Aviation Week's MRO Podcast: Recent Episodes
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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.
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.
Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.
Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the changing aftermarket for CFM International's CFM56 engine.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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James Pozzi and Daniel Williams break down the headlines from MRO BEER 2026, talking airline perspectives, workforce development, engines and more.
ELFC's Richard Hough joins host James Pozzi to discuss the key numbers affecting engine leasing and maintenance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aviation Week editors discuss the growth of MHIRJ's legacy CRJ use, maintenance and upgrades—and why United Airlines likes this aircraft.
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.
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.
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
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.
Listen in to hear about key takeaways MROs should be aware of from the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's annual conference.
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.
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.
Aviation Week editors discuss the recent sentencing of and ramifications for mitigating parts fraud risk, as well as actions companies are taking now.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Listen in as James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the lay of the land in the engine aftermarket.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
European fleet growth, supply chain bottlenecks, AI, Gen Z, supplier contracts and geopolitics were all up for discussion as Aviation Week's team convened to record a special episode of the MRO Podcast live at MRO Europe in London.
Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here
On the eve of Aviation Week's MRO Europe—running Oct. 14-16 in London—editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard preview expected highlights of the exhibition, conference and GoLive! Theater.
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Aviation Week editors Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick are joined by Crystal Maguire, executive director of the Aviation Technician Education Council, to discuss progress on U.S. industry efforts to improve the training pipeline—and which hurdles are still standing in the way.
Join Aviation Week editors in Singapore from the GoLive! Theater at MRO Asia-Pacific as they share what they are hearing at the 25th anniversary event.
Managing narrowbody engine MRO is a complex puzzle. Aviation Week editors discuss the challenges, opportunities and changes in the European engine aftermarket—including highlights from AeroEngines Europe in Hamburg Sept. 8-10.
Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams gather to discuss the European engine aftermarket and what they're looking forward to at this week's AeroEngines conference in Hamburg.
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James Pozzi, Keith Mwanalushi and Mark Pilling discuss Africa’s developing MRO market and whether the continent can get the investment into infrastructure and capabilities to foster a competitive aftermarket environment.
Aviation Week editors James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard are joined by Dejan Borota, CEO and co-founder of drone-based inspection specialist Mainblades, to discuss technology's development in MRO, the role of artificial intelligence in inspections and the direction future adoption is heading.
Second quarter and first half results are out for OEMs and publicly held aviation aftermarket companies. Hear Aviation Week editors discuss what’s behind the numbers for European and U.S. aviation companies—and what could be store for the rest of 2025.
Embraer has just logged a record $29.7 billion backlog. Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss how the aircraft manufacturer is expanding its global maintenance, training and manufacturing capabilities to meet growing demand.
Listen in as editors discuss several hot topics in the July digital-only issue of Inside MRO, which is now available here. Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi discuss the capacity crunch, OEM maintenance strategies, how airline consolidation is affecting the aftermarket and more.
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.
India's regulator wasted no time in ordering special maintenance inspections within 24 hours after the June 12 crash of an Air India Boeing 787. They were billed as "precautionary" and have turned up nothing notable—accident-related or otherwise. It's the latest example of how regulators are responding quickly to major occurrences, even if their actions have little technical basis. Host James Pozzi is joined by Aviation Week Safety Editor Sean Broderick and Dan Williams, director of Fleet Data Services for Aviation Week Network.
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.
Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Jens Flottau and Lee Ann Shay discuss trends discussed at this week's Engine Leasing Trading & Finance and Aero-Engines Americas conferences in Fort Worth. Spoiler alert: there are lots of balancing acts.
Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss CFM Leap 1A and 1B engine developments, from newly certified blades that should be better suited to harsh environments to expanded aftermarket prospects, production ramp-up and engine spares.
Listen in as Aviation Week editors discuss what could be on the horizon for MRO in 2025, touching on turnaround times, AI and aircraft recycling, plus module swaps, parts approvals and more.
