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MRO Asia-Pacific

MRO Asia-Pacific
September 24-26, 2024
Singapore
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Tuesday, September 24
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks from Aviation Week Network
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, September 24
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Forecast Presentation: Key Trends and Topics for the Region
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Attend for the critical data essential to your business activities. Get the facts and figures on in-service fleet, new deliveries and retirements for vital understanding on how to plan and strategize for the future.
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, September 24
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Update on Regional Investments in the Asia Pacific Region
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Given the projected strong MRO demand in Asia Pacific over the next decade, how are businesses in the region investing to support this growth? What are the latest infrastructure developments and MRO facilities in the region? Where is investment occurring in infrastructure to support this growth? How is the region...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Atty. Enrique Antonio Esquivel III

Assistant Secretary for Aviation and Airports
Department of Transportation, Philippines
Speaker

Michele Bauer

Deputy Director-General of State Development, Department of State Development and Infrastructure
Queensland Government
Speaker

Ng Sze Han

Executive Councillor (EXCO) for Investment, Trade and Mobility
Selangor State Government
Speaker

Tse Yong Lim

SVP and Head of Mobility and Industrial Solutions
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
Speaker

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Tuesday, September 24
10:45 AM - 11:20 AM

Recess and Networking Break
  • Tuesday, September 24, 10:45 AM - 11:20 AM

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Tuesday, September 24
11:20 AM - 12:10 PM

MRO Opportunities In China- Best Practices for Success
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 11:20 AM - 12:10 PM
With China representing a large and growing proportion of the global MRO market, there is a rising trend of investment and interest among stakeholders. Who is investing in Chinese MRO Markets and what considerations do businesses need to be aware of before they enter the market? Can we expect to...
Speakers
Jonas Murby

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Dr. Marc Szepan

General Manager
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Ltd. (GAMECO)
Speaker

Gert Wagner

President and CEO
MTU Maintenance Zhuhai
Speaker

Janice Ho

Sales Director, Asia-Pacific Airlines and Fleets
StandardAero
Speaker

Raymond Leung

General Manager Strategy Development and Greater Bay Area
HAECO
Speaker

Troy Smith

General Manager
Safran Nacelles Services Suzhou Co., Ltd
Speaker

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Tuesday, September 24
12:10 PM - 1:00 PM

Exploring Solutions to the Capacity Problem
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 12:10 PM - 1:00 PM
Recent times have seen reports of MRO capacity constraints resulting from factors including; lower throughput at MRO facilities, workforce challenges, parts shortages, fleet reactivation, increasing fleet utilizations and a reduction in available lines due to conversion to P2F lines. Are MROs considering geographical expansion or facility upgrades to enhance capacity?...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Jeremy Yew

SVP Base Maintenance
SIA Engineering Company
Speaker

Kevin Li

Managing Director
MTU Maintenance Singapore Pte Ltd.
Speaker

Mahesh Kumar

CEO
Asia Digital Engineering (ADE)
Speaker

Tan Eng Shu

EVP and Head of Aerospace MRO
ST Engineering
Speaker

Yaw Chek Chee

VP Commercial
DHL Express (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Tuesday, September 24
1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

Lunch and Networking
  • Room:   Peridot 204-206
  • Tuesday, September 24, 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM

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Tuesday, September 24
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM

Opening up the Leasing Conversation
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
With the growing trend of lease extensions, hear about the latest developments in the leasing market from industry experts. Discover the most sought-after structures and offerings, as well as gaining an insight to the potential driving factors behind these options. What are the trends in the narrowbody and widebody leasing...
Speakers
Dr.   Vasudevan S

Senior Director and Head of Aviation, Travel and Tourism for India and APAC
ICF
Moderator

Chris Gruener

EVP and Head of Technical
BOC Aviation Limited
Speaker

Graeme Crickett

CTO and Head of Technical
SMBC Aero Engine Lease
Speaker

Moushumi Kirtania

SVP and Regional Manager Asia
Carlyle Aviation Management (Singapore)
Speaker

Patrick Low

VP Technical
BBAM
Speaker

Stephen McDonnell

Head of Technical Transactions for Asia Pacific and Middle East
Avolon
Speaker

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Tuesday, September 24
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM

Aging Aircraft- Strategies for Cost-Effective Maintenance and Fleet Management
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
As airlines grapple with extended wait times for new aircraft, part shortages, and rising maintenance costs, the focus shifts to managing mature fleets effectively. This session explores the mindset and philosophy shift required coupled with practical approaches for maintaining older aircraft while balancing costs and customer satisfaction. How are airlines...
Speakers
Rahul Shah

SVP Strategic Growth, Business Development Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
AAR CORP.
Moderator

Mr.  Brian Douglas

Head of Maintenance
Nauru Airlines
Speaker

Capt. Roland Narciso

SVP of Operations Group and Officer-In-Charge
Philippine Airlines
Speaker

Ryan Cauntay

Head of Engineering
Philippine Air Asia
Speaker

Shangari Meleschi

VP of Aftermarket Operations- Asia Pacific and Turkiye
Pratt & Whitney
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Tuesday, September 24
3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

