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MRO Middle East 2025

MRO Middle East 2025

February 10-11, 2025
Dubai, UAE

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Monday, February 10
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Opening Remarks
  • Monday, February 10:  10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Speaker
Sarah Malik
Junior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Monday, February 10
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
MRO Forecast - Key Trends & Topics for the Region
  • Monday, February 10:  10:40 AM - 11:10 AM
Engage with the key facts and figures on the in-service fleet, growth rates and projections for the region as well as global trends. What consolidation and changes to the MRO landscape can we expect in near and long term? How will the macro-trends observed impact the aftermarket and MRO capacity?...

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    Speaker
    Daniel Williams
    Director, Fleet Data Services
    Aviation Week Network
    Monday, February 10
    11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
    AIME: Panel Discussion: What's the Future Landscape for Aircraft Interiors?
    • Monday, February 10:  11:10 AM - 11:40 AM
    The experts will share insights on the interplay of sustainability, technology, and geopolitical dynamics which are driving innovation and transformation in the aircraft interiors market. ...

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      Speaker
      Andrew Tarry
      Global Sales Director
      Percival Aviation Ltd
      Speaker
      Dr. Eng.   Suaad Al Shamsi
      1st UAE Female Aircraft Engineer
      Women in Aviation International
      Speaker
      Tero Taskila
      Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
      beOnd
      Monday, February 10
      11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
      CEO Unplugged: A Fireside Conversation with flyadeal
      • Monday, February 10:  11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
      Gain insights from the youngest and fastest-growing low-cost airline in Saudi Arabia and Middle East on their expansion initiatives, strategies for addressing supply chain challenges, and vision for the future in 2030. ...

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        Speaker
        Steven Greenway
        Chief Executive Officer
        flyadeal
        Moderator
        Dr. Eng.   Suaad Al Shamsi
        1st UAE Female Aircraft Engineer
        Women in Aviation International
        Monday, February 10
        12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
        Panel Discussion: MRO Capacity Challenges in the Middle East
        • Monday, February 10:  12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
        With airlines rapidly building up their fleets, the issue of MRO capacity remains prevalent. How can key players minimise downtime and optimise repair times to meet growing maintenance demand? What strategic partnerships in the region have we seen recently, and what developments can be expected in the near future to...

          SESSION DETAILS

          Speaker
          Ahmed Bakadam
          Director of Engineering and Maintenance
          flyadeal
          Moderator
          Berthold Burth
          Principal, Transportation and Services
          Oliver Wyman
          Speaker
          Daniel Hoffmann
          CEO
          Etihad Engineering
          Speaker
          Fraser Currie
          CEO
          Joramco
          Speaker
          Meena Goyat
          Senior Advisor
          iPint Pvt Ltd.
          Speaker
          Ziad Al Hazmi
          CEO
          Lufthansa Technik Middle East
          Monday, February 10
          12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
          Panel Discussion: Working Around Parts Shortages
          • Monday, February 10:  12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
          As airlines seek relief from expensive parts in the midst of delivery delays, how is the industry dealing with ongoing supply chain challenges? This session will explore how the PMA market is evolving in the Middle East, touching on key points such as navigating cost fluctuations of raw materials. What...

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            Speaker
            Adrian Beirne
            SVP Maintenance
            Qatar Airways
            Speaker
            Dr. Marc Szepan
            General Manager
            Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Ltd. (GAMECO)
            Speaker
            Jim O’Sullivan
            VP Sales and Business Development
            HEICO
            Moderator
            Lee Ann Shay
            Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
            Aviation Week Network
            Speaker
            Shaune du Plessis
            Chief Operating Officer
            Texel Air
            Monday, February 10
            1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
            Lunch Break
            • Monday, February 10:  1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
            Monday, February 10
            2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
            AIME: Panel Discussion: Elevating Your Experience: Tech-Driven Personalization in the Air Travel
            • Monday, February 10:  2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
            Learn how airlines are strategically utilizing AI and data analytics to enhance customer engagement, cultivate passenger loyalty, and provide personalized travel experiences. The discussion will also emphasize the importance of a phased approach to technology adoption, ensuring minimal disruption while maximizing operational benefits. ...