As D checks on older Boeing 787s ramp up, the first all-composite widebody's characteristics make it a unique proposition for MRO shops. Listen in to hear from Aviation Week's forecaster Daniel Williams and Guy Norris, who has covered the 787 program since its inception, as they discuss the airframe and break down the engine situation with host James Pozzi.
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Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Dan Williams share insights they gleaned from MRO Australasia 2024 with executive editor Lee Ann Shay.
As the CFM Leap family of engines approaches 4,000 in-service engines, a figure forecasted to double by 2030, Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Thierry Dubois and Lee Ann Shay discuss how the network is ramping up and how repair developments are pacing. Is it quick enough? What are Safran and GE doing differently than with the CFM56 support program?
Editors discuss insights on artificial intelligence, supply chain, capacity growth and sustainability from the GoLive! Theater at MRO Europe 2024 in Barcelona.
The Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition recommended 13 actions to prevent unapproved parts from getting installed on aircraft. Robert Sumwalt, the coalition’s co-chair, talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about priorities for the industry and feedback since the report's release.
Editors James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the return of Inside MRO’s Top 10 MROs feature after a five-year hiatus and what some of its findings say about the current state of the commercial aftermarket.
Editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Chen Chuanren share insights from Aviation Week's MRO Asia-Pacific 2024 event in Singapore, focusing on capacity, technology and talent.
Aviation Week's MRO team in Amsterdam report what they are hearing from executives at this year's Aero-Engines Europe conference. Listen in to hear from editors Lindsay Bjerregaard and James Pozzi who are joined by Dan Williams, director of fleet data services.
Examining the aircraft feedstock for passenger-to-freighter conversions, cargo market demand, outlook for new P2F programs and MRO capacity with James Pozzi, Dan Williams and Lee Ann Shay.
While this year's Farnborough Airshow did not see the huge aircraft orders announced at Paris last year, there are still plenty of interesting developments to discuss. Listen in as Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Daniel Williams reflect on engine orders, aftermarket conversations and the news that really stood out.
Listen in as Aviation Week’s James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Daniel Williams examine the current state of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine program and how recent reliability issues are impacting operators.
Listen in to hear insights from MRO BEER (Baltics, Eastern European Region), including on airBaltic's GTF issues and Ryanair's operations from James Pozzi, Dan Williams and Lee Ann Shay.
Listen in to hear Aviation Week Network editors James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Michael Bruno discuss the novel applications MROs are finding for generative AI and the technology’s workforce implications.
Read Lindsay's article: AI Fever Sweeps MRO, But Will Excitement Last?
Aviation Week’s James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Daniel Williams examine the current state of the IAE V2500 engine program and how it is being impacted by durability issues related to its successor the Pratt & Whitney GTF.
Aviation Week editors discuss their thoughts about some key issues broached during the first standalone Aero-Engines Asia-Pacific conference in Hong Kong.
Listen in to the first-ever MRO Podcast to be recorded live in front of an audience as Aviation Week's team share their takeaways from MRO Americas 2024 in Chicago.
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Listen in as Aviation Week Network's Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi dissect the recent financials of Lufthansa Technik, Rolls-Royce and MTU Maintenance and how they are looking to capitalize on the market upturn.
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors discuss MRO Middle East 2024 and share insights from the event.
Listen in to learn about key MRO and engine developments from the Singapore Airshow 2024 with Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Christine Boynton.
Listen in as Aviation Week Network editors ask a critical question: Will the capacity crunch ease this year? Airframe and engine maintenance slots have been tough to book since travel rebounded and supply chain pains strain turnaround times.
Listen in as James Pozzi and Swaati Ketkar discuss developments in India's MRO industry and how it is building an aftermarket infrastructure to meet high growth demands.
Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick discuss the outlook for the commercial aftermarket.
