airport operations 64
- 5.2.1.5 Growing need to enhance air traffic management and optimize capacity 65
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 65
- 5.2.2.1 High investment in cybersecurity measures 65
- 5.2.2.2 Securing robustness and reliability of automation solutions 65
- 5.2.2.3 Absence of standardized regulations governing blockchain technology 66
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 66
- 5.2.3.1 Increasing integration of automation solutions to improve airport operations 66
- 5.2.3.2 Rising utilization of data-backed decision-making 66
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 67
- 5.2.4.1 Slow integration of automation technologies due to requirement for high capital expenditures 67
- 5.2.4.2 Need for thorough understanding of passengers to efficiently adopt specific airport automation solutions 67
- 5.2.4.3 Simplifying automation system integration 67
5.3 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 68
5.4 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 69
5.4.1 RAW MATERIAL 69
5.4.2 R&D 69
5.4.3 COMPONENT MANUFACTURING 70
5.4.4 OEM 70
5.4.5 END USER 70
5.4.6 AFTER-SALES SERVICE 70
5.5 ECOSYSTEM MAP 70
5.5.1 PROMINENT COMPANIES 70
5.5.2 PRIVATE AND SMALL ENTERPRISES 70
5.5.3 END USERS 71
5.6 TRENDS AND DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 72
5.7 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 73
5.7.1 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 74
5.7.2 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 74
5.7.3 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 74
5.7.4 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 74
5.7.5 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 75
5.8 PRICING ANALYSIS 75
5.8.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY SYSTEM 75
5.8.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND, BY REGION 76
5.9 OPERATIONAL DATA 76
5.10 TRADE DATA ANALYSIS 77
5.11 TARIFF AND REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 79
5.11.1 NORTH AMERICA 79
5.11.2 EUROPE 80
5.11.3 ASIA PACIFIC 80
5.11.4 MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA 81
5.11.5 LATIN AMERICA 81
5.12 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2025-2026 82
5.13 USE CASE ANALYSIS 83
5.14 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 84
5.14.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 84
5.14.2 BUYING CRITERIA 85
6 INDUSTRY TRENDS 86
6.1 INTRODUCTION 86
6.2 TECHNOLOGY TRENDS 87
6.2.1 ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION 87
6.2.2 USE OF AI TOOLS IN AIRPORT AUTOMATION 88
6.2.3 AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCED AIRPORT OPERATIONS 88
6.2.4 DECISION-MAKING IN AIRPORTS WITH ADVANCED DATA ANALYTICS AND LOCATION INTELLIGENCE 88
6.2.5 AUGMENTED REALITY AND VIRTUAL REALITY 89
6.2.6 CLOUD TECHNOLOGY 89
6.2.7 5G TECHNOLOGY 89
6.2.8 INTERNET OF THINGS 90
6.3 IMPACT OF MEGATRENDS 90
6.3.1 ENHANCED FACILITY EFFICIENCY 90
6.3.2 BLOCKCHAIN APPLICATIONS IN AIRPORT OPERATIONS 90
6.3.3 CAPACITY EXPANSION 91
6.4 PATENT ANALYSIS 91
6.5 ROADMAP FOR AIRPORT AUTOMATION COMMERCIALIZATION 94
7 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY SYSTEM 95
7.1 INTRODUCTION 96
7.2 DATA ACQUISITION AND COMMUNICATIONS 97
7.2.1 SENSOR NETWORKS 97
- 7.2.1.1 Growing need for real-time data analysis in airports to drive market 97
7.2.2 COMMUNICATION INFRASTRUCTURE 98
- 7.2.2.1 Increasing demand for seamless and smooth data exchange to drive market 98
7.3 AUTOMATION AND CONTROL 98
7.3.1 INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION DEVICES 99
- 7.3.1.1 Increasing demand for automated operations to drive market 99
7.3.2 END-POINT DEVICES 99
- 7.3.2.1 Growing need for self-service technology to enhance passenger experience to drive market 99
7.4 DATA STORAGE 100
7.4.1 CLOUD STORAGE 100
- 7.4.1.1 Rising demand for storage capacity with less CAPEX to drive market 100
7.4.2 ON-PREMISES STORAGE 100
- 7.4.2.1 Increasing need for cybersecurity and immediate accessibility to drive market 100
7.5 SOFTWARE AND SOLUTIONS 101
7.5.1 AIRPORT OPERATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEMS 101
- 7.5.1.1 Growing use of centralized platforms for efficient airport operation to drive market 101
7.5.2 PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE PROCESSING SYSTEMS 102
- 7.5.2.1 Growing need to optimize passenger journeys to drive market 102
