MRO Latin America 2023 Brochure

February 22-23, 2023 Buenos Aires, Argentina

Take the Right Steps to Success

Over the past decade you and your fellow stakeholders in this region, have come to rely on MRO Latin America for delivering real-time data, market analysis, panel discussions and conversations that define the state of the industry. Join your peers as they come together for a look at the latest trends, opportunities and form meaningful partnerships. mrolatinamerica.aviationweek.com

Don’t miss your chance to stay with the group. Register and Book your Hotel by January 20 for preferred rooms and rates!

Why

Daniel Pineda Bonilla MRO’s Selection and Surveillance Manager, Aeromexico

Speakers Include:

Speakers at MRO Latin America represent regional airlines, MROs, suppliers and consultants, coming together to share best practices and drive forward growth and cooperation.

Luciano

Market Specialist - Latin America, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

Andrés Baridon Brown Procurement Manager, Flybondi

Managing Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy

Managing Editor, MRO, Aviation Week Network

Tom Broughton Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

Eduardo Cedillo

Supply Chain Chief, MAS Air

VP

Mariela Dalmazo VP, Supply Chain & Procurement, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Diego De Risio MRO Manager, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Agustín

Elizondo VP, Strategy and Corporate PMO, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Carlos Garcia Martin Principal, Oliver Wyman

Diego Georgiadis Aerolíneas Argentinas

Regional Manager Airlines & Fleets, LATAM, StandardAero

Chief of Regulation and Environmental Practices, Aeromexico

Regional Sales Director – Latin America, AJW Group

Diego Deividy Martins

Head of Service Logistics Brazil, DHL Supply Chain

VP Services & Fleet Operation, Eve Air Mobility

João Paulo Mongelli Zaccardi VP Procurement & Supply Chain, Arajet S.A.

Executive Editor, Business Aviation & MRO, Aviation Week Network

Andy Shields VP Aviation Compliance, Wencor Group

VP Global MRO Centers, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

Nancy Adriana Guadarrama Sánchez

Francisco Mendes

Alves

Etienne Gombeaud VP Global Sales, Setna iO

Christian Mejia Sales Director, Magnetic Group

Jonathan Berger

Lindsay Bjerregaard

Wilmer Lopez

Lee Ann Shay

Pablo Ceriani President, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Carl Glover

Sales & Marketing Americas, AAR Corp

Luiz Mauad

Frank Stevens

Conference Agenda

Tuesday, February 21

6:00pm

MRO Latin America Welcome Reception

The Hilton Buenos Aires

A TOAST!

CELEBRATING

Hosted by Day 1 | Wednesday, February 22

YEARS

11:15am Presentation and Audience Q&A

MRO Latin America Fleet & MRO Forecast

Aviation Week Network delivers the current status and future outlook for the Latin American fleet, and MRO demand. Forecast and insights include the latest fleet data, anticipated challenges, and emerging opportunities for ancillary revenue streams in Latin America and global markets.

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

Danny Leon, Customer Care & Account Manager, Aviation Week Network

11:45am Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A

The Big Picture: Building Value, Navigating Chaos, and Adapting to Changing Market Demands

8:30am

Registration Opens

Networking & Continental Breakfast in Showcase

Join MRO Latin America sponsors, exhibitors and attendees as we kick-off two days of industry connection and collaboration over coffee and a light breakfast!

9:30am Conference Welcome and Attendee Introductions

What do the Tango and Navigating the Aftermarket Have in Common? More Than You Think! Communication, Collaboration, & the Right Steps to Success

Aviation Week Network kicks off MRO Latin America with an inside look at the key themes and event highlights, featured airline and industry-leading speakers, new networking experiences, and more! Followed-up by a fast and fun way to meet your fellow MRO Latin America 2023 attendees – you won’t want to miss this!

Alyssa Bernkrant, Business Development, Aviation Week Network

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

Danny Leon, Customer Care & Account Manager, Aviation Week Network

9:40am

Welcome from Aerolíneas Argentinas

Diego Georgiadis, Technical Director, Aerolíneas Argentinas

9:50am Presentation and Audience Q&A

Top 10 MRO Trends to Watch in Latin America

Jonathan Berger, Managing Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy

10:20am Airline Keynote and Audience Q&A 2023 Airline Keynote

Pablo Ceriani, President, Aerolíneas Argentinas

10:45am Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase

Senior airline and industry executives discuss their key takeaways from the latest market trends, forecast data, and share insider- insights on their Big Picture strategies for battling the current workforce crisis, rising inflation rates and costs, supply chain challenges, and where they see the greatest opportunities for the future.

Topics include strategies for navigating fuel prices, engine issues and parts procurement, hiring the workforce of the future, and how restructuring has changed the aviation landscape in Latin America.