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              Speaker
              Priyanga Wijewardana
              Aviation Consultant
              Monday, February 10
              2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
              Panel discussion: From Skies to Ground: Connecting Passengers with IFEC
              • Monday, February 10:  2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
              Setting new benchmarks for in-flight excellence by offering passengers seamless access to enhanced connectivity during their travels. Hear firsthand case study examples of how airlines have achieved this and what the future of in-flight entertainment looks like. What are the criteria for choosing an IFE system based on an airline’s...

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                Speaker
                Evans Wanyonyi
                Senior Development Engineer (Cabin and IFE)
                Kenya Airways
                Speaker
                Katsunori Maki
                Director - Cabin Products and Services Planning
                All Nippon Airways (ANA)
                Moderator
                Priyanga Wijewardana
                Aviation Consultant
                Speaker
                Riadh Jaidi
                IFEC Engineering Duty Manager
                Gulf Air
                Monday, February 10
                3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
                Panel Discussion: Training for Digital Readiness
                • Monday, February 10:  3:20 PM - 4:05 PM
                The MRO industry is continuing to innovate and introduce new technology into everyday processes. However, adopting new digital technologies is not without its challenges. Significant change management is required for a seamless implementation, including training up employees on new systems. What training methods are being used to increase digital readiness?...

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                  Speaker
                  Amir Emam
                  Senior Sales Director – Middle East, Türkiye and Africa
                  GE Aerospace
                  Moderator
                  Jonathan Berger
                  Managing Director
                  Alton Aviation Consultancy
                  Speaker
                  Mohammed Al Zaabi
                  Head of Business Improvement
                  Sanad
                  Speaker
                  Murat Köse
                  Technical Training Manager
                  Turkish Technic
                  Speaker
                  Rafi Wadan
                  CEO & Co-Founder
                  Stargazr
                  Monday, February 10
                  4:05 PM - 4:20 PM
                  Slot Reserved for: SAL
                  • Monday, February 10:  4:05 PM - 4:20 PM
                  Monday, February 10
                  4:20 PM - 5:05 PM
                  Panel Discussion: Increasing Accessibility of Artificial Intelligence
                  • Monday, February 10:  4:20 PM - 5:05 PM
                  As we see an increase in new technology to optimise processes in the aftermarket, OEMs, MROs and airlines may experience interoperability challenges. What does the road towards full functionality of new digital tools look like, and how can we make these tools more accessible? How can we standardise processes across...

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                    Speaker
                    Ali Taleb
                    Co-Founder
                    Fawtal
                    Speaker
                    Buthaina Alghunaim
                    Airworthiness Duty Manager
                    Gulf Air
                    Speaker
                    Erkki Brakmann
                    CEO
                    SkySelect
                    Moderator
                    Rahul Shah
                    SVP Strategic Growth, Business Development Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
                    AAR CORP.
                    Speaker
                    Sven Taubert
                    Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Analytics
                    Lufthansa Technik
                    Tuesday, February 11
                    10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
                    Opening Remarks
                    • Tuesday, February 11:  10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
                    Speaker
                    Sarah Malik
                    Junior Conference Producer
                    Aviation Week Network
                    Tuesday, February 11
                    10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
                    Fireside Chat: Scaling up Sustainable Aviation Fuel
                    • Tuesday, February 11:  10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
                    How are the airline and maintenance industries preparing for an increase in the usage of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)? What initiatives are already in place in the Middle East to upscale the production and use of SAF? What research is being done to assess the impacts of increased SAF usage...

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                      Speaker
                      Alejandro Ríos Galván
                      Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium and Professor of Practice
                      Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
                      Moderator
                      Robert Mather
                      VP, Aerospace and Defense Industry
                      IFS
                      Tuesday, February 11
                      11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                      Hosted by GE: The Future of MRO in the Middle East
                      • Tuesday, February 11:  11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                      In a dynamic, future-focused region like the Middle East where aviation is a key driver of economic development, airline fleet stability and expansion is of critical importance. As we enter 2025 with a complex outlook on the aerospace industry’s supply chain, what could the future hold for airlines, OEMs and...

                        SESSION DETAILS

                        Speaker
                        Natalie Stone
                        Director, LEAP Material Solutions, Customer Programs
                        GE Aerospace
                        Tuesday, February 11
                        11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                        MRO Sponsored Slot
                        • Tuesday, February 11:  11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                        Tuesday, February 11
                        11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
                        AIME: Panel Discussion: How Can Airlines Optimise the Process of Cabin Retrofitting?
                        • Tuesday, February 11:  11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
                        Airlines want to provide an elevated passenger experience that puts them ahead of the competition, one way to do so is through cabin refurbishment. This session will provide insights into how significant projects may be delivered by optimising resources and balancing project scope, costs and objectives of the retrofitting process....

