Europe Aircraft MRO Market Size and Forecast 2021-2031, Regional Share, Trend, and Growth Opportunity Analysis Report Coverage: By Component, Aircraft Type, and End Use

Description

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The Europe aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) market is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated US$ 37,496.40 million by 2031, up from US$ 23,172.79 million in 2024. This growth represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% from 2025 to 2031.

Executive Summary and Market Analysis

The European aircraft MRO market is divided into several key regions, including France, Germany, Italy, Russia, the UK, and the Rest of Europe. Europe is recognized for having the busiest airspace globally, with over 20,000 flights daily and approximately 500 million passengers traveling by air each year. The robust regional economy, increasing air travel demand, and the need for modern aircraft in both commercial and military fleets are primary drivers of market growth in this region.

Airlines in Europe must comply with stringent regulations set by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to ensure passenger safety, making aircraft MRO essential for maintaining aircraft reliability and productivity. Key players in the European aircraft MRO market include FL Technics, Lufthansa Technik, and Rolls-Royce Plc. For instance, FL Technics, a global MRO service provider, recently acquired Wright International and offers a variety of line maintenance services for both wide-body and narrow-body aircraft.

According to an analysis by Oliver Wyman, the operational commercial aircraft fleet in Europe was over 6,904 in 2025 and is expected to grow to around 8,691 by 2035. The narrow-body aircraft segment is projected to increase from approximately 4,598 in 2025 to about 6,245 by 2034, while the wide-body segment is expected to rise from 1,248 to 1,318 in the same timeframe. This growth in aircraft numbers significantly boosts the demand for MRO services for engines and airframes.

In June 2023, Pratt & Whitney, a subsidiary of RTX (Raytheon Technologies Corporation), announced engine and aftermarket agreements with Croatia Airlines for their fleet of 15 Airbus A220-100 and A220-300 aircraft. This agreement includes a long-term EngineWise maintenance contract, highlighting the commitment of Pratt & Whitney to provide comprehensive aftermarket support and maintenance services, thereby enhancing the performance and reliability of Croatia Airlines' fleet.

Strategic Insights

The Europe aircraft MRO market can be analyzed through various segments, including components, aircraft types, and end users.

Component Segmentation: The market is segmented into engine MRO, avionics MRO, airframe MRO, cabin MRO, landing gear MRO, and others. The engine MRO segment is expected to hold the largest market share in 2024.
Aircraft Type Segmentation: The market is divided into fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft, with fixed-wing aircraft accounting for a larger share in 2024.
End User Segmentation: The market is further bifurcated into commercial and military segments, with the commercial segment dominating in 2024.

Market Outlook

Retrofitting, which involves adding new technologies to older aircraft, is becoming increasingly popular as it enhances passenger comfort and safety while allowing airlines to maintain their older fleets. Continuous advancements in aircraft technology are driving upgrades in MRO capabilities. MRO service providers are actively seeking to procure and implement newer technologies to service modern aircraft and retrofit older fleets.

Currently, many global commercial airlines are retaining their older aircraft due to lower fuel prices, leading to an increase in MRO activities. This trend is encouraging MRO service providers to offer retrofitting services, integrating advanced technologies into older aircraft, which is expected to transform the MRO market landscape and the aviation industry as a whole.

Country Insights

The European aircraft MRO market is also analyzed by country, with Germany holding the largest market share in 2024. The German government allocates a significant portion of its budget to defense, which supports the maintenance of military aircraft to ensure their airworthiness. Lufthansa Technik is focusing on digital MRO solutions to enhance service efficiency and reduce turnaround times, which is expected to drive revenue growth in the coming years.

In December 2024, Rolls-Royce announced the arrival of its first Trent 1000 engine for MRO at its facility in Dahlewitz, Germany. This milestone follows a commitment to invest US$ 61.55 million to enhance assembly, testing, and shop visit capacity in the UK and Germany, creating approximately 300 jobs. This investment aims to meet the long-term demand for new civil large engines and improve aftermarket support for the global fleet of Rolls-Royce Trent engines.

Company Profiles

Key players in the Europe aircraft MRO market include AAR CORP, Barnes Group Inc, GE Aerospace, FL Technics, Turkish Technic, Singapore Technologies Engineering, Lufthansa Technik, Delta TechOps, Rolls-Royce Holdings, and Collins Aerospace. These companies are employing various strategies such as expansion, product innovation, and mergers and acquisitions to enhance their market presence and offer innovative solutions to their customers.

Product Code: TIPRE00022958

1. Introduction

1.1 Report Guidance
1.2 Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary

2.1 Key Insights
2.2 Market Attractiveness

3. Research Methodology

3.1 Secondary Research
3.2 Primary Research
- 3.2.1 Hypothesis formulation:
- 3.2.2 Macroeconomic factor analysis:
- 3.2.3 Developing base number:
- 3.2.4 Data Triangulation:
- 3.2.5 Country-level data:
3.3 Assumptions and Limitations

