By 2027, Aviation Week predicts 1,955 Boeing 777 aircraft will be in service.
The Middle East Will Be Home To Largest 777 Fleet
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The region with the highest number of the aircraft in service over the next 10 years is the Middle East, which will be home to 816 777s by 2027. The largest operator in the Middle East at present is Emirates, which flies 146 777 family aircraft.
MRO Spend
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Total spend on the aircraft is projected to be $112.2 billion from 2018 through to 2027.
Engine Maintenance
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The lion’s share of MRO spend will be related to the 777’s GE90, PW4000 and Trent 800 engines. Aviation Week Forecast data predicts this will account for $41.7 billion over the next 10 years.
Component Demand Will Also Be Strong
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Parts for the 777 will account for 25% of the $112.2 billion MRO spend.
Asia-Pacific Will Top 777 MRO Spend
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While the Middle East will have the highest number of 777s flying, it will be Asia-Pacific that accounts for the most MRO spend on the aircraft by region. Aviation Week data estimates this will stand at $32.2 billion over the next decade.