Editor's note: At 4:10 during discussion of VSE Corporation's acquisition of Desser Aerospace, it is stated that the acquisition signals confidence in PMA parts. However, it should be clarified that VSE concurrently sold Desser’s PMA business to Loar Group.
Aviation Week Network's James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss the recent Dubai Airshow and announcements relating to MRO capacity, capability, technology and workforce.
Aviation Week Network's James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the latest updates around the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan engine fixes and the continuing AOG Technics undocumented parts saga.
Aviation Week MRO experts James Pozzi, Sean Broderick, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Dan Williams share their observations and insights gained from the 25th edition of MRO Europe which took place this week in Amsterdam.
Aviation Week Network's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Chen Chuanren gather in Singapore to discuss what they heard at this week's MRO Asia-Pacific conference.
Listen in as Aviation Week experts Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi break down talking points from the Aero-Engines Europe conference in Madrid—including MROs dealing with capacity constraints, the continuation of extended lead times and the impact of recent Pratt & Whitney GTF engine groundings on operators.
Aviation Week’s James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams assess the recent uncovering of forged airworthiness documentation for aircraft parts sourced from a UK-based broker.
Aviation Week Network’s James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the impact of technical issues related to the GTF engine powering Airbus A320neo aircraft on the global fleet and aftermarket.
After Airbus ceased production and COVID-19 destroyed demand, the A380 program's fate appeared to be sealed. However, the past year has seen an unexpected volume return to airline fleets. Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the A380 and its aftermarket.
The aviation aftermarket has seen some big mergers recently, such as Heico’s purchase of Wencor. Aviation Week editors discuss why M&A is picking up and the outlook for more deals.
Alistair Dibisceglia, director at Oliver Wyman CAVOK, discusses the state of Eastern Europe’s MRO supply chain and how the region is contending with geopolitical and labor challenges.
James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the key takeaways from Aviation Week's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance conference which concluded in London last week.
Adrian Schofield, Aviation Week’s senior air transport editor for Asia-Pacific, speaks to Joshua Ng of Alton Aviation Consultancy about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry—primarily supply chain pressure and workforce shortages.
Ng, who heads Alton’s Singapore office, moderated a panel on the supply chain issue at Aviation Week’s MRO Australasia conference in Brisbane on May 17.
As new engine programs develop and gain further traction in the market, OEMs, MROs and operators are experiencing related challenges.
Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO team report on what they're picking up from the floor at MRO Americas 2023 in Atlanta.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific.
Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s James Pozzi’s interview with Atitech president Gianni Lettieri at the MRO’s Naples facility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 greater capacity and how resurgent cargo activity is factoring into its plans.
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.
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.
Line maintenance across the world was immediately impacted following the outbreak of COVID-19 but the market could start to recover this year. In this MRO podcast, Jacco Klerk, CEO of Direct Maintenance, talks about the prospect of aircraft returning to service and ramping up operations to meet MRO demand.
As the aviation industry tracks fleet status daily for signs of recovery, Wendy Sowers, Boeing’s director, commercial market forecasting and analysis, talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay about commercial aviation trends, what aftermarket segments should recover first (and last) and predictions for what the MRO market could look like post-pandemic.
Travel restrictions and social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing the MRO industry to get creative in how it conducts business. Aviation Week editor Lindsay Bjerregaard speaks with experts from Rolls-Royce, SR Technics and Donecle about how technology is being used to provide remote inspection services to customers and whether the pandemic will be a catalyst for widespread industry adoption moving forward.
Alice Springs, in central Australia, is where many Asia-Pacific aircraft are getting parked. When Tom Vincent opened Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage there in 2014 as the first purpose-built aircraft storage facility in Asia-Pacific, he didn’t predict anything like the pandemic occurring.
As Air France adjusts its fleet and starts to ramp up flying, what does this mean for its procurement needs? Thomas Sonigo, Director of Procurement, OEM/MRO, at Air France, talks with Lee Ann Shay about what this means for MROs, including contracts and pricing.
