According to Penton’s Aviation Week Network Business Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast, the world’s western produced in-service business fleets will increase from 31,000 aircraft in 2016 to nearly 38,000 aircraft at the end of 2025, a growth rate of 2.3% annually.
Additionally, the 10-year demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) in the business market is expected to be $121.8 billion.
“The 2016 forecast expectations show that the North American market will dominate the world sales and MRO demand for years to come; and will also have a vibrant fleet replacement cycle with nearly 3,400 aircraft retirements and over 8,000 aircraft deliveries,” said Brian Kough, director of forecasts and Analysis with Aviation Week Intelligence Network.
Other key findings from the 2016 Business Aviation Forecast Summary include:
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