

Aviation Week's MRO Podcast
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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 29, 2023 • 9min
MRO At Dubai Airshow 2023
Aviation Week Network's James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss the recent Dubai Airshow and announcements relating to MRO capacity, capability, technology and workforce.

Nov 14, 2023 • 19min
The Latest On GTF Technical Issues, AOG Technics Saga
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.

Oct 19, 2023 • 12min
What Three Topics Dominated MRO Europe?
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.

Sep 29, 2023 • 18min
Key Takeaways From MRO Asia-Pacific
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.

Sep 26, 2023 • 17min
Assessing Europe’s Engine MRO Segment
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.

Sep 12, 2023 • 20min
Unpacking Undocumented Parts
Hosts discuss the recent uncovering of forged airworthiness documentation for aircraft parts. Focusing on the impact on CFM56 and CF6 engines and potential actions that OEMs and regulators might take. Discussion on falsified tags on parts sold to MRO shops and safety concerns. Insight into demand for legacy CFM56 engine parts and challenges with new engine platforms. Importance of thorough paperwork verification and building strong relationships with legitimate parts sellers.

Aug 29, 2023 • 21min
The Impact Of GTF Engine Issues
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.

Jul 31, 2023 • 19min
The Future Airbus A380 Fleet And MRO
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.

Jul 18, 2023 • 21min
Interest In MRO M&A Picking Up
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.

Jun 28, 2023 • 9min
Supply Chain Impacts On Eastern Europe’s MRO Industry
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.