The global commercial aviation MRO market reached an estimated $97 billion in 2026, according to Aviation Week's annual market forecast, a 6.2% increase from the $91.3 billion recorded in 2025. The growth is concentrated in engine overhaul and modification services, which account for 43% of total market value at approximately $41.7 billion.

North American MRO activity represents the largest regional segment at $31.4 billion, driven by the continued recovery of US carrier fleet utilization to pre-pandemic levels and the aging of narrowbody aircraft requiring increased scheduled maintenance intervals. Airlines operating Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 family aircraft have accelerated heavy maintenance schedules as engine cycles accumulate on aircraft delivered in the 2013-to-2018 period.

Airframe maintenance is the second largest segment at $23.3 billion globally, with structural inspection demand increasing as the average commercial fleet age rises. The average age of a narrowbody aircraft in active North American service reached 12.6 years in early 2026, compared to 11.1 years in 2020.

The components segment is projected at $21.1 billion, with avionics upgrades and landing gear overhaul driving growth. Modifications activity, including cabin upgrades and regulatory compliance work, adds an estimated $9.5 billion.

MRO providers in the US Southeast, including Delta TechOps in Atlanta and AAR Corp facilities in Georgia and Florida, continue to expand capacity to meet growing domestic demand.

Source: Aviation Week -- https://aviationweek.com/mro/maintenance-repair-overhaul/article/mro-market-forecast-97-billion-2026