dormakaba expands its airport business through the acquisition of Airsphere

dormakaba has acquired Airsphere GmbH, an international software company specializing in passenger management systems for airports. Through this acquisition, dormakaba strengthens its market position in the airport sector and expands its portfolio to include established software solutions for the automation of passenger processes, airport logistics, and critical infrastructure security.
 
Founded in 2010 and based in Seefeld, Germany, Airsphere offers a comprehensive portfolio of software solutions focused on the automation of passenger processes. Airsphere’s products are deployed at more than 250 airports worldwide. Leading international airports across the globe, including London Heathrow, Munich, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Beijing, Newark, Orlando, Vienna, Zurich, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Bangalore, use Airsphere’s products.
 
Airsphere’s eGate software is currently deployed in more than 8,000 eGates at airports worldwide, and over 1 billion passengers are processed through Airsphere each year. With a dedicated team of about 20 professionals, Airsphere will continue to operate independently in the market, supporting both dormakaba customers and its own established client base.
 
Till Reuter, CEO of dormakaba, highlights the strengthening of the operating business through this acquisition: “We are delighted to welcome Airsphere into our Group. This acquisition strengthens our global business in the airport sector. Airsphere has a broad product portfolio that fits very well with dormakaba. Our goal is to further improve passenger processes at airports and airlines through increased efficiency.”
 
dormakaba expects the transaction to be accretive to Group EPS from day one. The parties have agreed not to disclose further details and the financial terms of the transaction. dormakaba closed the acquisition of Airsphere GmbH on 18 May 2026.