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MRO Americas 2024

MRO Americas 2024
April 9-11, 2024
Chicago, IL USA
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Tuesday, April 09
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Registration Open
  • Tuesday, April 09:  8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tuesday, April 09
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Welcome to MRO Americas 2024
  • Tuesday, April 09:  9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker
Joe Anselmo
SVP of Content, Editorial Director,
Aviation Week Network
Speaker
Juliet Trew
Vice President Business Development - Commercial/A&D
Aviation Week Network
Speaker
Robert Cooney
Director of Fleet Engineering
Delta Air Lines
Tuesday, April 09
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
MRO Americas 2024 Industry Awards
  • Tuesday, April 09:  9:15 AM - 9:35 AM
Airlines for America (A4A) EMMC leadership presents the 2024 Nuts and Bolts Award, recognizing exceptional service and contribution in the engineering or maintenance fields of the commercial aviation industry. Followed by the presentation of Aviation Week's 2024 MRO Lifetime Achievement Award....

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    Speaker
    Justin Madden
    Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance
    Airlines for America
    Speaker
    Lee Ann Shay
    Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
    Aviation Week Network
    Speaker
    Robert Cooney
    Director of Fleet Engineering
    Delta Air Lines
    Tuesday, April 09
    9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
    MRO Americas 2024 Keynote
    • Tuesday, April 09:  9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
    Speaker
    John Holmes
    Chairman, President, and CEO
    AAR Corp.
    Tuesday, April 09
    10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
    Break
    • Tuesday, April 09:  10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
    Tuesday, April 09
    10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
    Aviation Week Network Fleet & MRO Forecast
    • Tuesday, April 09:  10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
    Aviation Week fleet and forecast experts share data and analysis on the current outlook for MRO demand in the Americas and around the globe. Offering new market insights, critical trends analysis, and real-world impact, including challenges and opportunities ahead....

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      Speaker
      Brian Kough
      Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
      Aviation Week Network
      Speaker
      Daniel Williams
      Senior Manager Fleet, Flight and Forecast Data
      Aviation Week Network
      Tuesday, April 09
      11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
      MRO Americas' Hometown Airline Address: "Building the Blueprint for a Collective Industry Mindset"
      • Tuesday, April 09:  11:35 AM - 12:00 PM
      Tuesday, April 09
      12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
      Lunch Break
      • Tuesday, April 09:  12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
      Tuesday, April 09
      1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
      Breakout Sessions: Cross-Industry Learning: Automotive Industry Insights and Thinking Outside the Aftermarket Box
      • Tuesday, April 09:  1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
      How can the MRO industry leverage synergies and integrate best practices from the automotive industry? Our cross-industry panel reveals the...

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        Speaker
        Inga Maurer
        Senior Partner, Automotive & Assembly, Operations
        McKinsey & Co.
        Speaker
        Lindsay Bjerregaard
        Managing Editor, MRO
        Aviation Week Network
        Breakout Sessions: Hosted Session
        • Tuesday, April 09:  1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
          Tuesday, April 09
          2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
          Breakout Sessions: Transitioning Military Veteran Talent to the MRO Workforce
          • Tuesday, April 09:  2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
          Demand for veteran talent in the commercial sector continues to soar. How can the MRO community better support, recruit, and...

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            Breakout Sessions: Windy City Workforce Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships
            • Tuesday, April 09:  2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
            The MRO industry continues to face staffing and recruiting challenges at all levels. What else can operators and MROs do...

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              Speaker
              Ryan Goertzen
              VP Aviation Maintenance Workforce Development
              AAR
              Wednesday, April 10
              8:00 AM - 2:15 PM
              Registration Open
              • Wednesday, April 10:  8:00 AM - 2:15 PM
              Wednesday, April 10
              9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
              Breakout Sessions: Aftermarket M&A and Drivers for Deal-Making
              • Wednesday, April 10:  9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
              Join us for an in-depth presentation and market analysis of the current M&A landscape, followed by an interactive discussion on...

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                Speaker
                Jonathan Berger
                Managing Director
                Alton Aviation Consultancy
                Breakout Sessions: The Cutting Edge: Leading the Evolution of GenAI and Predictive Mx
                • Wednesday, April 10:  9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
                What problems are GenAI best suited to address and how does it differ from other tools already in use? How...

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                  Speaker
                  Dave Marcontell
                  Expert Associate Partner
                  McKinsey & Company
                  Speaker
                  Lee Ann Shay
                  Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                  Aviation Week Network
                  Wednesday, April 10
                  9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
                  Breakout Sessions: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Engines Market
                  • Wednesday, April 10:  9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
                  Unpredictable supply chain issues are once again making waves and causing operational challenges across the industry. How are OEMs, operators,...

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                    Speaker
                    James Pozzi
                    MRO Editor EMEA
                    Aviation Week Network
                    Breakout Sessions: Supply Chain Risk Prediction and Mitigation
                    • Wednesday, April 10:  9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
                    The ability to accurately predict risk hotspots within your supply chain is getting more difficult by the day. This session...

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                      Speaker
                      Raman Ramanathan
                      Partner - Americas Aerospace & Defense Leader
                      Ernst & Young
                      Wednesday, April 10
                      10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
                      Break
                      • Wednesday, April 10:  10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
                      Wednesday, April 10
                      11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
                      Breakout Sessions: Hosted Session
                      • Wednesday, April 10:  11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
                        Breakout Sessions: USM Data Blast and the State of the Part-Outs Market
                        • Wednesday, April 10:  11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
                        Leveraging Aviation Week's latest forecasting data and business intelligence tools, this session will dive deep into the USM and part-outs...

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                          Wednesday, April 10
                          11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
                          Lunch
                          • Wednesday, April 10:  11:45 AM - 1:30 PM
                          Wednesday, April 10
                          1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
                          Breakout Sessions: Components Market Data Blast and Insights Discussion
                          • Wednesday, April 10:  1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
                          Leveraging Aviation Week's latest forecasting data and business intelligence tools, this session will dive deep into the components market. Featuring...

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                            Wednesday, April 10
                            2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
                            Breakout Sessions: AAM is Ready for Take Off! What Does It Mean for the Aftermarket?
                            • Wednesday, April 10:  2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
                            Learn how leading AAM operators and their partners are preparing to take flight at the 2024 Paris Olympics. What maintenance...

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                              Speaker
                              Lee Ann Shay
                              Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                              Aviation Week Network
                              Breakout Sessions: The China Conundrum and Global Aftermarket Outlook
                              • Wednesday, April 10:  2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
                              The MRO aftermarket in Asia and in China, in particular, is seeing sizable growth of 20-25%. But with the growth...

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                                Thursday, April 11
                                10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
                                Breakout Sessions: OEM Insights and Priorities Panel
                                • Thursday, April 11:  10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
                                Leading aircraft and engine OEMs share their visions and plans for the aftermarket. Topics include production schedules, anticipated deliveries, supply...

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                                  Breakout Sessions: When the Regulatory Environment is Impacting Industry Growth
                                  • Thursday, April 11:  10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
                                  The Federal Aviation Administration is dealing with high turnover and limited resources that are having a significant impact on the...

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                                    Speaker
                                    Justin Madden
                                    Managing Director, Engineering & Maintenance
                                    Airlines for America
                                    Thursday, April 11
                                    10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                                    Breakout Session: Long-Term Procurement Strategy Workshop
                                    • Thursday, April 11:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                                    Details coming soon!...

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