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Engine Makers Invest in India for MRO

August 18, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Engine makers are building large MRO facilities in India.
Global engine supply chain crisis affects airline operations.
Narrowbody operators face unprecedented maintenance capacity deficit.
Annual single-aisle shop visits projected to rise sevenfold by 2040.

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Strategic Implications

The shift to India for MRO facilities may indicate a significant change in the global engine supply chain, suggesting that traditional Western MRO networks are no longer sufficient. This move could reduce transit friction and improve turnaround times, which may benefit narrowbody operators and alleviate the current maintenance capacity deficit.

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What Happened

India Becomes Hub for Largest MRO Facilities Amid Global Engine Supply Crisis

The global engine supply chain crisis is driving engine makers to invest in large MRO facilities in India, as traditional Western MRO networks struggle to keep up with demand. The rapid increase in Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max production has led to a surge in annual single-aisle shop visits, projected to rise sevenfold by 2040. This has resulted in severe fleet dislocations, with turnaround times ballooning to over 230 days for Leap overhauls and beyond 300 days for GTFs. According to Leeham News and Analysis, India is becoming a hub for these mega-scale overhaul hubs.

Source | Originally Published: August 18, 2026

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