Airport Stands Equipment Market Report 2026

The airport stands equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.46 billion in 2025 to $2.63 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in airport expansion projects increasing demand for parking and ground service infrastructure, rising aircraft movements requiring additional ramps and access stands, increased adoption of passenger boarding bridges to enhance boarding efficiency and safety, modernization of apron layouts improving compatibility with varied aircraft types, advancements in durable and weather-resistant stand equipment materials.

The airport stands equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing investment in smart stand equipment integrating sensors for real-time monitoring, rising demand for modular and rapidly deployable stands to support fluctuating traffic volumes, expansion of automated docking and guidance systems improving stand operational efficiency, increasing focus on sustainability driving development of energy-efficient stand equipment, adoption of digital apron management platforms enhancing coordination of ground services. Major trends in the forecast period include automation in aircraft parking and stand positioning, integration of remote monitoring and predictive maintenance, modular and scalable stand designs for various aircraft types, enhanced safety features for ground personnel, smart energy-efficient equipment and electrification of ground systems.

The growth in global freight and passenger traffic is anticipated to drive the expansion of the airport stands equipment market. The increase in air freight traffic is fueled by the demand for faster transportation of goods and congestion in supply chains, while rising income levels and economic and demographic growth are contributing to higher air passenger traffic. This surge in both freight and passenger movement necessitates robust equipment to support airport operations and regular aircraft maintenance, thereby boosting the demand for airport stand equipment. For example, in November 2024, Eurostat, the Luxembourg-based statistical office of the European Union (EU), reported that air travel in the EU reached 973 million passengers in 2023, representing a 19.3% increase over 2022. Consequently, the rising global freight and passenger traffic is expected to drive market growth for airport stands equipment.

Leading companies in the airport stand equipment market are increasingly focusing on introducing accessible boarding ramps to offer more advanced solutions. These boarding ramps are designed to ensure smooth boarding and disembarkation for passengers, including those with mobility challenges. For instance, in August 2023, Aviramp, a UK-based provider of aviation ground handling equipment, launched its extended 913 series of remote stand aircraft boarding ramps and bridges. The series is designed to meet the basic safety standards for aircraft ground support equipment as outlined in the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Airport Handling Manual, Chapter 9, Paragraph AHM 913, and features enhancements such as low-angled slopes that are wheelchair-friendly.

In July 2024, CVC DIF, a Netherlands-based investment management firm, acquired HiSERV GmbH for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition strengthens CVC DIF’s presence in the European market by leveraging HiSERV’s operations across more than 30 airports and its extensive customer base. By integrating HiSERV with other companies, CVC DIF aims to establish a leading ground service equipment provider in Europe, enhancing operational efficiency and broadening service offerings. HiSERV GmbH, based in Germany, specializes in manufacturing aviation ground service equipment.

Major companies operating in the airport stands equipment market are Cavotec SA, John Bean Technologies Corporation, ThyssenKrupp Airport Systems Inc., ShinMaywa Industries Ltd., FMT Airport Systems, Adelte Group, Aerospace Specialties Inc., Omega Aviation Inc., TUG Technologies Corporation, Safegate Group, Dedienne Aerospace SAS, Fabrication Authorities International Inc., HHI Corporation, Hydro System KG, JETechnologies Solutions Inc., Textron Ground Support Equipment Inc., Semmco Ltd., Waag Aircraft, Wildeck Inc., Air+Mak Industries, Aviaco GSE, Charlatte America, CIMC-TianDa Airport Support Ltd., Douglas Equipment Ltd., ITW GSE, Kalmar Motor AB, LÖDIGE Industries GmbH, Mallaghan Engineering Ltd., Mulag Fahrzeugwerk Heinz Wössner GmbH u. Co. KG, Phoenix Metal Products Inc., Powervamp Ltd., TCR International NV, TLD Group, Tronair Inc., Vataple Group, Vestergaard Company.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the airport stands equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the airport stands equipment 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 airport stands equipment market by increasing costs of imported boarding bridges, preconditioned air units, and electrical ground power units, affecting regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. High import duties on equipment components have raised manufacturing and procurement costs, particularly for fixed and movable platforms. However, tariffs have also encouraged local production and innovation in cost-efficient, domestically manufactured solutions, helping some companies reduce reliance on imports while maintaining competitiveness.

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Airport stands equipment refers to the infrastructure on an aerodrome apron designated for parking aircraft during loading, unloading of passengers, and the provision of ground services.

The primary product types of airport stand equipment include engine access, landing gear access, wheels, aircraft entry, cabin interior, and others. Engine access systems are designed with an adjustable scissor lift base, providing the necessary height for accessing various areas on the aircraft. These systems are versatile and intended for use with multiple aircraft. They encompass equipment such as passenger boarding bridges, preconditioned air units, stands entry guidance systems, and electrical ground power units with fixed and movable platforms. These tools and systems are integral to aircraft operations as well as maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) processes.

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

The airport stands equipment market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing airport stands equipment such as ramps, bridges, and access stands. 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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