POST SHOW REPORT
Event Summary
MRO Middle East & Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2023 took place on March 1-2, 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The international exhibition was inaugurated by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President of the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, Chief Executive and Chairman of Emirates Airline & Group. Gathering the entire airline supply chain, the event is the largest of its kind in the region, attracting over 6,000 attendees from 80+ countries.
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MROME just gets better, the bounce back in aviation since the pandemic has been extraordinary so the ability to meet all the suppliers and vendors, OEMs and airline associates at one event in a strategic part of the world is essential to keep ahead.”
6,381 Total Attendees (46% increase on 2022)
194 Exhibitors
561 Airline Representatives from
100 Airline Operators
97 Countries Represented
3,750+ Connections on the App
Ian Horner Manager Lease and Transition Projects, Etihad
Attendee Survey Results
What was your primary objective in attending?
Networking opportunities 41% Other 3% Learn from the presentations and discussions 11%
95% achieved their primary objective
Deals Signed During the Show:
87% rated networking opportunities, very satisfied or satisfied
24% Promote your company and services
• Spirit AeroSystems signs agreement with Joramco for repair services
• Etihad announce expansion of Abu Dhabi maintenance facility
• Emirates signs 2 major Lufthansa Technik MRO contracts
• Saudia Aerospace Engineering Industries and Lufthansa Technik Middle East sign agreement for aircraft component services
• Kuehne+Nagel announced that it has signed a three-year logistics service contract with GMR Aero Technic
• Joramco announced a new maintenance deal with Emirates
• ST Engineering announced that its commercial aerospace business has entered a (LOI) with Vaayu Group for the expandable cabin lavatory solution, named ACCESS
21% Meet airlines face to face
90% will return in 2024
“ We have met with some of the larger airlines like Air France and Air India, whereas in the past we’ve not had the same access to these airlines. This has been fantastic for a small company like ours, as it’s where you get the process started for future deals.
Michael McMahan Director of Sales, Latitude AeroGo Live! Theater
Sponsored by
The Go Live! Theater took place on the show floor across both days of the exhibition, allowing all attendees free access to over 10 hours of content. 40+ expert speakers, with topics across both MRO and Aircraft Interiors sectors.
MRO sessions included:
• MRO: The Biggest Headache
• Airline and MRO Insights
• Aero-Engines Focus: Supply Chains and Shifting Dynamics
• The Key Word – Digitalisation
Onboard Hub
AIME sessions included:
• Defining Customer Centric-Cabins
• Unlocking the Commercial Potential IFEC
• Reassessing Sustainable Interiors
• Meeting Passenger Connectivity Expectations
New for 2023, additional aircraft interiors sessions also took place at the Onboard Hub. Sessions included:
• Live demonstration: Aircraft interiors material supply in the Middle East
• Workshop: Buying and flying - Unpicking the interior procurement process
• Case Study: Introducing the next generation of in-seat power products
• Interview: Customer experience spotlight session
“ The event is very well organized, with the right participants here and great panel discussions.”
Ziad Al Hazmi CEO, Lufthansa Technik Middle East
“ I would rank my experience at MRO Middle East and AIME as absolutely outstanding - 10 out of 10... it is crucial to attend since we constantly exchange information and expertise. I think the experience has been excellent.
IanCuttilan
Development Manager –Cabin Inflight, Sri Lankan Airlines
ProductTo enquire about speaking at the Go Live! Theater in 2024, contact our production team:
MRO sessions:
Georgia Halliday
georgia.halliday@aviationweek.co.uk
AIME sessions:
Jodie Fowler
jodie.fowler@dubai.aero
Buyer Programme and Networking App
The Airline Buyer Programme facilitates pre-arranged meetings between the key purchasers from airlines and lessors with exhibitors. Over 300 face-to-face, 20-minute meetings took place at exhibitor’s booths throughout the two day event.
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49 Number of Buyers
Networking App
328 Meetings Arranged
The event app allowed attendees to network both pre-show via the desktop platform and onsite via the mobile app.
The show has been very well attended and vibrant and the amount of opportunity we got for networking and connecting with suppliers at high level was excellent. We are very satisfied having attended the show and look forward to 2024.”
