Airside Services Market Report 2026

The airside services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.31 billion in 2025 to $5.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing adoption of airside services to support safe aircraft movements and turnaround operations, early deployment of runway and taxiway inspection activities to maintain airfield integrity, rising need for incident and emergency response capabilities on the airside, expansion of aircraft traffic increasing demand for efficient parking and escort allocation, development of lighting, cabling, and sensor systems to enhance airside operational visibility and safety.

The airside services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.26 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing adoption of smart airfield management technologies using advanced sensors and automation, increasing investment in wildlife management solutions to reduce runway incursions, rising focus on improving airside efficiency to support expanding passenger and cargo traffic, technological advancements enabling predictive maintenance of airside infrastructure, expansion of airport modernization programs driving upgrades in airside equipment and service capabilities. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of airside ground support equipment (gse) services, increased adoption of advanced aircraft towing and parking systems, integration of wildlife management and runway safety technologies, growth in emergency response and incident management services, demand for efficient resource allocation and airside traffic control.

The expansion of the commercial aviation industry is expected to propel the growth of the airside services market going forward. Commercial aviation refers to the sector of the aviation industry that involves operating aircraft for commercial purposes, primarily to transport passengers and cargo in exchange for monetary compensation. Airside services are essential for the seamless functioning of commercial aviation, ensuring the safety, efficiency, and timely operation of aircraft while supporting overall passenger and cargo movement at the airport’s ground level. For example, in January 2024, a report published by Aircraft Interiors International, a UK-based media company, stated that aircraft orders rose by 91% in 2023 compared with 2022, driven by a 78% increase in single-aisle aircraft orders and a 169% rise in widebody aircraft orders. Additionally, new aircraft deliveries totaled 1,265 units in 2023, reflecting an 11% year-over-year increase. Therefore, the growth of the commercial aviation industry is fueling the expansion of the airside services market.

Major companies in the airside services market are directing their efforts towards developing innovative solutions such as Software as a Service (SaaS). SaaS refers to a cloud computing model where software applications are provided over the internet on a subscription basis. For instance, in October 2023, Transoft Solutions, a Canada-based software company, launched the 'AeroCENTRAL' SaaS solution. This platform allows users to seamlessly share crucial airside infrastructure and operational information across teams and departments through a unified, centralized system. The scalable platform is readily accessible to diverse stakeholders and includes specialized applications designed for operational and technical planning activities.

In April 2024, Unifi Aviation Inc., a United States-based aviation ground handling and services company, acquired Prospect Airport Services, LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Unifi Aviation Inc. aims to reinforce its market leadership in airport services across the U.S. by expanding its operational footprint and workforce while enhancing its service offerings. Prospect Airport Services LLC is a U.S.-based aviation services company that operates in over 30 cities, specializing in baggage handling, aircraft cleaning, lost and found management, and wheelchair assistance.

Major companies operating in the airside services market are 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).

North America was the largest region in the airside services market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs have influenced the airside services market by raising costs for importing hardware such as ground support equipment, sensors, and cabling, particularly impacting segments like aircraft towing equipment and fueling systems in regions like Asia-Pacific and Europe. The increased costs have slowed deployment and modernization in commercial airports. However, tariffs have also encouraged local manufacturing and innovation in airside equipment and software, enabling domestic suppliers to offer more cost-efficient and regionally optimized solutions.

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Airside services encompass a range of activities and support services provided at an airport on the airside, which is the area accessible only to aircraft, authorized personnel, and vehicles involved in aircraft operations that undergo strict security checks under aviation regulations. These services are crucial for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of aircraft and supporting ground staff to enhance aircraft turnaround times.

The main components of airside service platforms include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical components or devices that make up a computer system or electronic device. In the context of airside services, hardware is utilized for runway lighting and signage systems, providing visual guidance and ensuring safety during aircraft operations. This includes elements such as runway edge lights, threshold lights, taxiway lights, and approach lighting systems. Various services are offered, including ramp handling, ground handling, aircraft maintenance, fuel and oil handling, traffic control, and others. These services are applicable to different airport classes, such as class A, class B, class C, and class D, and are employed in both commercial and military airports.

The countries covered in the airside services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The airside services market consists of revenues earned by entities by maintaining roadways and taxiways, responding to airfield incidents and emergencies, wildlife management, inspecting taxation and runways, managing aircraft parking, and aircraft escort allocation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The airside services market also includes sales of lights, connectors, cabling, sensors, and computer hardware which are used in providing airside services. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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