Aerospace

Helicopter MRO Market

By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 – 2025

Vertical: AnDBase Year: 20189 Sections

Executive Summary

Helicopter MRO Market — Snapshot

  • Market Size (2018)

    2018

    $9.05B

  • Projected (2025)

    2025

    $12.34B

  • CAGR (2018–2025)

    4.5%

    4.5%
  • Key Players

    109+

Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) is a fundamental aspect of helicopter operations. Helicopter MRO service providers offer services such as airframe, engine, component, and line maintenance. MRO services are availed for commercial and military helicopters and the type of service depends on the helicopter type which includes light, medium, and heavy helicopters. The growth of the global helicopter MRO market is driven by the growing number of helicopter deliveries and demand for helicopters in developing countries. However, strict government regulations are expected to restrain market growth.

Key Insight

The Helicopter MRO Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2018 to 2025.

Market Performance Trend

Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)

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Market Scope & Coverage

What this report covers

  • Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 5 regions: Middle East and Africa, North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, South America.
  • Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across key segments with forecasts from 2018 to 2025.
  • Competitive Landscape: 109 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.

Market Size (USD Mn)

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Market Overview

Helicopter MRO Market — Growth Trajectory

MRO ensures the airworthiness of helicopters for the safety of passengers, crew, and operations. As the MRO industry is heavily regulated by regional and international aviation agencies, OEMs and operators are required to adhere to stringent policies and regulations. Furthermore, key players providing helicopter MRO services are required to obtain certifications and approvals from the necessary aviation safety agencies.

Market Size Trend (USD Mn)

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Market Dimensions

How this market is segmented

  • Type Type is broken down into: Airframe Heavy Maintenance, Engine Maintenance, Component Maintenance, Line Maintenance.
  • Helicopter Type Helicopter Type is broken down into: Light Helicopter (< 3.1 Tons), Medium Helicopter (3.1–9.0 Tons), Heavy Helicopter (>9.0 Tons).
  • Application Application is broken down into: Civil, Military.

Geographic Analysis

Regional market breakdown

  • Middle East and Africa Middle East and Africa market size reached $845.30M in 2018 and is projected to reach $1.23B by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.5%.
  • North America North America market size reached $4.28B in 2018 and is projected to reach $5.61B by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.0%.
  • Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $1.00B in 2018 and is projected to reach $1.60B by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 6.9%.
  • Europe Europe market size reached $2.39B in 2018 and is projected to reach $3.22B by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.4%.
  • South America South America market size reached $532.10M in 2018 and is projected to reach $682.50M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 3.6%.

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Research Methodology

Helicopter MRO Market — How We Researched This Market

Market Research Future analysis is based on interviews with industry experts who offer insight into the market structure, market segmentation, technology assessment, competitive landscape (CL), market penetration, as well as the emerging trends. Besides primary interviews (~80%) and secondary research (~20%), their analysis is based on years of professional expertise in their respective industries. Our analysts also predict where the market will be headed in the next five to 10 years, by analyzing historical trends and the current market position. Furthermore, the varying trends in segments and categories in each region are studied and estimated based on primary and secondary research.

Extensive primary research was conducted to gain a deeper insight into the market and the industry performance. For this particular report, we have conducted primary surveys (interviews) with the key level executives (VPs, CEOs, marketing directors, and business development managers, among others) of the major players active in the market. In addition to analyzing the current and historical trends, our analysts predict where the market is headed in the next five years.

Secondary research was mainly used to collect and identify information useful for an extensive, technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the pharmaceutical analytical testing outsourcing market. It was also used to obtain key information about major players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends, geographical markets, and developments related to the market and technology. For this study, analysts have gathered information from various credible sources such as annual reports, SEC filings, journals, white papers, corporate presentations, company websites, international organizations, and paid databases.

Both the top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the size of the market and to estimate the size of various other dependent sub-markets of the overall global Helicopter MRO market. The key players in the market were identified through secondary research, and their market contributions in different applications across the globe were determined through primary and secondary research. This entire process included the study of the annual and financial reports of the top market players and extensive interviews for key insights with industry leaders such as CEOs, VPs, directors, and marketing executives. All percentage shares, splits, and breakdowns were determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources. All the possible parameters that affect the market covered in this research study have been accounted for, viewed in extensive detail, verified through primary research, and analyzed to arrive at the final quantitative and qualitative data. This data has been consolidated, and detailed inputs and analysis from Market Research Future added before being presented in this report. The following figure shows an illustrative representation of the overall market size estimation process employed for the purpose of this study.

  • Base Year

    2018

  • Historical Period

    2018 – 2018

  • Forecast Period

    2018 – 2025

  • Primary Interviews

    150+

Research Process

Historical data (2018–2018) and forecast period (2018–2025)

1

Problem Definition

  • Market scoping
  • Objective setting
  • Framework design
2

Secondary Research

  • Literature review
  • Data mining
  • Trend analysis
3

Primary Research

  • Expert interviews
  • Field visits
  • Surveys
4

Data Analysis

  • Quantitative modeling
  • Statistical testing
  • Validation
5

Insights & Reporting

  • Synthesis
  • Recommendations
  • Visualization

Research Depth

Our research process spans primary interviews with industry stakeholders combined with comprehensive secondary data analysis, validated through triangulation across multiple independent sources.

