Podcasts by Aviation Weeks MRO Podcast

Why Lufthansa Opted Against Outside LHT Investment from 2023-12-12T08:00

MRO At Dubai Airshow 2023 from 2023-11-29T05:00

Aviation Week Network's James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss the recent Dubai Airshow and announcements relating to MRO capacity, capability, technology and workforce.

The Latest On GTF Technical Issues, AOG Technics Saga from 2023-11-14T07:00

Aviation Week Network's James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss t...

What Three Topics Dominated MRO Europe? from 2023-10-19T17:01

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...

Key Takeaways From MRO Asia-Pacific from 2023-09-29T10:10

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.

Assessing Europe’s Engine MRO Segment from 2023-09-26T07:00

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 ...

Unpacking Undocumented Parts from 2023-09-12T07:30

Aviation Week’s James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams assess the recent uncovering of forged airworthiness documentation for aircraft parts sourced from a UK-based broker.

The Impact Of GTF Engine Issues from 2023-08-29T07:30

Aviation Week Net...

The Future Airbus A380 Fleet And MRO from 2023-07-31T11:00

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. Aviati...

Interest In MRO M&A Picking Up from 2023-07-18T06:00

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.

Supply Chain Impacts On Eastern Europe’s MRO Industry from 2023-06-28T15:44

Alistair Dibisceglia, director at Oliver Wyman CAVOK, discusses the state of ...

Insights From ELTF 2023 from 2023-06-15T08:00

James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the key takeaways from Aviation Week's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance conference which c...

Supply Chain Constraints Cause Headaches For Australasia’s MRO Industry from 2023-05-23T08:21

Adrian Schofield, Aviation Week’s senior air transport editor for Asia-Pacific, speaks to Joshua Ng of Alton Aviation Consultancy about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry...

New Generation Engines Pose Challenges For The Aftermarket from 2023-05-12T08:00

As new engine programs develop and gain further traction in the market, OEMs, MROs and operators are experiencing related challenges.

What We're Hearing At MRO Americas from 2023-04-20T10:44

Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO team report on what they're picking up from the floor at MRO Americas 2023 in Atlanta.

Analyzing The Potential Sale Of A Stake In Lufthansa Technik from 2023-04-03T07:30

Lufthansa Technik is looking for a second shareholder and expects to make a decision by mid-year. Why is it considering this and who could it be?

Achieving MRO Workforce Goals from 2023-03-27T09:32

The workforce shortage continues to challenge the MRO industry as companies struggle to recruit enough skilled technicians.

Crystal Maguire, executive director of the Aviation Technician ...

Is MRO Recovery Ready In The Middle East? from 2023-03-07T09:04

Robust travel demand has spiked MRO demand for narrowbodies and widebodies—including the A380 and A340.

James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the big news and nuances they observed at MRO ...

Engine MRO At Center Of Supply Chain Tensions from 2023-02-10T08:30

Aftermarket suppliers are ramping up to support new engine platforms while they continue to support the existing fleet—both of which face supply chain problems. Aviation Week senior editors Sean...

Boeing’s Supply Chain Play from 2022-11-16T09:19

Given supply chain bottlenecks around the world, Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi explore why Boeing is expanding its distribution business in Germany and what it means for its wider...

What To Expect At MRO Europe from 2022-10-17T08:00

This week’s MRO Europe event will coincide with a challenging time for the region’s commercial aftermarket. James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss some of these challenges and preview some ...

What We Learned At MRO Asia-Pacific from 2022-09-26T08:00:59

Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific. 

Previewing The Key Talking Points At Aero-Engines Europe from 2022-09-05T08:00:23

With the commercial engine aftermarket experiencing mixed fortunes so far this year, Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi preview what’s on the agenda at the upcoming Aero-Engi...

How Caerdav Moved Forward from 2022-08-15T08:00:17

With new funding secured and new maintenance contracts in place, UK-based MRO Caerdav is looking forward. In this podcast, James Pozzi...

Making Aviation Ecosystem, Predictive Maintenance Smarter from 2022-07-19T16:50:42

The aviation ecosystem should get smarter by leveraging data from different systems. Jennifer Schopfer, Collins Aerospace president of connected aviation solutions, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Avia...

How Fleet Changes Are Impacting MRO And Its Segments from 2022-07-14T08:00:40

Aviation Week editors discuss the lead feature article in July’s issue of Inside MRO.