Moderator: Lindsay Bjerregaard, Editor, MRO, Aviation Week Network

Jonathan Berger, Managing Director, Alton Aviation Consultancy Alejandro Echeverría, CEO, Aeroman Diego De Risio, MRO Manager, Aerolíneas Argentinas

12:30pm Networking Luncheon

2:00pm Panel Discussion

Supply Chain Super Session! Challenges and Solutions for Regional Pain Points in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing

Key procurement leaders in the region share their most pressing supply chain challenges and the strategies and tactics they are using to mitigate risk, cut costs, and ensure reliable sourcing. How are they handling pain points in the procurement of raw materials, parts for both legacy and new aircraft, and engines? What is the appetite for PMA parts in the region? And what tools and strategies are actually working to help industry stakeholders achieve a more integrated supply chain?

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

Mariela Dalmazo, VP, Supply Chain & Procurement, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Eduardo Cedillo, Supply Chain Chief, MAS Air Carl Glover, VP Sales & Marketing Americas, AAR Corp

Francisco Mendes, Regional Manager Airlines & Fleets, LATAM, StandardAero

3:00pm Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase

3:45pm Interactive Panel & Audience Discussion

Action On! Supply Chain Super Session & Interactive Audience Townhall

Interactive panel where the topics of discussion are chosen by YOU! MRO Latin America attendees will pose their questions on the supply chain challenges keeping them up at night to our panel of supply chain experts. We want to hear from you in this fast-moving but critically important exchange of information, strategies, and ideas.

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

Etienne Gombeaud, VP Global Sales, Setna iO

Deividy Martins, Head of Service Logistics Brazil, DHL Supply Chain

Christian Mejia, Sales Director, Magnetic Group

4:30pm Panel Discussion

Sustainability in Maintenance & Engineering Operations

Industry leaders and key MRO stakeholders in the region tackle the broad but critical topic of sustainability in maintenance and engineering operations. From emissions, raw materials, and waste management to building and sustaining a more inclusive, diverse workforce, panelists share their top priorities and key measurements for achieving success in key ESG initiatives, as well as how they are working collaboratively across the region to grow the MRO industry, develop quality talent pipelines, and generate socio-economic development across Latin America.

Moderator: Agustin Elizondo, VP Strategy & Corporate PMO, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Nancy Adriana Guadarrama Sánchez, Chief of Regulation and Environmental Practices, Aeromexico

Luciano Alves, Market Specialist - Latin America, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

Andy Shields, VP Aviation Compliance, Wencor Group

5:15pm

Closing Remarks

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

6:00pm – 10:30pm

Networking Reception

The team from Aerolíneas Argentinas invite you to join them at the Centro Cultural Kirchner for an evening of drinks, canapés, dance and live music. The venue is a short walk from the hotel.

Hosted by

Day 2 | Thursday, February 23

9:00am

Registration Opens

Morning Mixer & Continental Breakfast

Join MRO Latin America sponsors, exhibitors and your fellow attendees as we kick-off Day 2 of learning, sharing, connecting, and collaboration over coffee and a light breakfast!

9:30am

Welcome to Day 2 of MRO Latin America

Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network Danny Leon, Customer Care & Account Manager, Aviation Week Network

9:35am Panel Discussion

The Workforce Crisis: High-Quality Training and Education Are The Way Forward

Addressing the quantity of technical schools in the region, but also discussing the quality of the training provided to the industry’s next generation of aviation professionals. How are airlines and MROs in the region successfully partnering with technical training schools and institutions to replenish their workforce pipeline?

How can industry work with training institutions to ensure the training will deliver qualified professionals with the skills necessary to effectively support future market requirements and new technology? And what is being done to promote and educate children on potential careers in aviation?

Moderator: Lindsay Bjerregaard, Editor, MRO, Aviation Week Network

Agustin Elizondo, VP Strategy & Corporate PMO, Aerolíneas Argentinas

Carlos Garcia Martin, Principal, Oliver Wyman Frank Stevens, VP Global MRO Centers, Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.

10:15am Panel Discussion

It’s Start-Up Season! How to Efficiently Launch and Support

a New Low Cost Carrier

More than a dozen new operators are slated to begin operations in Latin America over the next few years, meaning new challenges and opportunities ahead. What lessons can be learned from successful LCCs in the region? What are the implications for support and supplier networks? What are the biggest pitfalls and pain points to address? What will the influx of new operators mean for traditional regional travel networks? Is the aftermarket ready to adapt to these new operators and their needs?

Moderator: Wilmer Lopez, Regional Sales Director – Latin America, AJW Group

Andrés Baridon Brown, Procurement Manager, Flybondi João Paulo Mongelli Zaccardi, VP Procurement & Supply Chain, Arajet S.A.

Conference/Agenda

10:45am Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase

11:15am Case Study

Innovative Tech in MRO: New Solutions Are HereAre You Ready To Use Them?

Experts share the most innovative technologies revolutionizing MRO. What are the benefits and barriers to adoption? What about cost savings? How will these advancements help operators and MROs build the bridge from where they are today to where they need to go?

