MRO Americas
April 9 - 11, 2019
Georgia World Congress Center
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Tuesday, April 09
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration Open
  • Tuesday, April 09, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 09
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM

Welcome
  • Session Number:  101/201
  • Tuesday, April 09, 8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
Speakers:
Ed Hazelwood

Editor-In-Chief Conferences
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Greg Hamilton

President
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Chairman's Remarks
  • Tuesday, April 09, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
Speaker:
Leo Warmuth

Managing Director, Aircraft Engineering & Technical Planning
FedEx
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Airline Keynote Fireside Chat
  • Tuesday, April 09, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers:
Ed Bastian

CEO
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Joe Anselmo

Editor-In-Chief
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Aviation Week Network’s MRO Lifetime Achievement Award + 53rd Annual Airlines for America Nuts and Bolts Award
  • Tuesday, April 09, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Speakers:
Greg Hamilton

President
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Leo Warmuth

Managing Director, Aircraft Engineering & Technical Planning
FedEx
Speaker

Robert Ireland

Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance
Airlines for America (A4A)
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Annual Industry Analysis and Forecast
  • Session Number:  102/202
  • Tuesday, April 09, 9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Back by popular demand, leading aviation experts analyze the status and trends of the MRO and aviation industries, including challenges and opportunities for the future.
Speakers:
Dave Marcontell

GM
Oliver Wyman / CAVOK
Speaker

Kevin Michaels

Managing Director
AeroDynamic Advisory
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibition Hall Open
  • Tuesday, April 09, 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 09
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Big Data = Cost Savings
  • Session Number:  103/203
  • Tuesday, April 09, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Where will you invest the money and time efficiencies you can gain from the Big Data outcomes you’ll learn in this session? Outcomes such as improved quality, maintenance efficiency, shorter TATs, lower costs and increased safety. Leaders in this emerging field share insights, outcomes and measurable business returns from Big...
Speakers:
Anne Brachet

EVP
Air France-KLM Engineering & Maintenance
Speaker

Dawen Nozdryn-Plotnicki

Director, Analytics Solutions
Boeing Global Services
Speaker

Eva Azoulay

VP, Engine Services
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Ghislaine Doukhan

EVP
Safran Analytics
Speaker

Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Valerie Manning

SVP, Customer Support
Airbus
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch Break
  • Tuesday, April 09, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Tuesday, April 09
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Forecast
  • Session Number:  205
  • Tuesday, April 09, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
We will take a detailed look at the defense logistics and maintenance marketplace both in the U.S. and internationally. We’ll cover the hard numbers and examine the trends, issues and strategies being implemented across the spectrum.
Speakers:
Brig Gen John Kubinec

Commander, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex
USAF
Speaker

Dr. Fred Cleveland

Managing Director, Operations, Transportation and Logistics
PwC
Moderator

John Johns

CEO
Gryphon Defense Group
Speaker

Michael Tint

Sr. Manager, Defense Research & Analytics
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Tim Matthews

(RADM Ret.) VP F-35 Sustainment Operations
Lockheed Martin
Speaker

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State of the Airline - Copa Airlines
  • Session Number:  105
  • Tuesday, April 09, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
Copa Airlines operational and technical leadership candidly share their fleet status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in tech-ops, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers:
Ahmad Zamany

VP Technical Operations
Copa Airlines
Speaker

Rafael Samudio

Senior Director, Technical Procurement & Contracts
Copa Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Predictive Logistics - Critical to Move Forward
  • Session Number:  206
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Anticipating issues before they happen can save the military significant money. Predictive logistics creates the capability for Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM.) With the use of sensors on critical parts, data and analytics make it possible for predict logistics requirements, predict parts needs, predict utilization rates, and more. Data is at the...
Speakers:
Col. Robert Jackson

Chief Mobility Aircraft Division, Air Mobility Command
USAF
Speaker

Dawen Nozdryn-Plotnicki

Director, Analytics Solutions
Boeing Global Services
Moderator

Debbie Naguy

Head Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Product Support Engineering Division
USAF
Speaker

Dennis D’Angelo

Executive Director, Air Force Sustainment Center
Tinker AFB
Speaker

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State of the Airline - Spirit Airlines
  • Session Number:  106
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
Spirit Airlines operational and technical leadership candidly share their fleet status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in tech-ops, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers:
Barry Fitzgerald

