Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Live From Amsterdam: Sovereignty, Components & Concerns Nov 02, 2026

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Fueled by stroopwafels, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard, James Pozzi and Dan Williams talk about the hot topics of European MRO, including the implications of geopolitics, sovereignty and rising fuel prices—and one topic that keeps coming up (other than stroopwafels).

Growth Under Pressure At MRO Europe Oct 26, 2026

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Listen in as James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Dan Williams preview MRO Europe in Amsterdam, exploring Aviation Week's latest forecast data, the effect of geopolitics and trade on the aftermarket, artificial intelligence's growing role in maintenance and efforts to attract the industry's next generation through the event's student program.

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Standout Stories From Inside MRO's October Issue Oct 19, 2026

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Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard share insights from their reporting on Europe's aftermarket expansion, modification trends, regional workforce hurdles and more.

What's Working To Close MRO's Talent Gap? Oct 12, 2026

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Ryan Goertzen, AAR's VP of workforce development, and Dr. Sheree Utash, president of WSU Tech, join Lindsay Bjerregaard to discuss which strategies are successfully reducing the shortfall of aviation maintenance technicians in the U.S.

Conquering AOG Logistics | Sponsored By Marken UPS Precision Logistics Oct 08, 2026

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Aircraft On Ground logistics can be chaotic. Marken UPS Precision Logistics weighs in on how to conquer the chaos with their tried and true path in this sponsored podcast.

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Inside AAR's $1.725 Billion MRO Holdings Deal Oct 05, 2026

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Listen in as James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Sean Broderick discuss AAR's planned acquisition of a majority stake in MRO Holdings and what this means for the company's position as a base maintenance provider.

MRO Asia-Pacific Reveals Growing Pains In Aviation Maintenance Sep 28, 2026

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Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Chen Chuanren recap the highlights from the 2026 edition of MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore.

How Is The African MRO Scene Evolving? Sep 21, 2026

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Keith Mwanalushi and Mark Pilling, both specialists in the African aftermarket, join host James Pozzi to break down new developments on the continent.

Investing In The Future: Engine Leasing, MRO And The Evolving Aviation Market | Sponsored By Hanwha Sep 17, 2026

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Aviation Week sits down with the CEO of Hanwha Aviation, Jeff Lewis, to discuss engine leasing, MRO and the evolving aviation market in this podcast sponsored by Hanwha Aviation.

The Stories Shaping Asia-Pacific MRO Sep 14, 2026

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Listen in as James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay preview MRO Asia-Pacific by examining the latest Inside MRO stories on what's shaping the region's aftermarket, including MAB Engineering's measured rebuild, GAMECO and Korean Air's capacity expansion, mounting workforce pressures and the evolving engine MRO landscape.