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MRO Americas 2025

MRO Americas 2025
April 8-10, 2025
Atlanta, GA

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Tuesday, April 08
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open
  • Tuesday, April 08, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 08
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Welcome to MRO Americas 2025
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

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Tuesday, April 08
9:40 AM - 9:45 AM

MRO Americas 2025: Conference Chair Welcome Address
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 9:40 AM - 9:45 AM
Speaker
Robert Cooney

Director of Fleet Engineering
Delta Air Lines
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Tuesday, April 08
9:45 AM - 10:00 AM

MRO Americas 2025: Awards Presentation
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 9:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Airlines for America EMMC leadership presents the 2025 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 WeekÍs 2025 MRO Lifetime Achievement Award.
Speakers
Justin Madden

Managing Director, Engineering and 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
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 08
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Delta TechOps: The Engine Behind a Century of Flight
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
As Delta celebrates 100 years and its MRO 25, John Laughter, EVP, Chief of Operations, Delta Air Lines and President, Delta TechOps, reflects on the current state of the MRO industry and shares how Delta is positioning its MRO for the future. He’ll address TechOps’ expansion of engine shops, continued...
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John Laughter

EVP, Chief of Operations and President
Delta TechOps
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Tuesday, April 08
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Morning Recess
  • Tuesday, April 08, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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Tuesday, April 08
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Fireside Chat with Airbus North America
  • Tuesday, April 08, 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
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Robin Hayes

CEO
Airbus North America
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Tuesday, April 08
11:15 AM - 11:55 AM

Aviation Week Network 2025 Fleet and MRO Forecast
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 11:15 AM - 11:55 AM
Hear expert analysis on the current outlook for MRO demand and critical market trends, including challenges and opportunities for the future.
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 08
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Artificial Intelligence (AI): The Inevitable Future
  • Room:   B314
  • Tuesday, April 08, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Generative AI could assist with inventory management and enable increased predictiveness, it could also supplement the existing workforce: What are some of the key opportunities? Do we want recommended practices? What are the complications with data ownership, compliance and quality? What digital enablement of operations is taking place to take...
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Mahesh Harvu

Industry Transformation Advisor
Microsoft
Moderator

Andrew Schmidt

EVP, Trax and SVP
AAR Digital Services
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Joseph Hernandez

VP, Technology
FEAM Aero
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Tulika Dayal

Chief Experience Officer and Co-founder
SkySelect
Speaker

William Cermignani

Executive Director, Aftermarket and Sustainment Engineering
Pratt and Whitney
Speaker

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Breakout sessions commence
  • Tuesday, April 08, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

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Welcome the Apprentice
  • Room:   B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
Hear from students and new industry entrants with a focus on apprenticeship opportunities, inhouse training programs and academies. What are the retention rates, what are the hurdles, what is working and why? How can we increase accountability in the industry to foster and retain talent?
Speakers
Brett Levanto

Vice President of Operations
ARSA
Moderator

Addison Kirkland

Manager, Return to Service Desk
Wheels Up
Speaker

Daniel Maldonado

Apprentice, The Calibrate Apprenticeship Program
United Airlines
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Sandra Acree

Student
Embry Riddle University
Speaker

Tiffany Bolin

Valedictorian
Aviation Institute of Maintenance
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 08
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Recess for Lunch Break
  • Tuesday, April 08, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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Tuesday, April 08
1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

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  • Tuesday, April 08, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM

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NetZero and our Ambitious Aspirations
  • Room:   ROOM B314
  • Tuesday, April 08, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
Be radical, be rapid: How do our sustainability targets affect how we do maintenance? What different routes should we be exploring to hit targets? What will we need to anticipate in the short and long term for business models and technology improvements and how are we preparing?
Speakers
Constantin Pouy

Director - Aviation
ICF
Moderator

Cory Boese

Fleet Chief
Southwest Airlines
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Karen Blanks Ellis

Chief Sustainability Officer and VP of Environmental Affairs
FedEx
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Kevin Welsh

