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Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

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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.
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Episodes

M&A, Gigantic Investments, Small Company Fortitude in MRO

The aviation MRO market is hot, hot, hot, which is drawing big investments. Listen as editors discuss M&A trends, billions of dollars of recent investments in the aftermarket and why smaller, niche companies are growing but not getting gobbled up. Hosted by Lee Ann Shay with Michael Bruno, Aviation Week's executive editor for business, and James Pozzi, MRO editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Jul 14, 202525 min

Air India Crash Spotlights MRO Response To Accidents

India's regulator wasted no time in ordering special maintenance inspections within 24 hours after the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787. They were billed as "precautionary" and have turned up nothing notable—accident-related or otherwise. It's the latest example of how regulators are responding quickly to major occurrences, even if their actions have little technical basis. Host James Pozzi is joined by Aviation Week Safety Editor Sean Broderick and Dan Williams, director of Fleet Data S...

Jun 30, 202523 min

What Stood Out At The 2025 Paris Air Show

Listen in as editors discuss the big MRO news from this year’s Paris Air Show, as well as what changed from the last time the industry convened in Le Bourget in 2023.

Jun 24, 202517 min

What's Happening In Engine Leasing?

Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Alex Derber and Antoine Fafard share insights into the engine leasing market following the recent gathering of lessors and financiers at the ELTF Europe conference.

Jun 09, 202515 min

Electrification, Hydrogen And A&P Testing Barriers

Editors discuss the newest issue of Inside MRO , delving into features on electric technologies, testing barriers for U.S. A&P students, Ryanair’s evolving aftermarket and development of hydrogen fuel cells for aviation.

Jun 03, 202520 min

Breaking Down The Headlines At MRO BEER

Editors discuss the headline issues from MRO BEER 2025, including regulation and use of generative AI, shop visit strategies and workforce retention.

May 19, 202520 min

Confronting MRO's Juniority Problem

Listen in as James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss the MRO industry's emerging challenge of a less experienced workforce as an increasing number of people reach retirement age.

May 06, 202514 min

Will APAC Engine MRO Stay The Course?

Listen as James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Tom Broughton discuss highlights—including tariffs, engine leasing trends and engine material availability—from Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific in Hong Kong.

Apr 28, 202518 min

Airlines And Aftermarket React To Tariffs

Listen in as editors discuss market details as the tariff war disrupts the aviation industry, leaving airlines and the aftermarket facing uncertainty.

Apr 17, 202517 min

Live From MRO Americas 2025

Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors and analysts talk tariffs, engine ramp-ups, parts nuances, artificial intelligence and juniority. Recorded live at MRO Americas in Atlanta.

Apr 10, 202520 min

What To Expect At MRO Americas 2025

Editors discuss major trends and topics they expect to hear about at this year’s MRO Americas 2025, such as workforce development, new technology initiatives and capacity challenges. They also share their insider tips for navigating the show.

Apr 03, 202517 min

Good, Bad And Ugly For Aviation MRO Education

Editors discuss MRO workforce challenges, opportunities and DOGE cuts as they reflect on the Aviation Technician Education Council annual conference and Aeronautical Repair Station Association symposium.

Mar 24, 202519 min

What Lies Ahead For The CFM56 Aftermarket?

Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the CFM International CFM56 engine aftermarket and how the in-service fleet will develop over the next few years.

Mar 17, 202520 min

Is A Shift Happening In MRO Insourcing?

Listen in as James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Kurt Hofmann discuss recent maintenance insourcing announcements by Ryanair, British Airways and other global carriers and ask if there is a shifting dynamic in the aftermarket.

Mar 03, 202519 min

Unpacking The Buoyant Middle East Aftermarket

The packed MRO Middle East and AIME just wrapped up after a couple of bustling days. Aviation Week editors discuss some of the highlights, including widebodies, interiors and engines.

Feb 13, 202520 min

Key Takeaways From MRO Latin America 2025

Insights from MRO Latin America in Panama—including what potential U.S. tariffs on the region could mean for aerospace manufacturing and workforce—as well as how airlines and MROs are building capacity in the region. With Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Lori Ranson.

Feb 10, 202515 min

Transition Time For Aero Engines

Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Jens Flottau and Lee Ann Shay discuss trends discussed at this week's Engine Leasing Trading & Finance and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.

Jan 29, 202516 min

CFM Leap Engine Ramp-Up, Durability And Spares In 2025

Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss CFM Leap 1A and 1B engine developments, from newly certified blades that should be better suited to harsh environments to expanded aftermarket prospects, production ramp-up and engine spares.

Jan 21, 202521 min

What Lies Ahead For MRO In 2025?

Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what could be on the horizon for MRO in 2025, touching on turnaround times, AI and aircraft recycling, plus module swaps, parts approvals and more.

Jan 02, 202522 min

The Era Of 787 Heavy Maintenance Begins

As D checks on older Boeing 787s ramp up, the first all-composite widebody's characteristics make it a unique proposition for MRO shops. Listen in to hear from Aviation Week's forecaster Daniel Williams and Guy Norris, who has covered the 787 program since its inception, as they discuss the airframe and break down the engine situation with host James Pozzi. Find out more about Aero-Engines Americas and secure your place here

Dec 11, 202422 min

What We Learned At MRO Australasia

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Dan Williams share insights they gleaned from MRO Australasia 2024 with executive editor Lee Ann Shay.

Nov 25, 202422 min

Inside The CFM Leap MRO Network Ramp-Up

As the CFM Leap family of engines approaches 4,000 in-service engines, a figure forecasted to double by 2030, Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Thierry Dubois and Lee Ann Shay discuss how the network is ramping up and how repair developments are pacing. Is it quick enough? What are Safran and GE doing differently than with the CFM56 support program?

Nov 11, 202416 min

Live From MRO Europe 2024

Editors discuss insights on artificial intelligence, supply chain, capacity growth and sustainability from the GoLive! Theater at MRO Europe 2024 in Barcelona.

Oct 24, 202422 min

How To Eliminate Unapproved Parts In Aviation

The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition recommended 13 actions to prevent unapproved parts from getting installed on aircraft. Robert Sumwalt, the coalition’s co-chair, talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about priorities for the industry and feedback since the report's release.

Oct 17, 202410 min

Examining The Top 10 Airframe MROs

Editors James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the return of Inside MRO’ s Top 10 MROs feature after a five-year hiatus and what some of its findings say about the current state of the commercial aftermarket.

Oct 14, 202413 min

Unlocking Asia-Pacific's MRO Potential

Editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Chen Chuanren share insights from Aviation Week's MRO Asia-Pacific 2024 event in Singapore, focusing on capacity, technology and talent.

Sep 26, 202418 min
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