Aviation procurement is entering a new flight path — and there’s no autopilot.
What looks like increased sourcing activity is actually something far bigger: a structural shift driven by fleet renewal, infrastructure expansion, sustainability mandates, and rising risk exposure. Airlines and airports are operating in an environment where procurement decisions directly impact margins, compliance, resilience, and operational continuity.

This report examines how procurement in the aviation sector is being reshaped through 2026 — and why Source-to-Pay is becoming the backbone that connects cost discipline, supplier control, and regulatory readiness in an increasingly complex ecosystem.

What’s Inside the Report?

• The five macro forces redefining aviation procurement strategy
• Why profitability pressure and capex programs are colliding inside sourcing
• How fleet renewal and MRO complexity are transforming supplier networks
• The rising impact of ESG, SAF, and regulatory mandates on procurement execution
• Why supply-chain and cyber risk are now procurement-led responsibilities
• How leading airlines and airports are shifting from transactional buying to strategic control

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Procurement Horizons – 2026: Aviation Sector
Get a forward-looking perspective on how procurement will shape the next era of aviation — and what leaders must do now to stay compliant, competitive, and in control.