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July 2026: Global MRO turnaround times double alongside 25% drop in USM availability
Aircraft Engine Market 2025 to 2032: Propulsion Economics, Decarbonisation Pathways and the Reshaping of Global OEM Supply Chains →What Changed
A severe capacity deficit has pushed global MRO shop visit backlogs over 3,500 engines, with turnaround times inflating to 180–240 days. Simultaneously, airlines are delaying aircraft retirements, causing a 25% year-over-year drop in Used Serviceable Material (USM) availability. This has shifted critical pricing power upstream to Tier 2 and Tier 3 suppliers, who are demanding higher prices and shorter payment terms from major OEMs.
At a Glance
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Likelihood
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Recommended Actions 1
Secure long-term MRO capacity slots immediately
With turnaround times doubling and USM parts drying up, locking in capacity early is critical to mitigating severe fleet grounding risks.