March 10-11, 2027
Hopewell Hotel
Hong Kong
#AEAP
March 10-11, 2027
Hopewell Hotel
Hong Kong
#AEAP
Thank you for attending this year's conference. We hope you enjoyed the event and are already implementing key takeaways.
Below you will find the presentation slides submitted to us. To launch the files simply click on the speakers’ names. Please note that any missing presentations were not made available.
Day 1: Wednesday April 23, 2025
Opening Remarks
|
Opening Keynote
HAECO Group CEO Richard Sell will address the current challenges we face—such as tariff fluctuations and regulatory pressures—but also the transformative role of innovation in maintaining best practices within our sector to navigate the evolving landscape of aero engine MRO.
This keynote will consist of a short presentation, before turning to a moderated Q&A session with Lee Ann Shay, Aviation Week Network’s Executive Editor for MRO & Business Aviation.
Aviation Week Forecast A regional specific update on Aviation Week’s 2025 Fleet & MRO Forecast. Updating you on critical market trends including shop visit forecasts, retirements, and fleet deliveries. |
Panel Discussion: Linking Production & The Aftermarket
There are a range of factors that impact airline fleet decisions, supply chain health and the ultimate ability of the aftermarket to serve operators. From production slowdowns, quality control and labor challenges to industrial action and geopolitical uncertainty, this session will focus on the strategies to navigate these complexities to ensure continuous growth.
Panel Discussion MRO Demand & Scope of Services As airline maintenance requirements shift, MRO services are adapting to address new needs, from near-wing support and module swaps to full overhaul. What are the key drivers of this change, and what trends can be observed in facility growth and geographical distribution of services, to support changing demand patterns.
|
Ramco Systems Hosted Session- Digital Solutions for Faster Turnaround and Cost Efficiency
Aircraft engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry is facing unprecedented demand for shop visits due to multiple reasons ranging from deferred newer aircraft deliveries, pent-up engine MRO demand necessitated by deferred legacy engine shop visits, increased repairs to newer generation engines. This is further fuelled by capacity constraints and shortage of parts at hangars to service engines. This has led to increased turnaround times (TATs) impacting airline fleet availability and escalating operational costs. Moderator: Bryson Monteleone, Senior Advisor, Aviation Finance Advisory Services, PwC
The session delves into how Engine MROs can navigate these challenges by embracing digital technologies such as AI and Automation in the entire value chain to deliver cost reduction, improved turnaround times and increased revenue recognition.
Panel Discussion: Shifting Engine Maintenance Support Agreements OEM aftermarket products are evolving, with some lessors and airlines raising concerns over the impact of new structures on their degree of financial flexibility and control over operational and cost critical factors. With a technical focus, this panel looks to assess the impact of these changes on financiers, lessors, airlines and the wider aftermarket ecosystem.
|
Navigating the Paradox of Rising Demand & Supply Constraints: Strategic Insights for Contract Negotiations in Aero Engine Deals
The aero engine market is grappling with a unique paradox: surging demand and stringent supply limitations. This complex landscape poses significant legal and negotiation challenges. This presentation delves into some key legal considerations and strategic tactics essential for navigating different contracts and understanding the associated risks of pricing and costs, delays and sanction compliance.
Panel Discussion: Collaboration for Digitalization & Predictive Maintenance Digital tools, including artificial intelligence hold transformative potential within the MRO & airline operation sectors. What steps can the industry take to foster collaboration between MROs, OEMs, airlines and technology partners to optimize engine performance and reduce downtime?
|
Day 2: Thursday April 24, 2025
Opening Remarks
|
Panel Discussion: China Focus: Optimizing Used Parts Supply & Logistics
Operators across the region, and crucially within mainland China face challenges in used parts supply, regulatory compliance and repair logistics. Taking a supply chain lens, how are airlines, lessors, MROs and distributors collaborating to address these challenges, to ensure that USM remains an option to reduce costs and minimize turn times.
Moderator: Paul Nation, Managing Director – APAC & Overseas Business, Xiamen AirleaseJohn Zhang, Maintenance Director, HangRun TechnologyWei Guofeng, Senior Advisor, SintekXue Hongbo, Deputy CEO, XAero
Technical Product Update: Designed To Last - How Rolls-Royce is Ensuring their Engines Today are Designed for Tomorrow 2025 is a big year for Rolls-Royce. The Trent family turns 30 years old, a series of key modifications achieve significant milestones, and Rolls-Royce continues to look to the future with its UltraFan architecture. This session will look at the product updates on the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, Trent XWB family as well as provide an overview of what comes next for the UltraFan. |
Panel Discussion: Developing Parts Repair Capability
What trends can be observed within the Asia-Pacific parts repair supply chain? How are MROs and parts specialists collaborating with OEMs to support airlines? What is the capability of the OEMs to support repairs on both new, and existing products? What factors are influencing decisions around the location of repair facilities?