Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026

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

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

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?

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 aftermarket.

Will The Wave of M&A in Aviation MRO Continue?

Aviation Week editors who wrote Inside MRO's June cover story on M&A activity in the aviation aftermarket discuss key takeaways and a few things that didn't make it into the feature.

The Power of Vertical Integration in an Engine Platform | Sponsored By Hanwha Aviation

Listen in as Hanwha Aviation CEO Jeff Lewis explains why vertical integration in an engine platform is so powerful, in this podcast sponsored by Hanwha Aviation. Find out more: https://www.hanwha-aviation.com/

MRO BEER: Is The Aftermarket's Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?

James Pozzi and Daniel Williams break down the headlines from MRO BEER 2026, talking airline perspectives, workforce development, engines and more.

What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing?

ELFC's Richard Hough joins host James Pozzi to discuss the key numbers affecting engine leasing and maintenance.

What Lies Ahead For China's MRO Market?

Listen in as James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Dan Williams discuss the latest developments shaping China's MRO sector, including fleet development, aftermarket growth, evolving used serviceable materials strategies and workforce trends.

The New Dynamics Of Engine Leasing

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the key themes shaping this year's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance (ELTF) Europe conference.

Can AI Fix Aviation's Parts Procurement Problem?

Listen in as Jon Baker, president and general manager of AAR's Airvoyant, talks to James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay about introducing agentic AI into procurement, what early adopters are seeing and where automation could have the biggest impact across the MRO supply chain.

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March?

MRO editors James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Alex Derber discuss the war in the Middle East and its effects on the aftermarket—both so far and in the months to come.

Approaching A Decade Of Leap

As the CFM Leap program nears its 10th anniversary of entering service, Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams examine the ramp-up, MRO network, reliability and forecast for this popular engine that powers the Airbus A320neo, Boeing 737 MAX and Comac C919.

Regional Jet Resurgence? MHIRJ Steps Up

Aviation Week editors discuss the growth of MHIRJ's legacy CRJ use, maintenance and upgrades—and why United Airlines likes this aircraft.

Live From MRO Americas 2026

Recorded live at MRO Americas 2026, Aviation Week editors and an analyst talk through the highlights of the big event and discuss MRO in the context of the current geopolitical climate.

Why You Can't Miss The 'MRO Olympics' At MRO Americas

The volunteer Aerospace Maintenance Council puts on its annual competition at MRO Americas, taking place this year April 21-23 in Orlando. Industry, military and student teams have been training for months to compete at this event, which is commonly referred to as the MRO Olympics. Hear guest Ken MacTiernan and Aviation Week editors discuss what's different this year and how to get involved in this not-to-miss event.

MRO Americas Turns 30—Industry Evolution, Event Revolution

Before you attend Aviation Week's 30th MRO Americas, being held April 21-23, hear editors describe the first one and what brought the industry together, as well as new features and highlights for this year. Learn more about MRO Americas 2026 in Orlando

Barriers To Entry—What's Holding Back MRO's Hiring Pipeline?

Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick discuss takeaways from the Aviation Technician Education Council conference, including the increase in high school career pathways, FAA testing hurdles and the maintenance instructor shortage. For more background on the FAA testing challenges discussed during this podcast, check out this episode from last summer: Electrification, Hydrogen And A&P Testing Barriers.

What Actions Are Underway To Cut Regulatory Burden For MROs?

Listen in to hear about key takeaways MROs should be aware of from the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's annual conference.

Iran Crisis: A Stress Test For Aging Aircraft