Episode 80: MRO Podcast 2025 Wrap Up—Community, Leadership, and What’s Next

Welcome to the Vertical MRO Podcast, brought to you by Vertical HeliCASTS, in partnership with Vertical Magazine.In this episode of Vertical MRO Podcast, hosts Ronie, Scott, Terrence and Jon, along with producer and host David, reflect on the past year. We have an opportunity to discuss highlights, and the growth of the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) community developed through the podcast and the Vertical MRO Conference.We also talk about the excitement surrounding the next generation of aviation professionals and the need for continued conversations promoting the maintenance community. Lastly, we discuss what is exciting for 2026 as we look forward, sharing our hopes for the future of the industry and emphasizing the importance of investing in people and adopting new technology.Special thanks to our sponsors, SAFE Structure Designs, Vertical Aviation International and Airbus.