Aircraft Maintenance & Refueling Services in the US

Flying above the Radar!

It has been estimated that approximately half of the global demand for commercial maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services is outsourced and this figure is predicted to climb upwards. The industry's latest takeoff is likely to be due to increases in the numbers of low cost carriers, which have been booking new aircraft orders, the relatively inexpensive nature of outsourced MRO activity compared to in-house activity and the emergence of 'total component support contracts'.

This industry is part of the Transportation sector in the US. Firms within this industry provide a range of support services to air transport operators. These services include refueling aircraft on a contract or fee basis, ferrying aircraft between departure gates and taxi-ways, and aircraft maintenance. This industry primarily services both domestic and international commercial air carriers operating out of major airports. Services provided by this industry do not include fuel wholesaling (see NAICS 42272), the rebuilding of aircraft (see NAICS 33641), the provision of air traffic control services (see NAICS 48811), aircraft janitorial services (see NAICS 56172), and the provision of airline catering services (see NAICS 72231). This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.