VP of Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer
A4A
Speaker

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Supply Chain Readiness
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 1:30 PM - 2:10 PM
What are the latest bottlenecks and what further constraints are emerging? How can we anticipate and be ready for what will be needed? How have improved digital capabilities affected TATs and how can it improve capacity? Are there constructive solutions to explore and who is willing to invest in improvements...
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Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Michael Bruhn

VP, Finance and Supply
PSA Airlines
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Patrick Markham

VP HPG Technical Services
HEICO
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Steve Roberts

Managing Director Engine Programs and Materials
JetBlue
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William A. Ampofo

VP Parts, Distribution Services and Supply Chain
Boeing
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Tuesday, April 08
2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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  • Tuesday, April 08, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM

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Finding Solutions for the Juniority Problem
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
The Quality Imperative: Exploring how the industry can work together to tackle the lack of experience at a structural level. Can we deliver just in time training more efficiently? How do we optimize organizational structures and increase process efficiency? How can we improve operations working with a lower experience level?...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Hamish Guthrie

VP Aftermarket Operations North America
Pratt and Whitney
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Ismail Mokabel

President and COO
MHI RJ Aviation Group
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Rahul S. Ghai

SVP, Chief Digital and Technology Officer
AAR CORP.
Speaker

Suresh Narayanan

CEO
JetsMRO
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Fireside Chat: JetZero & Aviation Week Network
  • Room:   ROOM B314
  • Tuesday, April 08, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
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Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Sonny Stern

Customer Support
JetZero
Speaker

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Tuesday, April 08
2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

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  • Tuesday, April 08, 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM

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Cybersecurity: The Ever-Evolving Threat
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Tuesday, April 08, 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
How is digital connectivity and complex technologies affecting exposure and risk? What are the implications of differing standards and how can we factor in AI? What are the concerns around supply chain risk management? What ongoing training and investment is aiding resilience against vulnerabilities and providing protection?
Speakers
Marty Reynolds

Managing Director, Cybersecurity
Airlines for America
Moderator

Daniel Creed

VP, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Allegiant Travel Company
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Daniel Diessner

Executive Director
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University
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Jennifer Toren

Director of Information Security
Alaska Airlines
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Stefan Schwindt

Senior Principal for Aerospace Cybersecurity
GE Aerospace
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 09
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

Adapting and Strategizing: The Lessor Perspective
  • Room:   B314
  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
How has recent disruption in the market and slow aircraft deliveries and engine issues impacted fleet plans and contract negotiations? What has been the impact on the fleet management dynamic? Put forward your insights and questions to leasing leaders in this engaging panel.
Speakers
Nehal Reddy

Partner and Associate Director
Boston Consulting Group
Moderator

Eric Crosh

VP Commercial Leasing
AerCap
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Manuel Cordero

President and CEO
Cusco Aviation
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Omid Eslamipour

VP Technical
Macquarie AirFinance
Speaker

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  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM

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USM: The Questions and the Answers
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
USM is the answer to a lot of industry questions and concerns around supply chain, how to mitigate lengthy lead times and how to improve sustainability. USM is a hot topic but this market is also under pressure from high demand and fewer teardowns, leading to increased prices and sourcing...
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Mike Stengel

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Dave Chriske

President, Chromalloy Material Solutions (CMS)
Chromalloy
Speaker

David Chaimovitz

CEO
Setna iO
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David Dicken

EVP Asset Management
Unical
Speaker

Jaqueline Fernandez

SVP Americas
Aerfin
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Wednesday, April 09
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Exhibit Hall Open
  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

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Wednesday, April 09
9:50 AM - 10:35 AM

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  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:50 AM - 10:35 AM

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MRO Insights on Capacity and Critical Challenges
  • Room:   B314
  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
What are regional MROs doing to stay agile in an unpredictable environment? Who is boosting capabilities, making investments or looking to expansion? Exploring solutions for the regionÍs continuing capacity constraints: Can we see relief on the horizon?
Speakers
Ken Herbert

Managing Director
RBC Capital Markets
Moderator

David Doyle

VP Corporate Strategy
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Greg Colgan

