Aviation MRO Global Market Report 2025

Aircraft MRO, which stands for maintenance, repair, and overhaul, encompasses a set of crucial services designed to ensure the optimal condition and performance of aircraft. These services encompass all essential repairs and maintenance necessary for the aircraft's operational well-being.

The primary categories within aviation MRO include engine overhaul, airframe maintenance, line maintenance, modification, and various ancillary services. Engine overhaul involves the comprehensive repair of an aircraft engine, either through complete disassembly and subsequent repairs or on-site repairs. Aircraft variations encompass narrow-body, wide-body, regional jets, and other specific types. These services cater to a diverse range of clients, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), aircraft operators, and various end users.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sharp increase in U.S. tariffs and resulting trade disputes in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the aerospace and defense sector. Prices for key materials such as titanium, carbon fiber composites, and avionics primarily sourced from international suppliers have surged. Defense contractors, constrained by fixed-price government contracts, are forced to absorb these rising costs. Meanwhile, commercial aerospace companies are encountering resistance from airlines over increased aircraft prices. In addition, customs delays are disrupting already tight production timelines for jets and satellites. In response, the industry is stockpiling essential materials, pursuing import waivers for defense-related goods, and working with allied nations to diversify supply chains.

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The aviation mro market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $77.38 billion in 2024 to $82.2 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to aircraft fleet growth, aging aircraft maintenance, outsourcing trend, focus on safety and reliability, global air traffic growth.

The aviation mro market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $105.29 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to fleet expansion and modernization, data-driven maintenance, rise of aviation in emerging markets, regulatory changes, and compliance, shift to outsourced MRO services. Major trends in the forecast period include rise of new entrants and competition, focus on sustainability, adoption of predictive maintenance, shift towards outsourcing, regulatory compliance and safety standards, advancements in aircraft technology.

The forecast of 6.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.5% from the previous estimate for this market.This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through supply chain disruptions for certified replacement parts, sourced from key regions such as France and Canada, which could lead to increased costs for fleet maintenance programs.The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The anticipated growth in air travel is poised to drive the expansion of the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market. As the preferred mode of transportation for international trips, air travel continues to witness increased demand. Notably, in April 2022, the International Air Transport Association reported a surge of 78.7% in air travel demand compared to April 2021. Projections from the association suggest a further increase, with an expected total of 7.8 billion passengers by 2036. This upward trajectory in air travel underscores the crucial role of aviation MRO services in maintaining and ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft.

The growing demand for aircraft is a significant factor propelling the aviation MRO market forward. Aircraft, serving diverse purposes such as passenger and cargo transport, military applications, surveillance, and recreation, necessitate routine maintenance and timely access to spare parts. Statistics from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics (BITRE) highlight a 1.7% increase in Regular Public Transport (RPT) aircraft trips in June 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This heightened demand for aircraft underscores the essential role of aviation MRO services in sustaining and enhancing the operational capabilities of aircraft.

Leading companies in the aviation MRO market are developing aviation software designed to improve operational efficiency, decrease maintenance costs, and enhance aircraft safety and reliability. This software aims to revolutionize Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline processes and increase efficiency. For example, in September 2024, Ramco Systems Ltd, a technology company based in India, launched Aviation Software 6.0, which seeks to transform Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) and MRO operations through AI-driven insights and automation. This software features a specialized engine MRO module and cloud-based 'Anywhere Apps' for remote management, thereby enhancing accessibility and organizational agility.

Prominent players in the aviation Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to consolidate their market positions. The integration of AI in aviation MRO operations yields significant benefits, including the prediction of equipment failures, optimization of maintenance schedules, and automation of routine tasks. A notable example is the introduction of EMX Vision by EmpowerMX, a US-based software development company, in October 2023. EMX Vision represents an AI-based module that revolutionizes MRO planning and execution. By harnessing the power of AI and machine learning, EMX Vision enables MRO organizations to enhance profitability while maintaining or reducing operational costs. Its capabilities include accurate forecasting of operational dimensions, efficient cost management, and resource allocation. The module can predict material requirements based on work schedules and historical data.

In January 2023, Airbus Helicopters, a renowned French manufacturer of commercial helicopters and airliners, acquired ZF Luftfahrttechnik. This acquisition not only expands Airbus Helicopters' MRO capabilities but also enhances its overall value proposition for stakeholders. ZF Luftfahrttechnik, based in Germany, is a specialized provider of helicopter MRO services, and this strategic acquisition underscores the industry's commitment to advancing MRO capabilities through strategic partnerships and technological integration.

Major companies operating in the aviation MRO market include Delta Airlines Inc., AAR Corp., Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited, Airbus SE, Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited, KLM UK Engineering Limited, Lufthansa Technik AG, MTU Aero Engines AG, Raytheon Technologies Corporation, SIA Engineering Company Limited, TAP Maintenance & Engineering, SR Technics AG, British Airways Ltd., Air-France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Group, Bombardier Inc., GE Aviation Inc., L3Harris Technologies Inc., Singapore Technologies Aerospace, AJW Group, Ameco Beijing, JAL Engineering, AFI KLM Engineering & Maintenance, Erickson Aircraft Services, Jet Aviation, StandardAero, Air Works Group, Gama Aviation, International Air Transport, BAE Systems, Collins Aerospace, Honeywell Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney

North America was the largest region in the aviation MRO market in 2024. The regions covered in the aviation mro market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the aviation mro market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The aircraft MRO market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as inspection, repair and maintenance. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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This report focuses on aviation mro market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
• The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:

The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.

• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
• The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
• The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
• The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Service Type: Engine Overhaul; Airframe Maintenance; Line Maintenance; Modification; Other Service Types
• 2) By Aircraft Type: Narrow Body; Wide Body; Regional Jet; Other Aircraft Types
• 3) By End User: Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM); Aircraft Operator; Other End Users
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Engine Overhaul: Complete Engine Overhaul; Engine Inspection And Repair; Engine Component Repair
• 2) By Airframe Maintenance: Scheduled Maintenance; Structural Repair And Modifications; Painting And Coating Services
• 3) By Line Maintenance: Routine Checks And Inspections; A-Checks And B-Checks; Component Replacement And Repairs
• 4) By Modification: Avionics Upgrades; Cabin Modifications; Performance Enhancements
• 5) By Other Service Types: Component Maintenance And Repair; Logistics And Supply Chain Management; Technical Training And Support
• Companies Mentioned: Delta Airlines Inc.; AAR Corp.; Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited; Airbus SE; Singapore Technologies Engineering Limited; KLM UK Engineering Limited; Lufthansa Technik AG; MTU Aero Engines AG; Raytheon Technologies Corporation; SIA Engineering Company Limited; TAP Maintenance & Engineering; SR Technics AG; British Airways Ltd.; Air-France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance Group; Bombardier Inc.; GE Aviation Inc.; L3Harris Technologies Inc.; Singapore Technologies Aerospace; AJW Group; Ameco Beijing; JAL Engineering; AFI KLM Engineering & Maintenance; Erickson Aircraft Services; Jet Aviation; StandardAero; Air Works Group; Gama Aviation; International Air Transport; BAE Systems; Collins Aerospace; Honeywell Aerospace; Pratt & Whitney
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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