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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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  • Today · 18 min

    Demand Outlook: The End Of 'Beat And Raise'?

    On the heels of MRO Europe, Lee Ann Shay, Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno and Robert Wall discuss the aviation aftermarket sentiment, what's shifting and how recent earnings results reflect this. Thanks to our sponsor CAS, a Miami-based partner for keeping your fleet flying. An FAA, EASA and UK CAA Part 145 certified repair station specializing in composite component repair for commercial, regional and business aircraft. Request a quote at https://cascomposite.com/

  • November 2 · 23 min

    Live From Amsterdam: Sovereignty, Components & Concerns

    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).

  • October 26 · 20 min

    Growth Under Pressure At MRO Europe

    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 generation through the event's student program. Thanks to our sponsor CAS, a Miami-based partner for keeping your fleet flying. An FAA, EASA and UK CAA Part 145 certified repair station specializing in composite component repair for commercial, regional and business aircraft. Request a quote at https://cascomposite.com/

  • October 19 · 15 min

    Standout Stories From Inside MRO's October Issue

    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.

  • October 12 · 23 min

    What's Working To Close MRO's Talent Gap?

    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.

  • October 5 · 13 min

    Inside AAR's $1.725 Billion MRO Holdings Deal

    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.

  • September 21 · 18 min

    How Is The African MRO Scene Evolving?

    Keith Mwanalushi and Mark Pilling, both specialists in the African aftermarket, join host James Pozzi to break down new developments on the continent.

  • September 14 · 13 min

    The Stories Shaping Asia-Pacific MRO

    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 MRO landscape.

  • September 7 · 13 min

    Europe's Engine MRO Resilience

    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.

  • August 31 · 12 min

    Why Lessors Are Moving Deeper Into The Aftermarket

    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.

  • August 24 · 15 min

    Top 5 Topics To Expect At AeroEngines Europe

    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?

  • August 17 · 12 min

    Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early

    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.

  • August 3 · 20 min

    How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket?

    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.

  • July 13 · 13 min

    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.

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