Complimentary Content and Conference Sessions

MRO Americas features a variety of complimentary content open to all attendees. From hosted conference sessions and panel discussions to innovative presentations, case studies, and product briefings in the Go Live! Theater on the exhibition floor – MRO Americas 2023 has something for everyone!

Hosted Sessions

These sessions are open to all attendees of MRO Americas and take place as part of the main conference programming.

Complimentary Session!

Tuesday, April 18 1:15pm – 2pm

Hosted Session by

“I think the show was a great success, I think everybody was happy to be back out again seeing customers and vendors, face to face. I think it was a good for everybody, not only on the vendors side, but the airlines are very receptive to meet with us again.”

William Utset President and CEO, MEKCO Group

Day 1 | Tuesday, April 18

8:00am REGISTRATION OPENS

9:00am

Welcome to MRO Americas 2023

Joe Anselmo, SVP, Content and Editorial Director, Aviation Week Network

Hannah Bonnett, Events Content Director, Aviation Week Network

9:15am

MRO Americas 2023 Conference Chair Welcome Address

Dag Johnsen, Director Powerplant Engineering, United Airlines

9:20am

MRO Americas 2023 Keynote

Ed Bastian, CEO, Delta Air Lines in conversation with Joe Anselmo, SVP, Content and Editorial Director, Aviation Week Network

9:30am EXHIBITON HALL OPENS

10:00am

MRO Americas 2023 Awards Presentation

Airlines for America EMMC leadership presents the 2023 Nuts and Bolts Award, recognizing exceptional service and contribution in the engineering or maintenance fields of the commercial aviation industry. Followed by the presentation of Aviation Week’s 2023 MRO Lifetime Achievement Award.

Justin Madden, Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance, Airlines for America

Dag Johnsen, Director Powerplant Engineering, United Airlines

James Pozzi, MRO Editor, EMEA, Aviation Week Network

Lee Ann Shay, Executive Editor, Business Aviation & MRO, Aviation Week Network

10:20am MORNING RECESS

10:40am

Fleet and MRO Forecast

Hear expert analysis on the current outlook for MRO demand and critical market trends, including challenges and opportunities for the future.

Dan Williams, Manager Fleet, Flight and Forecast Data, Aviation Week Network

11:30am

MRO and Aviation Workforce Outlook: Data-driven Forecast on AMT, Engineering and TechOps Workforce

The AMT shortage will have serious consequences for the industry. Attend this focused and in-depth session for a breakdown on current industry demographics and insights from leading industry experts.

Session Lead: Derek Constanza, Partner, Oliver Wyman

Lillian Dukes, SVP Technical Operations, Atlas Air Ryan Goertzen, VP Workforce Development, AAR

12:15pm RECESS FOR LUNCH BREAK

1:15pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS COMMENCE

1:15pm Supply Chain Super Session!

Airlines are requiring more from suppliers but labor issues, parts shortages and parked aircraft are causing significant challenges in a still recovering market. What investment is needed to reduce this lag? How creative are OEMs and MROs being in response to challenges to enable the operators to balance the supply side with the customer side? Agility is key as the industry works together, are we having meaningful conversations to create a healthier ecosystem and become more proactive and solutions-focused?

Moderator: Kevin Michaels, Managing Director, Aerodynamic Advisory

Althea Arvin, Senior Director, Supply Chain Operations, Atlas Air John Bacon, Jr., VP Supply Chain, Mesa Airlines

Bill Tiffany, Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer, MRO Holdings

1:15pm

Hosted Session from EmpowerMX

2:05pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUE

2:05pm Airlines in Action: Content TBC

2:05pm

Coping with Inflation

How much can you pass on, absorb, or accept - how much of this cost can be shared with the customer? Who will pick up the bill? Where is the market seeing the biggest cost impacts? Assessing the impact of increasing inflation rates on the market.

Caroline Vandedrinck, SVP Business Development, SR Technics

2:50pm BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUE

2:50pm

Mergers & Acquisitions in MRO: When Private Equity is Your New Boss

Tips and tricks for M&A from both sides of the negotiating table. Explore what investor due diligence is needed and explore the digital solutions for more accurate reporting and improved insights into the company. Engaging with the PE landscape and establishing a broader view of the investment landscape and opportunities.

Moderator: James Pozzi, MRO Editor EMEA, Aviation Week Network

Ken Herbert, Managing Director, RBC Capital Markets

Sheila Kahyaoglu, Managing Director, Jefferies

Kailash Krishnaswamy, SVP Aftermarket, Spirit AeroSystems

2:50pm

Regional Airline Panel: A Market in Flux

How has the domestic flight market changed since 2019? Pilot shortage has led to an escalation in salaries for some regional airlines which has caused cuts to a number of regional routes. How is the regional aircraft market looking and how will this impact MRO in North America? Is the regional market under threat? What is the outlook for operations retirement in MRO for regional aircraft? Receive data and insights on the workforce demographics on age and supply versus demand.

Moderator: Sean Broderick, Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor, Aviation Week Network

Bill Donohue, VP Maintenance and Technical Services, Endeavor Airlines

3:30pm END OF CONFERENCE SESSIONS – DAY 1

5:30pm EXHIBITON HALL CLOSES

Day 2 | Wednesday, April 19

8:00am REGISTRATION OPENS

9:00am BREAKOUT SESSIONS COMMENCE

9:00am AAM - Hybrid Electric Propulsion

New propulsion methods like Pure Electric, Hybrid Electric, and Hydrogen will be very necessary to meet climate change targets and secure the future of the industry. What retooling will be required to support and what other infrastructure will be necessary? Where are we seeing investment? What programs are being developed and certified?

Lee Human, President, Aerotec

Simon Newitt, Chief Commercial Officer, Heart Aerospace

Gerrit Rexhause, Manager Corporate Innovation, Lufthansa Technik

Alex Youngs, Director of Marketing & Business Intelligence, StandardAero

9:00am

The Only Future is Sustainable

Is there collaboration to ensure alignment and drive the same standard we can measure from? How is the MRO community supporting the operators? How do we change the public message and demonstrate the progress being made with SAF and new generation technologies? Sustainability targets won’t alter or change direction, collaborate on what constant incremental improvements are critical to reach these.

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Executive Editor, MRO and Business Aviation, Aviation Week Network

Thea Junt, Environmental Sustainability Consultant, Southwest Airlines

John Maggiore, Senior Advisor to the IVHM Centre and Visiting Professor, Cranfield University

Timothy Pohle, VP Environmental Affairs, Airlines for America

9:30am EXHIBITON HALL OPENS

9:50am BREAKOUT SESSIONS CONTINUE

9:50am

New Part 147 Rules and New Ideas

New rules will change how the AMT Curriculum is done. Attend this session with insights from the schools and training organizations to understand the implications for MROs and operators and how to recruit, train and retain.

Dr. Joel A. English, EVP, Centura College

Crystal Maguire, Executive Director, Aviation Technician Education Council

Justin W. Madden, Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance, Airlines for America