3,750+ Connections Made
1,984 Confirmed Meetings
8,960 In-app messages sent
Mr. Arvind Viswanat Head of Engineering Procurement,, Air India
Airlines in Attendance
Aeroflot
Air ACT
Air Arabia
Air Asia India
Air Astana
Air Atlanta Icelandic
Air Blue
Air Caraibes
Air China
Air France
Air India
Air Senok
Air Serbia
Air Seychelles
Ariana Afghan Airlines
Arkia Israeli airlines
Aseman Airlines
ASM Air
Atlas Air
Avion Express
Azerbaijan Airlines
Badr Airlines
Bel-Air Express
Delta DHL
Dolphin Air
Dubai Air Wing
Dubai Royal Air Wing
Emirates
Ethiopian Airlines
Etihad
EU Wings
FedEx Express
Fly Erbil
Flyadeal
FlyBaghdad
Flycom
flydubai
Flynas
FlyOne
Freedom Airlines Kenya
Getjet Airlines
Gulf Air
Himalaya Airways
Iberia
Ibex Air charter
IndiGo Airlines
Jazeera Airways
Jet Asia
Jet Aviation
K2 Airways
Kam Air
Kenya Airways
Kish Air
Kuwait Airways
Lebanon sky Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines
Lufthansa
Maximus Air
Middle East Airlines
National Airlines
NordStar Airlines
Oman Air
Pakistan International Airlines
Pegasus Airlines
Presidential Flight
Qantas
Qatar Airways
Rotana Jet
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Flight Oman
Royal Jet
Royal Jordanian
RwandAir
Ryanair
Salamair
Saudi Royal Fleet
Saudia
Saudia Private Aviation (SPA)
Saudia Royal Fleet
Sentra Airways
Sepehran Airlines
Sereneair
Silkway West Airlines
Singapore Airlines
Southwind Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
Stareast Airlines
Starlight Airlines
SunExpress Airlines
Tbilisi Airways
Tronair
TUIfly
Tunisair
Turkish Airlines
Uzbekistan Airways
Varesh airlines
Vietnam airlines
Virgin Atlantic
Wizz Air
Hear from the attendees
“ Great networking opportunities. It was nice to see all the airlines making an effort to stop by all the stands.”
Jennifer Rico-Stewart Director, Sales & Marketing, Regent Aerospace
“ Brilliant opportunity to meet with decision makers in the aviation industry in the Middle East.”
Sukhi Holait Global Sales Manager, Oakenhurst Aircraft Services
“ This is one of the best exhibitions for networking and meeting the vendors.”
Hassan Bakhadlq Chief IFE and Reliability Engineering, Saudia
“ The best 5 hours you can spend if you’re in the aviation maintenance and repair business!
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Mazin Saleh Senior Manager Base Maintenance, Gulf Air
Exhibitors
AABL SRL BRANCH
ADAMS RITE AEROSPACE INC.
ADDEV MATERIALS AEROSPACE/ZIP-CHEM
ADHETEC
AERO CABIN SOLUTIONS
AEROCHAMP AVIATION (INTL.) PVT. LTD.
AEROPARTS
AEROSERVICES (EXXONMOBIL)
AEROSPACE ENGINEERING SOLUTIONS
AEROSTRUCTURES MIDDLE EAST SERVICES (AMES)
AEROXCHANGE
AERQ
AFI KLM ENGINEERING & MAINTENANCE
AGSE - WESTMONT
AIR COST CONTROL
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
AIRCRAFTERS/AEROREPAIR
AIRE & SERVITEC
AJW GROUP
AL-FUTTAIM LOGISTICS
ALKAN AIR
ALPHA AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS
AMAC AEROSPACE
AMC AVIATION
AMP AERO SERVICES
AMROS GROUP
AMS DECISION PTE LTD
AMSAFE INC.
