★ MRO Europe 2026 Dates — Oct 6-8 RAI Amsterdam | Stand Builder + Design

MRO Europe 2026 takes place 6-8 October 2026 at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. Organised by Aviation Week Network, MRO Europe is the largest aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) trade show in Europe and one of the top three globally — the 2024 edition registered 400+ exhibitors and 12,000+ trade visitors from 100+ countries.

## Why Exhibit at MRO Europe 2026?

The global commercial aviation MRO market is valued at approximately USD 96 billion in 2025, projected to grow to USD 124 billion by 2030 driven by the post-COVID fleet recovery, narrowbody backlog deliveries (Boeing 737 MAX and Airbus A320neo families), and the legacy widebody C-check cycle. Europe alone accounts for roughly 26% of the global MRO market — making MRO Europe Amsterdam the canonical venue for European airline procurement officers, MRO providers, and Tier-1/Tier-2 component suppliers.

MRO Europe provides direct access to:

• •European MRO majors: Lufthansa Technik, AFI KLM E&M, MTU Maintenance, FL Technics, ST Engineering, SR Technics, Iberia Maintenance, Magnetic MRO
• •Airlines maintenance procurement leadership: KLM, Lufthansa Group, Air France, IAG (BA + Iberia), Ryanair, easyJet, Turkish Airlines Technic, Pegasus, Wizz Air
• •OEM aftermarket departments: Boeing Global Services, Airbus Services, Rolls-Royce CareStore, Pratt & Whitney EngineWise, GE Aerospace Aftermarket, CFM International
• •Component MRO Tier-1s: Collins Aerospace (RTX), Honeywell Aerospace Aftermarket, Liebherr-Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines (CFM consortium)
• •European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) representatives
• •Investment funds active in aviation aftermarket M&A

The post-2022 supply chain disruption (Pratt & Whitney GTF engine recall, CFM LEAP engine durability issues, Boeing 737 MAX certification cycle) has restructured the European aviation MRO procurement landscape — MRO Europe 2026 will be the canonical venue where new sourcing relationships emerge.

## Exhibition Stand Solutions for MRO Europe 2026

Evreka Stand provides turnkey exhibition stand solutions for MRO Europe exhibitors. Three typical engagement formats:

• •MRO major / Tier-1 OEM custom stand — 150-400 m², integrated component mock-ups (engine parts, avionics, LRUs), airline-procurement hosting zone, separate engineering-team meeting cabins. Typical budget €60,000-€180,000.
• •Component MRO / Tier-2 supplier modular stand — 36-100 m², Maxima or T3 modular system with product showcase + 2-3 meeting cabins. Typical budget €18,000-€55,000.
• •National pavilion / aerospace cluster pavilion — 150-500 m² coordinated multi-company pavilion. Relevant for Turkish, Korean and Eastern European aerospace clusters targeting European airline procurement.

## International Exhibitor Logistics — Istanbul to Amsterdam

The Istanbul → Amsterdam logistics chain runs sealed-container road freight via the TIR corridor (Bulgaria → Romania → Hungary → Czech Republic → Germany → Netherlands) — 5-6 working days transit, one of the most predictable routes in our network. ATA Carnet is accepted at the EU border for temporary import. Visa-free entry for Turkish business passport holders to the Netherlands (Schengen short-stay).

Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) is 7 km from RAI Amsterdam — typical transit 10-15 minutes via direct train or 15-20 minutes by taxi. RAI Amsterdam offers 112,000 m² indoor exhibition space across 11 halls.

## Hall Structure at RAI Amsterdam

MRO Europe typically uses Halls 1-5 of RAI Amsterdam: - Halls 1-2 — MRO majors and OEM aftermarket - Halls 3-4 — Component MRO, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, electronics - Hall 5 — National pavilions, aerospace clusters, smaller exhibitors

Booth allocation typically closes 4-5 months before the show — by May-June 2026 for the October 2026 edition.

## Past Editions — Reference Data

• •MRO Europe 2024 (15-17 October 2024, Amsterdam) — 400+ exhibitors, 12,000+ visitors from 100+ countries
• •MRO Europe 2023 (17-19 October 2023, Amsterdam) — 380+ exhibitors, 11,000+ visitors
• •MRO Europe 2022 (18-20 October 2022, London) — 320+ exhibitors (London edition during COVID transition)

## Booking Timeline

For a turnkey custom stand to open Day 1 of MRO Europe 2026 (6 October 2026):

• •May-June 2026 — Booth allocation confirmed with Aviation Week Network
• •June-July 2026 — Design brief + 3D concept + revisions (4-5 weeks)
• •July-August 2026 — Production at Istanbul facility (5-6 weeks)
• •Mid-September 2026 — Road freight to Amsterdam (5-6 days transit + 5-day on-site buffer)
• •Late September 2026 — On-site assembly + EASA compliance documentation for any controlled items
• •6 October 2026 — Show opens

## Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is MRO Europe 2026? 6-8 October 2026 at RAI Amsterdam, Netherlands. Annual event.

How large is MRO Europe? 2024 edition: 400+ exhibitors and 12,000+ trade visitors from 100+ countries. Europe's largest aviation MRO trade show.

What is the typical MRO Europe booth size and cost? Component / Tier-2: 36-100 m² modular (€18-55K). MRO major / Tier-1 OEM: 150-400 m² custom (€60-180K). National pavilion: 150-500 m².

How does the European MRO procurement timeline work? European airlines typically issue Component Maintenance Agreements (CMAs) and Power-by-the-Hour (PBH) contracts on 3-5 year cycles. Procurement teams use MRO Europe Amsterdam in early October to surface market intelligence ahead of formal RFP processes that typically run Q1-Q2 of the following year. Showing up at MRO Europe 12-18 months before a planned contract renewal is the canonical timing.

Can Evreka Stand build a stand for MRO Europe 2026? Yes — turnkey design, build and on-site Amsterdam installation. TIR road freight from Istanbul is fast and predictable (5-6 days). Contact Evreka Stand for a written budget within 24 hours.