Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News

July 13, 2026 2:00am 13 min

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?

July 06, 2026 3:00am 11 min

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 trans...

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

June 29, 2026 2:00am 21 min

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. 

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

June 25, 2026 7:20am 15 min

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/

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

June 22, 2026 2:00am 15 min

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

What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing?

June 15, 2026 5:31am 16 min

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

What Lies Ahead For China's MRO Market?

June 08, 2026 12:00am 14 min

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 a...

The New Dynamics Of Engine Leasing

June 01, 2026 9:06am 13 min

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.

Can AI Fix Aviation's Parts Procurement Problem?

May 26, 2026 6:04am 15 min

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 hav...

What's Changed for Middle East MRO Since March?

May 18, 2026 4:23am 13 min

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. 

Approaching A Decade Of Leap

May 11, 2026 4:39am 16 min

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 p...

Regional Jet Resurgence? MHIRJ Steps Up

May 04, 2026 2:00am 11 min

Aviation Week editors discuss the growth of MHIRJ's legacy CRJ use, maintenance and upgrades—and why United Airlines likes this aircraft.

Live From MRO Americas 2026

April 27, 2026 3:15am 26 min

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.

Why You Can't Miss The 'MRO Olympics' At MRO Americas

April 20, 2026 4:55am 14 min

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 ...

MRO Americas Turns 30—Industry Evolution, Event Revolution

April 13, 2026 4:44am 15 min

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 a...

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

April 07, 2026 4:13am 20 min

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 instructo...

What Actions Are Underway To Cut Regulatory Burden For MROs?

March 30, 2026 3:43am 21 min

Listen in to hear about key takeaways MROs should be aware of from the Aeronautical Repair Station Association's annual conference.

Iran Crisis: A Stress Test For Aging Aircraft

March 23, 2026 5:34am 17 min

Middle East MRO—Navigating Challenges Amid Iran Conflict

March 16, 2026 5:15am 20 min

From the difficulty of daily operations to the potential for revised aircraft retirement timelines, Aviation Week's MRO team discusses the wide-ranging consequences for the aftermarket of the Iran war.

Regionalization Of The Engine Market In Asia-Pacific

March 09, 2026 3:00am 13 min

AeroEngines Asia-Pacific just wrapped up in Hong Kong. Speaking from the event, Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi and analyze what's trending in the region with special guest Lars Moeslein from HAECO.