Report Overview

A spurring demand from the country’s thriving civil aviation sector driven by a surging number of air passengers, increasing fleet size, and the government’s supportive policies is expected to boost the growth of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market during the forecast period between 2025 and 2031.

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market – Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2031

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market size was estimated at USD 2.17 billion in 2024. During the forecast period from 2025 to 2031, India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 8.54% reaching a value of USD 3.86 billion by 2031. The significant expansion of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market is propelled by a significant surge in the number of air passengers, increasing fleet size, and the Indian central government’s supportive policies for the growth of the country’s aviation industry. The Indian civil aviation industry is one of the world’s fastest-growing, with 15% yearly growth in air passengers (pre-COVID), the current strength of approximately 713 commercial aircraft, and more than 1,000 aircraft expected to be added in the coming years. It, in turn, would make India the third-largest buyer of commercial airplanes, after the United States and China. A significant growth in the number of air passengers is estimated to make India the third-largest air passenger market across the globe. The Indian government’s MRO Policy 2021, National Civil Aviation Policy 2016, rationalization of GST, and the removal of Gross Turnover Tax (GTO) are expected to further boost the growth of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market in the coming years.

 Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) – Overview

Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) is an important segment that helps in ensuring the airplane fleet’s continued airworthiness, safety, and reliability. MRO consists of a wide range of services, including routine checks and component repairs to complex engine overhauls and structural modifications. The service providers of MRO ensure the availability of airplanes for commercial aviation players and defense aviation establishments. The MRO market consists of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), commercial airlines, air passenger service providers, vendors and aircraft spare parts manufacturers. Regulations for aircraft MRO industry are stringent with various mandates including routine checks, repair, scheduled replacement of components, and maintenance during the delivery of airplanes.

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market 

Growth Drivers

Booming Civil Aviation Industry Drives Surging Demand for MRO

A surging demand for MRO services and solutions from the thriving Indian civil aviation industry is boosting the growth of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market. The Indian civil aviation industry has been growing at a significant CAGR during the recent years. The estimated USD 900-million market size makes Indian Civil Aviation Market a rapidly expanding industry, primarily due to the rising fleet size and the government’s supportive initiatives. With about 275 million domestic air passengers, India is reportedly third largest domestic aviation market in the world. In addition, this world’s most populous country has also been estimated as the third largest air traffic market with a surging number of international and domestic passengers in 2024. During FY2020, India was the fifth largest market with a total of more than 340 million combined air passengers. In the pre-COVID era, there had been a robust yearly growth rate of 15% in the number of combined air passengers. The thriving civil aviation industry is driving the demand for aircraft MRO solutions and services across India.

Challenges

Requirement of High Initial Capital

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market could face significant growth challenges due to the high capital required for setting up facilities, training work force, purchasing components, and marketing. Advanced tools often require substantial investment in infrastructure, skilled personnel, and ongoing maintenance. In addition, the limited availability of trained MRO personnel in the country could further affect the market growth. These financial constraints could limit the growth of India Aircraft MRO Market.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market 

Intensifying geopolitical tensions among countries across the regions could significantly impact the growth of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market by escalating uncertainties across air traffic, air passengers’ travel plans, tourism, financial, trade, and supply chain domains. Rising global conflicts and protectionist policies heighten exposure to currency volatility, inflation, and capital outflows. These risks compel Indian enterprises to adopt more robust frameworks. Regulatory bodies and MROs are also intensifying monitoring efforts to mitigate risks associated with uncertainties across the world.

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market 

Segmental Coverage

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market – By MRO Type

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market by MRO Type is divided into Airframe, Component, Engine, and Line segments. The airframe maintenance segment accounts for the largest market share of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market by MRO type, due to the India-based MROs’ competency in offering airframe maintenance services. Currently,  India-based airlines get component and engine MROs from the providers based primarily in France, Sri Lanka, Germany, Jordan, Malaysia, Singapore, Turkey, UAE, and United States.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market – By Fleet Type

On the basis of fleet type, India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market is divided into Widebody Jet, Narrowbody Jet, Turboprop, and Regional Jet. The narrowbody jet holds the largest market share of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market by fleet type, primarily due to the high use of narrowbody jets in domestic and international aviation.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market – By Region

Geographically, India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market is divided into East India, West India, South India, and North India. South India holds the largest share of India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market among the regions. Major South Indian cities, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru, are home to major domestic and international airports and also the facilities of key MRO service providers, such as AirWorks India, Air India Engineering Services Ltd (AIESL), GMR Aero Technic, SpiceJet Technic, and Turbo Jet Engines Private Limited. Hyderabad, in particular, is evolving as a key destination for MROs. For example, in November 2025, Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), one of the first global MRO hubs for LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines that are used in Airbus A320neo & Boeing 737 MAX), was inaugurated at the GMR Aerospace Park in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Source: BlueWeave Consulting

Competitive Landscape

Major companies operating in India Aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) Market include AIESL (Air India Engineering Services Ltd), The Air Works Group, Bird ExecuJet Airport Services Pvt Ltd, Deccan Charters Ltd, GE Aviation India, GMR Aero Technic (GAT), Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Indamer Aviation Private Limited, Lufthansa Technik Services India, Max MRO Services Pvt Ltd, Taj Air, and Taneja Aerospace & Aviation Ltd. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Recent Developments

• In November 2025 – Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, inaugurated Safran Aircraft Engine Services India (SAESI), reportedly the first global MRO hub for LEAP (Leading Edge Aviation Propulsion) engines, which are used in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX, at the GMR Aerospace Park in Hyderabad, Telangana.

Scope of the Report

By MRO Type

• Airframe

• Component

• Engine

• Line

By Fleet Type

• Widebody Jet

• Narrowbody Jet

• Turboprop

• Regional Jet

By Region

• East India

• West India

• South India

• North India