Past event: MRO EUROPE 2013

MRO Europe is the premier event for information gathering and knowledge sharing for those involved in the MRO sector in the region. Aviation Week provides thought leadership on the key topics and concerns that are at the heart of the MRO industry and provides a forum for the exchange of experiences, ideas and best practices.

MRO Europe Delivers

  • Senior level industry players discussing the core issues at the heart of the MRO business
  • Opportunities to create partnerships and strengthen relationships
  • Insight on industry trends and issues
  • Exhibition hall with new products, cutting edge technology and cost saving services
  • Opportunities to meet subject matter and technology experts
  • Hear technical information and specifications on new aircraft


Through MRO Europe, Aviation Week seeks to provide their attendees with the understanding required to tackle problems and equip them with the skills needed to seek solutions. In 2013, MRO Europe seeks to increase its value by providing expanded content with specific tracks focused on core subject matters, allowing attendees to customize their own agenda, maximize their time at the event, and concentrate on the key issues relevant to their business success.

NEW for 2013 – Content tracks focusing on key issues relevant to the success of your business:

  • Airline Operations
  • Composites & Advanced Materials
  • Engineering & Maintenance
  • Finance & Leasing
  • Propulsion
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Technology

MRO Europe is the optimum opportunity in the events calendar for learning about the crucial issues that impact the MRO business and for networking with colleagues, customers, peers, and competitors from all segments of the industry!


Schedule at-a-Glance

Tuesday, September 24: Conference Day One
Wednesday, September 25: Conference Day Two & Exhibition Hall
Thursday, September 26: Conference Day Three & Exhibition Hall

Exhibition Hall Hours

Wednesday, September 25: 10:30am – 5:30pm
Thursday, September 26: 9:30am – 3:00pm

 

“There is no other event in the Maintenance and Repair business that brings so many of the right people together.”
- Scott Carpenter, VP Aerospace Sales, Jamaica Bearings Group

“MRO Europe 2012 was the BEST show we have attended in many years, incredible amount of business opportunities, and as always, very well organized.”
- Chris Miller, MD, PDQ Airspares

“MRO Europe is the absolute industry standard. All key players are attending. It's an event I wouldn't miss!”
- Alain Poupin, VP Europe, Middle East and Africa, NORDAM