Director, Detroit Maintenance Operations
Spirit Airlines
Speaker

Jim Kimball

Director, Maintenance Control
Spirit Airlines
Speaker

Kirk Thornburg

VP Technical Operations
Spirit Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Aging Aircraft - The Readiness Conundrum
  • Session Number:  207
  • Tuesday, April 09, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
The average age of US Air Force aircraft has spiked to 27 years this decade. The increasing age of the Air Force fleet has a direct impact on readiness and mission-capable rates. Examples include about half of all B-1s and B-2s being grounded at any given time. Readiness declines also...
Speakers:
Alex Ledesma

Military Business Director
HEICO Defense
Moderator

CAPT Chris Janke (USN Ret)

Govt. Relations & Sales Manager
Ontic
Speaker

Kurt Vogel

GM Military & Govt. Program
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Lt. Gen. Warren Berry

Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection
USAF
Speaker

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Digital Advancements in Aviation
  • Session Number:  407
  • Tuesday, April 09, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Complimentary session! This session is open to all attendees of MRO Americas. Every day, digital innovations propel the aviation industry forward. As these new, intelligent technologies are implemented, the industry is also working hard to validate the technology and build consumer trust. This panel will cover the many ways digital advancements...
Speakers:
Ahmad Zamany

VP Technical Operations
Copa Airlines
Speaker

Justin Keppy

VP, Aftermarket Strategy & Growth
Collins Aerospace
Speaker

Shiv Trisal

Associate Director, Aftermarket Digital Strategy, Aftermarket Services
Collins Aerospace
Moderator

Thomas Carroll

Flight Operations
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

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State of the Airline - American Airlines
  • Session Number:  107
  • Tuesday, April 09, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
American Airlines operational and technical leadership candidly share their fleet status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in tech-ops, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers:
Craig Barton

VP Technical Services
American Airlines
Speaker

John Beavers

VP Engineering, Quality and Training
American Airlines
Speaker

Kevin Brickner

SVP Technical Operations
American Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

State of the Engine OEM - Presented By Pratt & Whitney
  • Session Number:  108
  • Tuesday, April 09, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM
Pratt & Whitney technical leadership candidly shares their engine program status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in technology, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers:
Arun Srinivasan

Associate Director, Engine Health Management
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Hamish Guthrie

General Manager - Columbus Engine Center
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Paul Finklestein

Director - Marketing
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
8:00 AM - 5:15 PM

Registration Open
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 AM - 5:15 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Welcome
  • Session Number:  110/210
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:30 AM - 8:45 AM

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Wednesday, April 10
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Airline Executive Discussion
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:45 AM - 9:30 AM
MRO decision makers from leading airlines address the most pressing challenges and issues they are facing in an evolving MRO landscape: How serious is the workforce shortage in MRO and what are the airlines doing to address it? What strategies are the airlines using to attract and retain talent? Where do they see...
Speakers:
Abdol Moabery

President and CEO
GA Telesis
Moderator

Colin Donohoe

Director, Heavy Maintenance and Business Partner Relations
JetBlue
Speaker

Jack Arehart

President, MRO Services
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Maarten Koopmans

Vice President Component Service
KLM E&M
Speaker

Robert Ireland

Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance
Airlines for America (A4A)
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Military Keynote
  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
Speaker:
Ken Watson

Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Materiel Readiness
Keynote

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Wednesday, April 10
9:30 AM - 5:15 PM

Exhibition Hall Open
  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:30 AM - 5:15 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

Blockchain for MRO: All Hype or the Next Revolution?
  • Session Number:  112
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
The potential gains of using blockchain technology for aviation are huge. But its application will present challenges and implementing it safely will take time. Our experts will cut through the hype and weigh in on the real-world potential for blockchain in aviation and the MRO industry. How will it cut...
Speakers:
James A. Regenor

Col, USAF (ret) and Founder
Blockchain Resources Group
Speaker

JD Marymee

Principal SDE Architect
Microsoft
Speaker

Jim Clarke

VP Planning & Performance
HAECO Americas
Speaker

Rachel Parker Sealy

Principal
PwC
Speaker

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Connecting the Aging Aircraft: Issues and Opportunities
  • Session Number:  113
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
This session takes an all-encompassing look at the many issues and opportunities to be found in the aging aircraft market. As aircraft stay in the fleet longer, the increased need for maintenance of mature fleets creates many opportunities for MROs. How are independent MROs competing with OEMs in this market?...
Speakers:
Martin Friis-Petersen

