2026 Global: Airport Stand Equipment Market -Competitive Review (2032) report
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The 2026 Global: Airport Stand Equipment Market -Competitive Review (2031) report features the global market size and projected growth/decline data for the period 2021 through 2032. The report primarily provides an examination of the business strategies for the ten largest global companies in the market and how their strategies differ.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airport stand equipment market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airport stand equipment market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The Airport Stand Equipment Market features leading companies specializing in passenger boarding bridges, ground power units, pre-conditioned air systems, and stand entry guidance technologies essential for efficient aircraft parking operations. TLD Group stands out as a global leader, manufacturing a wide range of equipment including passenger stairs, cargo loaders, and pushback tractors from its 10 factories worldwide, with over 50% of production now electric to support sustainability goals. JBT AeroTech (John Bean Technologies Corp.), headquartered in Chicago, provides durable passenger boarding bridges, deicing systems, and cargo loaders for commercial and military aviation, emphasizing innovation in food processing and air transport solutions. ITW GSE excels in energy-efficient ground power units (GPUs) and pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, recently securing a 2025 agreement with Royal Schiphol Group for electric PCA systems and automatic hose management to cut emissions at aircraft stands. Cavotec SA delivers advanced power solutions like cabling reels and connectors for stand power provision, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in high-traffic airports. Adelte Group S.L. focuses on passenger boarding bridges and gangways, driving market growth through R&D in electric and smart equipment amid rising air traffic demands.
MULAG offers reliable tow tractors, conveyor loaders, and cargo handlers with electric options, participating in 2024 hydrogen-fuelled GSE trials under the 'Zero Carbon Turn' initiative at Exeter Airport to reduce ground operation emissions. Mallaghan, based in Northern Ireland with a U.S. facility, produces catering trucks, passenger stairs, and hi-lifts, serving global clients with innovative, sustainable designs tailored for ground handlers. Aero Specialties, Inc., from Boise, Idaho, supplies specialized GSE like maintenance stands and jacks, supporting commercial and military operations with high-quality, innovative solutions since 1987. FMT Aircraft Gate Support Systems AB specializes in gate support systems, contributing to North America's market dominance through advanced technologies and FAA-influenced sustainable deployments. CIMC Tianda Holdings Limited provides integrated stand equipment including boarding bridges and baggage systems, leveraging extensive manufacturing in Asia for global airport modernizations. These firms address surging passenger and freight traffic by investing in electrification and automation.
Tronair delivers precision tools such as aircraft jacks and hydraulic units, trusted for safety in maintenance at stands worldwide. Thyssenkrupp Airport Systems Inc. (TK Elevator) offers passenger boarding solutions like elevators and moving walkways, evolving from its industrial roots to meet smart airport needs. ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. and Omega Aviation Services, Inc. round out the top players with specialized stand entry guidance and support systems, focusing on efficiency and environmental compliance. Guinault and Charlatte America emphasize eco-friendly GPUs, air starters, and electric tractors, aligning with regulations for emission reductions. The market, valued at $2.46 billion in 2025, grows via infrastructure investments and green transitions, with consolidations like CVC DIF's 2024 acquisitions of CTC Moyson and S-P-S enhancing GSE leasing across 30 European airports. These companies drive operational safety, cost savings, and sustainability through advanced materials and AI integration.
Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2021 to 2032 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the only market research publisher that utilizes both longitudinal (historical) and vertical (from market section to market division to market class) analysis, since we study every manufactured product in the countries we analyze. The report also provides written analysis on the market definition, market segments, and SWOT analysis (market strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats).
The market study aims at estimating the market size and the growth potential of this market. Topics analyzed within the report include a detailed breakdown of the global markets for airport stand equipment market by geography and historical trend. The scope of the report extends to sizing of the airport stand equipment market market and global market trends with market data for 2024 as the base year, 2025 and 2026 as the estimate years with projection of CAGR from 2027 to 2032.
The report also features a list of the top ten largest global players in the market. A review of each company includes 1) an estimate of the market share, 2) a listing of the products and/or services in the market, and 3) the features of these products and/or services in the market. The report has a chapter on Comparative Business Strategies for the largest four players. An example of the Comparative Business Strategies analysis would be -- How does Netflix's business strategy to expand its market share in the global online streaming compare to Amazon Prime's business strategy through its video products and services?
