Market Size (2018)
2018
$1.72B
Aerospace
Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market
By Segment, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2018 – 2025
Vertical: AnDBase Year: 201810 Sections
Executive Summary
Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — Snapshot
Projected (2025)
2025
$2.37B
CAGR (2018–2025)
4.7%
4.7%Key Players
110+
The demand for Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul services has increased owing to the rise in air traffic and the subsequent growth of the airline industry. Moreover, the focus on flight safety and the demand for maintenance of advanced lightweight landing gears is expected to fuel market growth. Due to an increase in the number of aircraft, it is expected that there will be extensive participation of regional companies and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers.
The global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market is expected to register a CAGR of 4.76% during the forecast period of 2019 to 2025. In 2018, the market was led by North America with a 32.88% share, followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific with shares of 25.30% and 23.70%, respectively. The growth of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market can be attributed to the increasing demand for aircraft MRO outsourcing and rising investments in aircraft MRO services.
The global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market has been segmented based on aircraft type, component, gear position, application, and region. On the basis of aircraft type, in 2018, the fixed-wing market segment accounted for the largest share of 64.64% of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market. By application, the commercial market segment accounted for the largest share of 58.80% of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market in 2018. Based on component, the landing gear steering market segment led the market with 39.25% of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market in 2018. The main landing gear segment was the largest gear position market in 2018 with 60.01% of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market.
Market Attractiveness Analysis
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Aircraft Type
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Fixed-Wing Aircraft
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Component
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Gear Position
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Application
Global Aircraft Landing Gear Repair And Overhaul Market, By Region
Key Insight
The Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.7% from 2018 to 2025.
Market Performance Trend
Historical performance and future projections (2020–2030, USD Billion)
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What this report covers
- Geographic Coverage: This analysis covers 5 regions: Asia Pacific, South America, Europe, North America, Middle East and Africa.
- Market Segmentation: The market is analyzed across 2 segments: Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing. Forecasts are provided for each segment from 2018 to 2025.
- Competitive Landscape: 110 leading companies are profiled, covering market positioning, strategies, and recent developments.
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Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — Growth Trajectory
The aircraft undercarriage that supports the entire weight of an aircraft during take-off and landing is known as the landing gear. It undergoes heavy stress and load during take-off and landing, resulting in the wear and tear of the gears. This calls for the timely repair and overhaul at fixed intervals to avoid affecting the working and indirectly hampering the efficiency of the aircraft. Presently, aircraft are equipped with technologically advanced landing gear to achieve optimum fuel efficiency.
Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — Growth Trajectory
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How this market is segmented
- Aircraft Type Aircraft Type is broken down into: Fixed-Wing, Rotary-Wing.
- Component Component is broken down into: Landing Gear Steering System, Actuation System, Others.
- Gear Position Gear Position is broken down into: Main Landing Gear, Nose Landing Gear.
- Application Application is broken down into: Commercial, Military.
Geographic Analysis
Regional market breakdown
- Asia Pacific Asia Pacific market size reached $407.30M in 2018 and is projected to reach $586.60M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.3%.
- South America South America market size reached $143.20M in 2018 and is projected to reach $202.60M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 5.1%.
- Europe Europe market size reached $434.80M in 2018 and is projected to reach $587.10M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.4%.
- North America North America market size reached $565.10M in 2018 and is projected to reach $759.40M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.3%.
- Middle East and Africa Middle East and Africa market size reached $168.10M in 2018 and is projected to reach $233.20M by 2025, growing at a CAGR of 4.8%.
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Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — How We Researched This Market
Research Process
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.
Primary 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
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.
Market Size Estimation
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 Connected Aircraft 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)
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Problem Definition
- Market scoping
- Objective setting
- Framework design
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Secondary Research
- Literature review
- Data mining
- Trend analysis
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Primary Research
- Expert interviews
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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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Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — Competitive Analysis
Threat Of New Entrants
The global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market is expected to grow at a significant rate during the forecast period; however, the need for high initial investments and formation of a client base are factors that could deter new players from entering the market. In addition, there are several established market players with a wide geographic reach and advanced technological capabilities which makes it difficult for new entrants to attain economies of scale. Therefore, new entrants are expected to present a low threat to the major stakeholders in the market.
Bargaining Power Of Suppliers
There are a limited number of suppliers in the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market. For certification, all sub-components of landing gear go through stringent regulatory and review processes which limits the number of certified suppliers in the market. Thus, the bargaining power of suppliers in the market is expected to be low.
Bargaining Power Of Buyers
The buyers in the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market are aircraft operators. Although there are limited certified suppliers in the market, buyers do not have any control over the cost of the MRO services. They are dependent on the regulations and policies set by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). However, the buyers dictate the specification and type of aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul required by them, which makes their bargaining power moderate.
