Market overview
The global aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul market is worth USD 125 bn in 2026 and is forecast to reach USD 214 bn by 2036, growing at a 5.5% CAGR. United States is the largest country market and Engine MRO is the largest by service segment.
| Scope | Revenue from maintenance, repair and overhaul of commercial aircraft: airframe, engine, component and line maintenance sold to airlines and lessors. |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel and Tourism |
| Value 2025 | USD 118 bn |
| Value 2026 | USD 125 bn |
| Value 2036 | USD 214 bn |
| CAGR 2026-2036 | 5.5% |
| Volume 2026 | 31.2 thousand aircraft |
| Volume 2036 | 43.7 thousand aircraft |
| Average price 2026 | USD 4,012,000 per aircraft |
| Report price | Starts from USD 1,999 |
| Published | November 2026 |
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Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul market size and forecast, 2026-2036
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| Year | Market value |
|---|---|
| 2026 | USD 125 bn |
| 2027 | USD 132 bn |
| 2028 | USD 139 bn |
| 2029 | USD 147 bn |
| 2030 | USD 155 bn |
| 2031 | USD 163 bn |
| 2032 | USD 172 bn |
| 2033 | USD 182 bn |
| 2034 | USD 192 bn |
| 2035 | USD 203 bn |
| 2036 | USD 214 bn |
Aircraft Maintenance Repair and Overhaul market segmentation
By service
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine MRO | 42.0% | 44.4% | USD 52.5 bn | 6.1% |
| Line maintenance | 24.0% | 22.0% | USD 30.0 bn | 4.6% |
| Component MRO | 20.0% | 20.2% | USD 25.0 bn | 5.6% |
| Airframe heavy maintenance | 14.0% | 13.5% | USD 17.5 bn | 5.1% |
By aircraft
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| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Narrowbody | 48.0% | 49.0% | USD 60.0 bn | 5.7% |
| Widebody | 30.0% | 30.6% | USD 37.5 bn | 5.7% |
| Regional jets and turboprops | 12.0% | 10.6% | USD 15.0 bn | 4.2% |
| Business jets and helicopters | 10.0% | 9.7% | USD 12.5 bn | 5.2% |
By aircraft age
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 years | 37.0% | 35.0% | USD 46.3 bn | 4.9% |
| 10 to 20 years | 42.0% | 41.0% | USD 52.5 bn | 5.2% |
| Over 20 years | 21.0% | 24.0% | USD 26.3 bn | 6.9% |
By provider
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Original equipment manufacturers | 31.0% | 32.0% | USD 38.8 bn | 5.8% |
| Independent MRO providers | 42.0% | 42.0% | USD 52.5 bn | 5.5% |
| Airline in-house MRO | 27.0% | 26.0% | USD 33.8 bn | 5.1% |
By contract type
| Segment | Share 2026 | Share 2036 | Value 2026 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time and material | 39.0% | 33.0% | USD 48.8 bn | 3.8% |
| Fixed price | 26.0% | 26.0% | USD 32.5 bn | 5.5% |
| Power by the hour | 35.0% | 41.0% | USD 43.8 bn | 7.2% |
Top 25 countries for aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul by revenue
Countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales in the country, not by where the product is made. The ten largest hold 75.0% of 2026 revenue and the 25 countries below together hold 93.0%.
