Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

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  Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early 17.08.2026 12мин

  Listen in as James Pozzi speaks with Scott Butler of KP Aviation about why relatively young aircraft are increasingly being dismantled for parts rather than returned to service.
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  How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket? 03.08.2026 20мин

  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.
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  MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026 27.07.2026 12мин

  Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow. 
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  The CFM56 Aftermarket's Unexpected Second Life 20.07.2026 18мин

  Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the changing aftermarket for CFM International's CFM56 engine.
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  Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News 13.07.2026 13мин

  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.
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  What Happens To Spirit Airlines' Fleet Now? 06.07.2026 11мин

  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.
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  Will The Wave of M&A in Aviation MRO Continue? 29.06.2026 21мин

  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. 
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  The Power of Vertical Integration in an Engine Platform | Sponsored By Hanwha Aviation 25.06.2026 15мин

  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. Find out more: https://www.hanwha-aviation.com/
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  MRO BEER: Is The Aftermarket's Glass Half Full Or Half Empty? 22.06.2026 15мин

  James Pozzi and Daniel Williams break down the headlines from MRO BEER 2026, talking airline perspectives, workforce development, engines and more.
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  What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing? 15.06.2026 16мин

  ELFC's Richard Hough joins host James Pozzi to discuss the key numbers affecting engine leasing and maintenance.
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  What Lies Ahead For China's MRO Market? 08.06.2026 14мин

  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.
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  The New Dynamics Of Engine Leasing 01.06.2026 13мин

  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.
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  Can AI Fix Aviation's Parts Procurement Problem? 26.05.2026 15мин

  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.
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  What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March? 18.05.2026 13мин

  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. 
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  Approaching A Decade Of Leap 11.05.2026 16мин

  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.
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  Regional Jet Resurgence? MHIRJ Steps Up 04.05.2026 11мин

  Aviation Week editors discuss the growth of MHIRJ's legacy CRJ use, maintenance and upgrades—and why United Airlines likes this aircraft.
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  Live From MRO Americas 2026 27.04.2026 26мин

  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.
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  Why You Can't Miss The 'MRO Olympics' At MRO Americas 20.04.2026 14мин

  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.
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  MRO Americas Turns 30—Industry Evolution, Event Revolution 13.04.2026 15мин

  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
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  Barriers To Entry—What's Holding Back MRO's Hiring Pipeline? 07.04.2026 20мин

  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.