7.5.3 SECURITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 102
- 7.5.3.1 Increasing adoption of cognitive security systems to drive market 102
8 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY APPLICATION 103
8.1 INTRODUCTION 104
8.2 BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRACKING 106
8.2.1 IMPLEMENTATION OF RESOLUTION 753 TO DRIVE MARKET 106
8.3 GROUND TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING 106
8.3.1 NEED FOR REDUCED WAIT TIMES IN AIRPORT PARKING SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET 106
8.4 RETAIL AND DINING 107
8.4.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR IMPROVED SHOPPING AND CUSTOMER DINING EXPERIENCE AT AIRPORTS TO DRIVE MARKET 107
8.5 FACILITY MANAGEMENT 107
8.5.1 INCREASING REQUIREMENT FOR OVERALL OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY WITHIN AIRPORT FACILITIES TO DRIVE MARKET 107
8.6 PASSENGER SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE 108
8.6.1 NEED FOR EFFICIENT CAPACITY HANDLING WHILE MAINTAINING IMPROVED PASSENGER EXPERIENCE TO DRIVE MARKET 108
8.7 EMERGENCY RESPONSE AND SAFETY 108
8.7.1 RISING DEMAND FOR INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE TO DRIVE MARKET 108
8.8 GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (GSE) 108
8.8.1 GROWING NEED TO DECREASE WORKFORCE AND REDUCE ERRORS TO DRIVE MARKET 108
8.9 AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT 109
8.9.1 INCREASING NEED TO AUTOMATE MANUAL TASKS IN AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET 109
8.10 AIRFIELD MANAGEMENT 109
8.10.1 INCREASING REQUIREMENT FOR OPERATIONAL SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY AT AIRFIELDS AND RUNWAYS TO DRIVE MARKET 109
8.11 OTHERS 110
9 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY AIRPORT SIDE 111
9.1 INTRODUCTION 112
9.2 LANDSIDE 113
9.2.1 CURBSIDE 113
- 9.2.1.1 Growing demand for automated passenger service solutions in airports to drive market 113
9.2.2 TERMINAL SIDE 114
- 9.2.2.1 Rising demand for operations optimization in airports to drive market 114
9.3 AIRSIDE 114
9.3.1 APRON SIDE 115
- 9.3.1.1 Growing use of ground transportation and refueling equipment to drive market 115
9.3.2 RUNWAY SIDE 115
- 9.3.2.1 Growing use of advanced sensors and communication infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient aircraft turnaround to drive market 115
10 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY AIRPORT SIZE 116
10.1 INTRODUCTION 117
10.2 LARGE 118
10.2.1 INCREASING REQUIREMENT FOR AUTOMATED OPERATION EQUIPMENT TO PROCESS HIGH PASSENGER TRAFFIC AND REDUCE AIRCRAFT TURNAROUND TO DRIVE MARKET 118
10.3 MEDIUM 118
10.3.1 INCREASING INVESTMENT IN MEDIUM AIRPORTS TO EXPAND CAPABILITIES TO DRIVE MARKET 118
10.4 SMALL 118
10.4.1 INCREASING REGIONAL/DOMESTIC AIR PASSENGER TRAFFIC TO DRIVE MARKET 118
11 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY END MARKET 119
11.1 INTRODUCTION 120
11.2 GREENFIELD 121
11.2.1 INCREASING CONSTRUCTION OF NEW AIRPORTS TO MEET RISING PASSENGER TRAFFIC TO DRIVE MARKET 121
11.3 BROWNFIELD 121
11.3.1 MODERNIZATION AND TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES OF AIRPORTS TO MEET GROWING AIR TRAFFIC DEMAND TO DRIVE MARKET 121
12 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY AUTOMATION LEVEL 122
12.1 INTRODUCTION 123
12.2 LEVEL 1.0 124
12.2.1 REDUCED INVESTMENT COST AND DEPENDENCY ON LEGACY SYSTEMS TO DRIVE MARKET 124
12.3 LEVEL 2.0 124
12.3.1 INCREASING ADOPTION OF SELF-SERVICE TECHNOLOGY AND BASIC PASSENGER AND BAGGAGE PROCESSING TECHNOLOGY TO DRIVE MARKET 124
12.4 LEVEL 3.0 124
12.4.1 ADOPTION OF MORE ADVANCED SENSOR NETWORKS AND PROCESSING INFRASTRUCTURE TO DRIVE MARKET 124
12.5 LEVEL 4.0 125
12.5.1 INCREASING INTEGRATION OF COGNITIVE TECHNOLOGY AND AUTONOMOUS EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE AIRPORT EFFICIENCY TO DRIVE MARKET 125
13 AIRPORT AUTOMATION MARKET, BY REGION 126
13.1 INTRODUCTION 127
13.2 NORTH AMERICA 128
13.2.1 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 128
13.2.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS 128
13.2.3 US 133
- 13.2.3.1 Continuous focus on improving operational efficiency of airports to drive market 133
13.2.4 CANADA 135
- 13.2.4.1 Increasing focus on deploying advanced automation technologies in airports to drive market 135
13.3 EUROPE 137
13.3.1 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 138
13.3.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS 138
