Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market Research Report - Global Forecast till 2032

Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market Research Report Information by MRO Type (Airframe Modification, Component, Engine and Line Maintenance), Aircraft Type (Fixed-Wing and Rotary-Wing), Application (Commercial Air Transport and Business General Aviation) and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East Africa and Latin America) - Forecast till 2032

ID: MRFR/A&D/1133-CR | 134 Pages | Author: Sejal Akre | October 2019         

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Global Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market Overview


Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market Size was valued at USD 26.88 billion in 2022. The Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market is projected to grow to USD 43.89 billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% during the forecast period (2022 - 2032).


Narrowbody aircraft MRO market is expected to grow owing to factors such as the increasing number of aircraft manufactured, and the growing outsourcing of MRO activities are expected to drive the market growth. Furthermore, rising collaborations between prominent narrowbody aircraft MRO providers are also expected to drive the market growth. For example, in 2018, AAR entered into a joint venture with Indamer Aviation Private Limited to develop an MRO facility in India. With the development of the new facility, the companies aim at offering heavy maintenance services to all narrow-body platforms including new-generation aircraft.


However, the high costs associated with aircraft repair and increasing environmental hazards might hamper the growth of the market.


Recent Development



  • Lufthansa Technik: In February 2024, Lufthansa Technik announced the successful completion of the first engine change using augmented reality (AR) technology on an Airbus A320neo aircraft. This technology is expected to improve the efficiency and accuracy of engine maintenance procedures.

  • Emirates Engineering: In January 2024, Emirates Engineering announced the adoption of blockchain technology to track and manage spare parts for its narrowbody aircraft fleet. This will improve transparency and traceability within the supply chain, leading to cost savings and increased efficiency.


Segmentation of the Global Narrowbody Aircraft MRO Market


By aircraft type, the global narrowbody aircraft MRO market is divided into fixed-wing and rotary-wing. The fixed-wing segment dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to grow at a higher CAGR during the forecast period, 2019 to 2025. The growing number of aircraft being manufactured and the demand for new aircraft from countries such as China and India is expected to drive the segment growth.


Based on MRO type, the global market has been segregated into airframe & modification, component, engine, and line maintenance. The engine segment dominated the market in 2018 and is expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Stringent government regulations regarding engine maintenance are expected to drive the segment growth.


Based on application, the global market has been bifurcated into commercial air transport and business & general aviation. The commercial air transport segment dominated the segment is 2018 and is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing air travel in developing countries is expected to drive the growth of the market.


Based on the region, the narrowbody aircraft MRO market has been categorized as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. North America led the market in 2018 with a market share of 38.36%. However, the market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. Increasing air passenger traffic in countries such as China and India is expected to drive the market growth in the region.


Key Players


The key players in the global narrowbody aircraft MRO market are AAR (US), AIR FRANCE KLM (France), Delta TechOps (US), Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (Hong Kong), Iberia Maintenance (Spain), Lufthansa Technik (Germany), SIA Engineering Company (Singapore), Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (Singapore), TAP Maintenance & Engineering (Spain), Turkish Technic Inc. (Turkey), and Indamer Aviation Private Limited (India).


Research Methodology


The market values and forecasts are derived using MRFR research methodology, which includes secondary research, primary interviews, data triangulation, and validation from an in-house data repository and statistical modeling tools.



  • Secondary Research


In this process, data is collected from various secondary sources, including annual reports, SEC filings, journals, government associations, aerospace & defense magazines, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, and paid databases.



  • Primary Research


In this process, both the demand- and supply-side parties are interviewed to extract facts and insights into the market forecast, production, trends, and projected market growth. Industry stakeholders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives across the value chain are approached to obtain key information.


Key Insights



  • Market sizing, forecast, and analysis: detailed coverage of the market segment and sub-segments

  • Regional/country trends and forecast: detailed analysis of the market in North America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America, along with key countries in each region

  • Market dynamics intelligence: market drivers, opportunities, trends, restraints, Porter’s five forces, supply chain, and value chain analysis

  • Technology trends, regulatory landscape, and patent analysis outlook

  • Competitive intelligence: market share analysis, financial analysis, product benchmarking, and strategic developments including joint ventures, product launches, and mergers & acquisitions

  • Regional attractiveness and related growth opportunities


Report Customization


MRFR offers report customization to valued customers. Below are the options available for customization:



  • Company Profiles


In-depth profiling of additional market players (3 to 4 companies)



  • Country-Level Analysis


Detailed analysis of a country-level market and related segments as per the report scope (subject to data availability)


Intended Audience



  • Narrowbody aircraft MRO providers

  • Component providers

  • Airline companies

  • Government organizations



Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

The global narrowbody aircraft MRO market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 5.6% during the review period.

Increasing number of manufactured aircraft and the growing MRO activities are expected to drive the narrowbody aircraft MRO market.

The global narrowbody aircraft MRO market is segmented on the basis of aircraft type, MRO type, application, and region.

The global narrowbody aircraft MRO market is estimated to acquire notable market value during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032

Turkish Technic Inc. (Turkey), and Indamer Aviation Private Limited (India), Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited (Hong Kong), and Iberia Maintenance (Spain) are some of the renowned players in the global narrowbody aircraft MRO market.

Key Questions Answered

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  • To identify opportunities in the market.
  • Analyze the key challenges in the market.
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  • Comparison of major players’ financial performance.
  • Evaluate strategies adopted by major players.
  • Recommendations
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