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The precision landing aids known as the Instrument Landing System (ILS) and virtual landing aids offer both vertical and horizontal guidance to pilots during the landing process. They provide indications for approach and landing, enabling shipboard takeoff, landing, and situational awareness for sailors on deck. These systems transmit precise signals for angle and descent guidance to aircraft, assisting them in landing on runways under various weather conditions.
The primary categories of instrument landing systems and visual landing aids encompass Instrument Landing System CAT I, Instrument Landing System CAT II, and Instrument Landing System CAT III. Instrument Landing System (ILS) CAT I is a specific subset of the overall ILS system, delivering aircraft guidance during the entire approach and landing phases. Visual landing aids comprise runway lighting, taxiway lighting, and approach lighting, employing various technologies such as light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and incandescent lamps. These aids are utilized at diverse airports, including international, medium, and small airports.
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The instrument landing system and visual landing aids market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $2.27 billion in 2024 to $2.41 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to air traffic growth, safety regulations, demand for increased airport capacities, improved aviation safety standards, weather-dependent operations
The instrument landing system and visual landing aids market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing air travel, emerging markets expansion, airspace modernization programs, remote and unmanned operations, increased focus on precision approaches. Major trends in the forecast period include cat ii/iii autoland systems, led and enhanced lighting systems, satellite-based landing systems, ai-enabled decision support, integrated approach systems.
The growth of the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market is anticipated to be driven by the increasing air traffic. Air traffic, defined as the number of aircraft operating in a specific area or along a particular route, has been on the rise. Instrument landing systems (ILS) and virtual landing aids (VLA) play a vital role in assisting pilots during the landing process, especially in situations of low visibility. For example, a report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics in March 2023 highlighted that US airlines transported 30% more passengers in 2022 compared to 2021, totaling 194 million additional passengers. This surge in air travel is a significant factor contributing to the growth of the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market.
The factor expected to fuel the growth of the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market is the increasing investments in airport infrastructure development. Infrastructure development involves the planned and systematic improvement or expansion of physical structures, facilities, and systems supporting a region, community, or industry. The heightened investments in infrastructure lead to a demand for precise and reliable landing systems. ILS and Virtual Landing Aids are deemed critical components in ensuring safe and efficient aircraft landings in upgraded and newly developed aviation infrastructures. As an illustration, in June 2023, the Vietnamese government expressed its ambition to significantly expand its airport network, targeting the establishment of over 30 airports by 2030 with a budget of approximately VND 420 trillion (US$18 billion). This initiative further underscores the role of infrastructure investments in propelling the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market.
Key players in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market are forming strategic partnerships to enhance precision landing capabilities. These collaborations aim to integrate advanced navigation technologies, optimize operations, and meet the increasing demand for safer and more efficient landing solutions in the aviation sector. For example, in June 2022, NPO RTS, a Russia-based service provider and manufacturer of navigational aids, joined forces with the Airports Authority of India (AAI), a statutory body in India, to improve aviation safety and infrastructure. This partnership focused on the implementation and modernization of Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) in India, which are vital for ensuring safe aircraft landings, particularly in challenging weather conditions.
Major companies in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market are concentrating on precision radio navigation systems to enhance aviation safety and improve landing accuracy in challenging weather conditions. These systems provide precise guidance to aircraft during landing, ensuring safe and efficient landings even in low visibility or adverse weather. For example, in April 2024, Port Blair Airport, located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, launched an instrument landing system (ILS), a type of precision radio navigation system. The ILS improves safety by offering accurate lateral and vertical guidance, thereby reducing the risk of accidents during low-visibility approaches. This capability is crucial for maintaining safe operations in adverse weather conditions. Airports equipped with ILS can continue operations even in poor weather, boosting their capacity to manage air traffic and ensuring that flights adhere to schedules.
In November 2022, US-based aerospace component manufacturer Indra Inc. acquired the air traffic management line of business from Selex ES Inc., an Italy-based company. This acquisition enables Indra Inc. to broaden its product range by incorporating the Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) fully certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and a recognized VOR for approach and en-route navigation, strengthening its capabilities in instrument landing system (ILS) equipment for navigation and precision approach landing.
Major companies operating in the instrument landing system and visual landing aids market include Astronics Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Lufthansa Systems, NEC Corporation, Eaton, Thales Group, Collins Aerospace, Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Groupe ADP, Vaisala Oyj, Universal Avionics Systems Corporation, SAAB Sensis, Aeronautical & General Instruments Limited, Indra Navia AS, Carmanah Technologies Corp., OCEM Airfield Technology., Aeronav Group, Navtech Radar, ATG Airports Ltd., Airport Lighting Company, Flight Light Inc., Systems Interface Ltd., Airfield Lighting Systems, Airsafe Airport Equipment Co. Ltd., EFLA Oy, Airport Lighting Specialists Pty. Ltd.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the instrument landing system and visual landing aids market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the instrument landing system and visual landing aids market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing accurate navigation, safe operations in bad weather, decision-making assistance, and Autoland capabilities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The instrument landing system and virtual landing aids market also includes sales of flight deck status and signaling systems, hover position indicators, and precision approach path indicators. 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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