Podcast
Aviation Week's MRO Podcast
Hosted by Aviation Week Network · EN
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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Episodes
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MRO BEER: Is The Aftermarket's Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?
6d ago00:15:13Tap to summarizeJames Pozzi and Daniel Williams break down the headlines from MRO BEER 2026, talking airline perspectives, workforce development, engines and more.
Transcribe →What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing?
2w ago00:16:17Tap to summarizeELFC's Richard Hough joins host James Pozzi to discuss the key numbers affecting engine leasing and maintenance.
Transcribe →What Lies Ahead For China's MRO Market?
3w ago00:14:17Tap to summarizeListen 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.
Transcribe →The New Dynamics Of Engine Leasing
4w ago00:13:26Tap to summarizeListen 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.
Transcribe →Can AI Fix Aviation's Parts Procurement Problem?
May 2600:15:29Tap to summarizeListen 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.
Transcribe →What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March?
May 1800:13:45Tap to summarizeMRO 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.
Transcribe →Approaching A Decade Of Leap
May 1100:16:54Tap to summarizeAs 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.
Transcribe →Regional Jet Resurgence? MHIRJ Steps Up
May 400:11:54Tap to summarizeAviation Week editors discuss the growth of MHIRJ's legacy CRJ use, maintenance and upgrades—and why United Airlines likes this aircraft.
Transcribe →Live From MRO Americas 2026
Apr 2700:26:54Tap to summarizeRecorded 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.
Transcribe →Why You Can't Miss The 'MRO Olympics' At MRO Americas
Apr 2000:14:08Tap to summarizeThe 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.
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