Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market Report 2026-2036

The Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market Report 2026-2036 (Including Impact of U.S. Trade Tariffs): This report will prove invaluable to leading firms striving for new revenue pockets if they wish to better understand the industry and its underlying dynamics. It will be useful for companies that would like to expand into different industries or to expand their existing operations in a new region.

Rebound in Global Air Traffic and Fleet Expansion Is Structurally Locking in Higher MRO Demand

The single biggest engine of growth for the commercial aircraft MRO market is the sustained rebound in global air travel and the expansion of the active fleet, especially narrowbodies. Industry fleet forecasts indicate that the global commercial fleet is expected to grow from around 28,400 aircraft today to roughly 36,400 by 2034.In practical terms, this means that as airlines such as IndiGo, Ryanair, Southwest and major Middle Eastern carriers continue to add aircraft to meet strong travel demand, every new airframe automatically represents a long-term annuity of heavy checks, engine shop visits, landing gear overhauls and component repairs throughout its 2025 year life. The expansion is especially pronounced in high-growth markets such as India, which is expected to see its fleet more than double over the next decade, creating a massive pipeline of future MRO work and encouraging global providers to expand local presence or form joint ventures.This structural link between fleet growth and recurring maintenance spend is why major MRO players like Lufthansa Technik, ST Engineering, AFI KLM E&M, Delta TechOps and AAR are aggressively signing multi-year support agreements and expanding capacity for example, Lufthansa Technik's long-term engine MRO deal with Air Arabia for CFM56-5B engines ensures a continuous flow of work through 2033, directly tied to the airline's A320ceo fleet utilization.

Acute Skilled Labor Shortages and Demographic Pressures Are Limiting Capacity Growth

One of the most significant brakes on the commercial MRO market is the chronic shortage of licensed aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers and specialists, particularly in high-growth regions. Many technicians who joined in the 1980s and 1990s are approaching retirement, while the pipeline of new entrants has been constrained by perceptions of the industry as physically demanding, highly regulated and less glamorous than other technical careers.This tight labor market makes it difficult for MRO providers to add hangar lines or extend shifts, even when demand is strong. It can also drive up wage costs, eroding margins in an already competitive market. Labor constraints are a key reason why global MRO demand is forecast to grow more slowly than the fleet itself roughly 1.8% annually versus 2.5% fleet growth over the next decade as capacity growth struggles to keep pace. Providers like ST Engineering and Delta TechOps are investing heavily in training academies, apprenticeships and partnerships with technical schools, but it still takes years for new recruits to obtain the certifications required for unsupervised work. In some markets, such as Europe and North America, visa and licensing restrictions further constrain the ability to move technicians across borders quickly to address hotspots in demand, leading to longer turnaround times and limiting the full monetization of MRO opportunities.

What would be the Impact of US Trade Tariffs on the Global Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market?

The introduction of U.S. tariffs on imported aerospace parts, components, and MRO-related materials has created significant cost pressures across the global commercial aviation maintenance ecosystem. Since U.S. airlines and maintenance, repair & overhaul providers heavily rely on international supply chains especially for engines, avionics, landing gear, and composite structures tariff hikes have elevated procurement costs and extended lead times.This disruption has prompted airlines to reassess sourcing strategies, accelerate onshoring of repair work, and form new partnerships with domestic suppliers. Globally, tariffs have triggered similar retaliatory policies, impacted cross-border maintenance flows and increased the shift toward regionalized maintenance, repair & overhaul hubs. As a result, the global maintenance, repair & overhaul market must navigate higher operational expenses, restructuring of supply chains, and adjustments in long-term investment plans, with varying outcomes depending on the pace of economic recovery.

What Questions Should You Ask before Buying a Market Research Report?

• How is the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) market evolving?
• What is driving and restraining the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) market?
• How will each commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) submarket segment grow over the forecast period and how much revenue will these submarkets account for in 2036?
• How will the market shares for each commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) submarket develop from 2026 to 2036?
• What will be the main driver for the overall market from 2026 to 2036?
• Will leading commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) markets broadly follow the macroeconomic dynamics, or will individual national markets outperform others?
• How will the market shares of the national markets change by 2036 and which geographical region will lead the market in 2036?
• Who are the leading players and what are their prospects over the forecast period?
• What are the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) projects for these leading companies?
• How will the industry evolve during the period between 2026 and 2036? What are the implications of commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) projects taking place now and over the next 10 years?
• Is there a greater need for product commercialisation to further scale the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) market?
• Where is the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) market heading and how can you ensure you are at the forefront of the market?
• What are the best investment options for new product and service lines?
• What are the key prospects for moving companies into a new growth path and C-suite?

You need to discover how this will impact the commercial aircraft maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) market today, and over the next 10 years:

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Forecasts to 2036 and other analyses reveal commercial prospects

• In addition to revenue forecasting to 2036, our new study provides you with recent results, growth rates, and market shares.
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Segments Covered in the Report

By Maintenance Level

• Base Maintenance
• Heavy Maintenance (C-Check, D-Check)

By End-User

• Low-Cost Carriers (LCCs)
• Other End-User
• Commercial Passenger Airlines

By Contract Model

• In-House MRO
• Third-Party MRO Contracts
• Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) Agreements
• Long-Term Service Agreements (LTSA)

By Aircraft Type

• Narrow-Body Aircraft
• Wide-Body Aircraft
• Regional Jets
• Turboprop Aircraft
• Cargo/Freighter Aircraft

By Type

• Engine MRO
• Airframe MRO
• Component MRO
• Line Maintenance
• Modifications & Upgrades
• Parts & Rotables Support

In addition to the revenue predictions for the overall world market and segments, you will also find revenue forecasts for five regional and 25 leading national markets:

North America

• U.S.
• Canada

Europe

• Germany
• UK
• France
• Turkey
• Spain
• Rest of Europe

Asia Pacific

• China
• India
• Singapore
• Japan
• South Korea
• Rest of APAC

Latin America

• Brazil
• Mexico
• Rest of Latin America

MEA

• GCC
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA

The report also includes profiles and for some of the leading companies in the Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036, with a focus on this segment of these companies' operations.

Leading companies profiled in the report

• AAR CORP
• Aeroman
• Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering Corporation (Ameco)
• British Airways Engineering
• Delta TechOps
• Etihad Airways Engineering
• FL Technics
• GE Aerospace Services
• Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI)
• Lufthansa Technik
• MTU Aero Engines AG
• Pratt & Whitney
• Rolls-Royce Plc
• Sabena Technics
• SIA Engineering Company

Overall world revenue for Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036 in terms of value the market will surpass US$89.68 billion in 2026, our work calculates. We predict strong revenue growth through to 2036. Our work identifies which organizations hold the greatest potential. Discover their capabilities, progress, and commercial prospects, helping you stay ahead.

How will the Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036 report help you?

In summary, our 470+ page report provides you with the following knowledge:

• Revenue forecasts to 2036 for Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036, with forecasts for maintenance level, end-user, contract model, aircraft type, and type, each forecast at a global and regional level discover the industry's prospects, finding the most lucrative places for investments and revenues.
• Revenue forecasts to 2036 for five regional and 25 key national markets See forecasts for the Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036 in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and MEA. Also forecasted is the market in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Turkey, Germany, France, UK, Italy, China, Singapore, India, Japan, and Australia among other prominent economies.
• Prospects for established firms and those seeking to enter the market including company profiles for 15 of the major companies involved in the Commercial Aircraft Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) Market, 2026 to 2036.

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