About Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
The Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East comprises 23 companies, including 3 funded companies having collectively raised $12.9B in venture capital money and private equity. Out of these, 3 are Series A+ funded.
Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East has seen 2 acquisitions and 1 IPO. This represents almost 13.0% of all such companies - which is higher than the 5.0% exit rate of tech companies in general.
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Top Aviation MRO Services Companies in Middle East
There are 23 Aviation MRO Services startups in Middle East which include Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Aloula Aviation, Falcon Aviation, AVIT, Etihad Aviation Group. Out of these, 3 startups are funded, with 3 having secured Series A+ funding.
Here is the list of top Aviation MRO Services startups in Middle East
Key facts about Dubai Aerospace Enterprise
- Founded Year: 1985
- Location: Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: ABK, Bank of China and 8 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Conventional Debt, Jun 02, 2025, $*****
- Tracxn Score: 49/100 What is this?
Provider of passenger and cargo transport services. It operates a large fleet of aircraft covering a variety of purposes including corporate charters, medical evacuation, geological surveying, search and rescue, and maintenance services. The company manages nine airports and operates from eighteen airports. It also performs heavy maintenance and continuous airworthiness management.
Key facts about Aloula Aviation
- Founded Year: 1934
- Location: Dammam (Saudi Arabia)
- Stage: Unfunded
- Tracxn Score: 34/100 What is this?
Key facts about Falcon Aviation
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Funding Raised
- Investors: NTC GROUP
- Tracxn Score: 33/100 What is this?
4. AVIT
Provider of technology solutions for the aviation and aerospace industry. It is a technology services provider that offers innovative solutions for various industries, including aviation, IT, and more. The company provides a range of services, including system integration, ICT services, and IoT solutions.
Key facts about AVIT
- Founded Year: 2002
- Location: Cairo (Egypt)
- Stage: Public
- Tracxn Score: 26/100 What is this?
Key facts about Etihad Aviation Group
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates)
- Stage: Acquired
- Tracxn Score: 24/100 What is this?
Companies founded year-on-year in the Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
3 Aviation MRO Services startups in Middle East were founded in 2022 - this is the most number of startups founded in any year in the last 10 years.
- Total Number of Companies
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | - |
2024 | - |
2023 | 1 |
2022 | 3 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | 1 |
2017 | 2 |
Stage-wise distribution of Aviation MRO Services sector companies in Middle East
Out of the total 23 Aviation MRO Services companies in Middle East, 3 have secured funding. All of the funded companies have reached Series B or higher.
Founded - 23
Funded - 3
Series A+ - 3
Series B+ - 3
Series C+ - 3
Company Stage | No. of companies |
|---|---|
Founded | 23 |
Funded | 3 |
Series A+ | 3 |
Series B+ | 3 |
Series C+ | 3 |
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Funding Trends in the Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
Total funding year-on-year in the Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
The Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East saw a total funding of more than $12.9B in the last 10 years. The most amount of funding was in 2018 at more than $2.94B.
- Total Funding
Year | Total Funding |
|---|---|
2025 | $300M |
2024 | $1.17B |
2023 | $1.6B |
2022 | $1.8B |
2021 | $1B |
2020 | $600M |
2019 | $1.23B |
2018 | $2.94B |
2017 | $2.3B |
Recent Funding Rounds in Aviation MRO Services in Middle East
In the year 2023, till December 2023, Aviation MRO Services companies in Middle East have raised equity funding across 1 round.
Here are some recent, important funding rounds in Aviation MRO Services companies in Middle East:
Company | Round Raised | Amount Raised | Funding Date | Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Unattributed | 8238 | Dec 21, 2023 |
Top Investors in Aviation MRO Services in Middle East
The Carlyle Group is the top investor in Aviation MRO Services companies in Middle East based on number of companies invested.
Here are some top investors in Aviation MRO Services companies in Middle East:
Investor | Location | Top Portfolio Companies |
|---|---|---|
Washington, DC (United States) | - | |
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||
Tel Aviv (Israel) | - | |
Los Angeles (United States) | - | |
Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | - |
M&A activity in Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
In the year 2025, till December 2025, 1 acquisition happened in Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East.
Here are some recent, important acquisitions in Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East:
Company | Acquisition Type | Acquisition Date | Acquirers |
|---|---|---|---|
Business Acquisition | Dec 04, 2025 | ||
Business Acquisition | Oct 18, 2022 |
Acquisition trends in Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East
Here are the acquisition trends in Aviation MRO Services sector in Middle East:
- Total Number of Acquisitions
Year | No. of companies |
|---|---|
2026 | - |
2025 | 1 |
2024 | - |
2023 | - |
2022 | 1 |
2021 | - |
2020 | - |
2019 | - |
2018 | - |
2017 | - |
Top News in Aviation MRO Services in Middle East
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Aloula Aviation’s AW139 helicopter fleet sets 300,000 flight hours milestoneVerticalmag•Jun 18, 2025•Aloula Aviation, Leonardo
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Joramco Secures Two New Contracts At Mro South Asia 2025AviTrader•Mar 27, 2025•JorAMCo, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, Tim Aerospace
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Leonardo expands proximity support services for helicopters in Saudi ArabiaVerticalmag•Jul 25, 2024•Aloula Aviation, Leonardo
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Saudia Technic and Embraer Services & Support forge partnershipAviTrader•Feb 05, 2024•Saudia Technic, Embraer
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AutoFlight and Falcon Aviation Services Collaborate to Revolutionize eVTOL Industry in the UAE and BeyondBusiness News This Week•Nov 13, 2023•Autoflight, Falcon Aviation
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TrueNoord expands team of industry professionalsAviTrader•Aug 11, 2023•TrueNoord, Dubai Aerospace Enterprise, AerCap
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