The ten market players in this report and a brief synopsis of their participation in the market are:
The Airport Stand Equipment Market features leading companies specializing in passenger boarding bridges, ground power units, pre-conditioned air systems, and stand entry guidance technologies essential for efficient aircraft parking operations. TLD Group stands out as a global leader, manufacturing a wide range of equipment including passenger stairs, cargo loaders, and pushback tractors from its 10 factories worldwide, with over 50% of production now electric to support sustainability goals. JBT AeroTech (John Bean Technologies Corp.), headquartered in Chicago, provides durable passenger boarding bridges, deicing systems, and cargo loaders for commercial and military aviation, emphasizing innovation in food processing and air transport solutions. ITW GSE excels in energy-efficient ground power units (GPUs) and pre-conditioned air (PCA) units, recently securing a 2025 agreement with Royal Schiphol Group for electric PCA systems and automatic hose management to cut emissions at aircraft stands. Cavotec SA delivers advanced power solutions like cabling reels and connectors for stand power provision, enhancing safety and operational efficiency in high-traffic airports. Adelte Group S.L. focuses on passenger boarding bridges and gangways, driving market growth through R&D in electric and smart equipment amid rising air traffic demands.
MULAG offers reliable tow tractors, conveyor loaders, and cargo handlers with electric options, participating in 2024 hydrogen-fuelled GSE trials under the 'Zero Carbon Turn' initiative at Exeter Airport to reduce ground operation emissions. Mallaghan, based in Northern Ireland with a U.S. facility, produces catering trucks, passenger stairs, and hi-lifts, serving global clients with innovative, sustainable designs tailored for ground handlers. Aero Specialties, Inc., from Boise, Idaho, supplies specialized GSE like maintenance stands and jacks, supporting commercial and military operations with high-quality, innovative solutions since 1987. FMT Aircraft Gate Support Systems AB specializes in gate support systems, contributing to North America's market dominance through advanced technologies and FAA-influenced sustainable deployments. CIMC Tianda Holdings Limited provides integrated stand equipment including boarding bridges and baggage systems, leveraging extensive manufacturing in Asia for global airport modernizations. These firms address surging passenger and freight traffic by investing in electrification and automation.
Tronair delivers precision tools such as aircraft jacks and hydraulic units, trusted for safety in maintenance at stands worldwide. Thyssenkrupp Airport Systems Inc. (TK Elevator) offers passenger boarding solutions like elevators and moving walkways, evolving from its industrial roots to meet smart airport needs. ShinMaywa Industries, Ltd. and Omega Aviation Services, Inc. round out the top players with specialized stand entry guidance and support systems, focusing on efficiency and environmental compliance. Guinault and Charlatte America emphasize eco-friendly GPUs, air starters, and electric tractors, aligning with regulations for emission reductions. The market, valued at $2.46 billion in 2025, grows via infrastructure investments and green transitions, with consolidations like CVC DIF's 2024 acquisitions of CTC Moyson and S-P-S enhancing GSE leasing across 30 European airports. These companies drive operational safety, cost savings, and sustainability through advanced materials and AI integration.
Table of Contents
32 Pages
- 1.0 Scope of Report and Methodology
- 2.0 Market SWOT Analysis and Players
- 2.1 Market Definition
- 2.2 Market Segments
- 2.3 Market Strengths
- 2.4 Market Weaknesses
- 2.5 Market Threats
- 2.6 Market Opportunities
- 2.7 Major Players
- 3.0 Competitive Analysis
- 3.1 Market Player 1
- 3.2 Market Player 2
- 3.3 Market Player 3
- 3.4 Market Player 4
- 3.5 Market Player 5
- 3.6 Market Player 6
- 3.7 Market Player 7
- 3.8 Market Player 8
- 3.9 Market Player 9
- 3.10 Market Player 10
- 4.0 Comparative Business Strategies
- 4.1 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 2
- 4.2 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 3
- 4.3 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 1 and 4
- 4.4 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 3
- 4.5 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 2 and 4
- 4.6 Comparative Business Strategies of Player 3 and 4
- 5.0 Appendix
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