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MRO Americas 2020

MRO TransAtlantic
October 27-29, 2020
Virtual Event
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Tuesday, October 27
8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
Global Leaders Panel: All Hands on Deck
  • Session Number:  101
  • Tuesday, October 27, 8:30 AM - 9:20 AM
The novel coronavirus pandemic and worldwide fallout has had a crippling effect on air transport markets. Our high-level panel dives deep into critical discussion points about actions airlines, MROs, OEMs, lessors and suppliers can take in the next 6-12 months to conserve cash and rebuild in the most efficient way....
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

Editor-In-Chief
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Abdol Moabery

President and CEO
GA Telesis
Speaker

Maciej Wilk

Chief Operating Officer
LOT Polish Airlines
Speaker

Robert Korn

President & Co-Founder
Carlyle Aviation Partners
Speaker

Valerie Manning

SVP, Customer Support
Airbus
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
A Fireside Chat with Robert Isom, President, American Airlines
  • Session Number:  102
  • Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Robert Isom

President
American Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1:1 Networking Meetings
  • Tuesday, October 27, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Please note 1:1s are scheduled individually by attendees

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Tuesday, October 27
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Europe Airline Panel: Risk Management & Recovery
  • Session Number:  103
  • Tuesday, October 27, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Operators share some insights on how they are navigating a way forward with operations: Assessing risk analysis versus risk mitigation and opportunity assessment to return to pre-pandemic operations. As operators look at different scenarios for recovery, rebuilding and reactivation plans, what support are they looking for from the aftermarket?
Speakers
Robbie Bourke

VP
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

Boris Rogoff

Technical Director
Vueling
Speaker

Christoph Blaha

VP Technical Service
Luxair
Speaker

Valter Fernandes

CEO
TAP Express
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Tech Talk: Aircraft Corrosion Prevention | Sponsored By Av-DEC
  • Session Number:  301
  • Tuesday, October 27, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Complimentary Content! Aircraft corrosion does not stop for COVID-19.  Corrosion is an on-going battle over the life cycle of the aircraft.  Learn tips & tricks on how to prevent aircraft corrosion to help reduce maintenance cost, lower cost of ownership, and return aircraft to service quicker.  Av-DEC is a pioneer...
Speaker
Jon Jacobson

Technical Manager Commercial Sales Team
Av-DEC
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
Navigating Past the Pandemic’s Economic Fallout
  • Session Number:  104
  • Tuesday, October 27, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
A panel of experts will set the stage sharing proprietary research and forecasts into global travel demand rebound patterns, their recent global traveler sentiment survey and the implication of the long haul of virus suppression the industry finds itself in now.  Then a moderated discussion with industry executives will focus...
Speakers
Chris Spafford

Partner, Global Aviation and Aerospace
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

Brendan McConnellogue

Director, Engineering and Maintenance
easyJet
Speaker

Greg Colgan

Chief Executive Officer
MRO Holdings Inc.
Speaker

Justin Brownlee

Vice President, Base & Propulsion Maintenance
FedEx Express
Speaker

Khalid Usman

Senior Vice President, Transportation
Oliver Wyman
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Innovation and Adaptation Across Delta TechOps, Delta Flight Products and Delta Material Services
  • Session Number:  105
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
Join leadership from Delta TechOps, Delta Flight Products, and Delta Material Services as they share the latest projects and key initiatives in their groups. They will discuss the impacts of the pandemic and how creative, innovative ideas have helped Delta Air Lines adapt, while supporting third party customers.  Followed by a...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

MRO Editor, Americas
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

James Blackwell

Managing Director - Sales
Delta Flight Products
Speaker

Ken McCue

VP Technical Supply Chain
Delta Material Services
Speaker

Mike Moore

Senior Vice President Maintenance Operations & MRO Services
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Penny Jacob

Managing Director - Business Development MRO Services
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Rick Salanitri

President
Delta Flight Products
Speaker

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Tuesday, October 27
3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
MRO IT System Modernization
  • Session Number:  106
  • Tuesday, October 27, 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM
Many of the world’s largest airlines are using an MRO IT platform originally developed over 30 years ago. What are the benefits of modernization? What are the risks? At what point and  criteria does it make sense to modernize a tried and proven MRO IT system?
Speakers
Dave Ricketts

Vice President and Transportation Portfolio Lead, Americas
DXC Technology
Moderator

Jason Onorati

Director, Maintenance Programs
United Airlines
Speaker

Peter Conrardy

Senior Director, Aftermarket Digital Services, Aftermarket Services
Collins Aerospace
Speaker

