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MRO Middle East 2022

MRO Middle East 2022

Exhibition:March 2-3, 2022
Dubai, UAE
#MROME

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Tuesday, February 22
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibition Hall Open
  • Tuesday, February 22, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Tuesday, February 22
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Opening Remarks
  • Tuesday, February 22, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker
Hannah Bonnett

Events Content Director
Aviation Week Network
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Tuesday, February 22
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

MRO: Forecast - Key Trends and Topics for the Region
  • Tuesday, February 22, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
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Understand the regional trends, future demand, facts and figures vital to your business. Attend the Forecast to engage with the continuing impact of COVID-19 on the market and hear a presentation that looks at the in-service fleet, new deliveries, retirements and analysis on MRO demand to give you the tools...
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
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Tuesday, February 22
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

AIME Presentation: AIME Preparing for the most transformative customer group - Future Traveler
  • Tuesday, February 22, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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This session will explore how to meet the inflight expectations of these truly digital, convenience-driven customers. 
Speaker
Orkun Altintas

Director, Consulting - Aerospace & Defense Practice, Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia
Frost & Sullivan
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Tuesday, February 22
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

Morning recess
  • Tuesday, February 22, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

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Tuesday, February 22
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

MRO: Leaders Panel
  • Tuesday, February 22, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Hear from regional leaders on how they have ramped back up their teams and operations and where they are in the recovery phase. Exploring the state of the regional landscape for the lessors and state of the leasing market. Understand how market leaders in the region are working with partners...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Fahd H. Cynndy

CEO
SAEI
Speaker

Fraser Currie

CEO
Joramco
Speaker

Frederic Dupont

VP Technical Sales
Etihad Airways Engineering
Speaker

Ziad al-Hazmi

CEO
Lufthansa Technik Middle East
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 22
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

MRO: Steps to sustainability
  • Tuesday, February 22, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
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An update on environmental mandates, their effect on operations and managing the costs. What progress has been made and where are we on the journey? What will electric and hydrogen power mean for the MRO networks and will we start to see a different type of MRO for aviation after...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Jason Sutcliffe

Regional Marketing Director EMEA
Rolls Royce Plc
Panelist

Ram Mulik

Regional General Manager, Customer & Product Support
GE Aviation
Speaker

Sonia Dumas

Head of Marketing
Airbus Services
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 22
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

AIME Presentation: Reducing flight emissions with sustainable interiors
  • Tuesday, February 22, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Reducing aircraft weight and emissions comes hand in hand, this presentation will explore some of the most innovative interior materials making our aircrafts considerably lighter.
Speaker
Peter Azzouni

Aircraft Interiors, Guest Experience, Brand & Marketing
Etihad
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Tuesday, February 22
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

AIME Panel Discussion: Operational collaboration with aircraft connectivity
  • Tuesday, February 22, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
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Collaboration between the connectivity value chain is required to ensure satellite communication is fast, 5G is stable, and all networks are secure from infiltration. This session will explore the technologies spearing innovation and how a truly connected aircraft can make ATC safer, increase productivity for pilots and enhance entertainment passengers.
Speakers
Sam Chui

Aviation Blogger
Moderator

Andrii Kusyi

Technical Manager Cabin Operations
Wizz Air
Speaker

Dawit Wondimeneh

Senior Aircraft Cabin Line Maintenance Technician
Ethiopian Airlines
Speaker

Naveed Khan

Manager Aircraft Cabin Maintenance
Emirates
Speaker

Nina Schulz

Managing Director
Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 22
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Afternoon recess
  • Tuesday, February 22, 2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

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Tuesday, February 22
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

MRO: Insights from the MROs
  • Tuesday, February 22, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
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How have the MROs had to adapt and what capabilities have they gained over a challenging two-year period? How have their strategies changed in their approach to partners with customers, OEMs and other market players? How have they increased efficiency and tried to respond to the needs of airlines who...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Caroline Vandedrinck

SVP, Materials & Services
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Speaker

David Doherty

VP Commercial
Etihad Engineering
Speaker

Mohamed Samir Ibrahim

General Planning Manager
EgyptAir Maintenance & Engineering
Speaker

Yalcin Aydin

CCO
Turkish Technic
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 22
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

