MediumMarketSignal detected 5d ago

Parts supply squeeze intensifies as legacy fleet extensions drain USM availability

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

A persistent parts shortage is worsening, with 66% of maintenance professionals expecting supply conditions to deteriorate further. Extended operation of legacy fleets due to delayed OEM new-aircraft deliveries has constricted the secondary aircraft teardown market, reducing Used Serviceable Material availability. In response, 44% of maintenance providers are expanding their adoption of lower-cost Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) components.

At a Glance
Severity
Medium
Likelihood
High
Spend Exposed
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Confidence
85%
Recommended Actions 1

Expand dual-sourcing programs to incorporate approved PMA parts and increase strategic safety stock

Integrating PMA parts mitigates OEM price inflation and reduces turn-time dependencies on scarce secondary market materials.