Atitech’s Plans For Alitalia Acquisition from 2022-06-15T08:00:20

Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s James Pozzi’s interview with Atitech president Gianni Lettieri at the MRO’s Naples facility.

Lufthansa Technik CEO Johannes Bussmann Reflects On His Career from 2022-06-09T08:42:09

Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay and Lufthansa Technik’s Johannes Bussmann discuss changes over the past 20 years, emerging trends and the ...

The State Of Eastern Europe’s MRO Segment In 2022 from 2022-05-25T08:00

A look at how the commercial aftermarket of Eastern Europe is faring so far this year.

Sustainability Essentials: Understanding Next Important Steps from 2022-05-13T07:00:44

Critical initiatives are underway that will influence how sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) mix and proliferate, how SAF and hydrogen will impact engine design and operation, and how aviation compan...

MRO Americas—Initial Impressions from 2022-04-29T07:33:46

Aviation Week’s aftermarket editors gather in Dallas to discuss what they saw at MRO Americas and how it is reshaping the way they think about the industry.

Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Mick Adams On His MRO Career from 2022-04-26T15:15:54

Mick Adams, CEO of STS Aviation Services, is being presented with Aviation Week’s Lifetime Achievement Award in MRO at MRO Americas 2022 this week.

Adams, whose resu...

What Do Russian Aftermarket Sanctions Mean For MRO from 2022-03-16T13:10:50

Aviation Week MRO editors unpack the latest developments affecting the aftermarket following the sanctions placed on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine in what remains a fast-moving...

MRO Middle East Special from 2022-03-01T09:00

Listen in as executive editor Lee Ann Shay and EMEA editor James Pozzi share what they heard at MRO Middle East 2022 in Dubai. MROs in the region are facing ever more challenges in th...

Magnetic On MRO Opportunities In 2022 from 2022-02-08T09:00:49

Listen in as Risto Maeots, CEO of Magnetic Group, talks about the company’s rebrand and how it is approaching new aftermarket opportunities in 2022.

Back To School from 2021-08-18T02:00

Aviation maintenance training was forced to embrace digital learning during the pandemic. As the industry recovers and restrictions loosen on travel and group settings, will remote learning rema...

Collins Aerospace’s Aftermarket Plans from 2021-07-22T20:14:05

Will the COVID-19 crisis lead to a different aftermarket for OEMs looking to grow their presence? Collins Aerospace’s Colin Mahoney talks about how the landscape may alter post-crisis.

Air Works Plans Recovery In India And Beyond from 2021-06-14T14:21:23

Adversely effected by COVID-19, India’s ambitious MRO industry is planning a long-term recovery. Anand Bhaskar, CEO of Air Works, one of its largest aftermarket players, discusses how it is look...

Cyber Threats on Aviation: Know The Vulnerabilities from 2021-04-12T19:46:53

Understand the internal and external cybersecurity threats to aviation companies—as well as the weakest links. Nirav Shah, Republic Airways’ VP information technology, and John Janachowski, AAR’...

Etihad’s Maintenance Plans from 2021-04-05T23:58:18

With a near 50-50 split of in-house fleet and third-party maintenance work, Etihad Airways Engineering reassessed its strategy to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. Frederic Dupont, vice president te...

Readying MRO Capacity from 2021-03-27T20:33:50

While demand for many maintenance services has been greatly impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, companies are readying themselves for better days. In a move boosting its capacity, Lithuanian MRO Av...

Why Delta Is Testing Airplane Structural Monitoring Sensors from 2021-03-23T19:10:02

Delta Air Lines installed sensors on the WiFi antenna area of an aircraft to test structural health monitoring. Could this be a step toward moving airframe MRO to a more predictive maintenance m...

Building Aftermarket and Infrastructure for Advanced Air Mobility from 2021-03-11T20:15:15

As advanced air mobility gets closer to becoming a reality, aviation is turning its focus toward building up the ecosystem needed to operate and maintain eVTOLs. In this MRO podcast, the CEOs of...

How Will The Line Maintenance Segment Recover Post-Crisis? from 2021-03-01T22:01:26

Line maintenance across the world was immediately impacted following the outbreak of COVID-19 but the market could start to recover this year. In this MRO podcast, Jacco Klerk...

Boeing Perspective on Outlook for Aftermarket from 2020-10-26T21:42:46

As the aviation industry tracks fleet status daily for signs of recovery, Wendy Sowers, Boeing’s director, commercial market forecasting and analysis, talks with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay abo...