Threat Of Substitutes
Aircraft landing gear is a critical component of the aircraft as it is crucial for take-off and landing operations. Therefore, there are no direct alternatives to the MRO services for the aircraft landing gear. So, the threat of substitutes in the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market is deemed to be low.
Intensity Of Rivalry
There is intense competition among the existing players in the market as vendors are investing heavily and using extensive research and development to provide advanced and cost-effective MRO facilities and services for aircraft landing gear. Thus, the intensity of rivalry in the market is projected to be high during the forecast period.
Quantitative Analysis
Regional Breakdown
Regional market breakdown for Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market.
Regional Market Size (USD Mn)
Market estimates by geography (2025)
USD Mn
InsightNorth America leads with $759.40M by 2025, while Asia Pacific is projected to grow fastest at a 5.3% CAGR.
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| REGION | 2018 | 2018 | 2025 | CAGR | SHARE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia Pacific | $407.30M | $499.20M | $586.60M | 5.3% | 25% |
| South America | $143.20M | $173.70M | $202.60M | 5.1% | 9% |
| Europe | $434.80M | $513.70M | $587.10M | 4.4% | 25% |
| North America | $565.10M | $665.80M | $759.40M | 4.3% | 32% |
| Middle East and Africa | $168.10M | $201.70M | $233.20M | 4.8% | 10% |
| Total | $1.72B | $2.05B | $2.37B | 4.7% | 100% |
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Fixed-Wing
Rotary-Wing
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Segment Market Share
- Fixed-Wing66%
- Rotary-Wing34%
Total Market Size
$2.37B
Market by Segment (2025)
| APPLICATION | REVENUE ($B) | GROWTH RATE | MARKET PENETRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed-Wing | $1.56B | 4.7% | 67% |
| Rotary-Wing | $809.90M | 4.7% | 89% |
* Revenue projections based on 2025 estimates. Growth rates represent CAGR 2024–2030. Market penetration indicates current adoption rate within addressable market segments.
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Analytics
Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market — Key Findings
Analytical insights on Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market covering market dynamics, competitive landscape, and strategic outlook.
Key Analytical Findings
The Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market market is projected to reach $2.37B by 2025, growing at 4.7% CAGR. The Fixed-Wing segment holds the largest share.
Market Dynamics
The global market for aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul is growing rapidly due to increasing demand for aircraft MRO outsourcing and growing investments in aircraft MRO services. However, the growth of the market may be hindered by the retirement of maintenance-intensive aircraft and environmental hazards due to MRO.
Market Drivers
MRO outsourcing is gaining acceptance as performance-based logistics contracts are becoming popular in the aviation industry. Globally, aircraft operators are extensively outsourcing maintenance and logistics support contracts to MROs which enables a quick turnaround time during maintenance. Furthermore, OEMs across the aviation industry are looking to increase their share of revenue from the aftermarket. Similarly, the industry has evolved from the in-house maintenance of fleets to customer-centric, third-party service offerings. For instance, Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance is a subsidiary of Air France KLM which provide a full range of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for all types of aircraft components including airframe, engines, FTRs, and landing gear to third-party customers.
Nations such as Brazil, Malaysia, Mexico, and South Africa have a low cost of labor and are continually improving support for MRO services. However, this support is mostly for labor-intensive heavy maintenance checks. Increasing fuel costs and retirement of maintenance-intensive aircraft will eventually have a negative impact on the outsourcing transition. Hence, the increase in demand for aircraft MRO outsourcing is expected to positively impact the growth of the global aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul market during the review period.
Market Opportunities
The emergence of advanced aircraft MRO technologies has changed the aviation industry. There have been rapid advancements in the IT industry, such as big data analytics, real-time tracking, automated parts handling, digitized job cards, connected fleet, and dynamic resource allocation which has improved MRO services. Such advanced IT systems would need better maintenance standards, which would result in higher investments in aircraft MRO services.
For instance, the procurement of landing gear parts, that sometimes consists of more than 10,000 parts, is complex and time-consuming. In 2018, Lufthansa Technik AG launched Skeyos to digitalize the procurement of MRO services.
Hence, the integration of IT with MRO services can improve the operational performance of aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul and, consequently, offers lucrative opportunities.
Market Restraints
With a gradual changeover to newer aircraft, airlines will retire older, less fuel-efficient models. Because of the significant demand and few challenges associated with the production of more modern engines and aircraft, some airlines are retiring their existing fleet to give themselves more flexibility to deal with unexpected problems and delays. Furthermore, a significant jump in aircraft fuel prices could encourage airlines to increase the retirement of old, less fuel-efficient aircraft. The increasing rate of retirement of maintenance-intensive aircraft will eradicate the requirement of MRO services, which is expected to hinder the demand for aircraft landing gear repair and overhaul during the review period.