SVP MRO Programs
MTU Aero Engines
Speaker

Raman Ramanathan

Partner & Consulting Leader, Aerospace & Defense
Ernst & Young
Moderator

Rob Wilson

CEO
TurbineAero
Speaker

Yasin Birinci

Production Planning and Control Director
Turkish Airlines Technic
Speaker

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OEM Benchmarks - Airline Customer Satisfaction
  • Session Number:  111
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
The relationship between airlines and OEMs does not end at the point of sale. What else are the airlines looking for the OEMs to deliver? What is the current status of intellectual property rights and operational data sharing concerns? How can OEMs help to reduce MRO costs for the airlines?
Speakers:
Lewis Prebble

SVP - Customers, Americas
Rolls-Royce
Speaker

Phil Bathurst

Managing Director, EAMS
Embraer
Speaker

Timothy J. Kuder

PMP, Senior Industry Analyst - Aerospace & Defense
Frost & Sullivan
Moderator

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Software Sustainment: Overtaking Hardware in Terms of Complexity and Cost
  • Session Number:  213
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Software is defining the capabilities of weapons systems and is growing exponentially. For example, 90% of the avionics requirements for the F-35 rely on software. New lines of code to existing hardware create advances and new capabilities. Software upgrades and maintenance are now required at the depot as a “core...
Speakers:
Dr. John Seel

Distinguished Engineer for Warfare Systems Software
NAVSEA
Speaker

Jim Sutton

Director Global Strategy & Relations
Northrop Grumman Corp.
Speaker

Michael Jennings

Group Director
76 Software Maintenance Group
Speaker

Michael Mclendon


Software Engineering Institute
Moderator

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Wednesday, April 10
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM

FAA Regulatory Update
  • Session Number:  115
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Key FAA personnel provide a high-level overview of the Agency’s priorities and plans for 2019 and beyond.  This session will cover administrative and regulatory updates as well as the status of current projects and upcoming developments affecting the MRO industry.
Speakers:
Kim Davies

Manager, Safety Standards, Aircraft Maintenance Division
FAA
Speaker

Thomas Winston

Deputy Director, General Aviation Safety Assurance
FAA
Speaker

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Increasing MRO Efficiency with AI and NLP presented by SparkCognition
  • Session Number:  417
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Complimentary session! This session is open to all attendees of MRO Americas.​ AI-powered predictive and prescriptive maintenance solutions are revolutionizing aerospace maintenance operations—leaving behind the preventative maintenance paradigm and instead enabling “as needed” maintenance. Cognitive solutions analyze sensor data to flag anomalous operating states and identify impending failures long before they occur....
Speaker:
Jim Fitzgerald

VP, Aerospace & Defense
SparkCognition
Speaker

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Military Global Logistics
  • Session Number:  217
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Dealing with the pre-planned and the unexpected. “Parts is parts” as the expression goes, but while the mechanics of the logistics process may be similar to what FedEx and UPS does globally, the requirements are often different and more intricate. Security, regulations, and in theater conditions mount significant challenges. How...
Speakers:
Jeffrey Allen

Director Landing Gear PBL
AAR Corp.
Speaker

Maj. Gen. Allan Day

Director of Logistics, Civil Engineering, Force Protection and Nuclear Integration
Headquarters Air Force Materiel Command
Speaker

Mark Buongiorno

COO
Tsunami Tsolutions
Moderator

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Parts Traceability and Alternative Parts
  • Session Number:  117
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
What is the state of the current teardown market? Is it diversifying? This session will assess traceability in the future of heavy asset teardowns. What challenges and opportunities should be considered and what is the expectation for impending demand? What is the future of PMA in a world of heavy...
Speakers:
Benjamin Boehm