Speakers

  • Ran Ackerman, Head of Aircraft Acquisitions & Sales, Maintenance & Engineering, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.
  • Mário Araújo, VP Engineering, TAP Maintenance & Engineering
  • Jon Artucha, Technical Director, Pullmantur Air
  • Martin Assmann, EVP Civil Sales, Sabena Technics
  • Ignas Avizonis, Head of NDT Laboratory, FL Technics Training
  • Erwin Bamert, EVP Component Services, SR Technics
  • Fernando Barragao, Material Support Director, Embraer
  • Jonathan Berger, VP, ICF SH&E
  • Iain Blackhall, Managing Director Civil Aviation, Aviation Week
  • Bert Boesten, Manager, Material Management Unit, KLM Engineering & Maintenance
  • Richard Brown, Principal, ICF SH&E
  • Franck Brunel, Head of FHS (Flight Hour Services), Tailored Support Package, Sales Technical Support, Airbus
  • Michael Burns, Head of Aviation, PricewaterhouseCoopers
  • Tim Butzmann, Director Product Sales, Aircraft Component Services, Lufthansa Technik
  • Phil Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer, Sanad Aero Solutions
  • Bill Correll, CEO, CFM Materials
  • Michael Wm. Denis, VP Customer Engagement, InfoTrust Group
  • Andrea Di Fede, VP Commercial Services - Customer Services, SuperJet International
  • Chris Doan, Chairman & CEO, TeamSAI
  • Mehmet Gokhan Dogan, Manager, Turkish Airlines Technic
  • Bill Dwyer, Services Marketing Leader, GE Aviation
  • Peter Fuchs, Sr. Manager, Product Development, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation
  • Carl Glover, VP Sales, AAR Aviation Supply Chain Group
  • Tadas Goberis, CEO, AviaAM Leasing
  • Erik Goedhart, SVP Aerospace, Kuehne+Nagel
  • Phillip Grant, Engineering Sales Manager, TES Aviation Group
  • Bradley Gregory, Commercial Director, Air Salvage International
  • Bert Groenewoud, Composite Technical Training Instructor & European Representative, Abaris Training Resources
  • Linda Hapgood, Program Manager, Aircraft Health Solutions, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services
  • John Harris, GM Engineering, Panasonic UK
  • Martin Harrison, Principal Consultant, ICF SH&E
  • Ed Hazelwood, Editor-in-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week
  • Gerard Heimendinger, Head of Flight Hour Services Programs & Operations, Airbus
  • Ken Herbert, Aerospace Equity Analyst, Imperial Capital
  • Michael Hickey, Director, Engineering, Ryanair
  • David Hopkins, Managing Director - IT, American Airlines
  • Paul Horstink, EVP Group Maintenance, Thomas Cook Group
  • Tim Hoyland, Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • François-Xavier Hussenet, GM Product Marketing Commercial Engines & Services, Snecma
  • David Hygate, Director, Europe, TeamSAI
  • Andy Johnson, Director of Engineering, Flybe Europe
  • Ken Jones, Director, Electronic Data Standards, ATA e-Business Program
  • Andreas Kalina, VP Marketing & Sales Europe, Middle East, Africa, MTU Maintenance
  • Leo Koppers, SVP Marketing & Sales, MTU Maintenance
  • Jack Lane, Vice President Sales and Customer Service, Components Sector, StandardAero
  • Sascha Leitner, Head of Network Sales, Aircraft Base Maintenance, Lufthansa Technik
  • Tom Levin, GM Materials Solutions, GE Aviation
  • Todd Lewis, President, Component Control
  • Guillaume Limouzy, Aircraft Sales Support, Services Sales & Authorized Aircraft Service Centers Network Manager, Embraer
  • José-Marie Louis, VP Engine Services, Air France Industries
  • Kathy MacKenzie, GM Mature Fleet Strategy, GE Aviation
  • Zoran Mančić, Head of Material Department, JAT Tehnika
  • Dave Marcontell, President & COO, TeamSAI
  • Patrick Markham, VP Technical Services, HEICO Aerospace
  • Gary Martin, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service Programs, Bombardier
  • Greg Martin, General Manager, AJW Technique
  • Fernando Matos, Head of Information Technologies, TAP Maintenance & Engineering
  • Jim Mathews, Senior Director - Online Editorial & Data, Aviation Week
  • William Moeller, Director, Global Service Partners, Pratt & Whitney
  • Manfred Mohr, Head of project SESAR, Senior Advisor, Lufthansa
  • Patrick Morcus, Managing Director, Nayak Aircraft Services
  • Daniel Moylan, Mayor of London’s Aviation Adviser
  • Kumar Mysore, Head, Office of Airworthiness, Cargolux Airlines
  • Eng. Hisham Nasser, Vice Chairman, Maintenance and Engineering, EgyptAir
  • Sylvain Nau, A330/A340 Programme Manager Customer Services, Airbus
  • Carlo Nizam, Head of Value Chain Visibility & Auto-ID Programme Information, Communication & Technology, Airbus
  • Andrius Norkevičius, Deputy Head of Engineering & Planning Department, FL Technics
  • Ralf Nöther, Technical Director, European Air Transport Leipzig
  • Richard O’Mara, ERP Project Lead, Thomas Cook Group
  • Hawazen Otaibi, Director IT, Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Limited – JorAMCo
  • Pascal Parant, VP Corporate Marketing, AAR
  • José Luis Quirós Cuevas, Commercial & Business SVP, Iberia Maintenance & Engineering
  • Dr. He Ren, Deputy Chief Engineer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Co. Ltd. (COMAC), Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd.
  • Enrique Robledo, Engine Shop & Powerplant Director, Iberia Maintenance
  • Remzi Saltoglu, Director Commercial, myTECHNIC Aircraft MRO Services
  • Brad Sandford, Director, Sales & Support, EMEA, UTC Aerospace Systems
  • Paul Saunders, Operations Director, Conduce Group
  • Phil Seymour, President & COO, IBA Group
  • Swaran Sidhu, Head of Fleet Technical Management, easyJet
  • Bob Simmons, Technical Director, Baines Simmons
  • Eskil Skoglund, Head of Development, DolphiTech
  • Gary Smith, Head of Powerplant & Fleet Transition, easyJet
  • Graham Smith, Head of Business Development, Regional Aircraft, BAE Systems
  • Jorge Sobral, Member of the Executive Board, TAP Portugal, Maintenance & Engineering
  • Altug Sokeli, Manager, Technical Marketing & Sales, Turkish Technic
  • Chris Spafford, Partner, Oliver Wyman
  • Tamas Stefka, Director, Integrated Provisioning Services, Airbus
  • David Stewart, VP, ICF SH&E
  • James Stewart, Group CEO, Mubadala Aerospace MRO network
  • Dr. Dietmar Strohmeyer, Manager Product Engineering & Airworthiness Management, Aircraft Base Maintenance, Lufthansa Technik
  • Lee Ann Tegtmeier, Chief Editor, MRO, Aviation Week
  • Jens Thordarson, VP Technical Operations, Icelandair
  • Jeff Tomei, Director, Business Development, Sales, & Marketing, Spirit AeroSystems
  • Kamer Tuncbilek, Senior Project Leader, TWI & Project Coordinator of AeroPlan
  • Derk-Jan van Heerden, General Manager, AELS
  • Gilles van Hovell tot Westervlier, Managing Partner, Aviation Independent Consulting
  • Miguel Vaz Pinto, Director Maintenance & Engineering, PGA-Portugália Airlines
  • Paul Vorstermans, VP Component & Aircraft MRO, Fokker Services
  • Steve Williams, Director of Aircraft Engine Services, AJ Walter Aviation
  • Charles Willis, CEO, Willis Lease Finance Corporation

