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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
  • Room:   S100
  • Tuesday, April 09, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Tuesday, April 09
9:00 AM - 9:15 AM

Welcome to MRO Americas 2024
  • Room:   S102
  • Tuesday, April 09, 9:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Robert Cooney

Director of Fleet Engineering
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
9:15 AM - 9:35 AM

MRO Americas 2024 Industry Awards
  • Room:   S102
  • 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.
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Robert Cooney

Director of Fleet Engineering
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Robert Ireland

Vice President - Safety, Engineering and Maintenance
Airlines for America (A4A)
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
9:40 AM - 10:15 AM

Joint MRO Americas and MALMS Opening Keynote: MRO Insights: A Call to Collaborate
  • Room:   S102
  • Tuesday, April 09, 9:40 AM - 10:15 AM
Under the leadership of President and CEO John Holmes, AAR Corp. has built a singular reputation as a high-performance and adaptive leader in the global aviation aftermarket. In his keynote to address the joint MRO Americas and Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) audiences, John M. Holmes delivers his...
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

John M. Holmes

Chairman, President, and CEO
AAR Corp.
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

Break
  • Tuesday, April 09, 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM

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Tuesday, April 09
10:45 AM - 11:05 AM

MRO Americas' Hometown Airline Address
  • Room:   S102
  • Tuesday, April 09, 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM
Speaker
Maria Deacon

SVP of Technical Operations
United Airlines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Aviation Week Network Fleet & MRO Forecast
  • Room:   S102
  • Tuesday, April 09, 11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
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.
Speakers
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Daniel Williams

Director, Fleet Data Services
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Lunch Break
  • Tuesday, April 09, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 09
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

Breakout Sessions: Optimizing Operations: Navigating the Future of MRO for Regional & LCC Airlines
  • Room:   S102
  • Tuesday, April 09, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
In an era where the MRO landscape is in constant flux, regional and LLC airlines stand at the forefront of a transformative journey. This session will offer a deep dive into their unique experiences, shedding light on the innovative strategies that steer them through today’s challenges towards operational excellence. What...
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Greg Lambert

Director Business Administration, Heavy Check & Planning
Endeavor Air
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Lori DiMarco

VP Maintenance & Engineering
Mesa Airlines
Speaker

Peter Schumann

Director Planning & MRO
Sun Country Airlines
Speaker

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Hosted Session: AI Revolution: Unleashing EMX Vision for Unprecedented Efficiency
  • Room:   S101
  • Tuesday, April 09, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Join us as we explore the game-changing impact of AI and machine learning on Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) projects. Discover how EMX Vision, EmpowerMX's cutting-edge AI module, transforms the MRO landscape by seamlessly integrating AI into planning and execution. With unparalleled visibility and transparency, EMX Vision accelerates project completion,...
Speakers
Levi Schmidt

Managing Director, Customer Excellence
EmpowerMX
Moderator

Greg Emerson

VP Base Maintenance
American Airlines
Speaker

Jason Grafton

Managing Director Aircraft Maintenance
Embraer
Speaker

Rick Uber

Managing Director Airframe Maintenance
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 09
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Breakout Sessions: Aviation Aftermarket M&A: Deal Trends and Recent Transaction Lessons Learned
  • Room:   S101
  • Tuesday, April 09, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for an in-depth, interactive discussion of the current MRO M&A landscape, and how the transaction process has evolved over the past decade. Topics include valuation expectations, impact of higher interest rates, Sponsor vs Strategic investment dynamics, and sale process preparation requirements. A top-tier panel of industry thought leaders...
Speakers
Jonathan Berger

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Moderator

Benjamin Hatcher

Principal
J.F. Lehman & Company
Speaker

John Cuomo

President & CEO
VSE Corporation
Speaker

Katya Brozyna

Managing Director
Jefferies
Speaker

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Breakout Sessions: MRO Workforce Initiatives & Strategic Partnerships
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  • Tuesday, April 09, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Open to all attendees with conference access The MRO industry continues to face staffing and recruiting challenges at all levels. What else can operators and MROs do to encourage more talent to enter the industry? How is the industry making progress in recruiting from underrepresented demographics? What can airframe MROs do...
Speakers
Dennis Santare

Partner
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

Phil Shorten

Head of HR, US Commercial
Airbus Americas, Inc.
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Rick Brown

Director of Technical Operations Training and VP of United4Veterans Business Resource Group
United Airlines
Speaker

Ryan Goertzen

VP Maintenance Workforce Development
AAR Corp.
Speaker

Simone Drakes

Managing Director, Calibrate
United Airlines
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

Registration Open
  • Room:   S100
  • Wednesday, April 10, 8:00 AM - 2:15 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
9:00 AM - 9:40 AM

Breaking Down Barriers Now!
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  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:00 AM - 9:40 AM
Doug Parker, former American Airlines Chairman and CEO, and Co-founder of Breaking Down Barriers;  Martin Nesbitt, Co-CEO of The Vistria Group and Board Chair of the Obama Foundation; and Tammera Holmes, CEO of Aerostar Avion Institute are joining forces in this dynamic panel discussion to share their vision and plans...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Doug Parker

Former Chairman and CEO
American Airlines
Speaker

Dr. Tammera L. Holmes

Founder & Board Chair
AeroStar Avion Institute
Speaker

Martin Nesbitt

Founding Partner and Co-CEO
Vistria Group
Speaker

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

Breakout Sessions: Overcoming Supply Chain Challenges in the Engines Market
  • Room:   S101
  • 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, and maintenance providers adjusting? What strategies are actually working to mitigate these unexpected issues? How are MROs adjusting to even tighter capacity constraints? With passenger demand soaring, what can be...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Jim Berberet

