Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast Market Report 2026

The automatic dependent surveillance broadcast market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $0.93 billion in 2025 to $1.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to adoption of mode s transponders, regulatory mandates for aircraft tracking, growth in global air traffic, modernization of air traffic control systems, increased safety requirements in aviation.

The automatic dependent surveillance broadcast market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with next-gen air traffic management systems, adoption of extended squitter technologies, expansion of ground surveillance infrastructure, use of ads-b data for autonomous flight operations, incorporation of ai for predictive surveillance and conflict detection. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of ads-b for air traffic management, growth in retro fit installations for legacy aircraft, expansion of terminal maneuvering area surveillance systems, integration of ads-b with nextgen and sesar programs, rising demand for real-time flight monitoring and safety enhancements.

The increasing air traffic is expected to drive the growth of the automatic-dependent surveillance-broadcast market going forward. Air traffic refers to aircraft movement within a specific area or along a particular route. Air traffic is rising due to the construction of new airports, expansion of existing facilities, and improvements in air traffic management systems that have increased overall air travel capacity. Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) enhances air traffic management by offering real-time aircraft tracking and surveillance data, improving situational awareness and safety. For instance, in January 2024, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Switzerland-based airlines and aviation association, Middle Eastern airlines recorded a 33.3% increase in traffic in 2023 compared to 2022, along with a 26% rise in capacity and a load factor of 80.1%. Additionally, North American carriers experienced a 28.3% year-on-year traffic increase, supported by a 22.4% capacity rise and a load factor of 84.6%. Therefore, the increasing air traffic is driving the growth of the automatic-dependent surveillance-broadcast market.

Major companies operating in the automatic-dependent surveillance-broadcast market are focusing on developing technologically advanced solutions, such as tools for visualizing key metrics to enhance safety. Innovations involving AI analytics and compact systems are improving air traffic management across various aircraft. Visualizing key metrics refers to creating graphical representations of critical data points to simplify the understanding of performance and emerging trends. For instance, in March 2024, Aireon LLC, a US-based company providing real-time global air traffic surveillance data, launched a Safety Dashboard. The Safety Dashboard strengthens aviation safety by enabling real-time monitoring and analysis of key risk indicators, supporting proactive risk management. Its purpose is to promote data-driven decision-making, enhance compliance, and build a strong safety culture within organizations.

In March 2024, Airbus, a France-based provider of aerospace products and services, expanded its distribution partnership with Aireon to advance global air traffic safety and operational efficiency through space-based surveillance innovation. The partnership seeks to integrate Aireon’s real-time space-based ADS-B data into Airbus’s digital platforms to enhance aircraft safety analytics and overall operational performance. Aireon is a US-based provider of space-based automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) services.

Major companies operating in the automatic dependent surveillance broadcast market are Lockheed Martin Corporation, Raytheon Company, Northrop Grumman Corporation, BAE Systems plc, NEC Corporation, Thales Group, L3Harris Technologies Inc, Textron Inc, Elbit Systems Ltd, Garmin Ltd., Saab AB, Indra Sistemas S.A, Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Ultra Electronics Holdings plc, Chemring Group plc, Cobham plc, ASELSAN AS, Terma A/S, Gables Engineering, Appareo Systems, FreeFlight Systems, Aireon LLC, Gulf Coast Avionics, Southwest Antennas Inc., ADS-B Technologies LLC.

North America was the largest region in the automatic dependent surveillance broadcast market in 2025. The regions covered in the automatic dependent surveillance broadcast 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 impacted the automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast market by increasing the cost of imported avionics, transmitters, and ground station components, thereby affecting both production and deployment timelines. The ADS-B Out and Ground Stations segments are particularly sensitive, with regions like North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific experiencing higher cost pressures due to dependency on cross-border supply chains. While tariffs have posed challenges in procurement and installation, they have also encouraged local manufacturing investments and innovation in cost-efficient ADS-B solutions, offering long-term market resilience.

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Automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADS-B) represents a pivotal aviation surveillance technology wherein aircraft autonomously transmit crucial data, encompassing identification, position, altitude, and supplementary information, through a dedicated data link derived from onboard navigation systems. This transmitted data is disseminated for utilization by other aircraft, vehicles, and ground facilities without necessitating external prompting.

The principal categories within the realm of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast comprise retrofit and line fit solutions. The retrofit segment of ADS-B pertains to the installation of this technology in pre-existing aircraft subsequent to their manufacturing. Within this domain, various iterations such as ADS-B Out, ADS-B In, and ADS-B ground stations are available, catering to diverse platforms including fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft. These retrofit solutions are made accessible through aftermarket channels and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), facilitating applications such as terminal maneuvering area surveillance, airborne surveillance, and automatic dependent surveillance.

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

The automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast market consists of sales of mode S transponders, extended squitter, and surveillance processors. 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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