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DAY ONE - Tuesday, September 24, 2013

8:00 a.m.   

Registration Opens

10:00 a.m.   

  Welcome Address

§  Iain Blackhall, Managing Director Civil Aviation, Aviation Week

§  Ed Hazelwood, Editor-in-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

10:15 a.m.   

MRO Europe 10-Year Market Forecast and Key Trends

We bring together our leading aviation experts to forecast and analyze the status and trends of the MRO market, with a particular focus on Europe. They will examine the current and emerging industry challenges and explore future opportunities for growth.

§  MODERATOR: Ed Hazelwood, Editor-in-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

§  Chris Doan, Chairman & CEO, TeamSAI

§  Jim Mathews, Senior Director - Online Editorial & Data, Aviation Week

§  David Stewart, VP, ICF SH&E

11:45 a.m.

Keynote Address - London’s future as a world city: why the UK needs a new hub airport

§  Daniel Moylan, Mayor of London’s Aviation Adviser

12:15 p.m.   

Content Break/Room Change

1:30 p.m.   

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

COMPOSITES & ADVANCED MATERIALS

Examining MRO Trends in Advanced Material Repair

As fleets develop and more advanced material intensive aircraft come into service, what will be the impact on MRO demand and practices? What future maintenance strategies should be employed and will there be a difference in the division of maintenance tasks? Here we examine the impact of these new aircraft programs on the MRO industry and analyze the key changes and emerging trends. What will be the size, quantity and volume of advanced material repairs and how can MROs ensure they have the correct infrastructure in place to perform these repairs? How will new repair capabilities coexist with traditional methods? Will the OEMs provide sufficient data to allow proper management of new material repairs?

§  MODERATOR: Paweł Gontarczyk, Board Member, Sales & Product Development, LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services

§  Bruno Mucciolo, Global Marketing Manager, Constellium

§  John M. Welch, Tech Fellow, Composite Structures, Propulsion Systems and Structures, Spirit AeroSystems

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

New Aircraft Programs – Challenging the Duopoly

There are a number of new entrants into the aircraft manufacturing marketplace who are all eyeing the lucrative single-aisle market. What is the status of these programs and when can entry into service be expected? What are the different characteristics of these aircraft and how does this impact maintenance processes? How will the aircraft perform in terms of dispatch reliability and operational maintenance? In this session, we will scrutinize these new aircraft programs and assess what impact they will have on the marketplace over the next decade.

§  MODERATOR: Mário Araújo, VP Engineering, TAP Maintenance & Engineering

§  Andrea Di Fede, VP Commercial Services - Customer Services, SuperJet International

§  Guillaume Limouzy, Aircraft Sales Support, Services Sales & Authorized Aircraft Service Centers Network Manager, Embraer

§  Dr. He Ren, Deputy Chief Engineer, Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Co. Ltd. (COMAC), Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co. Ltd.

PROPULSION

Engine MRO Market Dynamics

While engine maintenance is predicted to remain the largest and fastest growing sector of the MRO business over the next decade, the market is growing increasingly competitive and more complex. Overcapacity has resulted in a wave of shop closures and may lead to a future mergers and consolidations. In addition, OEMs are taking a greater share of the engine maintenance business. What is the current state of the engine maintenance market and what is the near and long term forecast? What impact have recent trends had on the business strategies of engine MRO providers? Why are facilities still opening despite overcapacity in the marketplace? What is the impact of OEM penetration on insourcing and outsourcing practices by airlines? A look at industry trends and dynamics in the engine MRO world.

§  MODERATOR: Leo Koppers, SVP Marketing & Sales, MTU Maintenance

§  David Hygate, Director, Europe, TeamSAI

§  Tom Levin, GM Materials Solutions, GE Aviation

§  José-Marie Louis, VP Engine Services, Air France Industries

TECHNOLOGY

Maximizing on e-Enabled Aircraft Capabilities and Airplane Health Systems

Today’s smarter airplanes should be reaping the benefits of having their own maintenance information on board which is easily accessible by maintenance providers to share with operators. However, this trend is being hampered by inefficient airline and MRO IT systems created by a variety of factors.  How do you integrate these new aircraft capabilities to be interoperable with your current health monitoring systems and predictive measures for maximum benefit?

