Global Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Services, By Airport Type, By Infrastructure Type - Industry Forecast 2023-2030

Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market size was valued at USD 32.21 billion in 2021 and is poised to grow from USD 34.52 billion in 2022 to USD 68.67 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.32% in the forecast period (2023-2030).

Taking care of the aircraft while it is at the terminal is a part of airport ground and cargo handling services. Caterers, baggage handlers, ramp handlers, and passenger handlers are a few of the services offered. In 2037, 8.2 billion people are expected to travel by air, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). As a result, during the course of the projection period, the growth in international air travel as well as the development of new airports in developing countries are both anticipated to fuel demand for these services.

Airports are constantly being updated to enhance passenger experience and modernise their infrastructure. A range of operational tasks are performed by an aircraft ground handling system in order to decrease the amount of time an aircraft is on the ground and maximise its productivity between arrival and departure. In ground handling services, speed, efficiency, and precision are essential for reducing turnaround time. Avoiding delays to flights, bag safety and security, and a reduction in ground time to preserve operational efficiency are some of the factors driving the airport ground handling business. Heavy snowfall and frequently changing weather conditions have a significant impact on airport operations in regions like North America and Europe. To clear snow from airports, the majority of ground handlers use biogas snow machines and other renewable energy techniques. These tools support ground handlers in reducing their reliance on fuel and their carbon footprint. The expansion of the airport ground handling industry is predicted to benefit from these changes.

Top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the Global Airport Ground And Cargo Handling Services Market and to estimate the size of various other dependent submarkets. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following details: The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market shares in the respective regions were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire procedure includes the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights from industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares split, and breakdowns were determined by using secondary sources and verified through Primary sources. All possible parameters that affect the markets covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to get the final quantitative and qualitative data.

Segments covered in this report:

The Global Airport Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market is segmented based on services, airport type, infrastructure type and region. Based on the Services, it is categorized into Passenger Handling, Baggage handling, Cargo and Mail Handling, Aircraft Handling, and Ramp Handling. Based on the Airport Type, it is categorized into Domestic and International. Based on Infrastructure Type, it is categorized into Greenfield Airport and Brownfield Airport. Based on region, it is categorized into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, The Middle East and Africa, and Latin America.

Driver

Growing Airport Expansion and New Airport Projects: As air travel in developing countries like China and India continues to rise, there is an increasing need for the development of new airports in smaller towns. Therefore, improvements to existing airports and the continued building of new airports will improve the traveller experience over the following several years. A longer runway, improved air traffic control, and enhanced gate capacity are also predicted to increase demand for these services. Plans to build more airports will increase the need for airport facilities as well as for efficient ground and cargo handling services in developing countries. Accordingly, it is anticipated that the increased passenger flow will increase the requirement for airport ground and cargo handling services.

Restraints

Limited Lifespan of Ground Handling Equipment: In order to quickly improve consumer travel experiences, airline authorities consistently focus on putting in place top-notch airport systems and providing a range of airport ground and cargo handling services. As a result, in order to offer improved planes and services that support passengers, airline authorities must make large up-front investments. Because the airport system has a short lifespan, it would be more expensive to replace it frequently. The ground handling equipment has a product life cycle of 6 to 9 years, after which it must be replaced. The market expansion for ground and cargo handling services at airports is therefore expected to be constrained by early investments and the equipment's limited lifespan.

Market Trends

The need for improved ground and cargo handling systems at smart airports is being impacted by the expansion of smart airport projects in developing countries that seek to enhance passenger safety and comfort. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security technologies can expedite check-in processes in modern airports. With the use of emerging AI technology, airport landside security can be improved. For instance, Brisbane Airport was the first airport to use smart route biometric technology and test the smooth passenger boarding procedure for Air New Zealand customers. The Australian government predicts that by 2025, more than 90% of air travel processes will be automated.