Rob Mather on Persisting 2026 Aviation Trends: From Cybersecurity to Space Travel

In this episode of the Aviation Pros Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Mather, Vice President of Aerospace and Defense Industries at IFS.

Having shared his 2026 Commercial Aerospace Outlook earlier in the year, Rob takes time to dive deeper into his insights and explain how new technological developments can help MROs reach new levels of success.

From the differences between industrial AI and generative AI to the ways MROs can get ahead by prepping for eventual work on spacecraft, these innovations show how technology can help aviation organizations stay resilient in times of change.