The global airport stands equipment market size reached USD 2.4 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is expected to reach USD 3.6 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.61% during 2025-2033. The burgeoning aviation industry, improvement in airport infrastructure and rising number of passengers traveling for business and leisure activities represent some of the key factors driving the market.
The airport stands equipment refers to devices used at airports to maintain and board the aircraft. It is used to access the aircraft and perform routine inspections for ensuring the efficient operation of flights. It provides security to passengers by eliminating the potential risks of accessing the ramp area. It delivers specified power to an aircraft through a 3-phase electrical system, a large battery pack, gasoline, diesel, or a small turbine engine. It offers an enhanced passenger experience through better stand or gate allocation. It also facilitates access for elderly passengers and minimizes the requirement for specialized ground handling equipment. It consequently finds applications in private, commercial, or guest aircraft to improve ground power operations, cargo or passenger loading, and aircraft mobility across the globe.
At present, there is a rise in the demand for regular maintenance of cargo aircraft and loading platforms across the globe. This, along with the thriving aviation industry, is propelling the growth of the market. Besides this, governing agencies of several countries are investing in the infrastructure development of airports. They are also providing government-backed commercial loans and guarantees, recapitalization through state equity, flight subsidies, deferral and waiver of taxes and charges, and grants. Moreover, there is an increase in the export and import of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, and personal protective equipment around the world. This, coupled with the inflating income levels of individuals the increasing number of people travelling for business and leisure activities, is contributing to the growth of the market. In addition, the growing demand for aluminum alloys to manufacture airport stands equipment as it offers high strength and ductility, enhanced processability, improved corrosion resistance, and extended life is positively influencing the market. Apart from this, the rising utilization of landing gear access to reduce the impact loads and the aerodynamic drag over the aircraft while flying is strengthening the growth of the market. Additionally, the increasing number of brownfield and greenfield airport projects around the world is offering lucrative growth opportunities to industry investors. Furthermore, the growing employment of predictive maintenance technologies in aircraft to leverage machine learning (ML) for optimizing time and resources spent on maintenance tasks is offering a favorable market outlook.
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