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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
      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
      The aircraft interiors market is anticipated to reach significant growth. While the market is poised for rapid adaptation, it is also challenging supply chain issues. This session will cover how airlines are applying strategies to handle material sourcing, labor shortage, regulatory compliances and other supply chain challenges. ...

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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
          Fraser Currie
          CEO
          Joramco
          Speaker
          Meena Goyat
          Senior Advisor
          iPint Pvt Ltd.
          Speaker
          Rainer Fink
          VP Power Plant Maintenance
          Saudia Technic
          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...

            SESSION DETAILS

            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
            This session will explore how airlines are maximising benefits of AI and data to enhance customer engagement, build passenger loyalty and offer personalised passenger experience. Constructive discussion will also include focus on gradual implementation of tech to minizine disruption.  ...

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              Speaker
              Mohamad Al Chariff
              Aircraft Interior Duty Manager Engineering
              Gulf Air
              Speaker
              Priyanga Wijewardana
              Aviation Consultant
              Monday, February 10
              2:45 PM - 3:20 PM
              AIME: Panel Discussion: Bridging the Gaps Between Skies and Ground
              • 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)
                Speaker
                Riad 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
                  Adel Bernawi
                  Director Maintenance and Support Services
                  Saudia Academy
                  Moderator
                  Jonathan Berger
                  Managing Director
                  Alton Aviation Consultancy
                  Speaker
                  Mohammed Al Zaabi
                  Vice President of Business Development
                  Sanad
                  Speaker
                  Murat Köse
                  Technical Training Manager
                  Turkish Technic
                  Speaker
                  Rafi Wadan
                  Adjunct Professor in Advanced Analytics and AI
                  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...

                    SESSION DETAILS

                    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
                      Tuesday, February 11
                      11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                      Slot Reserved for: GE Aerospace
                      • Tuesday, February 11:  11:05 AM - 11:35 AM
                      Tuesday, February 11
                      11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                      MRO Sponsored Slot
                      • Tuesday, February 11:  11:35 AM - 12:05 PM
                      Tuesday, February 11
                      12:05 PM - 12:35 PM
                      AIME: Panel Discussion: How Can Airlines Optimise the Process of Cabin Retrofitting?
                      • Tuesday, February 11:  12:05 PM - 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

                        Moderator
                        Dr  Praveen Srivastava
                        Chief Executive Officer
                        AeroChamp Aviation(Intl.) Pvt. Ltd
                        Tuesday, February 11
                        12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
                        Slot Reserved for IFS
                        • Tuesday, February 11:  12:35 PM - 12:50 PM
                        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
                            Speaker
                            Gustavo Sousa Ribeiro de Ribeiro
                            Head of Services Business Management
                            Embraer
                            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 - 3:15 PM
                            AIME: Panel Discussion: Next-Gen Cabin Concepts
                            • Tuesday, February 11:  2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
                            Sustainability is the focus of the aircraft interiors industry which is resulting in the need of innovative cabin designs. Experts will share insights of latest developments in cabin & seats designs, as well as the driving factors and potentially influencing consumer acceptability....

                              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
                              3:15 PM - 3:45 PM
                              AIME: Panel Discussion: The Journey to Accessible Aircraft Interiors
                              • Tuesday, February 11:  3:15 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
                                Tuesday, February 11
                                3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
                                Go Live! Theater Closes
                                • Tuesday, February 11:  3:45 PM - 4:00 PM