Aging fleets and delivery backlogs drive MRO market to $97 billion in 2026

Aircraft MRO Market 2025 to 2032: Engine Overhaul Dominance, Supply Chain Pressures, and Digital Transformation →

What Changed

Global MRO market revenues are projected to increase from $91 billion in 2025 to approximately $97 billion in 2026. This expansion is driven by sustained aviation growth, with global passenger traffic forecast to rise 4.9% in 2026. However, operators face mounting pressure from aging fleets, aircraft delivery backlogs, deepening labor shortages, and supply chain volatility.

At a Glance

Severity

Medium

Likelihood

High

Spend Exposed

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.

Add your annual spend to quantify exposure:

Confidence

85%