Spain has 494 aircrafts to meet high tourist demand
7 May, 2025Commercial aviation in Spain currently has a fleet of 494 aircraft, according to Oliver Wyman’s industry report. With an average age of 12.7 years, this fleet is younger than the western European average (13.4 years) and the global average (13.3 years), contributing to greater sustainability and operational efficiency. This also reflects the country’s capacity to meet growing tourism demand.
The study projects a steady growth of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) market from $2 billion in 2025 to $2.4 billion in 2035. This increase, equivalent to 1.9% per year, reflects the progressive ageing of aircraft and the expected increase in tourism demand. In addition, Spain will receive 3% of new aircraft deliveries in Western Europe in 2025, representing some seven units out of a regional total of 223.
At European level, the commercial fleet will grow by 27% over the next decade, reaching 6,956 aircraft. Globally, a 32% expansion to 38,300 aircraft is forecast. However, the report warns of an imbalance between growing demand for airlift and limited production capacity, as annual deliveries have fallen from more than 1,800 in 2018 to less than 1,300 in 2024, while the order backlog exceeds 17,000 units.