11:45am

Presentation

Establishing the AAM Ecosystem

in Brazil

Examining the acceleration of AAM in the region through a successful use-case from concept of operations, vehicle development and certification, to infrastructure planning, workforce/pilot needs, and the anticipated maintenance outlook. How are all of the pieces coming together to create a new AAM ecosystem? What are the key challenges and opportunities?

Luiz Mauad, VP Services & Fleet Operation, Eve Air Mobility

12:10pm

Closing Remarks & Aircraft Model Prize Drawing

Alyssa Bernkrant, Business Development, Aviation Week Network Tom Broughton, Conference Producer, Aviation Week Network

Facility Tour – Space is Limited

1:00pm on Thursday, February 23. Return transportation will be provided to EZE airport (drop-off at 6:30pm) and back to the Hilton, drop-off at 7:00pm. Refreshments will be provided.

“The quality of people that were here was good. I met very interesting people from all around South America. The airlines that were here had some decision makers, which was very good, unlike other shows where you have all salespeople.”

Andre Chater Manager

Customer Focus Team, Etihad Airways

Aerolíneas Argentinas is hosting a tour of their Engines Shop in Hangar 4, Warehouse in Hanger 5 and the Aerolíneas Argentinas Technical Training Center. The tour will depart from the Hilton Buenos Aires at

LEARN MORE

Showcase

Network with your peers, discover the latest products and services, and achieve results!

The MRO Showcase connects buyers with sellers. Get hands-on with the latest technologies, tools and resources and translate the practical knowledge of the conference into real-life solutions and savings for your organization.

Participating companies include:

Sponsorship & Showcase Display Opportunities

Sponsoring at an Aviation Week event establishes you as a member of a thriving community. It allows you to expand existing relationships and generate new leads.

Americas

Beth Eddy beth@aviationexhibits.com

Alyssa Bernkrant abernkrant@aviationexhibits.com

Mimi Smith mimismith@aviationexhibits.com +1.561.279.4646 or +1.800.240.7645

EMEA and Russia

Mike Elmes mike.elmes@aerospacemedia.co.uk +44 (0)1255 321639

Matt Elmes matthew.elmes@aerospacemedia.co.uk +44 (0)1206 321639

Asia-Pacific

Clive Richardson clive@accessgroup.aero +44 (0) 7501 185257

Alison Weller alison@accessgroup.aero +44 (0) 7501 185255

Margaret Chong margaret@accessgroup.aero +65 9736 1722

ONE DAY PASS –New for 2023

Register for One Day of access to the conference sessions, exhibit showcase and networking receptions taking place on February 22. See registration information for details.

Registration

How to Register

Online: mrolatinamerica.aviationweek.com Phone: +1.212.204.4202 Email: events@aviationweek.com

* To qualify for this option, you must fit these criteria:

AIRLINE COMPLIMENTARY POLICY: To be eligible for complimentary VIP Admission to our events, you MUST be employed at a FULL SERVICE, LOW-COST, CARGO, CHARTER, PRIVATE OR COMMERCIAL AIRLINE and hold a position in the following areas: Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Operations, Quality, Procurement, or Supply Chain.

LESSORS COMPLIMENTARY POLICY: To be eligible for complimentary VIP Admission to our events, you MUST be employed in a Technical Procurement role at an ENGINE AND/OR AIRCRAFT LEASING COMPANY and hold a position in the following areas: Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Operations, Quality, Procurement, or Supply Chain.

Aviation Week reserves the right to cancel any registration that does not meet these criteria, in which case you will be contacted. For additional information please contact Kristina Nicos at kristina.nicos@aviationweek.com or 1.646.830.7764.

** Must be a licensed/accredited member of the press with valid credentials. Sales, marketing, and business development positions do not qualify. With your complimentary media registration, you are agreeing to have your contact information provided to PR contacts associated with the event.

CANCELLATION & NO-SHOW POLICIES

Written cancellations received on or before January 20th, 2023 will receive a refund minus a processing fee of 20%. If no payments are received, registrants are still responsible for the processing fee. VERBAL CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Please fax your written cancellation to +1.913.514.6733 or email events@aviationweek.com. No refunds will be given after January 20, 2023 but a substitute may be sent. Any fees not paid by original registrant will be applied to substitute’s fees. By submitting your registration, you authorize Aviation Week/Informa to invoice you for any unpaid portion of your registration fees.

VENUE/HOTEL

Hilton Buenos Aires

Macacha Güemes 351 Buenos Aires, C1106BKG Argentina

Tel: +54 11 4891-0000

Deluxe Single: USD$ 224 + VAT

Room Rates: Room rates will be in effect until January 20, 2023; after this date, prevailing rates will apply. All rates are quoted in US Dollars and will be converted to Argentine pesos at the prevailing exchange rate on the day charges are incurred. Room rates are quoted exclusive VAT, currently 21%. Quoted rates will be offered, based on availability, 3 days prior and 3 days after the dates of February 20 – February 23.

BOOK YOUR HOTEL

Don’t Wait – Hotel is SOLD OUT on February 20!