Aviation Week's MRO Podcast

ORIX Aviation announced its purchase of AerFin on Aug. 3, which follows a trend of lessors diversifying beyond traditional leasing. Aviation Week editors describe why and how this sector will likely evolve.

Ahead of AeroEngines Europe, set for Sept. 1-2 in Lisbon, Aviation Week editors discuss what they expect to be the five biggest questions industry will try to answer at the event. For one: Has the engine aftermarket fundamentally changed?

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.

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.

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