After Airbus ceased production and COVID-19 destroyed demand, the A380 program's fate appeared to be sealed. However, the past year has seen an unexpected volume return to airline fleets. Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the A380 and its aftermarket.

After Airbus ceased production and COVID-19 destroyed demand, the A380 program's fate appeared to be sealed. However, the past year has seen an unexpected volume return to airline fleets. Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the present and future of the A380 and its aftermarket.

The Future Airbus A380 Fleet And MRO

The aviation aftermarket has seen some big mergers recently, such as Heico’s purchase of Wencor. Aviation Week editors discuss why M&amp;A is picking up and the outlook for more deals.

The aviation aftermarket has seen some big mergers recently, such as Heico’s purchase of Wencor. Aviation Week editors discuss why M&amp;A is picking up and the outlook for more deals.

Interest In MRO M&A Picking Up

Alistair Dibisceglia, director at Oliver Wyman CAVOK, discusses the state of Eastern Europe’s MRO supply chain and how the region is contending with geopolitical and labor challenges.

Alistair Dibisceglia, director at Oliver Wyman CAVOK, discusses the state of Eastern Europe’s MRO supply chain and how the region is contending with geopolitical and labor challenges.

Supply Chain Impacts On Eastern Europe’s MRO Industry

James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the key takeaways from Aviation Week's Engine Leasing, Trading &amp; Finance conference which concluded in London last week. 

James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the key takeaways from Aviation Week's Engine Leasing, Trading &amp; Finance conference which concluded in London last week.

Insights From ELTF 2023

Adrian Schofield, Aviation Week’s senior air transport editor for Asia-Pacific, speaks to Joshua Ng of Alton Aviation Consultancy about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry—primarily supply chain pressure and workforce shortages. Ng, who heads Alton’s Singapore office, moderated a panel on the supply chain issue at Aviation Week’s MRO Australasia conference in Brisbane on May 17.

Adrian Schofield, Aviation Week’s senior air transport editor for Asia-Pacific, speaks to Joshua Ng of Alton Aviation Consultancy about the major issues confronting the Australasian MRO industry—primarily supply chain pressure and workforce shortages. Ng, who heads Alton’s Singapore office, moderated a panel on the supply chain issue at Aviation Week’s <a href="https://mroaustralasia.aviationweek.com/en/home.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MRO Australasia</a> conference in Brisbane on May 17.

Supply Chain Constraints Cause Headaches For Australasia’s MRO Industry

As new engine programs develop and gain further traction in the market, OEMs, MROs and operators are experiencing related challenges.

As new engine programs develop and gain further traction in the market, OEMs, MROs and operators are experiencing related challenges.

New Generation Engines Pose Challenges For The Aftermarket

Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO team report on what they're picking up from the floor at MRO Americas 2023 in Atlanta.

Listen in as Aviation Week's MRO team report on what they're picking up from the floor at MRO Americas 2023 in Atlanta.

What We're Hearing At MRO Americas

Lufthansa Technik is looking for a second shareholder and expects to make a decision by mid-year. Why is it considering this and who could it be?

Lufthansa Technik is looking for a second shareholder and expects to make a decision by mid-year. Why is it considering this and who could it be?

Analyzing The Potential Sale Of A Stake In Lufthansa Technik

The workforce shortage continues to challenge the MRO industry as companies struggle to recruit enough skilled technicians. Crystal Maguire, executive director of the Aviation Technician Education Council, speaks with Lindsay Bjerregaard about workforce development progress, continuing challenge areas and the state of technician training following the implementation of new Part 147 rules.

The workforce shortage continues to challenge the MRO industry as companies struggle to recruit enough skilled technicians. Crystal Maguire, executive director of the Aviation Technician Education Council, speaks with Lindsay Bjerregaard about workforce development progress, continuing challenge areas and the state of technician training following the implementation of new Part 147 rules.

Achieving MRO Workforce Goals

Robust travel demand has spiked MRO demand for narrowbodies and widebodies—including the A380 and A340. James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the big news and nuances they observed at MRO Middle East in Dubai on March 2-3.

Robust travel demand has spiked MRO demand for narrowbodies and widebodies—including the A380 and A340. James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay discuss the big news and nuances they observed at MRO Middle East in Dubai on March 2-3.

Is MRO Recovery Ready In The Middle East?

The aviation aftermarket is a complicated, fragmented, global business. Listen in as Aviation Week’s MRO editors explore the ins and outs of the industry.

Aftermarket suppliers are ramping up to support new engine platforms while they continue to support the existing fleet—both of which face supply chain problems. Aviation Week senior editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the dynamics with Lee Ann Shay.

