Analyzing The Potential Sale Of A Stake In Lufthansa Technik
Lufthansa Technik is looking for a second shareholder and expects to make a decision by mid-year. Why is it considering this and who could it be?
Apr 03, 2023•11 min
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Achieving MRO Workforce Goals
The workforce shortage continues to challenge the MRO industry as companies struggle to recruit enough skilled technicians. Crystal Maguire, executive director of the Aviation Technician Education Council, speaks with Lindsay Bjerregaard about workforce development progress, continuing challenge areas and the state of technician training following the implementation of new Part 147 rules.
Mar 27, 2023•15 min
Is MRO Recovery Ready In The Middle East?
Robust travel demand has spiked MRO demand for narrowbodies and widebodies—including the A380 and A340. James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the big news and nuances they observed at MRO Middle East in Dubai on March 2-3.
Mar 07, 2023•12 min
Engine MRO At Center Of Supply Chain Tensions
Aftermarket suppliers are ramping up to support new engine platforms while they continue to support the existing fleet—both of which face supply chain problems. Aviation Week senior editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the dynamics with Lee Ann Shay.
Feb 10, 2023•17 min
Boeing’s Supply Chain Play
Given supply chain bottlenecks around the world, Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi explore why Boeing is expanding its distribution business in Germany and what it means for its wider operation.
Nov 16, 2022•11 min
What To Expect At MRO Europe
This week’s MRO Europe event will coincide with a challenging time for the region’s commercial aftermarket. James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss some of these challenges and preview some of the talking points from the upcoming event.
Oct 17, 2022•10 min
What We Learned At MRO Asia-Pacific
Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific.
Sep 26, 2022•12 min
Previewing The Key Talking Points At Aero-Engines Europe
With the commercial engine aftermarket experiencing mixed fortunes so far this year, Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi preview what’s on the agenda at the upcoming Aero-Engines Europe conference in Dublin.
Sep 05, 2022•9 min
How Caerdav Moved Forward
With new funding secured and new maintenance contracts in place, UK-based MRO Caerdav is looking forward. In this podcast, James Pozzi details how its chairman and owner, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson and company CEO Joachim Jones are planning for the next steps of its future.
Aug 15, 2022•10 min
Making Aviation Ecosystem, Predictive Maintenance Smarter
The aviation ecosystem should get smarter by leveraging data from different systems. Jennifer Schopfer, Collins Aerospace president of connected aviation solutions, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s executive editor MRO and business aviation, about steps to make this happen.
Jul 19, 2022•8 min
How Fleet Changes Are Impacting MRO And Its Segments
Aviation Week editors discuss the lead feature article in July’s issue of Inside MRO.
Jul 14, 2022•11 min
Atitech’s Plans For Alitalia Acquisition
Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s James Pozzi’s interview with Atitech president Gianni Lettieri at the MRO’s Naples facility.
Jun 15, 2022•9 min
Lufthansa Technik CEO Johannes Bussmann Reflects On His Career
Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay and Lufthansa Technik ’s Johannes Bussmann discuss changes over the past 20 years, emerging trends and the future of MRO before he leaves the company at the end of this month.
Jun 09, 2022•13 min
The State Of Eastern Europe’s MRO Segment In 2022
A look at how the commercial aftermarket of Eastern Europe is faring so far this year.
May 25, 2022•11 min
Sustainability Essentials: Understanding Next Important Steps
Critical initiatives are underway that will influence how sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) mix and proliferate, how SAF and hydrogen will impact engine design and operation, and how aviation companies will manage their supply chains and Scope 3 emissions measuring. Graham Webb, Pratt & Whitney’s Chief Sustainability Officer, tells Lee Ann Shay about what needs to be done now to reduce aviation’s carbon footprint.
May 13, 2022•27 min
MRO Americas—Initial Impressions
Aviation Week’s aftermarket editors gather in Dallas to discuss what they saw at MRO Americas and how it is reshaping the way they think about the industry.
Apr 29, 2022•14 min
Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Mick Adams On His MRO Career
Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviation Services, is being presented with Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in MRO at MRO Americas 2022 this week. Adams, whose resume includes leadership roles at Monarch Aircraft Engineering and Etihad Airways Engineering, reflects on his career in MRO in conversation with James Pozzi, MRO EMEA editor.
