Casting and forging bottlenecks and a record 17,000-jet backlog squeeze structural component supply, pressing landing gear lead times
Aircraft Landing Gear Market 2025 to 2032: Supply Constraints, Backlog Economics and the Titanium Shock →Commercial aircraft deliveries fell to 1,254 in 2024 (roughly 30% below pre-COVID peaks) while the backlog topped 17,000 units, and more than 3,500 engines are stalled awaiting critical castings and forgings. The industry-wide cost of supply chain challenges is estimated at more than $11 billion in 2025, with airlines extending fleet lifecycles and stockpiling spares. This broad forging/titanium constraint and aftermarket shift (Used Serviceable Material, PMA parts) indirectly tightens supply and supports pricing for landing gear structures, though the findings do not report landing-gear-specific price data.
Severity: how big the impact would be if this plays out.
Likelihood: how probable the engine judges it is to happen or persist.
Spend exposed: the share of your annual category spend this flags.
Extend supplier lead-time commitments and secure titanium forging capacity now
Structural forging bottlenecks across the industry are likely to keep landing gear lead times elevated through the record backlog.
Evaluate qualified Used Serviceable Material and PMA alternatives for MRO demand
Operators are increasingly shifting away from OEM supply chains to offset unpredictable availability of new components.
Source · iata.org
Aviation’s supply chain is under intense pressure. Aircraft deliveries fell to just 1,254 in 2024 - about 30% below pre-COVID peaks - while the backlog swelled to a record 17,000 jets. Engine issues alone have grounded hundreds of aircraft, leaving airlines short of capacity. The impact is severe: supply chain challenges will cost the airline industry more than $11 billion in 2025, driven by
Source · fastenershows.com
Key Takeaways: - Engine supply constraints are forcing airlines to extend fleet lifecycles and push global MRO spending toward $193 billion by 2036, according to Oliver Wyman’s 2026-2036 forecast. - Aircraft backlogs exceed 17,000 units as casting and forging delays sideline more than 3,500 engines awaiting critical components, costing the industry more than $11 billion in 2025 alone. - Afte