June 15-16, 2021 • Live & In-Person Za’abeel 1, Dubai World Trade Centre, UAE
THE REGION’S LEADING EVENT FOR THE COMMERCIAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE INDUSTRY
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MRO MIDDLE EAST 2021 IS RETURNING AS A LIVE EVENT ON JUNE 15-16, 2021 AND THIS YEAR WE ARE BRINGING YOU MORE CONTENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES THAN EVER BEFORE!
Alongside the exhibition this year will be an enhanced Go Live! Theater, providing free to attend content over two days. Presentations, panels and case studies from regional and international speakers on hot topics such as sustainability, the importance of co-operation, digitalisation and workforce challenges will allow all attendees to gain critical information for their business.
Middle East “isMRO important to our company as you meet everybody under the one umbrella.
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Alex John Head of Materials, flydubai
There are also increased networking opportunities on the show floor and scheduled dedicated networking times throughout the event. Following a year of not meeting face-to-face, we know how important this engagement with clients and suppliers is for nurturing business relationships.
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WHO ATTENDS Attendees by Industry
7% Parts Distributor/Supplier 7% OEM/Manufacturer
MRO 29% (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul)
4% Consulting Services 3% Logistics/Freight Forwarding 3% IT Systems/Software
Airline Operator 16%
3% Components/Rotables 3% Supply Chain 2% Government/Military
Cabin Interiors//Flight Ops/ Inflight Entertainment & Connectivity 7%
2% Ground Support Equipment 2% Avionics/Instruments 2% Painting/Livery/Coatings
Other 8%
Attendees by Job Function
2% Education/Academic
Purchasing Decision Makers
Engineering & Maintenance 18% Sales 23% Broker/Dealer 2% Logistics 2% Supply Chain 3% Marketing 4% Purchasing/ Procurement 5% Administration/ Customer Service 6% Other 10% Executive Management 11% Business Development 16%
33% Buy/Approve 17% Influence
25% Recommend/ Specify 25% Not Involved in anyway
5 REASONS TO ATTEND MRO MIDDLE EAST 1 ] Face-to-face networking has never been so important! 2 ] With such a big shake up in the aviation industry, now is the time to form new relationships, and strengthen existing ones 3 ] Hear from 30+ industry leaders at the Go Live! Theater on topics such as promoting safe travel and reassuring customers, the future of the independent, what operators are looking for from the aftermarket and strategies to survive and thrive 4 ] Get up to date on the latest opportunities in the Middle East and North African markets from key airline buyers 5 ] Learn of the Covid-19 recovery plans & what lies ahead for the MRO industry – walk away with fresh ideas and approaches for your business
June 15-16, 2021 • Dubai, UAE
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EXHIBITOR LIST
n ABL SRL BRANCH
n Jordan Aircraft Maintenance Ltd.
n Aeroservices
n Jordan Airmotive
n Arabian Aerospace
n L3 Harris Technologies Inc
n Aviation Business - ITP
n Liebherr Middle East, FZE.
n ATS - Aerospace Technical Services
n Mankiewicz Gebr. & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG)
n Aviatechnik Corporation
n Mohammad Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub
n AVPARTS International LLC
n MTU Maintenance
n Buildair
n Safari Aviation Services
n DIEHL Aviation Laupheim GmbH
n Sanad, A Mubadala company
n Etihad Airways Engineering
n Spirit AeroSystems
n FACC AG
n Sprung Structures DWC LLC
n GMR Aero Technic Ltd
n SR Technics Switzerland Ltd
n Hird Ltd
n T.T. Repairs, LLC
n IAI Aviation Group
n Total Technic Ltd.
n Jonal Laboratories
n Turkish Technic Inc.
n Jordan Aeronautical Systems Company (JAC)
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AGENDA Go Live! Theater 2 days of premium content from industry leaders, conveniently located on the exhibition floor and free to attend for all!
Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
10:30am Regional Forecast Presentation Michael Wette, Partner, Oliver Wyman
10:30am
THEME: Increasing Passenger Confidence 11:15am
Safe To Fly
Hear from the airlines on how they are restoring passenger confidence and the different technologies and processes they are putting in place to encourage customers. 11:45am
A Holistic Approach to Promoting Safe Travel
What cross-market initiatives are in place for the region and what are the implications for the different stakeholders? What Government support is in place and how does this needed to be supported by airports? What collaboration is taking place across the Middle East to reassure the public and are regulators being challenged to help increase awareness that it is safe to fly? Walid Elhoss, Manager – Economics and Technical Departments, AACO Kashif Khalid, Regional Director Middle East and Africa, IATA
THEME: Improving Sustainability and Resilience 2:00pm
Panel Discussion – Exploring the Role of the Independent and Future Landscape
What are we expecting for fleet and fleet planning for the next 12-24 months and as we look ahead to 2025? How will MRO shops stay competitive and what is the future of the independent MRO? How will OEMs reposition themselves for the future? Nicole Noack, Managing Director, Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance Jim O’Sullivan, VP Business Development, HEICO 2:45pm
Panel Discussion – Spotlight on Sustainability A combination of technology advances, operations and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be needed to meet the climate change targets for the industry. Join this discussion to understand the initiatives in place and their implications for different stakeholders Moderator: Sami Ben-Kraiem, Regional VP Sales, MTU Jason Sutcliffe, Regional Marketing Director, Rolls Royce 3:30pm
Panel Discussion – The Importance of Cooperation Understand how market stakeholders worked together through a difficult 2020/2021 with examples of how they were flexible and liaised successfully with their partners and customers. What were the main challenges when there was a broad cash flow shortage and what benefits could be found with dedicated co-operation? Tayeb Bouhassis, Airlines & Fleets Regional Sales Manager, StandardAero Fraser Currie, CCO, Joramco Frederic Dupont, VP Technical Sales and Customer Service, Etihad Engineering
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Airline Panel – MRO Strategies and Priorities
• How has your company managed workforce challenges over the past 12 months and how are you ramping back up as demand returns? • How have priorities changed and how has the pandemic altered your MRO strategies? • What are operators looking for from the aftermarket after huge industry upheaval? Shaune du Plessis, Director of Maintenance Operations, Texel Air Husham Osman, Technical Director, RoyalJet Shevantha Weerasekera, Head of Engineering and Maintenance, Sri Lankan Airlines
THEME: Accelerating Digitalisation 11:15am
How Will Digitalisation Determine the New Normal?
