Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Size
| Study Period | 2019-2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 3.77 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 6.49 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 11.47 % |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
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Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Analysis
The Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size is estimated at USD 3.77 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 6.49 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 11.47% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
For the past few decades, Southeast Asia has been making the most of its favorable geographic location by complementing it with state-of-the-art aviation infrastructure. The region's strategic position and the strong local supply chain have made it a preferred location for many commercial aircraft MRO companies.
There have been growing developments about onsite facilities at various airports across the Southeast Asian region, which can cater to providing aircraft MRO services. Technological advancement in additive manufacturing, predictive maintenance, aircraft health monitoring systems, composite repair capabilities, artificial intelligence, and big data will play a major role in the coming years, as most of the MRO players in the region will most likely opt to streamline their operations through automation to generate higher revenue during the forecast period.
The increasing number of commercial aircraft deliveries in the Southeast Asian region, coupled with the growing investments in commercial aircraft MRO facilities in the region, will be the main factors that will lead the market toward growth during the forecast period. On the other hand, the shortage of skilled labour and lack of availability of space for carrying out the required maintenance on commercial aircraft can be the key factors that may hamper the market's growth during the forecast period.
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Trends
Engine Segment Dominates the Market During the Forecast Period
Engine MRO is a vital and expensive part of an MRO. The increasing complexity of engine parts and the increased number of aircraft crashes due to engine failures have made operators focus on frequent engine maintenance and periodic checks. An engine is one of the most critical components of the aircraft, which must be maintained regularly, irrespective of whether it is flying or on the ground.
In the engine MRO sector, OEMs control approximately half of the market, with the other half roughly split between independent and airline overhaul shops. Operators frequently outsource engine maintenance and use complete MRO-support programs for new powerplant generations. For instance, in December 2021, Safran Aircraft Engines signed a new 10-year engine MRO contract with SIA Engineering Company (SIAEC). Under the agreement, Singapore Airlines' MRO division was required to provide engine testing services for CFM International's LEAP-1A (A320neo family) and LEAP-1B (737 MAX family) through a modernized engine test facility upgraded with the latest data acquisition and control system supplied by Safran Test Cells.
According to the IATA report titled Airport Technology Roadmap to 2050, new commercial aircraft will still be revolutionary developments with a traditional tube-and-wing configuration and turbofan engines powered by conventional jet fuel until 2035. From 2035 onwards, the industry is expected to witness revolutionary changes in aircraft configurations and propulsion systems. The new designs include strut-braced wings, blended wing bodies, and battery-electric aircraft. Hence, increasing aircraft deliveries and modernization of the old fleet drive the growth of the segment during the forecast period.
Malaysia is Projected to Show the Highest Growth During the Forecast Period
The growth in air passenger traffic and expansion in aviation services on international and domestic routes is estimated to drive demand in the Malaysian commercial aviation sector. Malaysia's year-to-date (YTD) passenger number in May 2022 was 16.3 million, a 574.6% increase over the same period in 2021. Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, and Air Asia Berhad are the major airlines in Malaysia. They cater to the majority of the demand for air travel. As of September 2023, Malaysia Airlines had 286 active aircraft in its fleet, with an average age of 11.4 years. During the last five years, around 65 new aircraft have been delivered.
For instance, in September 2022, Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Spirit AeroSystems Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for the Boeing B737 Next Generation (NG) aircraft. Under the terms of the agreement, Spirit AeroSystems and Malaysia Airlines would jointly work on establishing repair services for nacelle and flight control surfaces to support the airline’s fleet. Also, in April 2022, Honeywell signed two MoUs that will further strengthen the company’s presence in Malaysia and relationships with key stakeholders in the country and region. The cooperation is intended to tap into Honeywell’s expertise in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) of aircraft in various capacities, as the company has signed separate MOUs with Airod Techno Power (ATP) and Galaxy Aerospace. Such developments are expected to drive the demand for the aircraft MRO market in Malaysia during the forecast period.
