Heavy Maintenance in Western Europe

James Pozzi

Steady Fleet and MRO Growth

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Western Europe's aircraft fleet is expected to stand at 7, 474 by 2028, representing an annual fleet growth of 2.1%. MRO growth is the region is projected at 1.8% annually, according to Aviation Week 2019 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast data.

Heavy Checks

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Aviation Week estimates that total MRO demand in Western Europe will stand at $189.3 billion over the next decade. Airframe heavy maintenance is expected to account for 9% of this market.

New-Gen Aircraft Undergo First Heavy Checks

A wave of new-generation aircraft will undergo their first heavy checks over the next 10 years, including the less maintenance intensive Boeing 787 and Airbus A350.

A350 in Western Europe

Airbus  aircraft are anticipated to generate $84.7 billion of MRO demand, according to Aviation Week 2019 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast data. The A350, operated by the likes of Finnair, is expected to see a sizeable annual MRO growth rate of 27.2% from now until 2028.

MRO Events

About 45% of forecasted events in Western Europe are expected to be C checks, with 19% being D checks. The remaining 37% of MRO events will be engine overhauls.

James Pozzi

As Aviation Week's European MRO editor, James Pozzi covers the latest industry news from the European region and beyond. He also writes in-depth features on the commercial aftermarket for Inside MRO.

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