MRO: The Operator Perspective
  • Tuesday, February 22, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
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How have airlines and MROs tried to standardize and increase their operational efficiency and IT systems for future recovery? What training, apprenticeships and new methods to manage the manpower shortage are supported by digital? How have airline strategies changed in the past two years, has there been more of a...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Andrew Holder

Deputy Director Heavy Maintenance
Ryanair
Speaker

Husham Osman

Head of Maintenance
Royal Jet
Speaker

Raghed Al Kaasamani

VP Engineering
Jazeera Airways
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 23
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Exhibition Hall Open
  • Wednesday, February 23, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
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Wednesday, February 23
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

MRO Focus on – Supply Chain
  • Wednesday, February 23, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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What does the supply chain look like in 2022 and what are some of the key cost saving opportunities? As growth continues in the industry, what might be some constraints on the supply and resource side and how much flexibility is in the supply chain to support the operators? 
Speakers
Robbie Bourke

VP
Oliver Wyman CAVOK
Moderator

Jim O’Sullivan

VP Business Development EMEA
HEICO
Speaker

Robert Gill

Group Head of Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Sanad, A Mubadala Company
Speaker

Sergey Stolnikov

Director Logistics and Procurement
VD Gulf
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 23
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM

AIME Presentation: Exploring the evolution of passenger behavior and expectations
  • Wednesday, February 23, 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
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COVID-19 has changed consumer behavior and perceptions, airlines are now focusing on restoring public confidence in the health and safety of flying. This session will identify the efficient technologies available to maintain aircraft turnaround times and product innovations helping restore confidence. 
Speaker
Mohamad Al Charif

Aircraft Interior Duty Manager Engineering
Gulf Air
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Wednesday, February 23
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM

AIME Presentation: Monetizing the growing demand of inflight connectivity
  • Wednesday, February 23, 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
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Changing customer behavior has increased the demand of onboard digital services. This session will uncover the benefits and opportunities of digital services and how airlines can unlock new revenue streams whilst enhancing passenger experience. 
Speaker
Andrii Kusyi

Technical Manager Cabin Operations
Wizz Air
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Wednesday, February 23
12:15 PM - 12:45 PM

Planning and Implementing a Modern MRO IT Solution – Considerations and Case Study Examples
  • Wednesday, February 23, 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
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Session hosted by IFS “Going Live” is a critical milestone in the process of implementing an MRO IT solution. For a new system to be successful, the Go Live event is preceded by a large body of preparation and implementation activities and followed by an ongoing process of continuous improvement. With extensive...
Speaker
Scott Camarotti

Chief Revenue Officer
IFS Aerospace and Defense
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Wednesday, February 23
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

MRO and Digitalisation
  • Wednesday, February 23, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
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Understanding some of the key digital trends and the role they have played to accelerate the recovery. How are they valued and what does digitalisation look like post-pandemic? What are some of the applications and impact of big data and AI? Who is using Additive Manufacturing in MRO operations and...
Speakers
Dinakar Deshmukh

VP, Data and Analytics
GE Aviation
Moderator

Dr. Abdelqader Abusafieh

SVP Technology & Advanced Materials
Sanad, A Mubadala Company
Speaker

James Kornberg

Aerospace and Defense Industry, Business Consultant
Dassault Systèmes
Speaker

Wolfgang Neumann

Director Dubai Office, Asia & Pacific Rim
MTU Maintenance
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 23
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

MRO: Driving the industry with digital tech-ops solutions
  • Wednesday, February 23, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Assessing the impact and deployment of digital tech-ops tools for a low-cost carrier with 3 AOCs on two continents. At what rate are they being deployed and could this be improved? How can the success of such tools be measured?
Speakers
Frank Martens

Head of Product Sales, Digital Fleet Solutions
Lufthansa Technik
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Ljubomir Jesic

Senior Technical Services Manager
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 23
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

AIME Presentation: Finding the sweet spot between passenger comfort and ROI
  • Wednesday, February 23, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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This session will explore how to revolutionize premium economy cabins and seats without sacrificing profit per flight.
Speaker
Mustafa Emre UZUNHÜSEYİNOĞLU

Supervisor - Cabin Engineering
Turkish Airlines
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