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Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Market Trends

  • Report ID: GMI7485
  • Published Date: Dec 2024
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Airport Passenger Boarding Bridge Market Trends

Artificial Intelligence (AI) integration in airport passenger boarding bridge systems improves operational efficiency and safety. AI systems automate tasks including bridge alignment, attachment, and monitoring. The systems use image recognition and machine learning algorithms to optimize docking procedures, increasing accuracy and reducing errors. AI also enables predictive maintenance through analysis of operational data and sensor inputs to detect potential equipment issues early, reducing maintenance downtime.
 

For instance, Kansai Airports implemented an AI-powered automated system at Osaka International Airport (ITAMI) for connecting boarding bridges to aircraft. The system uses image recognition technology to attach bridges through a single-touch operation, reducing human error and improving operational safety. This automation enhances the passenger boarding process and overall travel experience.
 

The airport passenger boarding bridge market shows increased adoption of customized and modular passenger boarding bridge (PBB) designs that accommodate different aircraft types and terminal configurations. Airports require flexible systems that can serve wide-body, narrow-body, and regional aircraft with minimal adjustments. The modular designs reduce installation time and minimize operational disruptions during upgrades. Large terminals are implementing multi-bridge configurations to improve boarding and deplaning efficiency. Enhanced passenger comfort and safety requirements drive the integration of automated alignment systems, weather-resistant structures, and ergonomic designs.

Authors: Suraj Gujar , Deeksha Vishwakarma

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global market size for airport passenger boarding bridge was valued at USD 2.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 4.1 billion by 2034, driven by a CAGR of 7% during the forecast period, fueled by increasing air passenger traffic and airport modernization projects.

Moving passenger boarding bridges accounted for 67.3% of the market share in 2024, driven by their flexibility and ability to accommodate various aircraft types, enhancing operational efficiency in high-traffic airports.

The North America market is expected to surpass USD 1.4 billion by 2034, driven by infrastructure upgrades, adoption of automated systems, and sustainability initiatives in the region.

Major players in the industry include AccessAir Systems, Inc., AERO Bridgeworks LLC, Airport Equipment (a division of J&D McLennan), HÜBNER GmbH & Co. KG, Jiangsu Tianyi Aviation Industry Co., Ltd., UBS Airport Systems (UBS), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., and Oshkosh AeroTech, LLC.

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