13.3.3 UK 142
- 13.3.3.1 Growing initiatives toward enhancing passenger experience with advanced automation solutions to drive market 142
13.3.4 FRANCE 144
- 13.3.4.1 Increasing focus on upgrading automated systems to enhance passenger experience to drive market 144
13.3.5 GERMANY 146
- 13.3.5.1 Technological advancements and growing need for efficiency in airport operations to drive market 146
13.3.6 NETHERLANDS 148
- 13.3.6.1 Growing adoption of innovative automation technology to enhance operational efficiency of airports to drive market 148
13.3.7 REST OF EUROPE 150
13.4 ASIA PACIFIC 152
13.4.1 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 152
13.4.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS 153
13.4.3 CHINA 157
- 13.4.3.1 Growing focus on adopting advanced automated air cargo facilities to drive market 157
13.4.4 INDIA 159
- 13.4.4.1 Increasing investment in indigenous automation solutions to drive market 159
13.4.5 JAPAN 161
- 13.4.5.1 Increasing investment in advanced passenger service technologies to drive market 161
13.4.6 SINGAPORE 163
- 13.4.6.1 Integration of diverse automation systems at Changi Airport to drive market 163
13.4.7 SOUTH KOREA 165
- 13.4.7.1 Increasing adoption of cognitive technology and presence of automation solution players to drive market 165
13.4.8 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 167
13.5 MIDDLE EAST 170
13.5.1 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 170
13.5.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS 170
13.5.3 SAUDI ARABIA 174
- 13.5.3.1 Growing focus on increasing operational efficiency in airports to drive market 174
13.5.4 UAE 176
- 13.5.4.1 Growing focus on deploying advanced automation technologies in airports to drive market 176
13.5.5 REST OF MIDDLE EAST 178
13.6 REST OF THE WORLD 180
13.6.1 RECESSION IMPACT ANALYSIS 180
13.6.2 PESTLE ANALYSIS 181
13.6.3 BRAZIL 185
- 13.6.3.1 Increasing investment in automation of various operations at airports to drive market 185
13.6.4 MEXICO 187
- 13.6.4.1 Rising focus on deploying advanced automation technologies in airports to drive market 187
13.6.5 SOUTH AFRICA 189
- 13.6.5.1 Increasing investment in data-driven decision-making and analytics solutions to support airport operational strategies to drive market 189
13.6.6 OTHERS 191
14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 194
14.1 INTRODUCTION 194
14.2 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2024 194
14.3 MARKET RANKING ANALYSIS, 2024 198
14.4 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF TOP 5 MARKET PLAYERS, 2020-2024 198
14.5 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX 199
14.5.1 STARS 199
14.5.2 EMERGING LEADERS 199
14.5.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 199
14.5.4 PARTICIPANTS 199
14.5.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT 201
14.6 START-UP/SME EVALUATION MATRIX 204
14.6.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 204
14.6.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 204
14.6.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 204
14.6.4 STARTING BLOCKS 204
14.6.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING 206
14.7 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 207
14.7.1 MARKET EVALUATION FRAMEWORK 207
14.7.2 DEALS 207
14.7.3 OTHERS 218
15 COMPANY PROFILES 219
15.1 KEY PLAYERS 219
15.1.1 DAIFUKU CO., LTD 219
15.1.2 AMADEUS IT GROUP SA 224
15.1.3 LEONARDO S.P.A 229
15.1.4 SIEMENS 233
15.1.5 COLLINS AEROSPACE 241
15.1.6 THALES 247
15.1.7 VANDERLANDE INDUSTRIES B.V 251
15.1.8 SMITHS DETECTION GROUP LTD 255
15.1.9 LEIDOS 258
15.1.10 NEC CORPORATION 263
15.1.11 INDRA SISTEMAS S.A 267
15.1.12 MATERNA IPS GMBH 271
15.1.13 ADB SAFEGATE 274
15.1.14 HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD 279
15.1.15 GUNNEBO ENTRANCE CONTROL LTD 281
15.2 OTHER PLAYERS 283
15.2.1 VISION-BOX 283
15.2.2 BEUMER GROUP 284
15.2.3 ALSTEF GROUP 285
15.2.4 LENZE 286
15.2.5 GORILLA TECHNOLOGY 286
15.2.6 INK INNOVATION 287
15.2.7 ATG AIRPORTS LIMITED 288
15.2.8 NUCTECH COMPANY LIMITED 289
15.2.9 SCARABEE AVIATION GROUP B.V 290
15.2.10 XOVIS AG 290
16 APPENDIX 291
16.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 291
16.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 294
16.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 296
16.4 RELATED REPORTS 296
16.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 297