Historical vs. Forecast Data

Historical (observed)
Forecast (modelled)

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Competitive Landscape & Porter's Five Forces

Helicopter MRO Market — Competitive Analysis

The global helicopter MRO market is expected to grow at a considerable rate during the forecast period. The new players trying to enter the market require high technical expertise and initial capital to establish MRO infrastructure. Moreover, the stringent regulatory norms set by government authorities pose barriers to the entry of new companies in the market. Therefore, new entrants present a moderate threat to the major stakeholders operating in the market.

Quantitative Analysis

Regional Breakdown

Regional market breakdown for Helicopter MRO Market.

Regional Market Size (USD Mn)

Market estimates by geography (2025)

USD Mn

InsightNorth America leads with $5.61B by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 6.9% CAGR.

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Regional Market Data

REGION201820182025CAGRSHARE
Middle East and Africa$845.30M$1.04B$1.23B5.5%10%
North America$4.28B$4.99B$5.61B4.0%45%
Asia Pacific$1.00B$1.31B$1.60B6.9%13%
Europe$2.39B$2.83B$3.22B4.4%26%
South America$532.10M$617.90M$682.50M3.6%6%
Total$9.05B$10.79B$12.34B4.5%100%

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Analytics

Helicopter MRO Market — Key Findings

Analytical insights on Helicopter MRO Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.

Key Analytical Findings

The Helicopter MRO Market market is projected to reach $12.34B by 2025, growing at 4.5% CAGR.

Market Dynamics

The global helicopter MRO is growing at a rapid rate due to the growing increasing use of commercial helicopters and a rise in the outsourcing of MRO services. However, the growth of the market may be hindered by factors such as environmental hazards and the development of next-generation helicopters.

Market Drivers

In recent years, there has been a rise in the demand for helicopters due to the growth of the tourism industry, increasing private ownership, and applications in law enforcement and paramilitary across the globe. Moreover, the increasing demand for inner-city air travel due to a rise in traffic, particularly in emerging economies, is driving the growth of the commercial helicopter market.

There has been a significant rise in the number of charter helicopter companies. For example, Uber Technologies Inc. and ANI Technologies Pvt. Ltd. (Ola) have started providing helicopter facilities with 50% lower fares as compared to the other private helicopter service providers. There has also been an increase in helicopter rentals for specific purposes such as rescue and evacuation, film-making, and tourism. Helicopter tourism in countries such as India, Singapore, and a few countries in the European Union has seen a boom in recent years. Facilities such as wide range, comfort, upgraded safety systems, and the ability to fly under a variety of conditions make the helicopters favorable and convenient for tourism.

These factors are expected to drive the growth of the global helicopter MRO market during the review period.

Market Opportunities

Continuous innovation in technology results in enhanced services and overall efficiency of the helicopter. The integration of the Internet of Things (IoT) with helicopter MRO services would assist third-party MRO service providers to connect better with their customers and serve them using business intelligence and data analytics. Many companies, such as Honeywell International Inc., are looking to integrate IoT with their MRO services to provide effective, convenient, and smart solutions. Additionally, the growing use of smart technologies by MRO service providers would offer enhanced connectivity to technicians and engineers, which would improve the operational efficiency of companies. IoT can be used in various stages of the helicopter MRO supply chain. For instance, in inventory management, it can be used to manage the supply of and demand for spare parts while in warehouse management, IoT can assist in the location of available products, as well as the tracking of dispatched spare parts. This provides market players with significant opportunities for growth during the forecast period.

Market Restraints

The environmental hazards associated with helicopter MRO services are a major concern, hindering the growth of the market. For example, during MRO services, harmful nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and unburnt hydrocarbons are emitted that can cause air pollution. These emissions are generally caused by the use of various hazardous chemicals. Similarly, hydraulic fluids used in helicopter MRO processes consist of phosphoric acids that can pose significant environmental and health hazards. These gases, wastes, and fluids released during MRO services are extremely toxic to the environment as they pollute the air and water and have adverse effects on human health. In addition, MRO activities such as corrosion control, refueling, cleaning, and repainting generate hazardous waste due to the acidic nature of the products.

Strategic Outlook and Future Directions

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Companies

Key companies profiled in Helicopter MRO Market

Profiles of 109 companies operating in the Helicopter MRO Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.

Showing 109 of 109 companies

TEXTRON IN

TEXTRON INC.

