Episodes

  • Barriers To Entry—What's Holding Back MRO's Hiring Pipeline?
    Apr 7 2026

    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 instructor shortage.

    For more background on the FAA testing challenges discussed during this podcast, check out this episode from last summer: Electrification, Hydrogen And A&P Testing Barriers.

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    20 mins
  • What Actions Are Underway To Cut Regulatory Burden For MROs?
    Mar 30 2026

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

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    22 mins
  • Middle East MRO—Navigating Challenges Amid Iran Conflict
    Mar 16 2026

    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.

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    20 mins
  • Iran Crisis: A Stress Test For Aging Aircraft
    18 mins
  • AOG Technics Mastermind Jailed
    Mar 2 2026

    Aviation Week editors discuss the recent sentencing of and ramifications for mitigating parts fraud risk, as well as actions companies are taking now.

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    17 mins
  • Regionalization Of The Engine Market In Asia-Pacific
    Mar 9 2026

    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.

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    14 mins
  • Leap Disk Life Questions And Impact On CFM56 MRO
    Feb 23 2026

    Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss disk durability concerns around the CFM International Leap at Southwest Airlines and the knock-on effects for the strong CFM56 overhaul market over the next few years.

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    22 mins
  • Using Quality Test Data For The Modern MRO | Sponsored By Averna
    Feb 19 2026

    In this sponsored podcast Brian Couch, Segment Manager for Aerospace & Defense at Averna, discusses the critical role of quality test data in modern MRO operations and how centralized, structured data practices can improve reliability, reduce turnaround times, and strengthen the feedback loop between MROs and OEMs.

    Learn more about Averna's solutions here

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    10 mins