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North America is a 767 Hotbed
The global Boeing 767 fleet will stand at 768 aircraft next year, according to Aviation Week's 2019 MRO & Fleet Forecast data. The vast majority of operators will be in North America, with 456 aircraft flown by the likes of American Airlines, United and Delta Air Lines.
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Global Fleet Will Decline Over 10 Years
British Airways retired its final 767 this week in a move that illustrated carriers moving away from the aircraft and looking towards new-generation alternatives. Over 10 years, the global fleet will reduce from 768 aircraft in 2019 to 638 by 2028.
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MRO Spend Will Also Decrease
As a result of the global 767 fleet shrinking, MRO spend is also expected to decline over 10 years. Over the next decade, maintenance growth rate is expected to be -4.1%. Total MRO demand is projected at $23.5 billion.
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North America Will Drive MRO Spend
Unsurprisingly, North America will drive MRO spend for the 767. Aviation Week projects a $13.5 billion financial outlay over 10 years, dwarfing the spend in the second highest region Asia-Pacific, which will account for $3.2 billion of spend.
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Line Maintenance Will Be An MRO Sweet Spot
Line maintenance work will account for 34% of overall maintenance spend on the Boeing 767 over a 10-year period. $8.1 billion is projected by Aviation Week data, followed by engine work (30%) and components (17%).