EVP
Wencor
Speaker

Jason Dickstein

General Counsel
Aviation Suppliers Association (ASA)
Moderator

Nestor Rodriguez

Corporate Director of Quality Assurance
HEICO Corporation
Speaker

Rob Hill

Head of Business Development
Aviation Technical Services
Speaker

Rodolfo "Rudy" Bryce

President & CEO
CFM Materials
Speaker

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Risk Management of New Technologies
  • Session Number:  116
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
What do airline operators have to look out for when incorporating the disruptive technologies that are revolutionizing the MRO industry? This session will focus on how to best manage and mitigate the risks to operations that come with integrating new equipment, procedures, and hardware into their current MRO strategy.
Speakers:
Don Wright

VP - Maintenance Operations
United Airlines
Speaker

Greg Lambert

Business Manager, Tech Ops
Endeavor Air
Speaker

Jim Mach

Director of Maintenance
Frontier Airlines
Speaker

Richard Ross

SVP IT
Atlas Air
Speaker

Steve Hampson

Director Advanced Solutions
Guidehouse
Moderator

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Tooling Life Cycle – A Case Study with Ethiopian Airlines
  • Session Number:  118
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
This case study will dive into the relationship between  Rhinestahl CTS and Ethiopian Airlines — from the start of the order, to the continued future of Ethiopian’s tooling. Focus points include: Shop optimization for tooling How Airline MRO’s and tooling providers partner to ensure smooth EIS’s Educating attendees of the pain points MRO...
Speakers:
Addisu W.T. Hailu

Sr. Project Engineer - Engine Maintenance, Technical Support
Ethiopian Airlines
Speaker

Brandon Lafferty

Aftermarket Services Director
Rhinestahl CTS
Speaker

Tamerayehu Danse

Director, Engine Maintenance
Ethiopian MRO
Speaker

Tradan Chase

Technical Program Manager
Rhinestahl CTS
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Keynote Address - How to Further Optimize Aircraft Availability, Streamline Flight Ops and Enhance In-Flight Experience
  • Session Number:  119
  • Wednesday, April 10, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
Speaker:
Rémi Maillard

Head of services by Airbus
Airbus
Keynote

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Wednesday, April 10
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Lunch Break
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

Additive Manufacturing: Disruption in Future Design
  • Session Number:  220
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Additive Manufacturing is disruptive. While it is currently in a learning and process improvement stage it is fully expected that the way aircraft engines are designed and maintained will change substantially. Additive, or 3D printing as it is called, simplifies systems, reduces supply chain costs and accelerates design innovation. In...
Speakers:
Carol Howitz

President
Logistics Officer Association
Moderator

Chris Saldana

Additive Lead
Georgia Institute of Technology
Speaker

Mark Shaw

Additive Leader
GE Additive
Speaker

Paula Hay

Executive Director, Additive Design and Manufacturing
Collins Aerospace
Speaker

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Crossing the Digital MRO Divide presented by Capgemini
  • Session Number:  420
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Complimentary session! This session is open to all attendees of MRO Americas. Hosted by Capgemini. Innovations follow a common lifecycle pattern – from visionary hype to difficult disillusionment to value-added productivity. Likewise, organizations follow adoption patterns of early visionaries, pragmatists, conservative followers and laggard skeptics. Capgemini presents its 2019 industry survey results on...
Speakers:
David Doyle

VP Business Development, Innovation Management and Product Development
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Gary Hammes

VP Engineering and Quality
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Michael Wm. Denis

Principal
Capgemini
Session Leader

Mike Fleming

VP Commercial Services
Boeing Global Services
Speaker

Norman Baker

SVP Digital Transformation Customer Services
Airbus
Speaker

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State of the Engine OEM - GE Aviation and CFM
  • Session Number:  120
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
GE Aviation technical leadership candidly shares their engine program status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in technology, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers:
Bill Dwyer

General Manager, Services Marketing
GE Aviation
Moderator

Dan Fermon

General Manager, Component Repair
GE Aviation
Speaker

Kris Shepherd

Director of LEAP-1B Programs
GE Aviation
Speaker

Vic Adams

Regional General Manager for GE/CFM Customer and Product Support, Americas Region
GE Aviation
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Start-Ups Stand Up for Innovation
  • Session Number:  121
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
In these innovation lightning talks, start-ups looking to change and stimulate the industry will get ten minutes only to pitch their products and solutions to MRO Americas attendees. We will have a live judging panel of industry experts who will join you in listening to these entrepreneurs make exciting presentations...