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Industry Overview
The Southeast Asia commercial aircraft MRO market is semi-consolidated in nature, with few global and local players holding significant shares in the market. Some of the key players in the market are Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd, Rolls-Royce PLC, Safran, AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC, and StandardAero. Key players in the market are highly investing in research and development and introducing advanced MRO solutions for commercial aircraft. For instance, in February 2022, SIA opened a new USD 9 million aircraft engine service (AES) facility in Singapore, which is custom-designed to perform at least 60 quick turns per year, with an additional 50% capacity to cope with a surge in demand. Similarly, in 2021, Subang Airport in Malaysia became the first airport in the Southeast Asian region to witness the development of an aircraft MRO facility through a collaboration between Malaysia Airports and homegrown global player Dviation Group of Companies. Moreover, the new facility offers end-to-end aftermarket services, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO), aircraft teardown, aircraft material recycling, and parts trading.
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Leaders
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StandardAero
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Safran
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Rolls-Royce plc
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Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
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AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market News
Aug 2023: FL Technics, a subsidiary of Avia Solutions Group, in partnership with PT Angkasa Pura Properti, initiated the development of an aircraft MRO hub covering 17,000 square meters at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, Indonesia. FL Technics is committed to investing USD 25 million in the initial stage of this MRO construction and development project, which is slated for completion within a year.
May 2023: Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), Capital A's engineering and maintenance subsidiary, announced that it had secured a USD 100 million investment from OCP Asia Ltd. This investment will be utilized to construct and operationalize a state-of-the-art 14-line aircraft maintenance hangar facility in Sepang.
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Overview
- 4.2 Market Drivers
- 4.3 Market Restraints
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4.4 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
- 4.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 MRO Type
- 5.1.1 Airframe
- 5.1.2 Engine
- 5.1.3 Component
- 5.1.4 Line
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5.2 Aircraft Type
- 5.2.1 Narrowbody
- 5.2.2 Widebody
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 Southeast Asia
- 5.3.1.1 Malaysia
- 5.3.1.2 Indonesia
- 5.3.1.3 Singapore
- 5.3.1.4 Thailand
- 5.3.1.5 Rest of Southeast Asia
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Vendor Market Share
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6.2 Company Profiles
- 6.2.1 Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd
- 6.2.2 SIA Engineering Company Limited
- 6.2.3 Singapore Aero Engine Services Limited
- 6.2.4 StandardAero
- 6.2.5 Garuda Indonesia (GMF AeroAsia)
- 6.2.6 Triumph Group
- 6.2.7 Safran
- 6.2.8 Rolls-Royce plc
- 6.2.9 ExecuJet MRO Services
- 6.2.10 AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC
- 6.2.11 Subang MRO Sdn Bhd
- 6.2.12 Asia Digital Engineering Sdn Bhd
- 6.2.13 Sepang Aircraft Engineering Sdn Bhd
- 6.2.14 Asia AeroTechnic Sdn Bhd
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
** Subject To AvailablitySoutheast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Industry Segmentation
Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (commonly abbreviated as MRO) refer to overhaul, inspection, repair, or modification of an aircraft or any components. The study includes the revenues sourced from the MRO activities of commercial aircraft fleets opting to undergo MRO operations in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
The Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market is segmented by MRO Type (Airframe, Engine, Component, and Line), Aircraft Type (Narrowbody and Widebody), and Geography (Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and the Rest of Southeast Asia). The report offers the market size in value terms in USD for all the abovementioned segments.
| MRO Type | Airframe | |
| Engine | ||
| Component | ||
| Line | ||
| Aircraft Type | Narrowbody | |
| Widebody | ||
| Geography | Southeast Asia | Malaysia |
| Indonesia | ||
| Singapore | ||
| Thailand | ||
| Rest of Southeast Asia |
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market Research FAQs
How big is the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market?
The Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size is expected to reach USD 3.77 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 11.47% to reach USD 6.49 billion by 2029.
What is the current Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size?
In 2024, the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size is expected to reach USD 3.77 billion.
Who are the key players in Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market?
StandardAero, Safran, Rolls-Royce plc, Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd and AVIA SOLUTIONS GROUP PLC are the major companies operating in the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market.
What years does this Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size was estimated at USD 3.34 billion. The report covers the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Southeast Asia Commercial Aircraft MRO Industry Report
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