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Manufacturing Execution As A Strategic Lever | Sponsored By iBase-t Sep 10, 2026

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Listen in to hear from Naveen Poonian, President & CEO of iBase-t, who discusses an often overlooked power play—Manufacturing Execution as a Strategic Lever—in this podcast sponsored by iBase-t.

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Europe's Engine MRO Resilience Sep 07, 2026

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Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Daniel Williams and Lee Ann Shay discuss some of the key takeaways from AeroEngines Europe in Lisbon.

Why Lessors Are Moving Deeper Into The Aftermarket Aug 31, 2026

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ORIX Aviation announced its purchase of AerFin on Aug. 3, which follows a trend of lessors diversifying beyond traditional leasing. Aviation Week editors describe why and how this sector will likely evolve.

Top 5 Topics To Expect At AeroEngines Europe Aug 24, 2026

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Ahead of AeroEngines Europe, set for Sept. 1-2 in Lisbon, Aviation Week editors discuss what they expect to be the five biggest questions industry will try to answer at the event. For one: Has the engine aftermarket fundamentally changed?

Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early Aug 17, 2026

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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.

How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket? Aug 03, 2026

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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.

MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026 Jul 27, 2026

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

The CFM56 Aftermarket's Unexpected Second Life Jul 20, 2026

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

Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News Jul 13, 2026

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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.

What Happens To Spirit Airlines' Fleet Now? Jul 06, 2026

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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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