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Middle-East and Africa Aircraft MRO Market Analysis

The Middle-East And Africa Aircraft MRO Market size is estimated at USD 9.56 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 12.24 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.06% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Over the years, global and regional MRO service providers, including Lufthansa Technik AG (part of the Lufthansa Group), AMAC Aerospace, AMMROC, and Joramco, have bolstered their MRO service networks through strategic partnerships and joint ventures. This collaborative approach has been a key driver behind the expansion of the regional aircraft MRO market.

Leading regional economic powerhouses, such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, are investing substantially in new aircraft acquisitions. Additionally, several African nations are focusing on procuring refurbished aircraft and upgrading their existing military aircraft fleets. These initiatives are significantly fueling the growth of the military aircraft MRO market in the region.

A notable challenge when setting up MRO facilities in the region is recruiting and retaining skilled labor. Though prevalent globally, this challenge has become increasingly pronounced in the region. This is primarily due to a substantial rise in the aircraft fleet and the number of MRO players over the past two decades. Consequently, the demand for maintenance technicians is anticipated to outstrip the available supply in the near future.

Countries like the UAE and Saudi Arabia, pivotal aviation industry hubs are actively backing foreign MRO providers to bolster their regional footprint. This support often channeled through partnerships and joint ventures with local entities, is poised to underpin the growth of the aircraft MRO market in the Middle East and Africa during the forecast period.

Middle-East and Africa Aircraft MRO Industry Segmentation

Aircraft MRO includes tasks performed to ensure the continuing airworthiness of an aircraft and its parts. MRO service providers perform overhaul, inspection, replacement, defect rectification, and the embodiment of modifications, in compliance with airworthiness directives and repair.

The market is segmented by MRO type, end user, and geography. By MRO type the market is segmented into airframe MRO, engine MRO, component and modifications MRO, and line maintenance. By application, the market is classified as commercial aviation, military aviation, and general aviation. The report also offers the market size and forecasts for five countries across the region. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).