Scott Helmer

President, Aerospace & Defense
IFS
Speaker

Serdar Yorgancigil

Senior Vice President, Digital Enablement
AAR
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Europe Forecast
  • Session Number:  108
  • Wednesday, October 28, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Aviation experts try to engage with and assess the recent worldwide pandemic and its far-reaching impact and consequences for global fleet plans and retirements. We have seen drastic changes and expect this to continue: What has been retired, what will return and when?
Speaker
David Stewart

Partner
Oliver Wyman
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
8:50 AM - 9:05 AM
MRO Lifetime Achievement Award & Nuts and Bolts Award Presentation
  • Session Number:  109
  • Wednesday, October 28, 8:50 AM - 9:05 AM
Complimentary Content! 
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Robert Ireland

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

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Wednesday, October 28
9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
North America Forecast
  • Session Number:  110
  • Wednesday, October 28, 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM
Sponsored by LJS Aviation Leading aviation industry experts discuss the outlook for MRO demand, critical market trends and their corresponding implications for airlines, OEMs, and independent MROs. Topics run the spectrum from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 737 MAX re-entry into service, and airline restructuring.  Particular focus will be...
Speakers
Jonathan Berger

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Speaker

Kevin Michaels

Managing Director
AeroDynamic Advisory
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
1:1 Networking Meetings
  • Wednesday, October 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Please note 1:1s are scheduled individually by attendees

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Wednesday, October 28
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Case Study: Alitalia Engineering and Maintenance Recovery Plan
  • Session Number:  111
  • Wednesday, October 28, 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join to hear about the impact of COVID-19 on Alitalia and some insights into their Recovery Plan. Understand how they are operating fleet management and their maintenance plan review; fleet and cost optimization strategies and their plans for third parties and other projects as the Alitalia team look to the...
Speakers
Antonella Del Gaizo

Head of Maintenance Improvement & Sales
Alitalia
Speaker

Vincenzo Quaranta

Head of Engineering & Maintenance Marketing & Sales
Alitalia
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Transforming Materials Management and Purchasing through Technology — hosted by CribMaster
  • Session Number:  402
  • Wednesday, October 28, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Complimentary Content! Dive deep into tried-and-true best practices for materials management! From high-volume consumable inventory to valuable tools & equipment used in FOD Critical areas,  we’ll talk about ways to get a global view of your inventory and automate your procurement strategy that improves compliance, increases efficiency, and cuts back on...
Speaker
Michael Minc

Aerospace Solutions Consultant
CribMaster
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
OEM Perspective
  • Session Number:  112
  • Wednesday, October 28, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Hear the manufacturer perspective as they share insights on their market outlook, how new production rates have been impacted, how the novel coronavirus pandemic has changed their strategies and aftermarket aspirations.
Speakers
Martin Harrison

VP and MD
ICF
Moderator

Daniel Galhardo

Strategic Marketing Director
Embraer
Speaker

Kay-Uwe Hörl

Chief Corporate Officer
EFW
Speaker

Keren Rambow

Marketing Services Executive
GE Aviation
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Restoring Passenger Confidence in Air Travel
  • Session Number:  114
  • Wednesday, October 28, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Taking a closer look at the maintenance strategies airlines are using to protect travelers and to restore passenger confidence in air travel. Leading U.S. airlines discuss the latest in critical efforts to address aircraft cleaning, disinfection, interior air quality and flow with the supplier community.
Speakers
James Pozzi

European MRO Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Constance von Muehlen

Senior Vice President, Maintenance & Engineering
Alaska Airlines
Speaker

Mark Wibben

VP, Technical Operations Engineering & Programs
Southwest Airlines
Speaker

Pradeep Fernandes

Managing Director, Confident Travel Initiative Strategy
Boeing
Speaker

Valerie Manning

SVP, Customer Support
Airbus
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
1:1 Networking Meetings
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Please note 1:1s are scheduled individually by attendees

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Wednesday, October 28
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Tech Talk: Is seal stigma preventing you from using lower-coking HTS turbine oils? | Sponsored By Shell Aviation Lubricants
  • Session Number:  305
  • Wednesday, October 28, 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Complimentary Content! Over the last 60 years, turbine engine operating temperatures have soared. So why are some airlines still using standard performance (STD) turbine oils? High thermal stability (HTS) oils offer less coking and thus lower maintenance costs. Find out why seal stigma associated with HTS oils is underserved, at...
Speaker
Andrew Dobbins

Global OEM & Sector Manager - Aviation
Shell Aviation Lubricants
Speaker

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Wednesday, October 28
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
1:1 Networking Meetings
  • Wednesday, October 28, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Please note 1:1s are scheduled individually by attendees