How much will technology and digitalisation help get us to a new normal and help the aftermarket with revamping operations? Exploring innovation initiatives and the digital strategies put in place by airlines and MROs for their recovery as well as the ROI calculations and cost management factors. What technologies have garnered interest and excitement in recent months and facilitated new working methods for long-term use? Manzoor Banbhan, Manager IFE & New Technology – Engineering Projects, Emirates Airlines 12:00pm
Ones to Watch – What Technologies Will See Investment and Permanently Alter Operations?
Are there any innovations that are enabling us to ‘do more with less’? Exploring exciting new technologies with short case studies from those who have installed or utilised them. Orkun Altintas, Director, Consulting – Aerospace & Defense Practice, Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Frost & Sullivan
THEME: Streamlining and Efficiency for Long Term Survival 2:00pm
Case Study: Tackling Workforce Challenges and Enabling Growth
Faced with a shortage of aviation engineers and engineering technicians graduating from the national Aviation Academy, hear how Magnetic MRO alleviated this issue by combining employers and school efforts. Join this case study for an in-depth perspective on a program that can tackle workforce challenges and expedite professional growth. Ene Krinpus, Chief HR Officer, Magnetic MRO 2.30pm
Leader Expectations: How will Cost and Expectations Change Post-Pandemic? Strategies to Survive and Thrive
How will maintenance, leasing and operation costs and spend change in 2021 and beyond? What will be the impact of consolidation on the market and how do we expect the landscape to change post-pandemic? Looking at strategies and processes that can be put in place during the recovery period to capitalize on future opportunities and position yourself to thrive in years to come. David Doherty, Head of MRO Sales, Etihad Engineering
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INDUSTRY LEADING SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Orkun Altintas
Manzoor Banbhan
Sami Ben-Kraiem
Tayeb Bouhassis
Fraser Currie
Director, Consulting – Aerospace & Defense Practice, Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia, Frost & Sullivan
Manager IFE & New Technology – Engineering Projects, Emirates Airlines
Senior Director Sales, Middle East/ North Africa, MTU Maintenance
Airlines & Fleets Regional Sales Manager, StandardAero
CCO, Joramco
David Doherty
Frederic Dupont
Walid Elhoss
Kashif Khalid
Ene Krinpus
Head of Sales, Etihad Engineering
VP Technical Sales & Customer Service, Etihad Engineering
Manager – Economics and Technical Departments, AACO
Regional Director – Africa and the Middle East, IATA
Chief HR Officer, Magnetic MRO
Nicole Noack
Jim O’Sullivan
Husham Osman
Jason Sutcliffe
Managing Director, Independent Aircraft Modifier Alliance
VP Business Development, HEICO
Technical Director, RoyalJet
Regional Marketing Director, Rolls-Royce
Shevantha Weerasekera Head of Engineering and Maintenance, Sri Lankan Airlines
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Exhibitor and Sponsor Opportunities: To enquire about sponsorship or exhibitor opportunities, contact the team below for a bespoke package aligned with your 2021 budget or request a call back. The new floorplan has limited spaces available so don’t miss out! Middle East Helen Nagle Exhibition Manager – Middle East +44 7585 003 382 helen.nagle@dubai.aero
Europe/Russia/CIS/Africa/Israel Mike Elmes Managing Director, Aerospace Media +44 7770 741404 mike.elmes@aerospacemedia.co.uk
All Americas/Canada Beth Eddy Director, Exhibit Sales +1 (561) 279 4646 betheddy@aviationexhibits.com
Mimi Smith Manager, Exhibit Sales +1 (561) 279 4646 mimismith@aviationexhibits.com
Alyssa Bernkrant Manager, Exhibit Sales +1 (561) 279 4646 abernkrant@aviationexhibits.com
Asia-Pacific Clive Richardson Director, Exhibit Sales +44 (0) 7501 185257 clive@accessgroup.aero
Alison Weller Manager, Exhibit Sales +44 (0) 7501 185255 alison@accessgroup.aero
For registration or general enquiries, please contact events@aviationweek.com
If you work at an airline operator or lessor and hold a position of Manager or higher in the following areas: Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain or Technical, then you can atted as our VIP Guest! Free to attend and complimentary catering on the exhibition floor! Apply for your VIP Pass
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