Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market Size, Share Report by 2033

Research Methodology – Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market

At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market comprises the following key stages:

Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis

Our baseline thesis for the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:

Factors considered while calculating market size and share

Number of active aircraft fleets globally and their age.
Frequency of aircraft maintenance cycles and regulatory requirements for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).
Economic conditions influences on airlines' expenses for aircraft MRO services.
Technological advancements and adoption rates in the MRO industry.
Competition among service providers in terms of pricing, quality, and service offerings.
Growth and expansion rates of low-cost carriers and their impact on the MRO market.
Service outsourcing trends in the airline industry.
Changes in the regulatory environment concerning environmental sustainability and safety standards.

Key Market Indicators

Global fleet size, categorized by aircraft type and age.
Rate of aircraft retirements and new deliveries.
Overall airlinesâ profitability and its allocation for MRO services.
Growth rates of passenger and freight traffic.
Adoption rates of new technologies in aircraft maintenance and repair.
Rate of outsourcing MRO services by airlines.
Market share of leading MRO service providers.

Growth Trends

Increasing demand for MRO services due to the ageing global aircraft fleet.
Growth in low-cost carriers driving the demand for cost-effective MRO services.
Digitization and adoption of advanced technologies in MRO services.
Increasing trend of MRO service outsourcing by airlines to specialized providers.
Increasing emphasis on reducing aircraft downtime, driving the demand for efficient MRO solutions.
Trending towards 'green MRO' focusing on sustainability and reducing environmental impact.
Regulatory changes emphasizing more on aircraft safety and routine maintenance.

Secondary Research

Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market. Key inputs include:

Company-Level Information

Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
Company press releases and product launch announcements
Public executive interviews and earnings calls
Strategy briefings and M&A updates

Industry and Government Sources

Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
Relevant Associations for the Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Market

Market Intelligence Sources

Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
Import/export trade data and tariff databases
Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals

Macro & Consumer Insights

Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends

Primary Research

To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:

Expert Insights & KOL Engagements

Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users

Focused Discussions & Panels

Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers

Data Validation & Business POV

Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints

Data Triangulation & Forecasting

The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:

Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors

Forecasting is carried out using proprietary models that combine: