Aviation Week's MRO Podcast
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.
Episodes
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.
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.
Listen in as editors discuss the recent Pratt & Whitney GTF engine upgrades and how GE Aerospace is utilizing technology to develop new engine inspection processes.
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.
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.
Editors discuss the headline issues from MRO BEER 2025, including regulation and use of generative AI, shop visit strategies and workforce retention.
Listen in as editors discuss Turkish Technic joining Rolls-Royce's aftermarket network and plans to build a new maintenance center in Istanbul for Trent XWB and 7000 engines.
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.
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.
Listen in as editors discuss market details as the tariff war disrupts the aviation industry, leaving airlines and the aftermarket facing uncertainty.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Swaati Ketkar and Dan Williams discuss the latest developments in India’s fleet and aftermarket as the country continues to develop as an aviation power.
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.
Listen in as James Pozzi talks to Mohammad Taher—aka Mo T The Airport Guy—who has amassed more than 1 million social media followers by promoting the aviation industry and careers within the sector.
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.
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.
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