Air Traffic Management Market Global Report 2026

The air traffic management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.69 billion in 2025 to $10.54 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing air traffic volumes, rising airport congestion, growing demand for aviation safety, expanding airport infrastructure, and increasing need for efficient airspace utilization.

The air traffic management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising global flight activity, increasing demand for automated air traffic management, growing adoption of next-generation surveillance systems, expanding modernization of air traffic control infrastructure, and increasing demand for real-time air traffic information. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of performance-based navigation, growing integration of satellite-based air traffic surveillance, rising deployment of remote and digital air traffic control systems, increasing use of collaborative air traffic flow management, and growing adoption of integrated airspace management platforms.

The increasing air passenger traffic is expected to propel the growth of the air traffic management market going forward. Air passenger traffic refers to the total number of passengers traveling on domestic and international flights over a given period and indicates the overall demand for air travel. The rise in air passenger traffic is driven by increasing disposable incomes, which enable more people to afford leisure and business air travel and contribute to higher frequencies of domestic and international travel. Rising air passenger traffic supports air traffic management by increasing the need for efficient airspace coordination, real-time flight monitoring, and optimized traffic flow management to ensure safe, timely, and efficient aircraft operations. For instance, in June 2026, according to the UK Civil Aviation Authority, a UK-based government organization, UK aviation reached its busiest level on record, with passenger numbers increasing by 2% in 2025. Approximately 302 million passengers traveled through UK airports, up from 295 million in 2024, reflecting sustained growth in air passenger traffic. Therefore, increasing air passenger traffic worldwide is driving the growth of the air traffic management market.

Major companies operating in the air traffic management market are concentrating on developing advanced solutions, such as urban air traffic management software, to improve airspace coordination, enhance operational safety, and enable the scalable deployment of advanced air mobility operations. Urban air traffic management software refers to a digital platform that facilitates the safe and efficient coordination of low-altitude air traffic, including electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, by integrating flight planning, airspace management, and vertiport operations. For instance, in March 2024, Eve Air Mobility, a US-based aerospace company, unveiled Vector, its urban air traffic management software, at Airspace World in Geneva. The software is designed to support advanced air mobility operations by connecting fleet operators, vertiport operators, and air navigation service providers, enabling seamless flight coordination and efficient airspace management. It improves operational efficiency and supports the safe integration of future urban aviation networks.

In October 2023, Indra, a Spain-based aerospace and defense technology company, acquired Park Air for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Indra aimed to strengthen its civil and military air traffic management communications portfolio, expand its global presence, and enhance its capabilities in ground-to-air radio systems for airports and air navigation service providers. Park Air is a UK-based company that designs, manufactures, and supports ground-to-air VHF and UHF radio communication systems.

Major companies operating in the air traffic management market are RTX Corporation, GE Aerospace, Honeywell International Inc., BAE Systems plc, Safran SA, Rolls-Royce plc, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Amphenol Corporation, AMETEK Inc., Moog Inc., Nabtesco Corporation, Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS, Astronics Corporation, Ducommun Incorporated, Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Latecoere S.A., PBS Aerospace Inc., Hartzell Engine Technologies LLC, Acme Aerospace Inc.

North America was the dominant region in the air traffic management market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the rapidly growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the air traffic management market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

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