Aircraft Line Maintenance Global Market Report 2024

The global aircraft line maintenance market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.16 billion in 2023 to $22.55 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to the rising demand for air travel, stringent regulatory requirements, the globalization of airline operations, outsourcing trends, the profitability and competition within the airline industry, and the increasing complexity of aircraft systems.

The global aircraft line maintenance market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.78 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the increasing emphasis on growing regional air connectivity, the adoption of new aircraft models, a focus on aircraft sustainability, government investments in aviation infrastructure, and the demand for on-wing engine maintenance. Key trends expected in the forecast period include the outsourcing of line maintenance services, the adoption of predictive maintenance technologies, advancements in aircraft technology, the integration of digital solutions, and a heightened emphasis on training and skill development within the aviation sector.

The anticipated rise in passenger air traffic is poised to drive the expansion of the aircraft line maintenance market in the foreseeable future. Air traffic denotes the organized movement of aircraft within designated airspace to ensure their safe navigation and avoid potential collisions. Aircraft line maintenance significantly contributes to the efficiency, reliability, and seamless operations of passenger air traffic. For instance, data reported in July 2022 by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a Canada-based global airline trade association, showcased an 83.1% surge in total air traffic in May 2022 compared to the corresponding period in May 2021. Thus, the escalating passenger air traffic is a primary driver fostering growth in the aircraft line maintenance market.

The upsurge in military expenditure is anticipated to be a driving force behind the expansion of the aircraft line maintenance market. Military expenditure, encompassing financial allocations for defense purposes by a nation, plays a crucial role in aircraft line maintenance within military aviation operations. This maintenance is instrumental in upholding safety, readiness, and cost-efficiency, ensuring constant preparedness of military aircraft for missions and maintaining optimal operational levels vital for military efficacy. For instance, April 2023 data from SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) revealed a 3.7% real-term increase, reaching a record $2240 billion in total global military spending for 2022. This substantial increment, including China's continuous annual rise in military budget, underscores the influential role of increasing military expenditure in propelling the aircraft line maintenance market.

Technological advancements emerge as a prominent trend driving growth in the aircraft line maintenance market. Leading entities in this market are leveraging innovative technologies like the Internet of Things (IoT), AI-driven solutions, and the growing adoption of cloud-based platforms to streamline their maintenance and production processes, fortifying their position in the aircraft line maintenance landscape. For instance, EmpowerMX, a US-based software development company specializing in line maintenance, launched the MRO Cloud Exchange, EMX Insights - a cloud-based data exchange platform - in collaboration with American and Delta Air Lines in July 2022. This cloud-based software enables comprehensive visibility into all maintenance tasks that airlines must oversee, enhancing fleet utilization and automating critical maintenance workflows, thereby achieving digitization of essential maintenance processes.

Major players in the aircraft line maintenance market are prioritizing innovative solutions, notably satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking, to bolster their market presence and drive revenue growth. Satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking entails employing satellite-transmitted data to monitor and manage aircraft maintenance and operational statuses within the aviation sector. For example, in November 2022, Cirium, a UK-based provider of data and analytics services for the aviation and travel industries, introduced satellite-based aircraft maintenance tracking systems. This technology proves invaluable in identifying aircraft transitions and devising maintenance distribution plans, enabling operators and owners to track crucial maintenance activities like paint changes or scheduled maintenance events.

In a strategic move, FEAM Aero, a US-based aircraft maintenance specialist in line maintenance, along with Northern Aerotech Group Inc., a Canada-based MRO service provider for aircraft, jointly acquired SR Technics Group for an undisclosed sum in June 2023. This acquisition solidifies the commitment of Northern Aerotech and FEAM Aero to excellence in people, quality, and safety, aiming to position themselves as industry frontrunners in aircraft line maintenance and support services. This business expansion strategy entails significant growth plans, including the establishment of a notable presence in Madrid. SR Technics Group, headquartered in Switzerland, specializes in providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for both aircraft and components.

Major companies operating in the aircraft line maintenance market report are Avia Solutions Group PLC, BCT Aviation Maintenance Ltd., British Airways PLC, Delta Air Lines Inc., Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited., Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Monarch Aircraft Engineering Limited, Nayak Group B.V., SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance B.V., SIA Engineering Company Limited, United Technical Operations Inc., STS Aviation Group Inc., Turkish Airlines, AAR Corp., AMAC Aerospace Switzerland AG, HAECO Group, JET MS UAB, TAP Maintenance & Engineering, Mexicana MRO Services, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance, S7 Technics Holding LLC, SR Jet Maintenance India Private Limited, Flybe Aviation Services Limited, Air Arabia Maroc SA, ANA Line Maintenance Technics Co. Ltd., Ethiopian Airlines Group, Air Canada Technical Services Inc., Aero Norway AS, KLM UK Engineering Limited, MNG Technic, Atlas Air Service AG, Magnetic MRO AS

North America was the largest region in the aircraft line maintenance market in 2023. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the aircraft line maintenance market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the aircraft line maintenance market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the aircraft line maintenance market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The key services provided by aircraft line maintenance include component replacement and rigging service, defect rectification service, engine and APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) service, aircraft on ground (AOG) service, and line station setup and management service. Component replacement and rigging service focus on adjusting and ensuring the proper functioning of movable flight controls attached to major aircraft surfaces like wings, vertical stabilizers, and horizontal stabilizers. This encompasses transit checks and routine checks, applicable to various aircraft types such as narrow-body, wide-body, very large aircraft, regional aircraft, and others. The technologies involved in aircraft line maintenance include both traditional methods and digital approaches, applied across commercial aviation, military aviation, business aviation, and general aviation.

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The aircraft line maintenance market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as pre-flight checks, daily checks (before first flight) fluids, failure rectification, scheduled maintenance tasks. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.


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