Airport security safeguard passengers, airport staff, aircrafts, and the airport property from accidents, terrorism, crime, and other threats by using different methods and technologies. It involves both human and machines to protect the civil aviation from threat to life and property. A large number of people are seen at airports on daily basis due to which it is an easy target for the act of terrorism and can result in a huge death rate.  Airport security prevents these damages from occurring by restricting unlawful interference inside the area covered by the airport authority.

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With the increasing air travellers and passenger volume, the chances of terrorist attacks in airports have increased, driving the need for an effective and strong safety mechanism, which stands to be a major factor fueling the airport security market growth. For example, the Government of India has decided to increase the number of airports from 141 to 200 by 2025-26 and the daily footfall of passengers is forecast to reach 400 million in 2025-26. The incorporation of robotics, artificial intelligence, and biometrics in security systems in order to detect suspicious activities without impacting the passenger flow will propel the Airport Security Market Size. In addition, the growing awareness among passengers. In addition, technological upgradation, a surge in airport construction activities, and infrastructural development are projected to offer lucrative opportunities for the market.

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Security System Segment Analysis

Biometric Systems segment is forecast to witness the highest CAGR over the forecast period, primarily because of their increasing use at the airports to expedite the check-in, security check, and passport control processes. Intensified initiatives by the government and development in the technology have encouraged their adoption across airports in the US, the UK, China, Japan, and Singapore. In September 2018, the Transportation Security Administration of the United States launched various strategies to strengthen the aviation security & improve the passenger experience using biometrics.

Based on the Systems and Equipment, the market is segmented into Metal Detectors, Fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems, Backscatter X-ray Systems, Explosives and Narcotics trace detector, Cabin Baggage screening systems and others. The Metal Detector segment is expected to dominate the global airport security market during the forecast period. The ability to scan banned products such as weed, explosives, drugs, etc, is a major factor that is surging the growth of the market. It helps the security personnel to prevent the illegal transportation of drugs and explosives.

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Asia Pacific is estimated to dominate the airport security systems during the forecast period, owing to the rising passenger volumes, increasing threat of terrorism, and expansion of aviation industry. In addition, increase in construction activities and establishment of airports globally will boost the regional growth. For instance, in September 2018, Australia invested USD 3.6 Billion for the construction of Western Sydney Airport which is scheduled to open by 2026.

Various notable players operating in the global airport security market include American Science & Engineering Inc., Autoclear LLC, C.E.I.A SpA, FLIR Systems Inc., Leidos, OSI Systems Inc., Robert Bosch LLC, Siemens AG, Smiths Detection Group Ltd., and Westminster Aviation Security Services, among others.

Key Developments: 

• • In 2020, FLIR Systems launched the Thermal Image Streaming fixed camera solutions and the FLIR A400/A700 Thermal Smart Sensor for production lines, screening for elevated skin temperatures, monitoring equipment, and critical infrastructure.
  • In 2020, Leidos signed an agreement to acquire L3 Harris Technologies Inc. which stated that L3 airport security and automation business for $1 billion. Further this agreement provides a path for Airport security & detection systems while enabling L3 Harris to focus its resources on core technologies.
  • In 2020, OSI Systems announced that Qatar company for Airport operations and management (MATAR) has awarded a contract for $59 million to manage baggage screening systems, trace detection systems at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in Qatar.
  • In 2021, Siemens Logistics successfully upgraded the existing baggage handling system (BHS) at Milan Bergamo Airport. The contract with airport operator SACBO also includes the incorporation of an explosives detection system (EDS) based on Standard 3 of the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC). In addition, the project includes project management, installation and commissioning, engineering, supply, of several conveying and diverting systems as well as a state-of-the-art programmable logic controller (PLC) and IT software.
  • In 2021, Smiths Detection received a contract to supply full set of passenger baggage screening equipment for Kuwait’s new International Airport Terminal 2, which is currently under construction. The contract comprises of the supply and installation of 70 x Hi-SCAN 6040 CTiX computed tomography (CT) X-rays, which enable passengers to leave electronic devices and liquids in their baggage.

