Data Tool: MRO Demand & Shop Visit Projections in UAE, 2023-32

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Aviation Week’s 2023 Fleet & MRO Forecast predicts that commercial MRO demand in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will represent a value of $52.2 billion for the period of 2023-32. 

Engine maintenance work has the highest share of 49%, around $25.7 billion of the total MRO demand in the country. Components and modifications account for 16% and 15%, respectively, while line maintenance and airframe heavy will see demand around $6.9 billion and $2.9 billion, respectively. 

The data shows that engine overhauls and C checks will comprise the largest share of MRO shop visits in UAE for the period 2023-32, at 44% and 38%, respectively. 

It is forecast that UAE will see a total demand of 2,486 engine overhauls and 2,128 C check shop visits for the period of 2023. Meanwhile, there will be a demand of 539 and 390 for D checks and engine LLP events in the country over the next decade. 

 

Source: Aviation Week Intelligence Network Commercial Aviation 2023 Fleet & MRO Forecast

Prachi Patel

Prachi Patel is a London-based Associate Editor for Aviation Week's MRO editorial team. She writes news articles and designs data infographics for Aviation Week's commercial aftermarket output.

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