§  Linda Hapgood, Program Manager, Aircraft Health Solutions, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services

2:30 p.m.   

Content Break/Room Change

2:45 p.m.  

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

COMPOSITES & ADVANCED MATERIALS

Advanced Material Repair Technologies

Repair technology for advanced materials is a constantly developing field of knowledge and the industry is continually striving to improve process control and the speed of repair. What new technologies are in development or emerging in the marketplace to improve advanced material repair capabilities? What needs to be taken into consideration when deciding on a repair method and what are the pros and cons of each technique? Should the industry be working towards a consensus on an optimum repair method and material? Exploring the types of specialist repairs available and what can be learnt from the performance of repairs currently in operation.

§  MODERATOR: Jeff Tomei, Director, Business Development, Sales, & Marketing, Spirit AeroSystems

§  Tom Hitchings, Business Development Director, National Composites Centre

§  Ulrike Schmidt-Freytag, Technical Customer Service Manager EMEA, Adhesive Technologies - AT Aviation, Henkel

§  Kamer Tuncbilek, Senior Project Leader, TWI & Project Coordinator of AeroPlan

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Strategic Approaches to Maintenance Forecasting and Planning

Strategic, targeted maintenance planning is essential for operators and MROs in ensuring they remain competitive and keep their businesses profitable. As more data pours in from various systems, it is becoming even more critical to know how to use business intelligence effectively. This session will focus on best practices for accurate and efficient forecasting and benchmarking approaches for data analytics, mining and processing.

§  MODERATOR: Richard Brown, Principal, ICF SH&E

§  Phillip Grant, Engineering Sales Manager, TES Aviation Group

§  Gary Smith, Head of Powerplant & Fleet Transition, easyJet

§  Chris Spafford, Partner, Oliver Wyman

PROPULSION

What’s New in the Engine Aftermarket? Latest Technologies and Programs

The engine MRO sector is constantly evolving with new repair technologies and engine architecture designed to assist operators streamline budgets and improve fuel efficiency. What are the most recent developments in the industry and how will they influence maintenance trends and the OEM/MRO balance? With engine maintenance the largest segment of total MRO spend, can these new engine programs and repair techniques deliver real cost savings for airlines? An update on the most recent developments and advances in engine maintenance technology and design and assessing their impact on the airline and services community.

§  MODERATOR: Patrick Markham, VP Technical Services, HEICO Aerospace

§  Erik Goedhart, SVP Aerospace, Kuehne+Nagel

§  François-Xavier Hussenet, GM Product Marketing Commercial Engines & Services, Snecma

§  William Moeller, Director, Global Service Partners, Pratt & Whitney

TECHNOLOGY

Synergizing the Old with the New

With information systems and technologies constantly evolving, upgrading, and developing, today’s MRO is a complex “melting pot” of legacy, proprietary and modern systems. While system integration may be driven by IT, operations must approve and clearly understand the impacts on business processes and technologies. Competitive demands and customer expectations require seamless technology integration without disrupting operations. This session will share strategies and best practices on harmonizing systems between multiple platforms and/or business functions, overcoming challenges and finding opportunity in technology integration, ultimately creating synergies among disparate systems, processes, and cultures.

§  Moderator: Michael Wm. Denis, VP Customer Engagement, InfoTrust Group

§  Guido de Filippis, COO, Alitalia Maintenance Systems

§  Richard O’Mara, ERP Project Lead, Thomas Cook Group

§  Dr. Christian Wolter, Head, IT Systems and Projects, airberlin technik

3:45 p.m.    

Content Break/Room Change

4:00 p.m.   

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

COMPOSITES & ADVANCED MATERIALS

Detection and Inspection in Composite Materials

One of the major challenges of composite materials is the ability to detect and inspect damage. Some of the recent incidents of damage to composite heavy aircraft raise questions over how repair schemes are going to be developed for these fleets and the impact this will have on the hangar and its workforce. In this session, we look at how the industry can address this challenge and enable their workforce to obtain the required expertise to perform these tasks. We also examine the potential of NDT technologies to assist in the inspection process and how these systems can be used effectively to provide reliable information for these advanced aircraft structures.