APS AEROSPACE
ARABIAN AEROSPACE/TIMES AEROSPACE
ASIA DIGITAL ENGINEERING SDN BHD
ASL AEROSPACE
ASSA ABLOY MEGADOOR
ASTRONICS
ATEQ AVIATION
ATITECH BEYOND THE FLIGHT
ATS - AEROSPACE TECHNICAL SERVICES
ATS (AVIATION TECHNICAL SERVICES)
AV-DEC
AVFLEX GLOBAL AIRSERVICES
AVIANS
AVIATECHNIK CORPORATION
AVIATION BUSINESS NEWS
AVIATION NETWORK GROUP
AVIATION WEEK NETWORK
AVIOINTERIORS
AVIOPARTS
BAE SYSTEMS
BARFIELD
BOEING COMPANY (THE)
CAE PARC TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES
CALLINGTON MIDDLE EAST FZE
CHABOK AVIATION - ENGINESTANDS24
CHAMPION DOOR
COBHAM AEROSPACE COMMUNICATIONS
COLLINS AEROSPACE
Exhibitors
COMPONENT CONTROL MRO & LOGISTICS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS
CONCORDE BATTERY CORPORATION
CONDUCE GROUP
CONTINENTAL AIRCRAFT SUPPORT
CONTROL TOWERS INTERNATIONAL
COOPER STANDARD
CREATION & IMAGE PARIS
CRIBMASTER
CRMA
CRONDA
DE HAVILLAND AIRCRAFT OF CANADA LIMITED
DEDIENNE AEROSPACE
DHL
DIEHL AVIATION
DRYWASH
EIGHTWINGS
EMBRAER
EPCOR
ET-MRO SERVICES
ETHOSENERGY
ETIHAD ENGINEERING
FACC - AFTERMARKET - SERVICES
FARSOUND AVIATION
FDH AERO
FIELD INTERNATIONAL MIDDLE EAST
FINGERMIND
FL TECHNICS
FLEURET
FOKKER SERVICES GROUP
FUTURE METALS
G-LUX INTERIOR SOLUTIONS
GANDHI AUTOMATIONS PVT LTD - HANGAR DOORS
GAPTEK
GERFLOR TRANSPORT FLOORING
GEVEN
GLOBAL AEROSPACE CORPORATION
GLOBAL ENGINE MAINTENANCE
GMR AERO TECHNIC
GOLDEN FALCON AVIATION
HAECO
HEATCON COMPOSITE SYSTEMS
HEICO
HUTCHINSON AEROSPACE SERVICES
IAC & EIRTECH AVIATION SERVICES
IACT - INTERNATIONAL AVIATION CONSULTING & TRAINING
IAI AVIATION GROUP
ILS - INVENTORY LOCATOR SERVICE, LLC
IMAGINAIR
INNOVATIONS TECHNOLOGY PVT. LTD
ISOVOLTA
JAMES A. STALEY CO.
JETMS
JEWERS DOORS
JOB AIR TECHNIC
JORAMCO
JORDAN AERONAUTICAL SYSTEMS COMPANY (JAC)
JORDAN AIRMOTIVE
KEEPFLYING
KID-SYSTEME
L3HARRIS TECHNOLOGIES
LARCHFIELD AEROSPACE & GRAPHICS
LATECOERE
LATITUDE AERO
LEKI AVIATION
LIEBHERR-AEROSPACE & TRANSPORTATION SAS
LOGO SKY
LUFTHANSA TECHNIK
MAB ENGINEERING
MANITEX VALLA / HIRD
MANKIEWICZ COATINGS
MIDDLE EAST AERO SUPPLIES
MOHAMMED BIN RASHID AEROSPACE HUB
MOTOTOK
Exhibitors
MSA SAFETY
MTU MAINTENANCE
MUIRHEAD
MYTECHNIC AIRCRAFT MRO SERVICES
NORDAM
OEMSERVICES
PANASONIC AVIONICS
PARTSBASE
PDQ AIRSPARES, AN FDH COMPANY
PERCIVAL AVIATION
“PERRONE PERFORMANCE LEATHERS & TEXTILES”
PPG INDUSTRIES
PROPONENT
RAMCO SYSTEMS
RANGER AIR AVIATION
RAPID ACCESS
RED BOX TOOLS
REGENT AEROSPACE CORPORATION
REVIMA GROUP