Strategic Outlook and Future Directions
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Market Value by Segment (2025)
Value (USD Mn)
Fixed-Wing
Rotary-Wing
Companies
Key companies profiled in Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market
Profiles of 110 companies operating in the Aircraft Landing Gear Repair and Overhaul Market market, including revenue, employee count, and market positioning where available.
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Turkish Technic Inc.
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Istanbul, Turkey Founded: 2006 Workforce: ~ 7,435 Company Working: Turkish Technic Inc. is a leading aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service providing company. The company provides services such as airframe heavy maintenance, engine and APU overhaul, and LDG overhaul. It owns five wide and narrow-body aircraft hangars, one VIP and light aircraft hangar in Istanbul, and one narrow-body aircraft hangar in Ankara, through which it provides MRO services to its clients. Other service offerings of the company include non-destructive testing, calibration services, design services, fleet asset management, research and development, material sales, engineering services, and training services. Turkish Technic Inc. serves airlines in Europe, Northern Africa, the Middle East, Turkey, and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Revenue$1.1B
Employees7,435
Market CapN/A
Founded2005
Istanbul, Turkey
RUAG Group
RUAG Group
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Bern, Switzerland Founded: 1998 Workforce: ~10,000 Company Working: RUAG Group has production locations in Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, Finland, France, Austria, Hungary, Australia, and the US. The company’s business segments are classified as space, aerostructures, aviation, Ammotec, and defence. The company’s aviation division has developed the Center of Excellence for Civil and Military Aircraft Maintenance for developing, manufacturing, and integrating aviation systems and subsystems. Its aerostructures division specializes in the development, manufacturing, and final assembly of sophisticated components and parts for civil and military aircraft.
Revenue$1.8B
Employees10,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1997
Bern, Switzerland
FL Technic
FL Technics
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Vilnius, Lithuania Founded: 2005 Workforce: ~1,000 Company Working: FL Technics is a global provider of aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services. It is a part of Avia Solutions Group — a Warsaw Stock Exchange-listed Aviation Company — with more than 20 subsidiaries globally. The company has representative offices in Lithuania, Indonesia, the UK, Thailand, and Russia, with its base maintenance facilities in Lithuania and Indonesia. The key focus areas include base maintenance, line maintenance, engine maintenance, APU and LG management solutions, spare parts and component support, military aircraft component support, and full aircraft engineering. Currently, the company provides MRO services to aircraft manufacturing companies such as Boeing, Airbus, ATR, and Embraer.
RevenueN/A
Employees1,000
Market CapN/A
Founded2004
Vilnius, Lithuania
Delta Tech
Delta TechOps
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Atlanta, Georgia, US Founded: 1929 Workforce: ~ 10,000 Company Working: Delta TechOps, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul division of Delta Air Lines, was established in 1929 and is headquartered in Georgia, US. The company provides services, such as line maintenance, inventory management, component support, engineering support, engine overhaul, and engine condition monitoring, for airplanes. It operates in North America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe with a strong, skilled workforce. In addition to providing MRO support to Delta’s fleet of more than 850 aircraft, Delta TechOps serves more than 150 other aviation and airline customers around the world.
RevenueN/A
Employees10,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1928
Atlanta, Georgia, US
AAR Corpor
AAR Corporation
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Illinois, US Founded: 1955 Workforce: ~4,700 Company Working: AAR caters to the government, defense, and commercial markets globally. The company operates through two segments, namely, aviation services and expeditionary services. As part of its aviation services segment, AAR provides aftermarket support and services, MRO services, engineering services, inventory management, and other overhaul services. Under its expeditionary services segment, the company designs, develops, and repairs containers and transportation pallets. It also develops composite materials for business, commercial, and military aircrafts and provides design and integration services for command and control systems. AAR has a global presence and operates through offices in the UK, China, Singapore, Brazil, and the UAE.
Revenue$1.7B
Employees4,700
Market CapN/A
Founded1954
Illinois, US
Lufthansa
Lufthansa Technik
Aerospace
Company Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany Founded: 1995 Workforce: ~26,000 Company Working: Lufthansa Technik, a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, provides aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the global aviation industry. It offers engine services and landing gear services to the airlines, charter carriers, and operators of VIP aircraft. The firm has a substantial customer base, especially in regions such as the Americas, Asia-Pacific, and Europe. It mainly operates through its eight main business segments, namely, aircraft maintenance, aircraft overhaul, component service, engine maintenance, aircraft systems, the development and manufacture of cabin products, the outfitting and support of VIP aircraft, and creation of digital products. It has 30 subsidiaries, including Lufthansa Technik Logistik GmbH and Lufthansa Technik Philippines Inc.
Revenue$6.5B
Employees26,000
Market CapN/A
Founded1994
Hamburg, Germany
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