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The ABNcast brings you exclusive conversations with the people shaping the future of aviation. From airline executives and MRO leaders to cargo specialists, innovators and policymakers, each episode explores the industry's biggest challenges, emerging trends and latest developments. We also bring you on-the-ground coverage and interviews from leading global events such as MRO Europe, Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) and the Predictive Aircraft Maintenance (PAM) Conference.

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AIX 2026: Polyvantis
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AIX 2026: Polyvantis
In this edition of ABNcast recorded at the 25th edition of the Aircraft Interior Expo in Hamburg, we speak to Ravi Menon, Global Business Manager of Polyvantis, a supplier of next-gen aviation certified plastics and other lightweight materials to the airline industry.
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FIA 2026: Tata Consultancy Services
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FIA 2026: Tata Consultancy Services
How is Artificial Intelligence being deployed today across the aviation industry to improve operations, MRO, retailing, and service recovery? ABNcast found at at the Tata Consultancy Services chalet at this year's Farnborough International Airshow and was given a practical demonstration of some of the latest technology that has been developed for airlines.
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FIA 2026: Alderman & Co
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FIA 2026: Alderman & Co
Ryan Kirby, partner at Alderman & Company, joins us at Farnborough International Airshow 2026 to discuss the state of aerospace and defence M&A. Alderman & Company is a Cambridge, Massachusetts based investment bank specialising in sell-side mergers and acquisitions across aerospace, defence, and space. In this interview, Ryan shares his perspective on deal activity in the sector, M&A offers and tactics and the growing investment interest in the space industry. Filmed on the trade floor at Farnborough 2026.
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General Atomics is breathing new life into the Do228
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General Atomics is breathing new life into the Do228
Low-Cost & Regional Airline Business editor Rob Munro was in Oberpfaffenhofen for the roll out of the reborn multi-purpose aircraft originally developed by Dornier in the 1980s. In this special episode of ABNcast he talks to Martine Hierle about her dual role as Test Pilot and Project Manager.
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Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026: Episode 1
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Airline & Travel Payments Summit 2026: Episode 1
This episode of ABNcast was recorded at the annual Airline & Travel Payments Summit Mega Event in Dublin. We speak to Micheal Smith, from the conference organiser Ai Events, industry retail and technology expert Mark Lenehan, founder of Lenehan Consulting, and Risto Savolainen, founder of Maxa Group, that is pioneering new online payments technology.
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Passenger Experience Conference 2026
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Passenger Experience Conference 2026
In this special episode of ABNcast recorded at the Passenger Experience Conference in Hamburg, ABN's Lee Hayhurst spoke to three delegates about the key trends they are seeing in the world of airline passenger experience.
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