Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Recorded live at MRO Middle East in Dubai, Aviation Week editors and analysts talk capacity ramp-ups, regional workforce challenges and new engine MRO capabilities.

Boeing Global Services President and CEO Chris Raymond sits down with Lee Ann Shay to discuss a variety of aftermarket topics, including supply chain changes and outlook, integrating Spirit AeroSystems and costs.

What were the big themes at MRO Latin in Chile and which company is using digital transformation to significantly reduce turnaround times and costs? Aviation Week editors discuss this, investments, M&A prospects and more in the Latin America region, where MROs and airlines area expanding capacity and capabilities. Register for MRO Americas here

Listen in as James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the lay of the land in the engine aftermarket.

Stuart Garrett, Sales Director for Precision Logistics at Marken and a pro in pharmaceutical and aviation logistics, dives into the global aviation parts crisis. He highlights how delays and aging fleets drive unprecedented demand. Stuart shares innovative precision logistics strategies from the pharma sector, like tracking and geofencing, to help airlines address AOG challenges. He emphasizes the need for better integration, real-time visibility, and choosing reliable partners to enhance efficiency and sustainability in logistics.

Listen in as editors James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Lori Ranson discuss growth opportunities and in-region challenges in Latin America's commercial MRO industry.

Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Sean Broderick look back at 2025 and reflect on the biggest stories and breakthroughs in the MRO world. Is Parts Integrity Finally Having Its Moment? Supply Chain Integrity Coalition Shifts Gears Rolls-Royce Unveils China MRO Joint Venture How Stability, Slots And Strategy Are Reshaping Base Maintenance Schools Say FAA Testing Hurdles Are Stifling MRO Workforce Growth

Listen in to hear about the steps Safran is taking to build deeper Leap-1A and -1B engine MRO capability at its new facility in Hyderabad, India. Lee Ann Shay and Swaati Ketkar discuss which Indian airlines benefit most from this new facility and the regulatory changes and investment that are still needed in India to increase the country's competitiveness in the global aviation aftermarket.

Listen in as James Pozzi, Jens Flottau and Dan Williams discuss Airbus' A380 program and aftermarket and how key operator Emirates is expanding its maintenance setup for the superjumbo and its Trent 900 engines. Find out more about Aero-Engines Americas and secure your place here.

Listen in as Aviation Week editors James Pozzi, Lee Ann Shay and Christine Boynton discuss significant airline MRO contracts, GTF engine progress, regional training strategies and Boeing's supply chain developments at Dubai Airshow 2025. Find out more about Aviation Week Intelligence Network's 2026 Fleet & MRO Forecast here