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The Global Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 1.7% from USD 31.2 billion in 2023 to USD 35.6 billion in 2030 during the forecast period from 2025 to 2030.

Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) in aviation include the meticulous inspection, repair and servicing of aircraft to ensure safe and efficient operation. It involves adhering to stringent safety standards and applying advanced technologies to maintain airworthiness and extend operational lifespan. MRO is critical in ensuring aircraft reliability, safety, and regulatory compliance. The market is driven by the continual need for airlines and aircraft operators to comply with strict safety regulations that maintain high levels of operational reliability and extend the lifespan of their fleets. Technological advancements in aviation, predictive maintenance, including composite materials, digitalization and advanced analytics are transforming the MRO industry. These innovations optimize maintenance processes, which is driving the demand for specialized services. However Complex supply chain management system and skilled labour are the major restraints of aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services market.

Market Segmentation

Insight by Service Type

The engine segment overhaul dominate the market throughout the forecast period. Engine MRO includes field maintenance and depot maintenance. Depot-level maintenance includes substantial maintenance, repair and complete rebuilding of the engines, parts, and sub-assemblies. Field level maintenance covers shop type work and on-equipment maintenance activities.

Browse 62 market data Tables and 40 Figures spread through 205 Pages and in-depth TOC on the Global Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market By Service Type (Engine Overhaul, Airframe Maintenance, Line Maintenance, Modification and Components), By Organization (Airline/Operator MRO, Independent MRO and OEM MRO), By Aircraft Type (Narrow-Body, Wide-Body, Regional Jet and Others), By Generation (Old Generation, Mid Generation and New Generation) and By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America and Middle East and Africa) - Global Forecast from 2025 to 2030.

Global Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market Segmentation and Key Players

By service, engine dominate the global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services market.

The engine overhaul segment dominate the market throughout the forecast period. Engine MRO includes field maintenance and depot maintenance. Depot-level maintenance includes substantial maintenance, repair and complete rebuilding of the engines, parts, and sub-assemblies. Field level maintenance covers shop type work and on-equipment maintenance activities.

“North America is anticipated to register the fastest CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2025-2030 in the global aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services market.”

North America is expected to dominate the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. This market is strengthened by initiatives from the region's government to develop zero-emission vehicles, which ensures sustained dominance throughout the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is expected to show the fastest growth in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) market. This growth is driven by increased air travel in the region fueled by growing middle-class passengers.

The key players of Global Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market are Airbus, AAR, L3Harris Technologies, Inc., SIA Engineering Company, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited, ST Engineering, TAP, Delta Air Lines, Inc., KLM UK Engineering Limited, Lufthansa Technik, MTU Aero Engines AG, RTX, GENERAL ELECTRIC, Rolls-Royce plc, and AFI KLM E&M.

Recent developments by Key Players

L3Harris Technologies collaborated with Accenture to accelerate its technology reinvention. The initiative, part of L3Harris’ LHX NeXt transformation, is centered around building a strong digital core and establishing new ways of working that will help optimize operations and enable future growth.

Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has partnered into a binding term sheet agreement with Spirit AeroSystems for production of A350 fuselage sections in Kinston, North Carolina, U.S., and St. Nazaire, France; of the A220’s wings and mid-fuselage in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Casablanca, Morocco; as well as of the A220 pylons in Wichita, Kansas, U.S. With this agreement, Airbus shall focus on ensuring stability of supply for its commercial aircraft programmes through a more sustainable way forward, both operationally and financially, for the various Airbus work packages that Spirit AeroSystems is responsible.

Global Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market coverage (By Value)

• Service Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030 
  • Engine Overhaul
  • Airframe Maintenance
  • Line Maintenance
  • Modification Components
• Organization Type Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Airline/Operator MRO
  • Independent MRO
  • OEM MRO

• Aircraft Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Narrow-Body
  • Wide-Body
  • Regional Jet
  • Others

• Generation Insight and Forecast 2025 - 2030
  • Old Generation
  • Mid Generation
  • New Generation Jet

Geographical Segmentation

Global Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Services Market

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • France
• Asia-Pacific (APAC)
  • China
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • India
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East and Africa
  • Turkey
  • UAE
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA