MAAS Aviation’s Chief Commercial Officer, Richard Marston, spoke to MRO Management magazine in their November/December issue on the challenges that have faced the industry in 2025 and will continue into 2026.

In the November/December issue of MRO Management, MAAS Aviation CCO, Richard Marston, highlights low lease transitions as a prominent challenge in the magazine’s review of 2025 and outlook for 2026.

2025 has emerged as a pivotal year for MRO industry, with the sector enjoying robust demand as the it continues to recover post-pandemic. For MAAS Aviation, the year has marked the strengthening of key partnerships. Thanks to its focus on continuous improvement, raising quality standards, and ensuring market-leading TATs, the aircraft painting company has secured another 10-year contract with Ryanair and a 5-year deal with easyJet.

However, the year has also highlighted challenges for the MRO sector, says Richard Marston, CCO at MAAS Aviation. “We continue to see low lease transition, resulting in lower painting requirements as operators extend leases due to new delivery delays.” This low lease transition trend may persist until 2027, Marston cautions, suggesting that “market consolidation and partnerships will be necessary to manage overcapacity and labour challenges.”

Read the full article here.

Article courtesy of MRO Management.