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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.

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Why Airbus A320neos Are Being Torn Down Early

Listen in as James Pozzi speaks with Scott Butler of KP Aviation about why relatively young aircraft are increasingly being dismantled for parts rather than returned to service.

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How Would A New OEM Business Model Reshape The Aftermarket?

Listen in as Aviation Week editors Sean Broderick, Michael Bruno and James Pozzi discuss the recent comments from airframe and engine OEMs on the aftermarket, why the issue has surfaced now and whether a new aircraft-engine OEM business model is achievable.

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MRO Insights And Highlights From Farnborough 2026

Listen in as Christine Boynton, James Pozzi and Dan Williams discuss the aftermarket highlights of the 2026 Farnborough Airshow.

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The CFM56 Aftermarket's Unexpected Second Life

Listen in as James Pozzi, Sean Broderick and Dan Williams discuss the changing aftermarket for CFM International's CFM56 engine.

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Big Week For CFM Leap Premier News

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.

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What Happens To Spirit Airlines' Fleet Now?

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 transitions to potential teardowns and the wider impact on the narrowbody aftermarket.

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

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.

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

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/

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

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

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What Are The Numbers Driving Engine Leasing?

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

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