Aerobridge Global Market Report 2026

An aerobridge, also known as an air bridge or jet bridge, is a telescoping passageway that connects an airport terminal to an aircraft, facilitating safe and convenient passenger boarding and deplaning. Aerobridges are essential in bridging the gap between airport structures and aircraft, enhancing the efficiency of the boarding process.

The main types of aerobridge products include apron drive, noseloader, t-bridge, commuter bridge, and others. Apron drive aerobridges are designed to enable passengers to board and disembark from aircraft quickly, safely, and with enhanced comfort. The wall structures of these aerobridges are typically constructed with steel and glass and are powered by various elevation systems, such as hydraulic and electromechanical. Aerobridges find application in various contexts, including civilian aircraft, commercial aircraft, and military aircraft, contributing to the seamless and secure movement of passengers between the terminal and the aircraft.

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.

Tariffs are impacting the aerobridge market by increasing costs of imported steel structures, glass panels, hydraulic systems, and electromechanical components used in apron drive, t-bridge, and commuter bridge configurations. Airport infrastructure projects in North America and Europe are most affected due to dependence on imported fabricated components, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on export-oriented manufacturing. These tariffs are also lengthening project timelines and increasing capital expenditure for airport authorities. However, they are encouraging localized fabrication, regional supplier development, and greater investment in domestic aerobridge manufacturing capabilities.

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The aerobridge market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $8.33 billion in 2025 to $8.5 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing global air passenger traffic, expansion of airport terminal infrastructure, modernization of aging airport facilities, rising emphasis on airport safety standards, growth in international air travel.

The aerobridge market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart airport development, rising demand for contactless boarding infrastructure, expansion of airport capacity in emerging economies, growing focus on energy-efficient airport equipment, increasing replacement of legacy aerobridge systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated docking systems, rising demand for flexible and telescopic bridge designs, growing focus on passenger safety and comfort enhancements, higher integration of advanced control and monitoring systems, expansion of customized aerobridge solutions.

The expanding tourism industry is expected to drive growth in the aerobridge market going forward. The tourism industry encompasses economic activities tied to travel for leisure, recreation, or business. Aerobridges improve the passenger experience by enabling travelers to board directly from the terminal to the aircraft, removing the need for stairs or buses. For example, in May 2023, a report from the United Nations World Tourism Organization indicated that in the first quarter of 2023 international tourist arrivals recovered to roughly 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with about 235 million travelers - more than double the number recorded in the same period of 2022. Therefore, the expansion of tourism is supporting the aerobridge market's growth.

Major firms in the aerobridge sector are developing advanced solutions such as automated aerobridge docking systems to enhance safety, minimize human error, and boost operational efficiency by automating the connection process between aircraft and passenger bridges. An automated aerobridge docking system employs sensors and control technologies to precisely align and attach boarding bridges to aircraft, simplifying boarding operations and lowering the likelihood of human mistakes. For instance, in August 2023, Changi Airport Group introduced a fully automated Passenger Loading Bridge (PLB) equipped with intelligent sensors - including aircraft door detection and laser distance sensors - which enables a single operator to perform docking remotely, reduces operator error, and allows staff to concentrate on higher-value tasks, thereby improving overall airport productivity.

In January 2023, Fernweh Group LLC, a US-based private equity firm, together with Dabico Corporation, a US manufacturer of transportation infrastructure solutions, acquired A-Bridge LLC for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to reinforce Fernweh's and Dabico's global aviation, transportation, and logistics infrastructure platforms. A-Bridge LLC is a US manufacturer specializing in passenger boarding bridges, spare parts, and airport maintenance services.

Major companies operating in the aerobridge market are Bukaka Teknik Utama Tbk PT, Thyssenkrupp AG, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd., CIMC Group Ltd., TK Elevator GmbH, Hyundai Rotem Company, John Bean Technologies Corporation, Shinmaywa Industries Ltd., CIMC-TianDa Holdings Company Limited, Hubner GmbH & Co Kg, Saudi Ground Services Co., ADELTE Group, Cavotec SA, Deerns Group BV, AERO BridgeWorks Inc., Mallaghan Engineering Ltd., Cimolai Technology S.p.A., Jiangsu Tianyi Aviation Industy Co. Ltd., Airport Equipment Ltd., Ameribridge Inc., FMT Airport Gate Support Systems AB, TIPS GSE, Equipos Industriales De Manutencion S.A. (EINSA), Aviramp GSE, AD McCallum & Son Pty Ltd., Muhibbah Airline Support Industries Sdn Bhd, Dimaim Systems SL, Smart Airport Systems (SAS), Avicorp Middle East FZCO, Vataple Machinery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the aerobridge market in 2025. The regions covered in the aerobridge market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The aerobridge market consists of sales of air bridge, jet bridge, jetway, and sky bridge. 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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This report focuses aerobridge market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Product Type: Apron Drive; Noseloader; T-Bridge; Commuter Bridge; Other Types
• 2) By Wall Structure: Steel; Glass
• 3) By Elevation System: Hydraulic; Electromechanical
• 4) By Application: Civilian Aircraft; Commercial Aircraft; Military Aircraft
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Apron Drive: Fixed Apron Drive; Mobile Apron Drive
• 2) By Noseloader: Passenger Noseloader; Cargo Noseloader
• 3) By T-Bridge: Standard T-Bridge; Extended T-Bridge
• 4) By Commuter Bridge: Single-Entry Commuter Bridge; Double-Entry Commuter Bridge
• 5) By Other Types: Integrated Bridges; Remote Boarding Bridges; Custom Aerobridges
• Companies Mentioned: Bukaka Teknik Utama Tbk PT; Thyssenkrupp AG; Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.; CIMC Group Ltd.; TK Elevator GmbH; Hyundai Rotem Company; John Bean Technologies Corporation; Shinmaywa Industries Ltd.; CIMC-TianDa Holdings Company Limited; Hubner GmbH & Co Kg; Saudi Ground Services Co.; ADELTE Group; Cavotec SA; Deerns Group BV; AERO BridgeWorks Inc.; Mallaghan Engineering Ltd.; Cimolai Technology S.p.A.; Jiangsu Tianyi Aviation Industy Co. Ltd.; Airport Equipment Ltd.; Ameribridge Inc.; FMT Airport Gate Support Systems AB; TIPS GSE; Equipos Industriales De Manutencion S.A. (EINSA); Aviramp GSE; AD McCallum & Son Pty Ltd.; Muhibbah Airline Support Industries Sdn Bhd; Dimaim Systems SL; Smart Airport Systems (SAS); Avicorp Middle East FZCO; Vataple Machinery (Kunshan) Co. Ltd.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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