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| # | Country | Value 2026 | Share 2026 | Value 2036 | CAGR 2026-36 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | USD 32.5 bn | 26.0% | USD 53.0 bn | 5.0% |
| 2 | China | USD 17.5 bn | 14.0% | USD 32.9 bn | 6.5% |
| 3 | Germany | USD 7.5 bn | 6.0% | USD 11.5 bn | 4.4% |
| 4 | United Kingdom | USD 6.3 bn | 5.0% | USD 9.6 bn | 4.4% |
| 5 | France | USD 6.3 bn | 5.0% | USD 9.6 bn | 4.4% |
| 6 | United Arab Emirates | USD 5.6 bn | 4.5% | USD 10.0 bn | 6.0% |
| 7 | Singapore | USD 5.0 bn | 4.0% | USD 8.5 bn | 5.5% |
| 8 | India | USD 4.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 9.8 bn | 8.4% |
| 9 | Turkey | USD 4.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 8.5 bn | 6.9% |
| 10 | Japan | USD 4.4 bn | 3.5% | USD 6.4 bn | 3.9% |
| 11 | Canada | USD 2.3 bn | 1.9% | USD 3.6 bn | 4.5% |
| 12 | Spain | USD 2.2 bn | 1.8% | USD 3.4 bn | 4.6% |
| 13 | Ireland | USD 2.1 bn | 1.7% | USD 3.9 bn | 6.5% |
| 14 | Netherlands | USD 2.0 bn | 1.6% | USD 3.1 bn | 4.5% |
| 15 | Australia | USD 1.9 bn | 1.5% | USD 2.9 bn | 4.5% |
| 16 | Brazil | USD 1.7 bn | 1.4% | USD 3.2 bn | 6.5% |
| 17 | Mexico | USD 1.6 bn | 1.3% | USD 3.0 bn | 6.5% |
| 18 | Malaysia | USD 1.5 bn | 1.2% | USD 2.8 bn | 6.5% |
| 19 | Thailand | USD 1.4 bn | 1.1% | USD 2.6 bn | 6.5% |
| 20 | Saudi Arabia | USD 1.3 bn | 1.0% | USD 2.4 bn | 6.5% |
| 21 | Italy | USD 1.2 bn | 0.9% | USD 1.8 bn | 4.5% |
| 22 | South Korea | USD 1.0 bn | 0.8% | USD 1.9 bn | 6.5% |
| 23 | Indonesia | USD 926 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.7 bn | 6.5% |
| 24 | Switzerland | USD 813 mn | 0.7% | USD 1.3 bn | 4.5% |
| 25 | Qatar | USD 688 mn | 0.6% | USD 1.3 bn | 6.6% |
| Rest of world | USD 8.8 bn | 7.0% | USD 14.6 bn | 5.3% |
Source: Compare Market Research analysis.
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Competitive landscape
Group 1: Global leaders
- GE Aerospace
- Rolls-Royce
- Lufthansa Technik
- AAR Corp
- AFI KLM E&M
- SIA Engineering
- Pratt and Whitney
- Safran
- Boeing Global Services
Group 2: Regional and specialist players
- ST Engineering
- Delta TechOps
- HAECO
- Turkish Technic
- Air France Industries
- Sabena Technics
- Etihad Engineering
- AMECO
- GAMECO
- Joramco
Group 3: Emerging and niche players
- Satair
- MTU Maintenance
- Air Works
- Aviation Technical Services
- Magnetic MRO
Research methodology
Every figure on this page comes from the research framework that we apply to all of the markets we cover. The 2025 base for the aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul market is built from the volume sold and the price that buyers pay, and is cross-checked against the size of the wider industry the market belongs to. Where a market can be sized in more than one way, the routes are compared before a figure is set.
The forecast runs year by year from the 2025 base to 2036. Growth in each year reflects demand from the industries that buy the product, adoption of new technology, pricing, regulation and replacement cycles. Volume and price are modelled together, so revenue in each year equals volume multiplied by average price. The 2026 to 2036 compound annual growth rate of 5.5% is calculated from the resulting values.
The market is divided by service, by aircraft, by aircraft age, by provider, by contract type. The 25 largest countries are ranked by revenue earned from sales to buyers in each country, not by where the product is made. Segment values and country values add up to the market total in every year, and every report is checked for consistency before it is published.
Companies are placed in three groups: global leaders, regional and specialist players, and emerging and niche players. The groups describe how companies compete in the market. They are not a ranking and they are not market shares.
Our analysts also carry out primary research. Customized reports add interviews with key opinion leaders, such as senior executives, technical specialists and buyers, to test the assumptions behind the numbers for the question being asked.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul market?
The global aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul market is estimated at USD 118 bn in 2025 and USD 125 bn in 2026.
How fast will the aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul market grow?
It is forecast to reach USD 214 bn by 2036, a compound annual growth rate of 5.5% from 2026, an increase of USD 88.6 bn.
Which country is the largest market for aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul?
United States is the largest market by revenue at USD 32.5 bn in 2026, 26.0% of the global total. The three largest countries together hold 46.0%.
Which country is growing fastest?
Among the ten largest markets, India is growing fastest at 8.4% a year from 2026 to 2036.
Which aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul segment is largest?
In the by service split, Engine MRO is the largest segment with 42.0% of 2026 revenue.
Who are the leading aircraft maintenance repair and overhaul companies?
Global leaders include GE Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, Lufthansa Technik, AAR Corp.
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