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The article focuses on changes in the structure of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO). Today, both airframe and engine original equipment manufacturers (OEM) are becoming service integrators, engaging in maintenance services themselves, often in partnerships with airline and independent MRO. Engine OEM can generate half or more of their revenues from maintaining and fixing engines.

The article discusses the expected growth of the commercial aircraft turbine engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market for 2014 to 2023. Topics addressed include shop visits in large quantities by the CFM56-5B, CFM56-7B and IAE V2500 engines, the prospects for the widebody aircraft engines Rolls-Royce 700 and General Electric CF6-80E1, and airlines' exchange of their engines for those with more on-wing life. The value of the 2014 engine MRO market according to region is also cited.

The article considers the possibility that airplane engine maintenance providers will turn to consolidation to address overcapacity. The author says that the question of overcapacity and the need for further consolidation in the engine maintenance, repair and overhaul sector draws mixed responses. Jim Keenan of Pratt & Whitney (P&W) Global Service Partners is a proponent of future consolidation among engine maintenance providers. Another company poised to take advantage of potential acquisition opportunities is MTU Aero Engines.

Charts are presented which show the 10 most commonly operated engine types in the commercial aviation industry in China and India as well as the number of engine overhaul expected on each type of engine.

The article reports that Snecma Services will overhaul high pressure aircraft turbine engines. The company will overhaul high pressure turbine models on Larzac engines for the SMA aircraft maintenance department of the French Defence Ministry.