Aerospace

Company Headquarters: Rhode Island, US Founded: 1923 Workforce: ~37,000 Company Working: Textron Inc. is engaged in designing and developing aircraft, helicopters, golf cars, off-road utility vehicles, spare parts, and other similar products. It operates through five business segments, which are Bell, Textron Aviation, Textron systems, industrial, and finance. Among the business segments, the industrial business segment comprises catalytic reduction systems, plastic bottles and containers, golf cars, off-road utility and light transportation vehicles, recreational, and all-terrain vehicles. The Textron Aviation segment offers business jets, turboprop and piston engine aircraft, and military trainer and defense aircraft. Textron Inc. has 63 manufacturing facilities located in the US and 52 plants outside the US. It has approximately 35 subsidiaries, which include companies such as Lycoming Engines, AAI Corporation, Aerosonde Ltd, and HR Textron Inc. The company offers low-speed vehicles under its E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, TUG Technologies, Douglas Equipment, Premier, Safeaero, Ransomes, Jacobsen, Cushman, and Dixie Chopper brands. In the ATV engine market, it faces competition by regional players such as Polaris Industries, Inc and Massimo Motor Sports, LLC.

Revenue$13.8B
Employees37,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1922
Rhode Island, US
STANDARDAE

STANDARDAERO

Aerospace

StandardAero is among the world leaders in the provision of services, including engine and airframe MRO, engine component repair, engineering services, interior completions, and paint applications. StandardAero serves a diverse array of customers in commercial and military markets. It has partnered with and is owned by Veritas Capital. StandardAero has a global service network of 13 primary facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. It caters to more than 3,000 military, commercial, and private operators in over 85 nations. Moreover, it holds major OEM licenses for Airbus Helicopters, General Electric, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce, Safran, and Sikorsky.

RevenueN/A
EmployeesN/A
Market CapN/A
FoundedN/A
United States, North America
SAFRAN SA

SAFRAN SA

Aerospace

Founded in 2005, Safran S.A. is a leading international high-technology group which operates in three business segments as Aerospace, Defence and Security. The company is headquartered in France and has several subsidiaries namely Snecma, Safran Identity and Security, Turbomeca and others. The company is constantly seeking to adapt and reinvent itself to meet the critical technology needs and challenges. The company’s technological and industrial hub are in France and Europe. The company is focusing on developing new technology devices to enhance security. The company has introduced the Morpho 3D Face Reader which uses facial recognition technology for security purpose. The company has offices in the regions ofEurope, Americas, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Africa regions. However, the Europe region accounts for the highest revenue of 13151 Million USD out of the company’s total revenue. Considering the company’s business segments, the aerospace segment accounts for the largest share of revenue of 10054 Million USD out of the total revenue.

Revenue$16.6B
EmployeesN/A
Market CapN/A
FoundedN/A
United States, North America
ROLLS-ROYC

ROLLS-ROYCE HOLDINGS PLC

Aerospace

Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC (Rolls-Royce) designs, develops, manufactures, and services integrated power systems. The company operates through five business segments—civil aerospace, power systems, defence, ITP aero, and non-core businesses. The civil aerospace segment offers commercial aircraft and helicopter engines and aftermarket services for civil and military customers. The power systems segment includes engines, power systems, and nuclear systems for civil power generation. The defense segment consists of military aero engines, naval engines, submarines, and aftermarket services. The ITP aero segment provides aeronautical engines and gas turbines.

Revenue$17.0B
EmployeesN/A
Market CapN/A
FoundedN/A
United States, North America
MTU AERO E

MTU AERO ENGINES AG

Aerospace

Company Headquarters: Munich, Germany Founded: 1934 Workforce: ~ 11,000 Company Working: MTU Aero Engines AG (MTU Aero Engines) is an engine manufacturer that produces low-pressure turbines, high-pressure compressors, and turbine centre frames. The company creates, develops, manufactures, and sells engines for commercial and military aircraft. MTU Aero Engines manufactures commercial engines, such as propulsion systems for business jets and engines for narrow body aircraft, using geared turbofan technology and producing the world's most powerful engines. MTU offers commercial engine maintenance for jet and military engines, as well as industrial gas turbines. In addition, the company offers maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. It provides services to the aviation, military, and power industries. North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and other regions are served by the company.

Revenue$5.2B
Employees11,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1933
Munich, Germany
LEONARDO S

LEONARDO SPA

Aerospace

Company Headquarters: Rome, Italy Founded: 1948 Workforce: ~49,882 Company Working: Leonardo SpA caters to the aerospace, defense, and security industries. It operates through four business segments—helicopters, electronics, defense & security systems, aeronautics, and other activities. The helicopters segment designs commercial and military rotorcrafts. Moreover, through its service stations and a global team of field service representatives, Leonardo SpA offers line and base maintenance services to civil and military customers. The defense and security electronics segment offers information management, sensors, and systems integration, as well as systems for critical missions, military sustainment requirements, and homeland security. The aeronautics segment produces complete tactical airlifters, combat aircraft, and unmanned air vehicles for both civil and military applications. The company operates in over 180 locations across the globe. Partially owned by the Italian government, Leonardo SpA is the ninth-largest defense contractor in the world, based on annual revenue.

Revenue$0.0B
Employees49,882
Market CapN/A
Founded1947
Rome, Italy
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