Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

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. Find out more about Aero-Engines Americas and secure your place here

James Pozzi, MRO Editor for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, and Dan Williams, Director of Fleet Data Services, share insights from MRO Australasia 2024. They explore Australia's aviation recovery and the shift toward sustainable aircraft models. The discussion reveals Qantas's struggle with insourcing and Virgin Australia's reliance on outsourcing. They also tackle logistics challenges in parts supply, the necessity for tech advancements in MRO, and the implications of older aircraft remaining operational amid competitive pressures.

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?

At MRO Europe 2024 in Barcelona, the conversation buzzes around supply chain challenges and the pressing issues of parts availability and workforce dynamics. Experts delve into the transformative impact of AI in the maintenance sector and the aviation industry's sustainability efforts, contrasting European initiatives with those in other regions. The podcast also highlights the complexities of ESG reporting, aircraft certification pressures, and the critical role of data analytics in enhancing operational efficiency amid ongoing recovery challenges.

Robert Sumwalt, co-chair of the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition and former chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board, joins Lee Ann Shay to tackle the critical issue of unapproved aircraft parts. They discuss alarming incidents, like the TAP Air Portugal case involving counterfeit components. Sumwalt outlines the coalition's 13 strategic actions aimed at enhancing safety and accountability, emphasizing the importance of digitizing documentation and improving vendor accreditation. Collaboration is key to transforming aviation safety protocols!

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.