Aftermarket suppliers are ramping up to support new engine platforms while they continue to support the existing fleet—both of which face supply chain problems. Aviation Week senior editors Sean Broderick and Guy Norris discuss the dynamics with Lee Ann Shay.

Engine MRO At Center Of Supply Chain Tensions

Given supply chain bottlenecks around the world, Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi explore why Boeing is expanding its distribution business in Germany and what it means for its wider operation.

Given supply chain bottlenecks around the world, Aviation Week's Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi explore why Boeing is expanding its distribution business in Germany and what it means for its wider operation.

Boeing’s Supply Chain Play

This week’s MRO Europe event will coincide with a challenging time for the region’s commercial aftermarket. James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss some of these challenges and preview some of the talking points from the upcoming event.

This week’s MRO Europe event will coincide with a challenging time for the region’s commercial aftermarket. James Pozzi and Lindsay Bjerregaard discuss some of these challenges and preview some of the talking points from the upcoming event.

What To Expect At MRO Europe

Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific. 

Lessons learned and key takeaways from Aviation Week's MRO editors at MRO Asia-Pacific.

What We Learned At MRO Asia-Pacific

With the commercial engine aftermarket experiencing mixed fortunes so far this year, Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi preview what’s on the agenda at the upcoming Aero-Engines Europe conference in Dublin.

With the commercial engine aftermarket experiencing mixed fortunes so far this year, Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi preview what’s on the agenda at the upcoming Aero-Engines Europe conference in Dublin.

Previewing The Key Talking Points At Aero-Engines Europe

With new funding secured and new maintenance contracts in place, UK-based MRO Caerdav is looking forward. In this podcast, James Pozzi details how its chairman and owner, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson and company CEO Joachim Jones are planning for the next steps of its future.

With new funding secured and new maintenance contracts in place, UK-based MRO <a href="https://aviationweek.com/awin/company/399654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Caerdav</a> is looking forward. In this podcast, James Pozzi details how its chairman and owner, Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson and company CEO Joachim Jones are planning for the next steps of its future.

How Caerdav Moved Forward

The aviation ecosystem should get smarter by leveraging data from different systems. Jennifer Schopfer, Collins Aerospace president of connected aviation solutions, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s executive editor MRO and business aviation, about steps to make this happen.

The aviation ecosystem should get smarter by leveraging data from different systems. Jennifer Schopfer, Collins Aerospace president of connected aviation solutions, talks with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s executive editor MRO and business aviation, about steps to make this happen.

Making Aviation Ecosystem, Predictive Maintenance Smarter

Aviation Week editors discuss the lead feature article in July’s issue of Inside MRO.

Aviation Week editors discuss the lead feature article in July’s issue of Inside MRO.

How Fleet Changes Are Impacting MRO And Its Segments

Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s James Pozzi’s interview with Atitech president Gianni Lettieri at the MRO’s Naples facility.

Some of the key takeaways from Aviation Week’s James Pozzi’s interview with Atitech president Gianni Lettieri at the MRO’s Naples facility.

Atitech’s Plans For Alitalia Acquisition

Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay and Lufthansa Technik’s Johannes Bussmann discuss changes over the past 20 years, emerging trends and the future of MRO before he leaves the company at the end of this month. 

Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay and <a href="https://aviationweek.com/awin/company/12587" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lufthansa Technik</a>’s Johannes Bussmann discuss changes over the past 20 years, emerging trends and the future of MRO before he leaves the company at the end of this month.

Lufthansa Technik CEO Johannes Bussmann Reflects On His Career

Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

Dave Lange of FedEx Express talks with Lee Ann Shay about changes in cargo operations, including flying international charter relief missions, during the pandemic.

Dave Lange of FedEx Express talks with Lee Ann Shay about changes in cargo operations, including flying international charter relief missions, during the pandemic.

FedEx Operations During COVID-19

As airframe OEMs ramp up production of next-gen aircraft, Philippe Mhun, senior VP of Airbus Customer Services; Mike Fleming, VP of Commercial Services for Boeing Global Services; and Frank Stevens, VP of Global MRO Centers for Embraer join Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay to discuss how they are also ramping up their aftermarket services. 

As airframe OEMs ramp up production of next-gen aircraft, Philippe Mhun, senior VP of Airbus Customer Services; Mike Fleming, VP of Commercial Services for Boeing Global Services; and Frank Stevens, VP of Global MRO Centers for Embraer join Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay to discuss how they are also ramping up their aftermarket services.

Airbus, Boeing and Embraer on Aftermarket Competition

Aviation Week MRO editors discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the aviation aftermarket—and how some schools and companies are adapting.