4. Europe Aircraft MRO Market Landscape

4.1 Overview
4.2 Ecosystem Analysis
- 4.2.1 Component Suppliers
- 4.2.2 MRO Service Providers
- 4.2.3 End Users

5. Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Key Market Dynamics

5.1 Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.2 Market Drivers
- 5.2.1 Increasing Air Travel
- 5.2.2 Growing Integration of Digital Technology in MRO Industry
5.3 Market Restraints
- 5.3.1 OEMs Entering Aftermarket
- 5.3.2 Geopolitical Tensions
5.4 Market Opportunities
- 5.4.1 Retrofitting of Older Aircraft Fleet
- 5.4.2 Increasing Adoption of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
5.5 Future Trends
- 5.5.1 Blockchain Technology Changing MRO Landscape
5.6 Impact of Drivers and Restraints:

6. Aircraft MRO Market - Europe Analysis

6.1 Europe Aircraft MRO Market Revenue (US$ Million), 2021-2031
6.2 Europe Aircraft MRO Market Forecast Analysis

7. Europe Aircraft MRO Market Analysis - by Component

7.1 Engine MRO
- 7.1.1 Overview
- 7.1.2 Engine MRO: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.2 Avionics MRO
- 7.2.1 Overview
- 7.2.2 Avionics MRO: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.3 Airframe MRO
- 7.3.1 Overview
- 7.3.2 Airframe MRO: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.4 Cabin MRO
- 7.4.1 Overview
- 7.4.2 Cabin MRO: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.5 Landing Gear MRO
- 7.5.1 Overview
- 7.5.2 Landing Gear MRO: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
7.6 Others
- 7.6.1 Overview
- 7.6.2 Others: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

8. Europe Aircraft MRO Market Analysis - by Aircraft Type

8.1 Fixed Wing
- 8.1.1 Overview
- 8.1.2 Fixed Wing: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
8.2 Rotary Wing
- 8.2.1 Overview
- 8.2.2 Rotary Wing: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

9. Europe Aircraft MRO Market Analysis - by End Users

9.1 Commercial
- 9.1.1 Overview
- 9.1.2 Commercial: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
9.2 Military
- 9.2.1 Overview
- 9.2.2 Military: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)

10. Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Country Analysis

10.1 Europe
- 10.1.1 Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.1.1.1 Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast Analysis - by Country
  - 10.1.1.2 Germany: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.2.1 Germany: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.2.2 Germany: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.2.3 Germany: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users
  - 10.1.1.3 France: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.3.1 France: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.3.2 France: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.3.3 France: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users
  - 10.1.1.4 Italy: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.4.1 Italy: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.4.2 Italy: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.4.3 Italy: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users
  - 10.1.1.5 United Kingdom: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.5.1 United Kingdom: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.5.2 United Kingdom: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.5.3 United Kingdom: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users
  - 10.1.1.6 Russia: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.6.1 Russia: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.6.2 Russia: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.6.3 Russia: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users
  - 10.1.1.7 Rest of Europe: Europe Aircraft MRO Market - Revenue and Forecast, 2021-2031 (US$ Million)
    - 10.1.1.7.1 Rest of Europe: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Component
    - 10.1.1.7.2 Rest of Europe: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by Aircraft Type
    - 10.1.1.7.3 Rest of Europe: Europe Aircraft MRO Market Share - by End Users

11. Competitive Landscape

11.1 Market Concentration
11.2 Company Market Share Analysis, 2024

12. Industry Landscape

12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Initiative

13. Company Profiles

13.1 AAR CORP
- 13.1.1 Key Facts
- 13.1.2 Business Description
- 13.1.3 Products and Services
- 13.1.4 Financial Overview
- 13.1.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.1.6 Key Developments
13.2 Barnes Group Inc
- 13.2.1 Key Facts
- 13.2.2 Business Description
- 13.2.3 Products and Services
- 13.2.4 Financial Overview
- 13.2.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.2.6 Key Developments
13.3 GE Aerospace
- 13.3.1 Key Facts
- 13.3.2 Business Description
- 13.3.3 Products and Services
- 13.3.4 Financial Overview
- 13.3.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.3.6 Key Developments
13.4 FLTechnics, UAB.
- 13.4.1 Key Facts
- 13.4.2 Business Description
- 13.4.3 Products and Services
- 13.4.4 Financial Overview
- 13.4.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.4.6 Key Developments
13.5 Turkish Technic Inc.
- 13.5.1 Key Facts
- 13.5.2 Business Description
- 13.5.3 Products and Services
- 13.5.4 Financial Overview
- 13.5.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.5.6 Key Developments
13.6 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
- 13.6.1 Key Facts
- 13.6.2 Business Description
- 13.6.3 Products and Services
- 13.6.4 Financial Overview
- 13.6.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.6.6 Key Developments
13.7 Lufthansa Technik
- 13.7.1 Key Facts
- 13.7.2 Business Description
- 13.7.3 Products and Services
- 13.7.4 Financial Overview
- 13.7.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.7.6 Key Developments
13.8 Delta TechOps
- 13.8.1 Key Facts
- 13.8.2 Business Description
- 13.8.3 Products and Services
- 13.8.4 Financial Overview
- 13.8.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.8.6 Key Developments
13.9 Rolls-Royce Holdings Plc
- 13.9.1 Key Facts
- 13.9.2 Business Description
- 13.9.3 Products and Services
- 13.9.4 Financial Overview
- 13.9.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.9.6 Key Developments
13.10 Collins Aerospace
- 13.10.1 Key Facts
- 13.10.2 Business Description
- 13.10.3 Products and Services
- 13.10.4 Financial Overview
- 13.10.5 SWOT Analysis
- 13.10.6 Key Developments

14. Appendix

14.1 About The Insight Partners