More than 42,000 commercial engines will be delivered over 2026-35, preliminary data from the upcoming Aviation Week Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast shows.
Aircraft utilization, mission profile and age differentiate the commercial aviation, business aviation, civil helicopter and military aircraft MRO segments.
Early engine removals, shop capacity, new tech and the role of alternative parts and repairs were discussed at Aviation Week’s Aero-Engines Europe conference.
Aviation Week forecasts Africa and the Middle East will have the most widebody engine MRO demand and Europe the most narrowbody engine demand in the period.
U.S. repair stations seeking to serve Chinese markets face bilateral challenges, but the country’s market growth may drive closer regulatory collaboration.