India’s Aviation MRO Demand Set to Reach $5.7 Billion by 2030
India’s maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector is projected to grow to $5.7 billion by 2030 from $4.4 billion in 2025, registering an annual growth rate of 5.4 per cent, according to a report by Singapore-based Alton Aviation Consultancy. The study highlights that engine MRO will account for nearly half of the total demand, while airframe maintenance and modifications are expected to witness the fastest growth. The expansion is being driven by a rapidly increasing commercial fleet, which is forecast to exceed 1,800 aircraft by 2030, with narrow-body aircraft nearly doubling to over 1,300 units.
The report notes that Indian airlines have already placed orders for more than 500 aircraft over the next five years, necessitating significant infrastructure expansion. To support this surge, the government plans to develop over 100 additional airports, taking the total count to more than 200 by 2030. Rising middle-class demand, deeper penetration of low-cost carriers, and improved regional connectivity are further fueling aviation growth. Simultaneously, policy initiatives such as liberalized foreign direct investment norms, GST reductions on aviation components, and the ratification of international leasing frameworks are enhancing India’s attractiveness as an aviation hub.
Significant investments across airports, manufacturing, and MRO capabilities are reinforcing this momentum. New airports in Navi Mumbai and Noida are becoming operational, while projects like Dholera and Bhogapuram are underway. Global players including Safran, Pratt & Whitney, and Thales are expanding their footprint in India, alongside domestic developments led by IndiGo and the Adani Group. Experts emphasize that strengthening local MRO capabilities, improving skilled workforce availability, and enhancing supply chain efficiency will be crucial to reducing reliance on overseas servicing and building a resilient, self-sustaining aviation ecosystem in India.
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