CEO
MRO Holdings
Speaker

Justin Bevington

Director of Strategy & Planning, Delta TechOps
Delta Air Lines
Speaker

Todd Navin

President of MRO Services
HAECO
Speaker

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Parts Integrity Push
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Wednesday, April 09, 9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
What efforts have been made to boost parts tracing and document traceability and what were some of the recommended practices from the Aviation Supply Chain Integrity Coalition to prevent unapproved parts from flying? Can we see better safeguards and proper approvals in place making a difference and mitigating parts tracing...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Brent Ostermann

VP - Product Assurance & Quality
StandardAero
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Danielle Lesch

Executive, CFM56 Program Director
GE Aerospace
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Robert Sumwalt

Executive Director
Boeing Center for Aviation and Aerospace Safety at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Stacy Morrissey

VP Engineering and Quality
American Airlines
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 09
10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

Morning Recess
  • Wednesday, April 09, 10:35 AM - 10:50 AM

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Wednesday, April 09
10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Aero Engines Focus: Increasing Cooperation to Reduce Market Difficulties
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Wednesday, April 09, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Engaging with some of the durability challenges on next generation engines. What are the expectations for the engine MRO landscape and shop visit capacity in the next 5-10 years? Explore some of the challenges and barriers for Premier MRO network partners and independent MROs. How can OEMs help to reduce...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Jean-Louis Forest

SVP Engine Services
Air France Industries
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Kim Ernzen

COO
StandardAero
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Sebastian Torhorst

Head of Sales Engine Services Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

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  • Wednesday, April 09, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM

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Delta's Drone Inspection Program Case Study: A Journey of Innovation and Efficiency
  • Room:   B314
  • Wednesday, April 09, 10:50 AM - 11:20 AM
Join Delta TechOps as they share their pioneering journey in the use of drones (sUAS) for aircraft inspections. From initial assessments in 2017 to groundbreaking FAA acceptance in 2024, Delta, in partnership with Mainblades, has revolutionized the inspection process. This session will detail their experience, highlighting key learnings, the advantages...
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Dejan Borota

CEO/Co-Founder
Mainblades Inspections BV.
Speaker

Emma Galarza

Senior Engineer
Delta TechOps
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Wednesday, April 09
11:25 AM - 11:55 AM

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  • Wednesday, April 09, 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM

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Hosted Session from Satair: The Role of Partnerships in Transforming Airline and MRO Material Management
  • Room:   B314
  • Wednesday, April 09, 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
Effective partnerships in material management are becoming essential as the aviation industry faces increasing pressure to enhance operational efficiency and address supply chain challenges. This session will examine how collaboration between airlines, MROs, and material service providers can streamline operations, reduce turnaround times, and enable businesses to focus on their...

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Improving Base Maintenance Throughput
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Wednesday, April 09, 11:25 AM - 11:55 AM
How can business efficiency be improved whilst being confronted with extremely low margins? Capacity is very limited: Who is in the buyers' seat? How do we shore up quality control to ensure we are maximizing efficiency?
Speakers
Christian Langer

Partner
McKinsey
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Ed Riner

VP
Oliver Wyman Vector
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Greg Emerson

VP Base Maintenance
American Airlines
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Melvyn Stokes

VP, Aircraft Maintenance
FedEx
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Perwien Meriwani

SVP Operations & Airframe
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance
Speaker

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Wednesday, April 09
12:00 PM - 12:25 PM

Closing Session: Top Leaders and their Top Issues
  • Room:   ROOM B312-313
  • Wednesday, April 09, 12:00 PM - 12:25 PM
Engage with the perspectives of airline leaders in North America and understand their priorities and critical concerns. How are they making decisions on fleet dynamics and deciding where to put fleets in terms of maintenance footprint? How are operators adjusting to increasingly aging fleets as retirements are delayed? How are...
Speakers
Justin Madden

Managing Director, Engineering and Maintenance
Airlines for America
Moderator

Boris Rogoff

SVP Technical Operations and Supply Chain
Spirit Airlines
Speaker

Dave Marcontell

VP - Technical Operations
JetBlue
Speaker

Lori DiMarco

SVP Technical Operations
Mesa Airlines
Speaker

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Thursday, April 10
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Exhibit Hall Opens
  • Thursday, April 10, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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