                          SESSION DETAILS

                          Speaker
                          Christian Battisti
                          Director, Sales & Marketing
                          Aviointeriors S.P.A 0
                          Speaker
                          Francois Sautet
                          Marketing & Business Development
                          Airbus
                          Speaker
                          Mustafa Uzunhuseyinoglu
                          Aircraft Configuration Manager
                          Turkish Airlines
                          Moderator
                          Dr  Praveen Srivastava
                          Chief Executive Officer
                          AeroChamp Aviation(Intl.) Pvt. Ltd
                          Tuesday, February 11
                          12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
                          Hosted by IFS: Soaring into the Future: JORAMCO’s MRO Digital Evolution
                          • Tuesday, February 11:  12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
                          In this session, hear a first hand account of how to streamline operations, enhance safety, and elevate efficiency by implementing the right maintenance system and harnessing the power of data for operational and strategic decision making. Delve into Joramco's strategic journey toward digitalizing its MRO operations, highlighting the challenges, innovations,...

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                            Speaker
                            Shakespear Nyamande
                            VP Aircraft Maintenance Planning
                            Joramco
                            Tuesday, February 11
                            12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
                            Lunch Break
                            • Tuesday, February 11:  12:50 PM - 1:30 PM
                            Tuesday, February 11
                            1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
                            MRO Data Blast: Update on the Regional Cargo Market
                            • Tuesday, February 11:  1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
                            Hear an update from the region's cargo market. What are the latest numbers on aircraft retirements for P2F conversions? How many freighters are being built? What does the future look like?...

                              SESSION DETAILS

                              Speaker
                              Daniel Williams
                              Director, Fleet Data Services
                              Aviation Week Network
                              Tuesday, February 11
                              2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
                              Panel Discussion: P2F Conversions
                              • Tuesday, February 11:  2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
                              The P2F market is growing rapidly, with an expected peak in the number of P2F aircraft conversions. This brings about the question of 'can this be sustained?' As demand for both narrowbody and widebody freighter conversions continues in the Middle East, how will MROs cope?...

                                SESSION DETAILS

                                Speaker
                                Cihan Kan
                                Modification Manager
                                Turkish Technic
                                Moderator
                                James Pozzi
                                MRO Editor EMEA
                                Aviation Week Network
                                Speaker
                                Pascal Parant
                                Group Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer
                                Vallair
                                Tuesday, February 11
                                2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
                                AIME: Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Cabin Concepts
                                • Tuesday, February 11:  2:45 PM - 3:25 PM
                                Sustainability is driving innovation in aircraft interior design, leading to the development of cutting-edge cabin and seating solutions. Panelists will share insights into the latest advancements in design, highlighting how sustainability is shaping these innovations....

                                  SESSION DETAILS

                                  Speaker
                                  Dr.  Davinder Surah
                                  Aviation and Aerospace Engineering Specialist
                                  Centre of Excellence for Applied Research and Training (CERT) (HCT)/KBZAC (Khalifa Bin Zayed Air College)
                                  Speaker
                                  Jo Rowan
                                  Associate Director for Strategy and Customer Experience Design
                                  PriestmanGoode
                                  Speaker
                                  Katsunori Maki
                                  Director - Cabin Products and Services Planning
                                  All Nippon Airways (ANA)
                                  Tuesday, February 11
                                  3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
                                  AIME: Panel Discussion: The Journey to Accessible Aircraft Interiors
                                  • Tuesday, February 11:  3:25 PM - 3:45 PM
                                  What strategies can airlines implement to create more inclusive interiors? What innovative products and technologies are available to enhance the experience for people with determination? ...

                                    SESSION DETAILS

                                    Speaker
                                    Jo Rowan
                                    Associate Director for Strategy and Customer Experience Design
                                    PriestmanGoode
                                    Speaker
                                    Dr  Praveen Srivastava
                                    Chief Executive Officer
                                    AeroChamp Aviation(Intl.) Pvt. Ltd
                                    Tuesday, February 11
                                    3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
                                    Go Live! Theater Closes
                                    • Tuesday, February 11:  3:45 PM - 4:00 PM