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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March 16 · 20 min
Middle East MRO—Navigating Challenges Amid Iran Conflict
From the difficulty of daily operations to the potential for revised aircraft retirement timelines, Aviation Week's MRO team discusses the wide-ranging consequences for the aftermarket of the Iran war.
March 9 · 13 min
Regionalization Of The Engine Market In Asia-Pacific
AeroEngines Asia-Pacific just wrapped up in Hong Kong. Speaking from the event, Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi and analyze what's trending in the region with special guest Lars Moeslein from HAECO.
March 2 · 17 min
AOG Technics Mastermind Jailed
Aviation Week editors discuss the recent sentencing of and ramifications for mitigating parts fraud risk, as well as actions companies are taking now.
February 23 · 22 min
Leap Disk Life Questions And Impact On CFM56 MRO
Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss disk durability concerns around the CFM International Leap at Southwest Airlines and the knock-on effects for the strong CFM56 overhaul market over the next few years.
February 19 · 10 min
Using Quality Test Data For The Modern MRO | Sponsored By Averna
In this sponsored podcast Brian Couch, Segment Manager for Aerospace & Defense at Averna, discusses the critical role of quality test data in modern MRO operations and how centralized, structured data practices can improve reliability, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen the feedback loop between MROs and OEMs. Learn more about Averna's solutions here
February 16 · 24 min
What Were the Two Key Words At AeroEngines Americas?
Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay hash over the shifts and challenges in the North American aviation engine market.
February 9 · 20 min
Navigating The M&A Boom — Opportunities And Challenges in MRO
Explore the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions in the MRO sector from the booming aftermarket to the evolving engine market. Hosted by Aviation Week's James Pozzi with Meghan Welch, managing director and head of aerospace and defense investment banking practice at Brown Gibbons Lang & Company, and Michael Bruno, Aviation Week's executive editor for business.
February 6 · 23 min
Live From MRO Middle East 2026
Recorded live at MRO Middle East in Dubai, Aviation Week editors and analysts talk capacity ramp-ups, regional workforce challenges and new engine MRO capabilities.
February 2 · 12 min
Boeing Global Services CEO's Opinions On Aftermarket
Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond sits down with Lee Ann Shay to discuss a variety of aftermarket topics, including supply chain changes and outlook, integrating Spirit AeroSystems and costs.
January 26 · 18 min
Unlocking Latin America's MRO Potential
What were the big themes at MRO Latin in Chile and which company is using digital transformation to significantly reduce turnaround times and costs? Aviation Week editors discuss this, investments, M&A prospects and more in the Latin America region, where MROs and airlines area expanding capacity and capabilities. Register for MRO Americas here
January 19 · 17 min
The Engine MRO Landscape In 2026
Listen in as James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the lay of the land in the engine aftermarket.
January 16 · 12 min
Solving The Global Aviation Parts Crisis | Sponsored By Marken
In this sponsored podcast hear from Stuart Gerrett, Sales Director for Precision Logistics at Marken, who discusses the aviation industry's parts crisis and how precision logistics strategies from the pharmaceutical sector could help solve the growing aircraft on ground (AOG) challenge. Find out more here
January 12 · 15 min
Latin America's MRO Market Is On The Rise
Listen in as editors James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Lori Ranson discuss growth opportunities and in-region challenges in Latin America's commercial MRO industry.
Dec 19, 2025 · 18 min
How MRO Changed In 2025—Biggest Stories And Breakthroughs
Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick look back at 2025 and reflect on the biggest stories and breakthroughs in the MRO world. Is Parts Integrity Finally Having Its Moment? Supply Chain Integrity Coalition Shifts Gears Rolls-Royce Unveils China MRO Joint Venture How Stability, Slots And Strategy Are Reshaping Base Maintenance Schools Say FAA Testing Hurdles Are Stifling MRO Workforce Growth
Dec 12, 2025 · 13 min
Next Steps For Safran's Leap MRO Facility In India
Listen in to hear about the steps Safran is taking to build deeper Leap-1A and -1B engine MRO capability at its new facility in Hyderabad, India. Lee Ann Shay and Swaati Ketkar discuss which Indian airlines benefit most from this new facility and the regulatory changes and investment that are still needed in India to increase the country's competitiveness in the global aviation aftermarket.
Dec 2, 2025 · 20 min
A380 Engine Economics: Navigating The Trent 900 Aftermarket
Listen in as James Pozzi, Jens Flottau and Dan Williams discuss Airbus' A380 program and aftermarket and how key operator Emirates is expanding its maintenance setup for the superjumbo and its Trent 900 engines. Find out more about Aero-Engines Americas and secure your place here.
Nov 20, 2025 · 15 min
Aftermarket Insights From Dubai Airshow 2025
Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Christine Boynton discuss significant airline MRO contracts, GTF engine progress, regional training strategies and Boeing's supply chain developments at Dubai Airshow 2025. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here
Nov 17, 2025 · 13 min
What's The Status Of Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G Program?
Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G engines are two years into the inspection program looking for parts containing powder metal. Listen in as editors Lee Ann Shay, Sean Broderick and James Pozzi discuss the status of engine workshops and material availability. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here.
Nov 10, 2025 · 12 min
Inside MRO Dives Deep Into AI
Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and James Pozzi preview the November issue of Inside MRO, which features an in-depth look at artificial intelligence applications in the world of aircraft maintenance.
Oct 27, 2025 · 19 min
Has The Aftermarket Reached Its Acceptance Stage?
Has the aftermarket mood in Europe shifted as the industry comes to terms with its new reality? Listen in as editors James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Alex Derber discuss Aviation Week's recent MRO Europe and assess the MRO segment's fortunes in the continent. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here.

Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Middle East MRO—Navigating Challenges Amid Iran Conflict

Regionalization Of The Engine Market In Asia-Pacific

AOG Technics Mastermind Jailed

Leap Disk Life Questions And Impact On CFM56 MRO

Using Quality Test Data For The Modern MRO | Sponsored By Averna

What Were the Two Key Words At AeroEngines Americas?

Navigating The M&A Boom — Opportunities And Challenges in MRO

Live From MRO Middle East 2026

Boeing Global Services CEO's Opinions On Aftermarket

Unlocking Latin America's MRO Potential

The Engine MRO Landscape In 2026

Solving The Global Aviation Parts Crisis | Sponsored By Marken

Latin America's MRO Market Is On The Rise

How MRO Changed In 2025—Biggest Stories And Breakthroughs

Next Steps For Safran's Leap MRO Facility In India

A380 Engine Economics: Navigating The Trent 900 Aftermarket

Aftermarket Insights From Dubai Airshow 2025

What's The Status Of Pratt & Whitney's PW1000G Program?

Inside MRO Dives Deep Into AI

Has The Aftermarket Reached Its Acceptance Stage?