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Wednesday, April 10
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Digital MRO
  • Session Number:  221
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
In a desire to improve performance and cost of future programs the military aircraft industry is embracing Digital MRO. This will be done by the capture of data throughout a product's lifecycle, from design all the way through to MRO and then through detailed analysis. It incorporates the concepts of...
Speakers:
Dennis D’Angelo

Executive Director, Air Force Sustainment Center
Tinker AFB
Speaker

Jim Fitzgerald

VP, Aerospace & Defense
SparkCognition
Speaker

Lorenzo Marandola

President
M1 Composites Technology
Moderator

Steve Trimble

Defense Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Timothy Abbott

Manager, Digital Transformation Technology
Moog, Inc.
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

STATE OF THE AIRLINE - WestJet Airlines
  • Session Number:  123
  • Wednesday, April 10, 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
WestJet operational and technical leadership candidly share their fleet status and upcoming projects for 2019-2020. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in tech-ops, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speaker:
John Kelly

VP Technical Operations
WestJet
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Registration Open
  • Thursday, April 11, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Thursday, April 11
9:30 AM - 9:50 AM

Lightning Session: You Say You Want a Revolution?
  • Session Number:  124
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:30 AM - 9:50 AM
It’s the topic the entire industry is talking about - Urban Air Mobility.  A game changer for transportation and smart cities, what will this mean for the MRO industry as we know it today? Hear the current status and trends that experts are seeing in the emerging UAM market. What...
Speaker:
Jono Anderson

Partner, Aerospace/Defense & Auto Strategy
KPMG
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibition Hall Open
  • Thursday, April 11, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Thursday, April 11
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

3D Printing Challenges and Solutions
  • Session Number:  125
  • Thursday, April 11, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
With shorter lead times for spares and lower inventory costs for maintenance providers, the advantages are clear when it comes to 3D printing in MRO. Who is leading the way in additive manufacturing and what have they learned? How does this process allow for continuous improvement to the durability and...
Speakers:
Doug Hedges

President
Sintavia
Speaker

Scott Sevcik

Vice President, Manufacturing Solutions Business Unit
Stratasys
Speaker

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Beyond Predictive Maintenance
  • Session Number:  126
  • Thursday, April 11, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Big Data has taken the predictability of leading fleet maintenance failures to new levels. Going further than physical science, this session will examine using statistical science to get the most value from the data you already have. Airlines can fly more planned schedules by collaboration across data sets. The use...
Speakers:
Dr. Fred Cleveland

Managing Director, Operations, Transportation and Logistics
PwC
Session Leader

Edgardo Lozano

Connected Solutions Architect
Honeywell Aerospace
Speaker

Jim Tisdale

MD Engineering Planning & Performance
FedEx Express
Speaker

Kumar Satyam

Director Analytics
PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services
Speaker

Shawn Gregg

GM - Predictive Technology Engineering
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

High-Tech MRO: AI, Blockchain & Virtual Reality
  • Session Number:  128
  • Thursday, April 11, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Industry 4.0 technology is a key driver in revolutionizing today’s MRO. This session delves into the latest advancements in emerging technology that have everyone talking. Who is adopting and successfully utilizing AI, Blockchain and Extended Reality? What obstacles are they facing and what lessons have they learned? This panel will...
Speakers:
David Piotrowski

Senior Principal Engineer
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Jeff Peiter

Manager – Enabling Technologies
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Josselin Bequet

CEO & Co-Founder
Donecle
Speaker

Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Marlo Brooke

CEO and Founder
Avatar Partners
Speaker

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Next Gen Engine MRO, Repair Technologies & EIS Support
  • Session Number:  127
  • Thursday, April 11, 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
This session will explore the projected impact of incoming platforms as the industry approaches a new era of aero-engine technology. How can MROs ensure cooperation with OEMs, which tooling and repair processes should aftermarket players invest in and what challenges can suppliers expect?
Speakers:
Brandon Lafferty

Aftermarket Services Director
Rhinestahl CTS
Moderator

Dennis Santare

Managing Director MRO, Americas
Proudfoot
Speaker

Jamie Sismey

Regional Marketing Executive – Americas
Rolls-Royce Plc
Speaker

Mike Rezman

VP Business Development
StandardAero Components Services
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

Aircraft Model Prize Drawing & Closing Remarks
  • Thursday, April 11, 12:15 PM - 12:30 PM

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