Apr 26, 2022•15 min
What To Expect At MRO Americas 2022
Aviation Week’s editorial team previews the upcoming MRO Americas 2022 event, highlighting trends they are expecting to see at the show as well as what’s new. For more information about MRO Americas, click here
Apr 13, 2022•15 min
A Big Year for Mexicana MRO
Mexicana MRO is similar to the fabled phoenix in Greek mythology, but may now break the cycle and really flourish. But first, expect two big things to happen in 2022. Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, executive editor MRO & business aviation, shares her insights from researching the MRO with James Pozzi, MRO EMEA editor. For more information about MRO Americas, click here .
Apr 07, 2022•11 min
What Do Russian Aftermarket Sanctions Mean For MRO
Aviation Week MRO editors unpack the latest developments affecting the aftermarket following the sanctions placed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in what remains a fast-moving situation.
Mar 16, 2022•17 min
MRO Middle East Special
Listen in as executive editor Lee Ann Shay and EMEA editor James Pozzi share what they heard at MRO Middle East 2022 in Dubai. MROs in the region are facing ever more challenges in the supply chain and recruitment remains an issue but the mood was nevertheless buoyant as the COVID-19 crisis subsides.
Mar 01, 2022•16 min
Magnetic On MRO Opportunities In 2022
Listen in as Risto Maeots, CEO of Magnetic Group, talks about the company’s rebrand and how it is approaching new aftermarket opportunities in 2022.
Feb 08, 2022•25 min
Back To School
Aviation maintenance training was forced to embrace digital learning during the pandemic. As the industry recovers and restrictions loosen on travel and group settings, will remote learning remain popular? Will the industry embrace investment into new technologies for training? Which focus areas will be crucial for technician training and reskilling as fleets change post-pandemic?
Aug 18, 2021•22 min
Collins Aerospace’s Aftermarket Plans
Will the COVID-19 crisis lead to a different aftermarket for OEMs looking to grow their presence? Collins Aerospace’s Colin Mahoney talks about how the landscape may alter post-crisis.
Jul 22, 2021•20 min
Air Works Plans Recovery In India And Beyond
Adversely effected by COVID-19, India’s ambitious MRO industry is planning a long-term recovery. Anand Bhaskar, CEO of Air Works, one of its largest aftermarket players, discusses how it is looking to do this both domestically and overseas.
Jun 14, 2021•27 min
Cyber Threats on Aviation: Know The Vulnerabilities
Understand the internal and external cybersecurity threats to aviation companies—as well as the weakest links. Nirav Shah, Republic Airways’ VP information technology, and John Janachowski, AAR’s chief information security officer and VP IT security, talk with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about these very real concerns.
Apr 12, 2021•21 min
Etihad’s Maintenance Plans
With a near 50-50 split of in-house fleet and third-party maintenance work, Etihad Airways Engineering reassessed its strategy to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Frederic Dupont, vice president technical sales and customer service, talks about how the MRO is coming out of the pandemic and how it will approach the market recovery.
Apr 05, 2021•25 min
Readying MRO Capacity
While demand for many maintenance services has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, companies are readying themselves for better days. In a move boosting its capacity, Lithuanian MRO Aviatic recently entered into an agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries for a new facility covering services such as base maintenance and passenger to freighter conversion work from 2022 in Siauliai. Povilas Padaiga, CEO of Aviatic and Aurelija Kuezada, director at Siauliai Airport, discuss the need for...
Mar 27, 2021•23 min
Why Delta Is Testing Airplane Structural Monitoring Sensors
Delta Air Lines installed sensors on the WiFi antenna area of an aircraft to test structural health monitoring. Could this be a step toward moving airframe MRO to a more predictive maintenance model, similar to that used by engines? David Piotrowski, Delta TechOps’ senior principal engineer, talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about how aircraft mainteannce could shift to data diven, tail-specific maintenance.
Mar 23, 2021•8 min
Building Aftermarket and Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility
As advanced air mobility gets closer to becoming a reality, aviation is turning its focus toward building up the ecosystem needed to operate and maintain eVTOLs. In this MRO podcast, the CEOs of Eve and Skyports talk to Aviation Week editors about what vertiport networks will look like and how maintenance wil l fit into the equation.
Mar 11, 2021•28 min
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