Networking Break
  • Tuesday, September 24, 3:45 PM - 4:15 PM

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Tuesday, September 24
4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Are Strategic Stockpiles the Answer to Limited Parts Availability?
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM
In recent times we have seen the ever increasing price of USM, if we are to assume this trend continues, the real question is: How do operators, MROs and parts providers walk the tightrope between USM supply and demand? How are MROs changing their posture around inventory management? Can smart...
Speakers
Mike Stengel

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Michael Nicholls

Group Sales Director
B&H Worldwide Ltd
Speaker

Paul Ashcroft

Head of Asia Pacific
AerFin
Speaker

Paul Nation

Managing Director, APAC and Overseas Business
Xiamen Aircraft Leasing Company Ltd (XMAL)
Speaker

Scott Symington

CCO
AJW Group
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Tuesday, September 24
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Repair Vs Replace- Rethinking Aircraft Maintenance
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
With availability of parts becoming increasingly problematic, are the scales tipping in the question of repair vs replace? What are the latest trends in repair development and how are they impacting the industry's approach to maintenance? What actions can be taken to enhance the general repair capacity within the industry?...
Speakers
Joshua Ng

Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Moderator

Dmitri Zaitsev

Senior Director Global Sales Engine Services and Engine Lease
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Gonzalo Salazar

Vice president, Sales and Business Development APAC
AAR Component Services - Thailand
Speaker

Maurice Chretien

Coldspray Industrialisation Project Leader
Airbus
Speaker

Terry Lim

Senior Director and Head of Aftermarket Sales - Asia Pacific Region
Spirit AeroSystems
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Tuesday, September 24
5:30 PM - 5:35 PM

Closing Remarks and end of Day 1
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Tuesday, September 24, 5:30 PM - 5:35 PM

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Wednesday, September 25
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Opening from Aviation Week Network
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Wednesday, September 25, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, September 25
9:40 AM - 10:20 AM

Talent Retention Strategies- Countering the Pull of Overseas Opportunities
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Wednesday, September 25, 9:40 AM - 10:20 AM
The aviation sector faces a critical challenge: a global scarcity of skilled professionals and insufficient retention rates, both within companies and the industry at large. How can we enhance public confidence to reshape the industry's image to emphasize stability, career growth and improve industry retention? With international talent poaching on...
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
NAVEO Consultancy
Moderator

Benjamin Scheidel

Group Director of Airframe Services
HAECO
Speaker

Hui Boon Tan

VP Human Resources
SIA Engineering Company
Speaker

Kin Chong

EVP
Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. (EGAT)
Speaker

Shevantha Weerasekera

VP of Engineering and Maintenance
Cebu Pacific Air
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, September 25
10:20 AM - 11:10 AM

Networking Break
  • Wednesday, September 25, 10:20 AM - 11:10 AM

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Wednesday, September 25
11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

Developers Perspective: Unlocking the Future of Aviation Tech
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Wednesday, September 25, 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM
Technology is becoming increasingly important in operations and dramatically shaping the industry, but with so many technologies in the market, how can companies decide which to invest in? Hear from developers and technology experts on the latest aftermarket trends and innovations, what are the demands of MRO's and Airlines? Looking...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Gilbert Sim

Director, CORE and Technology
Pratt and Whitney
Speaker

Pierluigi Calu

Head of Swiss Aviation Software, Asia Pacific
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Ramkumar Mohan

CIO
Air Works
Speaker

Shanthi Krishna

Product Strategy Head
Ramco Aviation
Speaker

Sonia Dumas

Head of Marketing
Airbus Services
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, September 25
12:05 PM - 12:50 PM

Investing in the Fleet of the Future- Consideration for Cabin Repair, Retrofit and Modernization
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Wednesday, September 25, 12:05 PM - 12:50 PM
With unprecedented supply chain challenges resulting in delays in aircraft deliveries, has the time come where airlines are forced to reconsider their long-term fleet strategy? What considerations are influencing their decisions on fleet expansion, fleet modernization or retrofit investments? How can airlines ensure they are investing wisely in their fleets?...
Speakers
Sunny Xi

Principal
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

Rakesh Dixit

Group Director- Fleet Technical Management
Cebu Pacific Air
Speaker

Sisira Dash

CTO
Air India
Speaker

Tan Yen Ping

SVP and Head of Cabin Interiors and Engineering Solutions
ST Engineering
Speaker

Thomas Sonigo

VP Aircraft Modifications
AFI KLM Engineering and Maintenance
Speaker

Yuki Nakai

Senior Director Maintenance Corporate Planning and Finance
Japan Airlines
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Wednesday, September 25
12:50 PM - 12:55 PM

Closing remarks and end of MRO Asia-Pacific 2024 Conference
  • Room:   Peridot 201-203
  • Wednesday, September 25, 12:50 PM - 12:55 PM

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