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title: "Navigating the MRO Super-Cycle: Building resilience"
description: Discover how AJW Group is tackling supply chain agility, workforce development, and fleet adaptability ahead of MRO Europe 2025 in London.
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 September, 2025

# Navigating the MRO Super-Cycle: Building resilience

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Navigating the MRO Super-Cycle: Building resilience

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The aviation industry finds itself at an interesting crossroads. After years of turbulence, demand for MRO services is climbing at pace. Global forecasts suggest the market will exceed $120 billion in 2025, with growth continuing well into the next decade.

Yet, with this recovery comes a new set of challenges. We are facing material shortages, supply chain disruption, escalating costs, and shortage of skilled labour. Add to that the ongoing unpredictability of airline fleet strategies, and it’s clear that resilience and adaptability have never been more important.

This October, at MRO Europe in London, I will be joining industry peers on a panel titled *“Exploring Shifting Strategies During Uncertain Times.”* Ahead of that discussion, I’d like to share a few reflections on how AJW Group is approaching these challenges, and where I see the opportunities for our industry.

## **Strengthening supply chain resilience**

It’s no secret that the supply chain has become one of the most critical pain points for the sector. Lead times for parts are longer, and availability can be unpredictable. Many organisations are increasing their inventory holdings, but this ties up capital and brings inefficiencies.

We believe the answer lies in smarter, data-driven forecasting, closer collaboration with suppliers, and an integrated approach to logistics. By diversifying partnerships and embedding agility into the supply chain, we can better navigate uncertainty while keeping costs under control for our customers.

**Addressing the labour challenge**

The shortage of experienced technicians is another pressing issue. Recruiting and retaining talent is tough, and the demand is only increasing.

We’ve made workforce development a strategic priority. That means investing in training and cross-skilling, embracing digital tools that make our people more efficient, and creating clear career pathways that attract and retain the next generation of engineers. The future of our industry depends on the strength of its people.

**Adapting to fleet volatility**

Airlines and lessors are making significant changes to their fleets, whether it is returning NEOs to harvest engines, extending the life of others, or shifting capacity between widebodies and narrowbodies as a reaction to delayed new aircraft delivery schedules. Each decision has direct consequences for MRO demand.

Flexibility is the key. AJW has built its services and capacity planning around the ability to scale and adapt, enabling us to respond quickly to evolving customer requirements. By working closely with operators, we can anticipate changes and turn uncertainty into opportunity.

**Looking ahead**

![AJW MRO Europe 2025 event stand with blue posters](https://aero.ajw-group.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Placeholder%20(2).png?width=325&height=325&name=Placeholder%20(2).png)

The MRO super-cycle presents both challenges and opportunities in equal measure. But with the right strategies in place, a strong and capable workforce, and dynamic approach to change, I am confident that AJW is well placed to play an ever-increasing role in supporting our industry.

I look forward to discussing these themes further at **MRO Europe 2025 in London**. It will be a valuable opportunity for us all to share insights, explore new ideas, and strengthen the partnerships that will carry us through this next phase of growth.

**Meet Us at MRO Europe** 

AJW will be attending MRO Europe, and we’d love to connect with operators, lessors, and MRO professionals who are ready to explore smarter, faster, and more cost-effective ways of keeping their fleets in the air. **Visit us at Stand 1511**

 

[Book a meeting at MRO Europe](https://aero.ajw-group.com/mro-europe-2025)

 

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