The Global Airport Security Market has been segmented on the basis of Security Type, systems & equipment, Airport Model, Airport Class and regions. Based on Security Type, the market is segmented into access control, cyber security, perimeter security, screening, surveillance, and others. Based on systems & equipment, the market is segmented into metal detectors, fiber optic perimeter intrusion detection systems, backscatter X-ray systems, Explosives & Narcotics Trace detector, cabin baggage screening systems and others. Based on the region, the global airport security market has been segmented into Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America and RoW.

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Key questions answered in this research report:

• • At what pace is global airport security market growing? What will be the growth trend in the future?
  • What are the key drivers and restraints in global airport security market? What will be the impact of drivers and restraints in the future?
  • What are the regional revenues and forecast breakdowns? Which are the major regional revenue pockets for growth in the global airport security market?
  • Which Security Type generated maximum revenues in 2019 and identify the most promising Security Type during the forecast period?
  • What are the various systems & equipment of global airport security market and how they are poised to grow?
  • What companies are the major participants in this market and their business strategies, how does the competitive landscape look like?

Report Coverage	Details
Market Base Year	2019
Market Forecast Period	2020-2027
Market Revenues Currency	USD Million
Base Year & Forecast Units	Revenues (USD Million)
Market Segment	By Security Type, By Systems and Equipment, By Airport Model, By Airport Class, By Region
Regional Coverage	Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, and RoW
Companies Profiled	American Science & Engineering Inc., Autoclear LLC, C.E.I.A SpA, FLIR Systems Inc., Leidos, OSI Systems Inc., Robert Bosch LLC, Smiths Detection Group Ltd., Westminster Aviation Security Services, and Siemens AG, among others; A total of 10 companies covered.
25% Free Customization Available	We will customize this report up to 25% as a free customization to address our client’s specific requirements

Market Segmentation

Global Airport Security Market by Security Type

• • Access Control
  • Cyber Security
  • Perimeter Security
  • Screening
  • Surveillance
  • Others

Global Airport Security Market by Systems & Equipment

• • Metal Detectors
  • Fiber Optic Perimeter Intrusion detection systems
  • Backscatter X-ray Systems
  • Explosives and Narcotics Trace detector
  • Cabin Baggage Screening Systems
  • Others

Global Airport Security Market by Airport Model

• • Airport 2.0
  • Airport 3.0
  • Airport 4.0

Global Airport Security Market by Airport Class

• • Class A
  • Class B
  • Class C

Global Airport Security Market by Region

• • North America Airport Security Market (Option 1: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • North America Airport Security Market by Security Type
    • North America Airport Security Market by Systems & Equipment
    • North America Airport Security Market by Airport Model
    • North America Airport Security Market by Airport Class
    • US Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Canada Airport Security Market All-Up
  • Europe Airport Security Market (Option 2: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Europe Airport Security Market by Security Type
    • Europe Airport Security Market by Systems & Equipment
    • Europe Airport Security Market by Airport Model
    • Europe Airport Security Market by Airport Class
    • UK Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Germany Airport Security Market All-Up
    • France Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Spain Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Rest of Europe Airport Security Market All-Up
  • Asia-Pacific Airport Security Market (Option 3: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • Asia-Pacific Airport Security Market by Security Type
    • Asia-Pacific Airport Security Market by Systems & Equipment
    • Asia-Pacific Airport Security Market by Airport Model
    • Asia-Pacific Airport Security Market by Airport Class
    • China Airport Security Market All-Up
    • India Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Japan Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Rest of APAC Airport Security Market All-Up
  • RoW Airport Security Market (Option 4: As a part of the free 25% customization)
    • RoW Airport Security Market by Security Type
    • RoW Airport Security Market by Systems & Equipment
    • RoW Airport Security Market by Airport Model
    • RoW Airport Security Market by Airport Class
    • Brazil Airport Security Market All-Up
    • South Africa Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Saudi Arabia Airport Security Market All-Up
    • UAE Airport Security Market All-Up
    • Rest of world (remaining countries of the LAMEA region) Airport Security Market All-Up

Global Airport Security Market Players (Option 5: As a part of the Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice)

• • American Science & Engineering Inc.
  • Autoclear LLC
  • E.I.A SpA
  • FLIR Systems Inc.
  • Ledios
  • OSI Systems Inc.
  • Robert Bosch LLC
  • Smith Detection Group Ltd.
  • Westminster Aviation Security Services
  • Siemens AG