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Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Hosted by Aviation Week Network

Episodes

100

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

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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August 17, 202612 min

Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early

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.

August 3, 202620 min

How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket?

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.

July 27, 202612 min

MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026

Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

July 20, 202618 min

The CFM56 Aftermarket's Unexpected Second Life

Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the changing aftermarket for CFM International's CFM56 engine.

July 13, 202613 min

Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News

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.

July 6, 202611 min

What Happens To Spirit Airlines' Fleet Now?

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.

June 29, 202621 min

Will The Wave of M&A in Aviation MRO Continue?

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.

June 25, 202615 min

The Power of Vertical Integration in an Engine Platform | Sponsored By Hanwha Aviation

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/

June 22, 202615 min

MRO BEER: Is The Aftermarket's Glass Half Full Or Half Empty?

James Pozzi and Daniel Williams break down the headlines from MRO BEER 2026, talking airline perspectives, workforce development, engines and more.

June 15, 202616 min

What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing?

ELFC's Richard Hough joins host James Pozzi to discuss the key numbers affecting engine leasing and maintenance.

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