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Thursday, October 29
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
State of the Airline: Vueling
  • Session Number:  115
  • Thursday, October 29, 8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Operational and technical leadership from Vueling candidly share their fleet status and upcoming projects for 2020-2021. They will provide an in-depth overview on what’s new in tech-ops, their challenges and issues, and expectations from the aftermarket.
Speakers
Boris Rogoff

Technical Director
Vueling
Speaker

Maria Jesus Ymbernon Salva

Head of Vendor Management Maintenance
Vueling
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
A Fireside Chat with Jeff Martin, COO, WestJet
  • Session Number:  116
  • Thursday, October 29, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Speakers
Jeff Martin

Chief Operating Officer
WestJet
Speaker

Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Advancing Remote Repair Technology Implementation
  • Session Number:  113
  • Thursday, October 29, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Join the FAA and IATA in reviewing the approach to aircraft repair technologies in the recent crisis context and its ensuing physical contact and mobility limitations.
Speakers
Dragos Budeanu

Manager, Paperless Operations
IATA
Panelist

Thomas Winston

Deputy Director, General Aviation Safety Assurance
FAA
Panelist

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Thursday, October 29
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel Discussion: Update on the Engines Market
  • Session Number:  117
  • Thursday, October 29, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
In recent months there has been a reduction in planned shop visits and service demand. What is the impact on workscopes and how will mobile repair stations step in to keep aircraft airworthy at a lower cost basis? As operators delay engine maintenance, how are OEMs working with customers on...
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Chuck Jackson

Executive Director of Services, Regional Engines & Services
GE Aviation
Speaker

Gijs Gielen

Director, Aftermarket Marketing
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Martin Friis-Petersen

SVP MRO Programs
MTU Aero Engines
Speaker

Scott Holland

VP Marketing - Europe
Rolls-Royce
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Changing Supply Chains
  • Session Number:  118
  • Thursday, October 29, 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
There are a huge number of grounded aircraft, what will the phase-in schedule be for Europe?  How will this affect maintenance schedules, costs, the supply chain and reliability? How will supply chains need to change and do we anticipate they will become more localized? How do stakeholders support their partners...
Speakers
Lucy England

Partner
Bird & Bird
Moderator

Eddie Montalvo

President
Silver Wings Aerospace (A Wencor Group Company)
Speaker

Heino Van Der Laan

Regional Director Materials, Europe
Boeing
Speaker

Shafiik Sadoola

Senior Operations Director Parts Supply
AAR
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
The Digital Ecosystem | Sponsored by Boeing
  • Session Number:  119
  • Thursday, October 29, 1:00 PM - 1:45 PM
“We’re going digital.” Great - but what does that really mean? This session covers the full lifecycle of the digital ecosystem from start to finish. Who is involved? How does it all connect? By the end of this session you will be an expert on the circle of digital life.
Speakers
Dr  Vivek Saxena

Managing Director
Advisory Aerospace OSC
Moderator

Karine Lavoie-Tremblay

Director, Business Relationship, Digital Technologies
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

Rahul Ghai

Chief Digital Officer
AAR
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Maintenance Cost Management for Airlines during the Pandemic
  • Session Number:  122
  • Thursday, October 29, 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM
Sponsored by KG Aircraft Rotables Listen on how IATA is helping airlines coping with the impact of the COVID19 pandemic, from the cost of maintaining grounded aircraft to the industry restart plan, by identifying the MRO cost drivers and managing aircraft maintenance costs efficiently. Following this, we get feedback from the...
Speakers
Alyssa Hunter

Technical Operations Marketing Specialist
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Geraldine Cros

Manager Operational Cost Management
IATA
Speaker

Kerstin Kozik

Teamleader Financial Administration,
Eurowings
Speaker

Vana Kardasi

Maintenance Cost Manager
Aegean Airlines
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Panel Discussion: Summer 2021
  • Session Number:  121
  • Thursday, October 29, 2:45 PM - 3:15 PM
As the industry eagerly anticipates an uptick in travel next year, this session examines what collectively needs to happen to meet demand for Summer 2021. How are airlines and MROs preparing for the Summer 2021 season? Which fleets are most likely to be used?  What kind of cabin upgrades can...
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
NAVEO Consultancy
Moderator

David Doherty

Head of Sales
Etihad Engineering
Speaker

David Doyle

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

Jim Landers

SVP, Technical Operations
Hawaiian Airlines
Speaker

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Thursday, October 29
3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
1:1 Networking Meetings
  • Thursday, October 29, 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Please note 1:1s are scheduled individually by attendees

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