Aviation Week MRO editors discuss how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting the aviation aftermarket—and how some schools and companies are adapting.

COVID-19 Impact on MRO: Latest Effects And What’s Next

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the U.S. sets aside more than $60 billion for aviation companies in grants and loans, and small businesses could be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program. Christian Klein, executive VP for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, talks with Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Lee Ann Shay about how MROs can access these funds—and what the next steps could be.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act in the U.S. sets aside more than $60 billion for aviation companies in grants and loans, and small businesses could be eligible for the Paycheck Protection Program. Christian Klein, executive VP for the Aeronautical Repair Station Association, talks with Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick and Lee Ann Shay about how MROs can access these funds—and what the next steps could be.

COVID-19 Podcast: How MROs Can Access Financial Assistance

In honor of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, ARSA’s VP of operations Brett Levanto talks with Aviation Week’s Lindsay Bjerregaard about the importance of recognizing the work AMTs do and industry efforts to improve the profession.

In honor of National Aviation Maintenance Technician Day, ARSA’s VP of operations Brett Levanto talks with Aviation Week’s Lindsay Bjerregaard about the importance of recognizing the work AMTs do and industry efforts to improve the profession.

Celebrating Aviation Maintenance Technicians

Mansoor Janahi, acting CEO of Turbine Services &amp; Solutions, a Mubadala company based in Abu Dhabi, speaks with Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi at MRO Middle East in Dubai on Feb. 11.

Mansoor Janahi, acting CEO of Turbine Services &amp; Solutions, a Mubadala company based in Abu Dhabi, speaks with Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi at MRO Middle East in Dubai on Feb. 11.

Independent Engine MRO Thrives In An OEM Dominated Market

Understand the way Industry 4.0 is transforming MRO and glean tips on incorporating the latest disruptive technology. Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, speaks with Van Espahbodi, managing partner and co-founder, Starburst Accelerator; Ken Nguyen, chief architect, Asia research and development, Oracle; and Akkireddy Challa, director, aerospace sector, EON Reality during MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore.

Understand the way Industry 4.0 is transforming MRO and glean tips on incorporating the latest disruptive technology. Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week’s chief editor MRO, speaks with Van Espahbodi, managing partner and co-founder, Starburst Accelerator; Ken Nguyen, chief architect, Asia research and development, Oracle; and Akkireddy Challa, director, aerospace sector, EON Reality during MRO Asia-Pacific in Singapore.

How Industry 4.0 Is Transforming MRO

Leo Koppers, SVP of sales and marketing for MTU Maintenance, discusses MTU's MRO strategy, capacity challenges and the overall state of the MRO market today with Aviation Week's MRO editor, James Pozzi.

Leo Koppers, SVP of sales and marketing for MTU Maintenance, discusses MTU's MRO strategy, capacity challenges and the overall state of the MRO market today with Aviation Week's MRO editor, James Pozzi.

MTU's Market Strategy and Challenges

After entering administration in 2015, ATC Lasham’s aging MRO facility was taken over by 2Excel Engineering, which sought to re-energize the UK-based site. Company co-founder and accountable manager Chris Norton talks to James Pozzi about the turnaround of its fortunes.

After entering administration in 2015, ATC Lasham’s aging MRO facility was taken over by 2Excel Engineering, which sought to re-energize the UK-based site. Company co-founder and accountable manager Chris Norton talks to James Pozzi about the turnaround of its fortunes.

Former RAF Pilot Rebuilding An MRO

Diversity benefit companies in multiple ways. How can the aviation industry do a better job recruiting and tapping into a more diverse workforce? Get tips from FedEx Express VP air operations safety &amp; airworthiness; Greg Jones, United Airlines chief diversity officer; and Cheryle Jackson, AAR senior VP global business development, who speak with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay after a panel held at AAR on “IAWA Connect Chicago–The Importance of Diversity &amp; Women in Aviation.”

Diversity benefit companies in multiple ways. How can the aviation industry do a better job recruiting and tapping into a more diverse workforce? Get tips from FedEx Express VP air operations safety &amp; airworthiness; Greg Jones, United Airlines chief diversity officer; and Cheryle Jackson, AAR senior VP global business development, who speak with Aviation Week’s Lee Ann Shay after a panel held at AAR on “IAWA Connect Chicago–The Importance of Diversity &amp; Women in Aviation.”

Get Beyond Simply Checking the Diversity Box

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The best podcast episodes of anyone with an interesting story. With famous guests like Obama, LeBron James, Drake, Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Michelle Obama, Serena Williams, to anyone who has a unique and interesting story to tell. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!