SVP Component Services
AAR Corp
Speaker

Lewis Prebble

President, Airlines & Fleets
StandardAero
Speaker

Penny Jacob

VP Business Operations
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Sebastian Torhorst

Head of Sales Engine Services Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

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Breakout Sessions: The Cutting Edge: Leading the Evolution of GenAI and Predictive Mx
  • Room:   S102
  • Wednesday, April 10, 9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
What problems are GenAI best suited to address and how does it differ from other tools already in use? How does this differ from the past promises of AI and "Big Data" in the industry? And what is needed to unlock its full potential? This session will examine the key...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Dave Marcontell

Expert Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company
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Fabrice Villaume

Head of Digital Business
Airbus
Speaker

Luke Meminger

Director of Digital Fleet Management
United Airlines
Speaker

Mike McBride

VP Maintenance Operations
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Naina Dhareshwar

CTO
Boeing Digital Aviation Solutions
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Break
  • Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Wednesday, April 10
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Breakout Sessions: USM and State of the Part-Outs Market
  • Room:   S102
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
This session will dive deep into the USM and part-outs market. Featuring in-depth market predictions, digestible data, and unique insights discussions. 
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
NAVEO Consultancy
Moderator

David LeClair

General Manager, Asset and Material Solutions
Chromalloy
Speaker

Hunter Edens

CCO
Setna iO
Speaker

Mark Napier

Executive Director, Global Asset Management,
Spirit AeroSystems
Speaker

Sharon Green

CEO
Unical Aviation
Speaker

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Hosted Session: Supply Chain Operating Model Revolution – How to Organize and Upskill for Continued Turbulence
  • Room:   S101
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Disruptions are a fact of life in A&D supply chains and are likely to get worse before improving.  Fashionable discussions include digital solutions not yet in existence or fully deployed, safety stock levels that suppliers can’t possibly build up, and dual/re-sourcing that will take years and significant cost to execute....
Speakers
Henry Marcil

Associate Partner, Manufacturing & Supply Chain
McKinsey & Co.
Speaker

Mike Parkins

Senior Partner, Product Development and Procurement
McKinsey & Co.
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

Lunch
  • Wednesday, April 10, 11:45 AM - 1:30 PM

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Wednesday, April 10
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Elevating Aviation Sustainability: The Role of MRO Operators in Adopting Sustainable Aviation Fuel
  • Room:   S102
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
In this presentation, we will explore the transformative potential of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) within the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector of the aviation industry. As the demand for eco-friendly aviation solutions continues to rise, MRO operators play a crucial role in integrating SAF into their operations. We will...
Speaker
Jason Heron

Head of Clean Fuels, US SAF Ambassador
Airbus
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
1:30 PM - 2:15 PM

Hosted Session: Digitally Build Factory Visibility
  • Room:   S101
  • Wednesday, April 10, 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM
For manufacturing and supply chain leaders in Aerospace, it’s challenging to get visibility into the production system across multiple production lines and factories, especially when that data is stored in silos. Beta Technologies is in the process of finalizing their aircraft design and production plans, and building out their aftermarket...
Speakers
Blain Newton

Team Member, Chief Operating Officer
BETA Technologies
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Dan Russell

Team Member, Connected Enterprise Lead
BETA Technologies
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Matt Tabasko

Team Member, Digital Operations Lead
BETA Technologies
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Scott Dieckhaus

Global Head of Aerospace Solutions
Amazon Web Services
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 10
2:20 PM - 3:10 PM

A4A + EMMC Airline Panel
  • Room:   S102
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
A4A’s Engineering, Maintenance, and Materiel Council (EMMC) consists of Tech Ops leaders from member airlines.  Join them as they discuss the current landscape of airline engineering and maintenance as well as how they are working to shape its future.
Speakers
Justin Madden

Managing Director, Engineering and Maintenance
Airlines for America
Moderator

Dave Springer

Senior Director of Engineering
UPS
Speaker

John Wiitala

Vice President of Tech Ops Safety & Compliance & Chief Engineer
United
Speaker

Jon Oberdick

Managing Director, Powerplant, Support and Services Engineering.
American Airlines
Speaker

Leo Warmuth

Managing Director, Aircraft Engineering & Technical Planning
FedEx Express
Speaker

Mark Wibben

VP, Engineering & Programs
Southwest Airlines
Speaker

Robert Cooney

Director of Fleet Engineering
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

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Breakout Sessions: Supply Chain Risk Prediction and Mitigation
  • Room:   S101
  • Wednesday, April 10, 2:20 PM - 3:10 PM
The ability to accurately predict risk hotspots within your supply chain is getting more difficult by the day. This session will feature real-world case studies and in-depth analysis of data-driven strategies that are delivering real value in the aftermarket. You’ll leave this session understanding how to better monitor and leverage...
Speakers
Amir Ali

CTO
PIA Engineering and Maintenance
Speaker

Jim Lickteig

VP Global Aftermarket Operations
Spirit AeroSystems
Speaker

Raman Ram

Partner - Americas Aerospace & Defense Leader
Ernst & Young
Speaker

Rich Stoddart

CEO
SATAIR
Speaker

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Thursday, April 11
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Breakout Sessions: OEM Insights and Priorities Panel
  • Room:   S101
  • Thursday, April 11, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Leading aircraft and engine OEMs share their visions and plans for the aftermarket. Topics include production schedules, anticipated deliveries, supply chain headaches, strategic partnerships, and their expanding role in the aftermarket.
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Dan Abraham

VP of Commercial Sales & Marketing
Boeing Global Services
Speaker

Farah Borges

VP, Assembly, Test, Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul
GE Aerospace - Commercial Engines & Services
Speaker

Frank Stevens

Vice President, Global MRO Centers
Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
Speaker

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