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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
Speaker

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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?
Speaker
Daniel Williams

Director, Fleet Data Services
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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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.
Speakers
Dr. Eng.   Suaad Al Shamsi

1st UAE Female Aircraft Engineer
Women in Aviation International
Speaker

Tero Taskila

Chief Executive Officer and Chairman
Beond
Speaker

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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.
Speakers
Dr. Eng.   Suaad Al Shamsi

1st UAE Female Aircraft Engineer
Women in Aviation International
Moderator

Steven Greenway

Chief Executive Officer
flyadeal
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Berthold Burth

Principal, Transportation and Services
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

Ahmed Bakadam

Director of Engineering and Maintenance
flyadeal
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
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Dr. Marc Szepan

General Manager
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Ltd. (GAMECO)
Speaker

Jim O’Sullivan

VP Sales and Business Development
HEICO
Speaker

Shaune du Plessis

Chief Operating Officer
Texel Air
Speaker

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Monday, February 10
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Lunch Break
  • Monday, February 10, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

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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. 
Speakers
Mohamad Al Chariff

Aircraft Interior Duty Manager Engineering
Gulf Air
Speaker

Priyanga Wijewardana

Aviation Consultant
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
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
Speaker

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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?...
Speakers
Jonathan Berger

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Moderator

Adel Bernawi

Director Maintenance and Support Services
Saudia Academy
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
Speaker

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Monday, February 10
4:05 PM - 4:20 PM

Slot Reserved for: SAL
  • Monday, February 10, 4:05 PM - 4:20 PM

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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...
Speakers
Rahul Shah

SVP Strategic Growth, Business Development Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
AAR CORP.
Moderator

Ali Taleb

Co-Founder
Fawtal
Speaker

Buthaina Alghunaim

Airworthiness Duty Manager
Gulf Air
Speaker

Erkki Brakmann

CEO
SkySelect
Speaker

Sven Taubert

Head of Corporate Strategy & Market Analytics
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

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
Speaker

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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...
Speaker
Alejandro Ríos Galván

Director, Sustainable Bioenergy Research Consortium and Professor of Practice
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 11
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM

Slot Reserved for: GE Aerospace
  • Tuesday, February 11, 11:05 AM - 11:35 AM

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Tuesday, February 11
11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

MRO Sponsored Slot
  • Tuesday, February 11, 11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

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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....
Speaker
Dr  Praveen Srivastava

Chief Executive Officer
AeroChamp Aviation(Intl.) Pvt. Ltd
Moderator

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Tuesday, February 11
12:35 PM - 12:50 PM

Slot Reserved for IFS
  • Tuesday, February 11, 12:35 PM - 12:50 PM

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Tuesday, February 11
12:50 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break
  • Tuesday, February 11, 12:50 PM - 1:30 PM

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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?
Speaker
Daniel Williams

Director, Fleet Data Services
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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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?
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Cihan Kan

Modification Manager
Turkish Technic
Speaker

Gustavo Sousa Ribeiro de Ribeiro

Head of Services Business Management
Embraer
Speaker

Pascal Parant

Group Chief Commercial and Marketing Officer
Vallair
Speaker

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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.
Speakers
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)
Speaker

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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?
Speaker
Jo Rowan

Associate Director for Strategy and Customer Experience Design
PriestmanGoode
Speaker

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Tuesday, February 11
3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Go Live! Theater Closes
  • Tuesday, February 11, 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

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