Aircraft ground support equipment market seen hitting $12.5B by 2030

The aircraft ground support equipment market is projected to grow from $9.79 billion in 2026 to $12.48 billion by 2030, fueled by rising air traffic, airport modernization and the shift to electric, automated systems. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to grow fastest.

Why it matters: - Airlines and airports need more ground support equipment as passenger volumes rise and turnaround times tighten. - The market’s shift toward electric and autonomous systems also reflects pressure to cut emissions and automate airport operations.

What happened: - The Business Research Company said the aircraft ground support equipment market will rise from $9.18 billion in 2025 to $9.79 billion in 2026. - The market is projected to reach $12.48 billion by 2030. - The forecast implies a 6.7% CAGR in the 2025-to-2026 period and a 6.3% CAGR through 2030. - The report is titled Aircraft Ground Support Equipment Global Market Report 2026 – Market Size, Trends, And Forecast 2026-2035. - A free sample report is available. - The full market report is also available.

The details: - Aircraft ground support equipment includes vehicles, machinery and systems used to service, maintain and handle aircraft while they are on the ground. - The equipment supports baggage movement, fueling, maintenance and other airport operations. - Growth in the historical period was driven by a larger global aircraft fleet, higher passenger traffic, airport infrastructure development, faster turnaround needs and demand for dependable servicing. - Future growth is expected to come from wider adoption of electric ground support equipment, autonomous ground handling systems, lower-emission airport operations, more automation in aircraft servicing and continued airport modernization. - The report highlights electric and low-emission vehicles, autonomous ground handling, remote servicing equipment and faster turnaround processes as key trends. - The market coverage includes Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East and Africa. - North America held the largest market share in 2025. - Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region during the forecast period.

Between the lines: - The forecast suggests airport ground operations are becoming a technology and emissions story, not just an equipment replacement cycle. - Rising passenger traffic is forcing airports to invest in tools that speed service and reduce bottlenecks. - Airports with aging infrastructure may face the most pressure to modernize as traffic expands. - Airports Council International reported global passenger traffic reached 8.7 billion in 2023, up 30.6% from 2022.

What's next: - Adoption of electric and autonomous ground support fleets is expected to accelerate through 2030. - Airport operators are likely to keep investing in modernization to support faster aircraft turnaround and lower emissions. - The report points to deeper market intelligence in its 2026 edition, including TAM analysis, company scoring matrix graphics, forecasting dashboards, hotspot infographics and updated trend analysis.

The bottom line: - Aircraft ground support equipment is moving from a back-office necessity to a growth market shaped by electrification, automation and global air travel demand.