Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market, By Type (Movable Passenger Boarding Bridge and Fixed Passenger Boarding Bridge), By Application (Business Aviation and Tourist Aviation), and By Region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa) - Trends, Analysis and Forecast till 2034

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market was valued at US$ 2.0 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% to reach US$ 3.3 billion by 2034.

Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBBs) are enclosed, elevated passageways that connect an airplane to an airport terminal gate. Many names, such as air bridges, jet bridges, jetways, and sky bridges, also refer to them. Using the PBB, passengers can board and exit an airplane without having to venture outdoors or face the elements. The configurations of passenger boarding bridges are numerous, and depending on the installation, they can be fixed or made mobile. Efficient airport operations prioritize passengers' safe, quick, and efficient movement from the terminal to the aircraft and back again.

As the number of passengers or planes and corresponding ground handling traffic increases, ensuring passenger safety on the ramp becomes more labor-intensive and challenging. Passenger boarding bridges reduce most of the dangers related to allowing passengers to access the ramp.

The market for passenger boarding bridges on airplanes is expanding more quickly globally. The market for aircraft passenger boarding bridges is expanding due to several factors, including a sharp increase in air traveler volume, substantial investments made in airport construction, and the growing need for passenger boarding bridges for convenience. Aviation authorities prioritize the safety of their passengers. Nonetheless, a few instances have jeopardized the safety of travelers and the aircraft because of insufficient training or malfunctions with the sensors mounted on the passenger boarding bridges. Aircraft passenger boarding bridge accidents are pushing airlines to spend more on additional safety precautions.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market Key Drivers:

Rise in the development of new airports, which is facilitated by growing passenger volume  

• Implementing various aircraft passenger boarding bridges to expedite passenger movement between the aircraft and the airport terminal is primarily driven by the development of new airports and the expansion of existing airports to accommodate the growing air passenger traffic. This is expected to drive the market players' business prospects over the forecast period. Therefore, increased investments in airport infrastructure are expected to propel the market for aircraft passenger boarding bridges.
• For instance, in December 2023, according to an article published by Forbes, as per the International Air Transport Association, there is a projected notable surge in passenger traffic within the global aviation sector in 2024. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) projects that there will be 4.7 billion passengers flying by air in 2024, a significant increase from 4.5 billion in 2019. Travel patterns have changed, which is the cause of this growth. Based on statistics from the IATA poll, a third of participants report traveling more than before the epidemic, while almost half say their travel patterns have not changed.

Rising attention towards passenger safety and effectiveness  

• Another major factor fueling the target market growth is the growing focus on passenger experience while traveling. Faster turnaround times and enhanced passenger experiences are priorities for airlines and airports. Modern PBBs with features like automated docking systems and better passenger flow designs may drastically cut down on boarding and disembarking times to increase passenger happiness and speed up aircraft turnaround times.

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market Restraints:

Enormous prices associated with such bridges

• The major factor impeding the target market's growth over the forecast period is the high cost of installing such elements in airport facilities. Procuring and installing aircraft passenger boarding bridges can be costly, particularly for PBBs with sophisticated features. For smaller airports with lower finances, this might be a challenge.

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market is segmented based on type, application, and region.

Type Insights

• Movable Passenger Boarding Bridge: Movable passenger boarding bridges employ a movable mount to secure them to the terminal at one end. They are supported by driven wheels at the other end, with an extended tube as the bridge. With this configuration, the bridge can be retracted, moved out of the aircraft safety zone, and maneuvered by a qualified operator to contact the aircraft at the preferred boarding door when the aircraft is parked and secured. These devices can be used with a variety of aircraft types because of their height adjustment feature.
• Fixed Passenger Boarding Bridge: A fixed passenger boarding bridge may be height-adjustable, with a covered bridge connecting it to the terminal building. The aircraft would halt with its door beneath the platform, following the ground marshaler's or the stand entrance guide's instructions. Then, a retractable gantry would be extended from the platform to give passengers access to the aircraft. PBBs of this type are still in use, albeit being relatively uncommon.

Application Insights

• Business Aviation: This target market niche serves commercial and private aircraft, frequently needing customized passenger boarding bridges to accommodate their unique door heights and placements.
• Tourist Aviation: This category includes commercial airlines that transport people on scheduled flights. To support the various airline fleets, the PBBs utilized here are made to fit a more extensive range of aircraft sizes.

Regional Insights:

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market Regional Insights

• North America market is estimated to witness a significantly high revenue share over the forecast period due to the growing popularity of big aircraft, well-established airports with cutting-edge infrastructure, an increase in business and leisure travel, and an increasing need for over-the-wing bridges.
• The Asia Pacific market is estimated to witness the fastest revenue share. Given the low cost of travel, the expansion of airports in China and India, and the rising concerns about passenger convenience and safety, the Asia Pacific market is anticipated to develop at a profitable pace.
• Europe's market is expanding steadily due to increased demand for air travel, strict safety laws, and an emphasis on passenger comfort, all of which support industry expansion.
• The Latin American market is an emerging region observing increased disposable income, expanding air travel within the area, and upgrading old airport infrastructure. These factors are, therefore, anticipated to drive market expansion.
• The Middle East and Africa market is in its developmental stages. A few factors driving market expansion in these areas include the construction of new airport hubs, government infrastructure spending, and improved air connectivity.

Report Scope:

Segments Covered in the Report:

This report forecasts revenue growth at global, regional, and country levels and provides an analysis of the latest industry trends and opportunities in each of the sub-segments from 2024 to 2034. For the purpose of this study segmented the Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market report based on type, application, and region:

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market, By Type:

• Movable Passenger Boarding Bridge
• Fixed Passenger Boarding Bridge

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market, By Application:

• Business Aviation
• Tourist Aviation

Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market, By Region:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Russia
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East & Africa
  • GCC
  • Israel
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

The key players operating the Aircraft Passenger Boarding Bridge Market includes, Airport Equipment Ltd., Ameribridge, CIMC Group, FMT Aircraft Gate Support Systems, Inc., Hubner GmbH, John Bean Technologies, Inc., MHI-TES, Shinmaywa Industries, Adelte Group, and Vataple Group.

Disclaimer: This data is only a representation. Actual data may vary and will be available in the report.

• In March 2022, ADELTE proclaimed that it had been awarded a contract by AENA, the operator of Spanish airports, to install ARCOS, a remote control operating system, at Seville airport. As a result, the passenger boarding bridges will be functional remotely.

• In November 2022, the first-ever passenger boarding bridge made in India was installed at Chennai Airport in India as part of the airport's phase II upgrading development.

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