Dave Lange of FedEx Express talks with Lee Ann Shay about changes in cargo operations, including flying international charter relief missions, during the pandemic.
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the U.S. sets aside more than $60 billion for aviation companies in grants and loans, and small businesses could be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program.
Christian Klein, executive VP for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, talks with Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Lee Ann Shay about how MROs can access these funds—and what the next steps could be.
Aviation Week MRO editors discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the aviation aftermarket—and how some schools and companies are adapting.
After entering administration in 2015, ATC Lasham’s aging MRO facility was taken over by 2Excel Engineering, which sought to re-energize the UK-based site. Company co-founder and accountable manager Chris Norton talks to James Pozzi about the turnaround of its fortunes.
In honor of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, ARSA’s VP of operations Brett Levanto talks with Aviation Week’s Lindsay Bjerregaard about the importance of recognizing the work AMTs do and industry efforts to improve the profession.
During the MRO Americas Conference, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian provided his opinion on a range of issues—from Delta’s investment in new MRO capabilities to the Airbus A220’s performance and Boeing’s new midsize airplane (NMA)—with Aviation Week Network Editor-in-Chief Joe Anselmo.
Nanomaterials are coming. In this podcast, Alain Dupuis, VP industrial development for Unabiz and Vivek Varma, head of operations for Cyient Singapore, speak with Lee Ann Shay in Kuala Lumpur about the impact new sensor and material development will have on MRO.
Delta Technical Operations opened a 150,000-lb. thrust engine test cell on Feb. 21 that it says has the highest thrust rating in the world. With its first Trent XWB visit finished and its ramp up to support next-gen Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney engines, Don Mitacek, Delta Airlines Technical Operations senior vice president and Jack Arehart, VP MRO Services, talk with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay in Atlanta about how it is preparing its business for $1 billion annual revenues.
Mansoor Janahi, acting CEO of Turbine Services & Solutions, a Mubadala company based in Abu Dhabi, speaks with Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi at MRO Middle East in Dubai on Feb. 11.
Understand the way Industry 4.0 is transforming MRO and glean tips on incorporating the latest disruptive technology. Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, speaks with
Van Espahbodi, managing partner and co-founder, Starburst Accelerator; Ken Nguyen, chief architect, Asia research and development, Oracle; and Akkireddy Challa, director, aerospace sector, EON Reality during MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore.
As airframe OEMs ramp up production of next-gen aircraft, Philippe Mhun, senior VP of Airbus Customer Services; Mike Fleming, VP of Commercial Services for Boeing Global Services; and Frank Stevens, VP of Global MRO Centers for Embraer join Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay to discuss how they are also ramping up their aftermarket services.
Leo Koppers, SVP of sales and marketing for MTU Maintenance, discusses MTU's MRO strategy, capacity challenges and the overall state of the MRO market today with Aviation Week's MRO editor, James Pozzi.
Diversity benefit companies in multiple ways. How can the aviation industry do a better job recruiting and tapping into a more diverse workforce? Get tips from FedEx Express VP air operations safety & airworthiness; Greg Jones, United Airlines chief diversity officer; and Cheryle Jackson, AAR senior VP global business development, who speak with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay after a panel held at AAR on “IAWA Connect Chicago–The Importance of Diversity & Women in Aviation.”
Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, Lee Ann Shay, is discussing additive manufacturing or 3D printing for non-flight critical parts at airlines with Scott Carpenter, Manager, Engineering Materials, Processes and Configuration Control for Southwest Airlines and Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Sr. Principal Engineer, New Business and Additive Manufacturing Technologies for Delta Air Lines.
A group of bipartisan U.S. senators introduced a bill on March 7 to address the aviation maintenance workforce shortage, which could become acute in the next few years without action. But can this bill make a difference? Aeronautical Repair Station Association execs Christian Klein and Brett Levanto join Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay to discuss.