§  Ignas Avizonis, Head of NDT Laboratory, FL Technics Training

§  Eskil Skoglund, Head of Development, DolphiTech

§  Dr. Dietmar Strohmeyer, Manager Product Engineering & Airworthiness Management, Aircraft Base Maintenance, Lufthansa Technik

 

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Best Practices in Heavy Maintenance

With over two thirds of the cost of heavy maintenance dedicated to labor, it has been attractive to set up low cost locations around the world where the work can be performed and consequently a broad and deep global marketplace established for heavy maintenance activities. In this session we will look at best practices for aircraft heavy maintenance across all commercial platforms. When is the best time and where are the best places to ferry aircraft for heavy maintenance? How do you balance the need for productivity and efficiency against keeping costs down? What are the cost benefits and potential drawbacks? What challenges is the industry facing relating to heavy maintenance and what issues are the regulators bringing to the table?

§  Jonathan Berger, VP, ICF SH&E

§  Chris Drew, Safety & Airworthiness Consultant, Baines Simmons

§  Sascha Leitner, Head of Network Sales, Aircraft Base Maintenance, Lufthansa Technik

PROPULSION

Maximizing Asset Return throughout the Engine MRO Lifecycle

An aircraft engine is a significant capital asset and therefore an effective engine management and maintenance planning is key to maximizing its marketability and protecting its value. How do you manage your engine MRO strategy and evaluate costs over its life cycle to ensure the best return on your asset? What are the best practices when making decisions on upgrades, modifications, repair development and repair materials and what impact can these factors have on an asset’s value? How does the position of the engine in its lifecycle affect the decisions made? A look at what solutions can assist in maximizing engine MRO planning and making the most of the asset’s value.

§  MODERATOR: John Palmer, Director Aircraft Maintenance, Flybe

§  Jack Lane, Vice President Sales and Customer Service, Components Sector, StandardAero

§  Kathy MacKenzie, GM Mature Fleet Strategy, GE Aviation

§  Steve Williams, Director of Aircraft Engine Services, AJ Walter Aviation

TECHNOLOGY

Taking RFID to the Next Level

RFID is an established enabler in tracing parts, transferring information and tracking records. It has now become a business necessity rather than just an enabler. What are some new, inventive RFID applications in MRO operations today? This discussion will explore innovative ways to maximize RFID for improved productivity and accuracy, as well as possible future applications to streamline and optimize processes.

§  Session Leader: Peter Fuchs, Sr. Manager, Product Development, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation

§  Marcella Bertelli, Avionics Engineer, Cargolux Italia S.p.A.

§  Dr. Orkun Hasekioglu, R&D Projects Manager and former CIO, Turkish Airlines Technic

§  Carlo Nizam, Head of Value Chain Visibility & Auto-ID Programme Information, Communication & Technology, Airbus

4:00 p.m.      

Registration Closes

5:00 p.m.      

Conference Concludes for the Day

DAY TWO – Wednesday, September 25, 2013

7:30 a.m.     

Registration Opens

9:00 a.m.  

     Welcome Address

§  Ed Hazelwood, Editor-in-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

9:15 a.m.  

Customers Speak Out

Back by popular demand, we bring together a panel of key airline experts to frankly discuss what they want from their service providers and equipment manufacturers. Discover what the real expectations of operators are in the procurement process and what really matters to them when making that final purchasing decision. Find out which relationships, products and services are essential and which are less important, and why.

§  Moderator: Lee Ann Tegtmeier, Chief Editor, MRO, Aviation Week

§  Jon Artucha, Technical Director, Pullmantur Air

§  Paul Horstink, EVP Group Maintenance, Thomas Cook Group

§  Andy Johnson, Director of Engineering, Flybe Europe

§  Ralf Nöther, Technical Director, European Air Transport Leipzig

10:30 a.m.  

Content Break/Room Change

10:30 a.m.  

Exhibition Hall Opens

10:45 a.m.  

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

COMPOSITES & ADVANCED MATERIALS

Training and Certification – Searching for Standardization

With use of advanced materials in critical primary structures now on in-service aircraft, there is concern about damage to these aircraft, and the subsequent repairs. Repair technicians need specific training to handle these repairs as the techniques are fundamentally different to metallic structural repair methods. At present there is a wide variety of composite repair training and a lack of regulatory standards or certification for this type of training. What is the current situation with developing formal certification standards? What impact is the lack of standards having on quality and airworthiness? What are the thoughts of the various approval authorities on how the industry is developing and what is their role in setting benchmarks and certification requirements?

§  Bert Groenewoud, Composite Technical Training Instructor & European Representative, Abaris Training Resources

PROPULSION

Impact of the Surplus Market on Engine MRO

The early retirement and phasing out of entire engine fleets is leading to an increased supply and availability of surplus parts and engines. What impact is this having on the engine MRO market and what new business opportunities is this trend creating? What is the effect on the OEMs and their business model? What potential benefits are there for operators in terms of cost and maintenance planning? We look at the impact of the fast growing surplus parts sector on the content and price of materials in the marketplace and how it may shape the MRO environment going forward.

