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As the Farnborough Airshow approaches, editors discuss how engine-makers are making headway with nagging durability problems while positioning for the all-important next-gen single aisle competition—and explain how the two play into each other.

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.

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Christine Boynton examine what is happening to Spirit Airlines’ fleet following its shutdown.

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.

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

Listen in as James Pozzi, Lindsay Bjerregaard and Dan Williams discuss the latest developments shaping China’s MRO sector.

Listen in as Aviation Week's James Pozzi and Alex Derber discuss the key themes shaping this year's Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance Europe conference.

Listen in as an AAR executives talks to editors about introducing agentic AI into procurement and where automation could have the biggest impact across the supply chain.

MRO editors discuss the war in the Middle East and its effects on the aftermarket—both so far and in the months to come.

As the CFM Leap program nears its 10th anniversary of entering service, Aviation Week MRO experts examine the ramp-up, aftermarket network, reliability and forecast for this popular powerplant.

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

Recorded live at MRO Americas 2026, editors and an analyst talk through highlights of the big event and discuss MRO in the context of the geopolitical climate.

Ahead of the annual AMC maintenance competition at MRO Americas, editors are joined by a guest Ken MacTiernan to discuss the challenge that showcases the unsung heroes of aerospace.

U.S. first-quarter earnings are typically a non-event, but not this year. Editors look ahead to updates from airlines and OEMs and share what they will be watching for.

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.

Editors discuss takeaways from the ATEC conference, including the increase in high school career pathways, FAA testing and maintenance instructor shortage.

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

Listen in as Aviation Week's team explore how the war in the Middle East is reshaping perspectives on legacy aircraft, from survivability and readiness to maintenance demands and long-term fleet viability.

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.

Aviation Week editors Lee Ann Shay and James Pozzi and Lars Moeslein from HAECO discuss AeroEngines Asia-Pacific.

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

Editors discuss disk durability concerns around the CFM International Leap at Southwest Airlines and the knock-on effects for the strong CFM56 overhaul market.

Aviation Week editors Guy Norris, Sean Broderick, James Pozzi and Lee Ann Shay hash over the shifts and challenges in the North American aviation engine market.

Explore the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions in the MRO sector from the booming aftermarket to the evolving engine market.

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