Remote Inspection Technology Takes Off During COVID-19 from 2020-09-10T19:58:57

Travel restrictions and social distancing requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic are forcing the MRO industry to get creative in how it conducts business. Aviation Week editor Lindsay Bjerreg...

Why Alice Springs Is Becoming Synonymous With Parked Asian Aircraft from 2020-08-19T21:33:55

Alice Springs, in central Australia, is where many Asia-Pacific aircraft are getting parked. When Tom Vincent opened Asia Pacific Aircraft Storage there in 2014 as the first purpose-built aircra...

Airline Procurement Changes: Air France’s Perspective from 2020-06-19T12:49:40

As Air France adjusts its fleet and starts to ramp up flying, what does this mean for its procurement needs? Thomas Sonigo, Director of Procurement, OEM/MRO, at Air France, talks with Lee Ann Sh...

FedEx Operations During COVID-19 from 2020-05-12T17:29

Dave Lange of FedEx Express talks with Lee Ann Shay about changes in cargo operations, including flying international charter relief missions, during the pandemic.

COVID-19 Podcast: How MROs Can Access Financial Assistance from 2020-04-09T10:07:54

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the U.S. sets aside more than $60 billion for aviation companies in grants and loans, and small businesses could be eligible for...

COVID-19 Impact on MRO: Latest Effects And What’s Next from 2020-04-01T18:57:50

Aviation Week MRO editors discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the aviation aftermarket—and how some schools and companies are adapting.

Former RAF Pilot Rebuilding An MRO from 2020-01-18T15:32:01

After entering administration in 2015, ATC Lasham’s aging MRO facility was taken over by 2Excel Engineering, which sought to re-energize the UK-based site. Company co-founder and accountable man...

Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technicians from 2019-05-21T21:47:26

In honor of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, ARSA’s VP of operations Brett Levanto talks with Aviation Week’s Lindsay Bjerregaard about the importance of recognizing the work AMTs d...

Delta Air Lines CEO’s View on MRO, A220 and NMA from 2019-04-11T22:30:14

During the MRO Americas Conference, Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian provided his opinion on a range of issues—from Delta’s investment in new MRO capabilities to the Airbus A220’s performance and ...

How Sensors Will Affect Nanomaterial Development from 2019-03-11T12:30:03

Nanomaterials are coming. In this podcast, Alain Dupuis, VP industrial development for Unabiz and Vivek Varma, head of operations for Cyient Singapore, speak with Lee Ann Shay in Kuala Lumpur ab...

Supporting Next-Gen Engines and Growing Revenues from 2019-02-23T04:08:31

Delta Technical Operations opened a 150,000-lb. thrust engine test cell on Feb. 21 that it says has the highest thrust rating in the world. With its first Trent XWB visit finished and its ramp u...

Independent Engine MRO Thrives In An OEM Dominated Market from 2019-02-12T20:10:35

Mansoor Janahi, acting CEO of Turbine Services & Solutions, a Mubadala company based in Abu Dhabi, speaks with Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi at MRO Middle East in Dubai on Feb. 11.

How Industry 4.0 Is Transforming MRO from 2018-11-07T22:48:10

Understand the way Industry 4.0 is transforming MRO and glean tips on incorporating the latest disruptive technology. Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, speaks with

Van Espah...

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer on Aftermarket Competition from 2018-10-16T21:37:11

As airframe OEMs ramp up production of next-gen aircraft, Philippe Mhun, senior VP of Airbus Customer Services; Mike Fleming, VP of Commercial Services for Boeing Global Services; and Frank Stev...

MTU's Market Strategy and Challenges from 2018-07-05T15:45

Leo Koppers, SVP of sales and marketing for MTU Maintenance, discusses MTU's MRO strategy, capacity challenges and the overall state of the MRO market today with Aviation Week's MRO editor, Jame...

Get Beyond Simply Checking the Diversity Box from 2018-06-27T18:08:43

Diversity benefit companies in multiple ways. How can the aviation industry do a better job recruiting and tapping into a more diverse workforce? Get tips from FedEx Express VP air operations sa...

The Adoption of Additive Manufacturing from 2018-04-12T23:02:58

Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, Lee Ann Shay, is discussing additive manufacturing or 3D printing for non-flight critical parts at airlines with Scott Carpenter, Manager, Engineering Materials...

Can A Bill Help the MRO Workforce Shortage? from 2018-03-30T16:02:43

A group of bipartisan U.S. senators introduced a bill on March 7 to address the aviation maintenance workforce shortage, which could become acute in the next few years without action. But can th...