The aviation aftermarket is a complicated, fragmented, global business. Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO editors explore the ins and outs of the industry.
Épisodes
Live From Amsterdam: Sovereignty, Components & Concerns
2 nov. 2026 · 24 min
Fueled by stroopwafels, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi and Dan Williams talk about the hot topics of European MRO, including the implications of geopolitics, sovereignty and rising fuel prices—and one topic that keeps coming up (other than stroopwafels).
Growth Under Pressure At MRO Europe
26 oct. 2026 · 20 min
Listen in as James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Dan Williams preview MRO Europe in Amsterdam, exploring Aviation Week's latest forecast data, the effect of geopolitics and trade on the aftermarket, artificial intelligence's growing role in maintenance and efforts to attract the industry's next…
Standout Stories From Inside MRO's October Issue
19 oct. 2026 · 16 min
Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard share insights from their reporting on Europe's aftermarket expansion, modification trends, regional workforce hurdles and more.
What's Working To Close MRO's Talent Gap?
12 oct. 2026 · 24 min
Ryan Goertzen, AAR's VP of workforce development, and Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech, join Lindsay Bjerregaard to discuss which strategies are successfully reducing the shortfall of aviation maintenance technicians in the U.S.
Conquering AOG Logistics | Sponsored By Marken UPS Precision Logistics
8 oct. 2026 · 19 min
Aircraft On Ground logistics can be chaotic. Marken UPS Precision Logistics weighs in on how to conquer the chaos with their tried and true path in this sponsored podcast. Find out more here
Inside AAR's $1.725 Billion MRO Holdings Deal
5 oct. 2026 · 14 min
Listen in as James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Sean Broderick discuss AAR's planned acquisition of a majority stake in MRO Holdings and what this means for the company's position as a base maintenance provider.
MRO Asia-Pacific Reveals Growing Pains In Aviation Maintenance
28 sept. 2026 · 19 min
Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Chen Chuanren recap the highlights from the 2026 edition of MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore.
How Is The African MRO Scene Evolving?
21 sept. 2026 · 18 min
Keith Mwanalushi and Mark Pilling, both specialists in the African aftermarket, join host James Pozzi to break down new developments on the continent.
Investing In The Future: Engine Leasing, MRO And The Evolving Aviation Market | Sponsored By Hanwha
17 sept. 2026 · 14 min
Aviation Week sits down with the CEO of Hanwha Aviation, Jeff Lewis, to discuss engine leasing, MRO and the evolving aviation market in this podcast sponsored by Hanwha Aviation.
The Stories Shaping Asia-Pacific MRO
14 sept. 2026 · 14 min
Listen in as James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay preview MRO Asia-Pacific by examining the latest Inside MRO stories on what's shaping the region's aftermarket, including MAB Engineering's measured rebuild, GAMECO and Korean Air's capacity expansion, mounting workforce pressures and the evolving engine…
Manufacturing Execution As A Strategic Lever | Sponsored By iBase-t
10 sept. 2026 · 13 min
Listen in to hear from Naveen Poonian, President & CEO of iBase-t, who discusses an often overlooked power play—Manufacturing Execution as a Strategic Lever—in this podcast sponsored by iBase-t. Find out more here
Europe's Engine MRO Resilience
7 sept. 2026 · 14 min
Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Daniel Williams and Lee Ann Shay discuss some of the key takeaways from AeroEngines Europe in Lisbon.
Why Lessors Are Moving Deeper Into The Aftermarket
31 août 2026 · 12 min
ORIX Aviation announced its purchase of AerFin on Aug. 3, which follows a trend of lessors diversifying beyond traditional leasing. Aviation Week editors describe why and how this sector will likely evolve.
Top 5 Topics To Expect At AeroEngines Europe
24 août 2026 · 15 min
Ahead of AeroEngines Europe, set for Sept. 1-2 in Lisbon, Aviation Week editors discuss what they expect to be the five biggest questions industry will try to answer at the event. For one: Has the engine aftermarket fundamentally changed?
Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early
17 août 2026 · 12 min
Listen in as James Pozzi speaks with Scott Butler of KP Aviation about why relatively young aircraft are increasingly being dismantled for parts rather than returned to service.
How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket?
3 août 2026 · 20 min
Listen in as Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno and James Pozzi discuss the recent comments from airframe and engine OEMs on the aftermarket, why the issue has surfaced now and whether a new aircraft-engine OEM business model is achievable.
MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026
27 juil. 2026 · 12 min
Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.
The CFM56 Aftermarket's Unexpected Second Life
20 juil. 2026 · 19 min
Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the changing aftermarket for CFM International's CFM56 engine.
Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News
13 juil. 2026 · 14 min
The fleet of CFM Leap-1A and -1B is growing—so is the MRO capacity and capability. Two providers announced news, one of which hints at what could come next.
What Happens To Spirit Airlines' Fleet Now?
6 juil. 2026 · 12 min
Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Christine Boynton examine what is happening to Spirit Airlines' Airbus fleet following the carrier's shutdown, from aircraft storage and lease transitions to potential teardowns and the wider impact on the narrowbody…