Intelligent Airways Transportation Global Market Report 2025

Intelligent airways transportation (IAT) involves the application of advanced technologies and systems to enhance various facets of air transportation, encompassing passenger experience, safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

The primary components of intelligent airways transportation consist of hardware and software. Hardware refers to the physical components employed to implement and operate the intelligent airways transport system, such as sensors, cameras, communication devices, controllers, and other electronic devices. It plays a crucial role in collecting data, processing information, and facilitating communication with other components within the system. The technologies utilized in intelligent airways transportation include robotics and artificial intelligence, data science, and biometrics, enabling self-services. These technologies are deployed both on-cloud and on-premises, catering to applications such as passenger empowerment, smarter baggage solutions, biometric-enabled self-service, and others.

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.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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The intelligent airways transportation market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $19.49 billion in 2024 to $20.97 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the early adoption of RFID and barcoding, the development of early AI systems, the introduction of biometric authentication, the emergence of IoT in aviation, and initial steps in sustainability.

The intelligent airways transportation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to customer expectations and experience, sustainability and green initiatives, cybersecurity and risk management, data analytics and decision-making, market growth, and expansion. Major trends in the forecast period include automation and robotics, IoT and connectivity, AI and predictive analytics, smart infrastructure and sensors, biometrics and security, energy efficiency and sustainability.

The forecast of 8.0% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.2% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through tariffs on air traffic management software from the UK and India, increasing costs for next-gen aviation logistics.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated increase in the use of air transport across all modes of transportation is set to drive the growth of the intelligent airways transportation market in the future. The growing preference for air travel, both for passenger and freight purposes, is leading to heightened adoption of intelligent airways transportation solutions. These solutions offer enhanced safety, improved efficiency, better customer experiences, and cost savings. For instance, as of April 2023, the International Air Transport Association reported a significant rise in total air traffic in February 2022, witnessing a 55.5% increase compared to 2021. Moreover, international and domestic traffic experienced growth rates of 89.7% and 25.2%, respectively, in 2022 compared to the previous year. This surge in air travel is a key driver for the growth of the intelligent airways transportation market.

The increasing investment in aviation technologies is expected to further propel the growth of the intelligent airways transportation market. Investment in aviation technologies involves allocating capital and resources towards the research, development, and implementation of technological solutions within the aviation industry. Intelligent Airways Transportation (IAT) benefits from such investments to develop and enhance technologies that bring intelligence and efficiency to air transportation. For instance, in 2022, according to SITA Communication and Data Exchange, an information technology company based in Switzerland, the spending on airlines' IT reached 4.73% of sales, reflecting an increase from 4.66% in 2021. Consequently, the growing investment in aviation technologies contributes to the growth of the intelligent airways transportation market.

Smart technologies are emerging as significant trends gaining popularity in the intelligent airways transportation market. Companies within this sector are actively adopting and investing in smart technologies to maintain their market positions. As an illustration, in October 2022, Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA), an information technology services provider based in Switzerland, collaborated with Versa Networks to introduce the ITA Connect Go technology. This technology, a multi-tenant edge secure software-defined wide area network (SD-WAN) solution, is designed specifically for the air transport industry. ITA Connect Go offers multi-cloud capabilities, providing virtualized infrastructure and cloud access at airports to ground handlers, multiple airlines, and other tenants.

Major companies in the intelligent airways transportation (IAT) industry are adopting a strategic partnership approach to collaborate, share expertise, resources, and manage risks to deliver essential services. Strategic partnerships involve leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits. For instance, in October 2022, SITA Communication and Data Exchange partnered with Versa Networks, a US-based software company. This collaboration aims to address the evolving needs of the air transport industry by delivering a tailored Secure SD-WAN solution that enhances connectivity, security, and cost-efficiency. It provides agile, scalable, and secure access to airline systems and applications, connecting infrastructure at outstations and airports to the airline's hybrid cloud infrastructure and partner systems.

In May 2023, Oshkosh Corporation, a US-based defense industry company, acquired JBT Corporation for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is intended to boost Oshkosh Corporation's growth and margins, expand its market presence, and enhance sustainability in the air transportation support sector. The company anticipates EPS accretion and a return on invested capital exceeding 10% within three years. JBT Corporation, also US-based, specializes in technology solutions for the food processing and airport services industries, including intelligent airways transportation solutions.

Major companies operating in the intelligent airways transportation market include Amadeus IT Holding S.A., Cisco Systems Inc., Indra Sistemas S.A., International Business Machines Corporation, Nippon Electric Company Limited, Siemens AG, Rockwell Collins Inc., Societe International de Telecommunications Aeronautiques, Unisys Corporation, Honeywell International Inc., Zhongxing New Telecommunications Equipment Co. Ltd., Microsoft Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Thales Group Inc., Raytheon Technologies Corporation, Saab AB, L3Harris Technologies Inc., Frequentis AG, ADB SAFEGATE, Northrop Grumman Corporation, Saipher ATC, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Airbus SE, Adacel Technologies Limited, SkySoft-ATM, Threod Systems, Intelcan Technosystems Inc., Leonardo S.p.A., ALTYS Technologies, Skygyuide

North America was the largest region in the intelligent airways transportation market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global intelligent airways transportation market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the intelligent airways transportation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the intelligent airways transportation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain

The intelligent airways transportation market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services for automated check-in and baggage handling, biometric identification systems, smart boarding gates, real-time tracking of flights and baggage, predictive maintenance of aircraft, and data analytics. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included. Intelligent airways transportation also includes sales of biometric identification systems, smart boarding gates, baggage tracking devices, aircraft health monitoring systems, and in-flight entertainment systems. 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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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software
• 2) By Technology: Robotic And Artificial Intelligence; Data Science; Biometric Enables Self-Services
• 3) By Deployment: On Cloud; On Premises
• 4) By Application: Passenger Empowerment; Smarter Baggage Solutions; Biometric-enabled Self-service; Other Applications
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: Sensors; Cameras; RFID Tags; Communication Systems; Display Systems
• 2) By Software: Air Traffic Management Software; Airport Operations Management Software; Passenger Management Software; Security Management Software; Data Analytics Software
• Companies Mentioned: Amadeus IT Holding S.A.; Cisco Systems Inc.; Indra Sistemas S.A.; International Business Machines Corporation; Nippon Electric Company Limited; Siemens AG; Rockwell Collins Inc.; Societe International de Telecommunications Aeronautiques; Unisys Corporation; Honeywell International Inc.; Zhongxing New Telecommunications Equipment Co. Ltd.; Microsoft Corporation; Oracle Corporation; Thales Group Inc.; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Saab AB; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Frequentis AG; ADB SAFEGATE; Northrop Grumman Corporation; Saipher ATC; Lockheed Martin Corporation; Airbus SE; Adacel Technologies Limited; SkySoft-ATM; Threod Systems; Intelcan Technosystems Inc.; Leonardo S.p.A.; ALTYS Technologies; Skygyuide
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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