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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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Nov 17, 2025 • 14min
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 • 13min
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 • 20min
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.

Oct 17, 2025 • 21min
Inside Europe's Aviation Aftermarket—Live From MRO Europe
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

Oct 13, 2025 • 14min
What Not To Miss At MRO Europe
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. Thank you to our sponsor NAS MRO. Learn more about NAS MRO here

Oct 6, 2025 • 21min
How To Overcome America's MRO Technician Shortage
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.

Sep 19, 2025 • 19min
Asia-Pacific Hot Topics—AI, China, Fleet Growth, Slots And USM
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.

Sep 15, 2025 • 20min
Euro Engine MRO: Dynamics Shaping Next Few Years
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.

Sep 8, 2025 • 16min
Gearing Up For AeroEngines Europe
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. --- MRO Europe is coming. Find out more and reserve your place here

Aug 25, 2025 • 16min
Africa's MRO Takeoff: New Horizons Or False Dawns?
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.