§  MODERATOR: Pascal Parant, VP Corporate Marketing, AAR

§  Bill Correll, CEO, CFM Materials

§  Andreas Kalina, VP Marketing & Sales Europe, Middle East, Africa, MTU Maintenance

§  Enrique Robledo, Engine Shop & Powerplant Director, Iberia Maintenance

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

Component Management and Maintenance

Having a successful component MRO strategy is essential in reducing overall maintenance costs. How are component MRO capabilities developing in the European region? How will component maintenance change with new generation aircraft? In this discussion, we will explore the challenges that operators face in relation to components in terms of stock, financing, insurance and configuration, and explore possible solutions to address these issues.

§  Moderator: Brad Sandford, Director, Sales & Support, EMEA, UTC Aerospace Systems

§  Todd Lewis, President, Component Control

§  Deepak Sharma, Technical Director, AJW Aviation

§  Jens Thordarson, VP Technical Operations, Icelandair

TECHNOLOGY

Meeting Customer Demands for the Latest IFE

To meet savvy customer expectations, airlines are equipping their fleet with the latest in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems and WiFi capabilities. Discover the main priorities, cost considerations, technology options and future developments to enhance not only today’s but also tomorrow’s in-flight experience.

§  Ehab Gabr, Avionics Engineer , Technical Services Directorate , CAMO, Egyptair M&E

§  Dave Marcontell, President & COO, TeamSAI

11:45 a.m.  

Content Break/Room Change

12:00 p.m.  

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Regional Aircraft MRO

The European debt crisis, changing passenger demand and high fuel prices have had a big impact on Europe’s regional airlines over the past 12 months. Operational flexibility and an efficient fleet are now even more critical to their success in an increasingly volatile environment. What opportunities and challenges are there for regional airlines and MRO providers in the region? A look at what future plans there are for the regional airline market and how industry can prepare to respond to this. What are the operator experiences to date? We will explore what is important to airlines from a maintenance perspective and how suppliers can respond to this.

§  MODERATOR: Gary Martin, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service Programs, Bombardier

§  Michael Burns, Head of Aviation, PricewaterhouseCoopers

§  Miguel Vaz Pinto, Director Maintenance & Engineering, PGA-Portugália Airlines

§  Paul Vorstermans, VP Component & Aircraft MRO, Fokker Services

FINANCE & LEASING

Lease Return Documentation

Proper maintenance documentation for lease returns and transfers continues to be a daunting challenge and major concern in both cost and efficiency. Although paperless electronic records have been presented as a viable solution, why has the industry not fully accepted this solution?  What are the hindrances and challenges? What would be determining factors for cooperation among the stakeholders (lessee, lessor, suppliers and MROs)? This session will not only explore the role of e-records, but also collaborative strategies and ideas to ensure accurate and reliable documentation in lease returns.

§  Moderator:  Gilles van Hovell tot Westervlier, Managing Partner, Aviation Independent Consulting

§  Ran Ackerman, Head of Aircraft Acquisitions & Sales, Maintenance & Engineering, El Al Israel Airlines Ltd.

§  Ken Jones, Director, Electronic Data Standards, ATA e-Business Program

§  Eng. Hisham Nasser, Vice Chairman, Maintenance and Engineering, EgyptAir

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

Inventory Optimization

To what extent are airlines shifting inventory ownership to their suppliers? How much inventory should airlines own and manage internally, and how does that affect their financial bottom line? What are MRO inventory benchmarks for airlines, MROs, OEMs and distributors? Industry experts will also discuss various stocking principles and key inventory issues such as pooling, leasing, and other integrated solutions.

§  MODERATOR: Chris Doan, Chairman & CEO, TeamSAI

§  Erwin Bamert, EVP Component Services, SR Technics

§  Carl Glover, VP Sales, AAR Aviation Supply Chain Group

TECHNOLOGY

Mobility Tools – What do you Need and Where?

Mobile and wireless technologies are moving into MRO in leaps and bounds. However before operations are overhauled to integrate the latest enablers, there must be a comprehensive assessment of realistic impacts, opportunities and challenges that come with these new tools. How will these devices change the existing business process and systems? What are strategies to minimize operational disruptions during implementation stages? What IT solutions and interfaces need to be considered to support these technologies, and what are the associating costs? How do you keep these devices secure? How do you keep up with the constant development and evolution of newer mobility tools?

