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AeroStrategy Forecasts More Helo MRO
By: Jennifer Harrington
Caption: Market analysis and consulting firm AeroStrategy recently completed a study showing that the yearly market for helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul 
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Market analysis and consulting firm AeroStrategy recently completed a study showing that the yearly market for helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul will grow from $5 billion to $6.8 billion by 2016. The component market, at $2 billion, is now the largest segment, followed by airframe maintenance at $1.5 billion and engine overhaul at $1.1 billion. According to AeroStrategy, maintenance accounts for 25 percent of a helicopter’s operating cost.