§  Session Leader: Paul Saunders, Operations Director, Conduce Group

§  John Harris, GM Engineering, Panasonic UK

§  David Hopkins, Managing Director - IT, American Airlines

§  Fernando Matos, Head of Information Technologies, TAP Maintenance & Engineering

1:00 p.m.    

Conference Concludes for the Day

4:30 p.m.    

Cash Bar in the Exhibition Hall

5:30 p.m.

Registration & Exhibition Hall Close

DAY THREE – Thursday, September 26, 2013

7:30 a.m.    

Registration Opens

9:00 a.m.  

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

AIRLINE OPERATIONS

SESAR Equipage Impact on Airlines and MROs

Equipping the existing fleet with the next generation of advanced avionics for airlines to be able to take full advantage of a modern Air Traffic Management System is both complex and expensive. We will take a look from both the funding perspective of what it means to the airlines and also how MROs are planning to gear up for the effort.

§  Michael Hickey, Director, Engineering, Ryanair

§  Manfred Mohr, Head of project SESAR, Senior Advisor, Lufthansa

§  Laurence Mutuel, Senior Project Engineer, Thales Avionics

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

Aircraft Afterlife

Global fleet renewals and economic circumstances have significantly reduced the retirement age of commercial aircraft, this in turn is resulting in teardowns of airframes at much younger ages and therefore a lot more activity in the parting out end of the business. Parting out allows aircraft owners to release valuable capital from their assets but what drives the decision to disassemble and recycle an airframe? What aircraft types and models make the most economic sense for parting out options? What impact is this activity having on the MRO supply chain?

§  MODERATOR: Bradley Gregory, Commercial Director, Air Salvage International

§  Andrius Norkevičius, Deputy Head of Engineering & Planning Department, FL Technics

§  Derk-Jan van Heerden, General Manager, AELS

§  Phil Seymour, President & COO, IBA Group

FINANCE & LEASING

The Shifting Economics of MRO Market Consolidation

With increasing MRO consolidations, the financial world, such as banks, venture capitalists and private equity firms, are becoming significant players in the aviation market. What impact will these changes have on fleet demand and MRO activity? How will the shifting European economy influence these mergers and partnerships?

§  Ken Herbert, Aerospace Equity Analyst, Imperial Capital

§  José Luis Quirós Cuevas, Commercial & Business SVP, Iberia Maintenance & Engineering

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

Supply Chain Partnerships

Communication between suppliers and operators is crucial to developing a mutually-beneficial and cost-effective MRO partnership. How are airlines, suppliers and MRO providers working together to minimize operating costs and downtime and enhance visibility? What kind of partnership is best suited for your company? What are the benefits and pitfalls of long term and short term partnerships? This session will examine challenges from all parties and proven collaborations in the MRO supply chain.

§  Session Leader: Amir Ali, Chief Engineer, Maintenance Operation Centre, PIA Engineering

§  Fernando Barragao, Material Support Director, Embraer

§  Graham Smith, Head of Business Development, Regional Aircraft, BAE Systems

§  Tamas Stefka, Director, Integrated Provisioning Services, Airbus

9:30 a.m.    

Exhibition Hall Opens

10:00 a.m.   

Content Break/Room Change

10:15 a.m.   

CONCURRENT CONTENT SESSIONS

AIRLINE OPERATIONS

Enhancing Dispatch Reliability

Optimizing fleet operations to minimize turnaround times and ensure the timely dispatch of an aircraft is vital to operators so they can deliver a reliable service for their customers. The quality and timeliness of maintenance processes is key to expediting this process but what other factors are crucial to enhancing airplane availability? What sort of interaction is needed between line maintenance, the pilot and the Operations Control Center to keep delays as short as possible? How can problems and disruptions at the gate be dealt with quickly? This session will focus on how to improve these processes and accelerate turnaround times to prevent costly hold ups.

§  MODERATOR: Bob Simmons, Technical Director, Baines Simmons

§  Franck Brunel, Head of FHS (Flight Hour Services), Tailored Support Package, Sales Technical Support, Airbus

§  Martin Harrison, Principal Consultant, ICF SH&E

§  Swaran Sidhu, Head of Fleet Technical Management, easyJet

ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE

A340 Market Analysis

The A340 had its 20th birthday earlier this year and in this session we will take an in-depth look into the aftermarket for this aircraft. What are the MRO opportunities and what predictions are there in terms of MRO capacity for this airframe? The discussion will also focus on the maintenance challenges and opportunities in supporting this wide-body aircraft and in-service experiences.

 

§  MODERATOR: John Palmer, Director Aircraft Maintenance, Flybe

§  Jim Mathews, Senior Director - Online Editorial & Data, Aviation Week

§  Sylvain Nau, A330/A340 Programme Manager Customer Services, Airbus

§  Altug Sokeli, Manager, Technical Marketing & Sales, Turkish Technic

FINANCE & LEASING

Role of Lessors in MRO

With significant investments and key stakes, aircraft and engine lessors have become the rising influence and a major player of in the aviation world. Leasing contracts are starting to drive maintenance plans on aircraft and engines. What are lessors’ expectations and stipulations from MROs? How should MROs deal with varying lessor rules? How are leasing companies impacting and changing the MRO lifecycle?

§  Session Leader: Phil Seymour, President & COO, IBA Group

§  Phil Carroll, Chief Commercial Officer, Sanad Aero Solutions

§  Tadas Goberis, CEO, AviaAM Leasing

§  Nicholas Pittler, VP MRO’s & Business Development, ILFC Technical Services

§  Charles Willis, Chairman and CEO, Willis Lease Finance Corporation

SUPPLY CHAIN & LOGISTICS

Materials Management

MROs and airlines are continuing to operate against the rising costs of materials and logistics in a cost-constrained environment. How are they keeping their expenses in check against the increased cost of materials? Where is the fine balance of spares vs. excess without hindering material flow? How do you gain material visibility in your repair and supply network inside/outside the four walls? This session will focus on the latest trends and tools in materials management and parts logistics.

§  Moderator: Tim Butzmann, Director Product Sales, Aircraft Component Services, Lufthansa Technik

§  Bert Boesten, Director, Material Management, Aircraft Maintenance, KLM Engineering & Maintenance

§  Mehmet Gokhan Dogan, Manager, Turkish Airlines Technic

§  Zoran Mančić, Head of Material Department, JAT Tehnika

11:15 a.m.   

Content Break/Room Change

11:30 a.m.   

Future European MRO Focus

In this session we delve a little deeper into the dynamics of the European MRO market and look at the future vision. What is the state of the market in this region and what specific issues and challenges face the major players? What business models are European MROs choosing to follow and what opportunities are the horizon for growth? What are the differing dynamics across the region and why are there contrasting situations in Western and Eastern Europe? We take a look at the competitive landscape and what factors will shape the market going forward.

§  Moderator: Lee Ann Tegtmeier, Chief Editor, MRO, Aviation Week

§  Martin Assmann, EVP Civil Sales, Sabena Technics

§  Patrick Morcus, Managing Director, Nayak Aircraft Services

§  Remzi Saltoglu, Director Commercial, myTECHNIC Aircraft MRO Services

12:30 p.m.   

The OEM/MRO Power Struggle in the Aircraft Aftermarket

The involvement of aircraft manufacturers in the MRO arena has grown in recent years with OEMs taking increasing interest in providing aftermarket services to operators. What impact has this encroachment by OEMs had on the MRO market and the players involved? What are the benefits and drawbacks of total support packages on offer? What issues surrounding intellectual property are influencing MRO decisions? What OEM and MRO joint programs are taking place and what partnerships are being formed to reflect the changing MRO landscape? A distinguished panel of leaders discuss where the market is now, what offerings are available for operators and what future developments are in store.

§  MODERATOR: Tim Hoyland, Partner, Oliver Wyman

§  Bill Dwyer, Services Marketing Leader, GE Aviation

§  Gerard Heimendinger, Head of Flight Hour Services Programs & Operations, Airbus

§  Gary Martin, Vice President, Sales, Marketing and Service Programs, Bombardier

§  Jorge Sobral, Member of the Executive Board, TAP Portugal, Maintenance & Engineering

§  James Stewart, Group CEO, Mubadala Aerospace MRO Network

1:20 p.m.  

Aircraft Prize Draw & Closing Remarks

1:30 p.m.

Conference Concludes

3:00 p.m.  

Exhibition Hall Closes

 


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Who Should Attend MRO Europe

MRO Europe is a must for professionals at Airlines, OEMs, MRO Service Providers, Suppliers, Leasing Companies, and Aviation Authorities and Regulators in the following functions:

  • Maintenance
  • Engineering
  • Business Development
  • Contracts
  • Customer Service
  • Inventory
  • IT/Software
  • Logistics
  • Materials
  • Purchasing
  • Supply Chain
  • Technical

If you’re involved in any aspect of aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul then you need to attend MRO Europe!


Venue

All conference sessions and the exhibition will take place at:

ExCeL London Exhibition and Convention Centre
One Western Gateway, Victoria Dock Rd
London E16 1XL, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 (0)20 7069 5000
iPhone App: www.excel-london.co.uk/visiting-excel/visitors-guide-mobile-app
Web: www.excel-london.co.uk

Event details
Organizer : Aviation Week
Event type : Conference
Reference : ASDE-2658