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February 7-9, 2024
Hyatt Regency Dallas
TX, USA

Wednesday, February 28
8:15 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 8:15 AM - 5:30 PM
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Wednesday, February 28
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Hear an up-to-date assessment of the economic picture and long-term outlook in the Americas, considering key macro-economic factors including GDP, inflation, currency, oil prices and interest rates.
Speaker
David Lee

Managing Director, Economics & Market Research
Airlines for America
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Building on the economic forecast, what are the knock-on effects of economic conditions on the engine leasing market? This forecast covers airline financials, asset performances and valuations.
Speaker
John Mowry

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
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As the engine leasing and trading markets experience an enjoyable boom, namely on legacy, narrowbody engines, what are expectations of mid-life availability through 2024? And how can lessors, traders and maintenance specialists collaborate with operators to ensure asset availability?
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

David Rushe

SVP, Trading
Aergo Capital
Speaker

Eric Crosh

VP Engines Commercial Leasing
AerCap Engines
Speaker

Ken Herbert

Managing Director
RBC Capital Markets
Speaker

Mike Stengel

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM

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Wednesday, February 28
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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An assessment on lease terms and structures from major engine lessors. Which engines are in demand? What are the surprises of the past 12 months? How are lessors reacting to spare engine demand? How are lessors managing their portfolios between mature and next generation engines?
Speakers
Stuart Rubin

VP and Managing Director, Aviation
ICF
Moderator

David Moloney

Project Manager
SES Ltd.
Speaker

Fabrizio Laurenti

Head of Leasing Business
MTU Maintenance Lease Services
Speaker

Joe Hussar

EVP and Head of Portfolio
elfc
Speaker

Luke Sharpe

VP, Engine Leasing
Aero Capital Solutions
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Wednesday, February 28
2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 2:15 PM - 2:35 PM
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A sit-down interview with senior executives from the investment community
Speakers
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Chance Fowler

VP Portfolio Management
Aquila Air Capital
Speaker

Kristine Liwag

Executive Director
Morgan Stanley
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
2:40 PM - 3:25 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 2:40 PM - 3:25 PM
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Lead times on new parts, and repair TAT continue to be a bottleneck for engine shops. PMA parts are widely used and provide a potential avenue to help alleviate this pressure. From a performance and supply chain point of view, what are airline experiences of PMA usage? Does the panel...
Speakers
Livia Hayes

Director
Oliver Wyman
Moderator

David LeClair

General Manager, Asset and Material Solutions
Chromalloy
Speaker

Mark Miner

VP Technical Services
American Airlines
Speaker

Patrick Markham

VP HPG Technical Services
HEICO
Speaker

Reid Antonacchio

Director, Sales Banks & Lessors, Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
3:25 PM - 4:10 PM

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Wednesday, February 28
4:10 PM - 4:35 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 4:10 PM - 4:35 PM
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color:black">Hear from Aviation Week Network editorial and data teams for their latest analysis on the Boeing 737 MAX struggles. From temporary groundings to restrictions on production ramp up, how are ongoing issues at Boeing impacting the engines market? This session will consider possible outcomes for Boeing and assess the impact...
Speakers
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
4:40 PM - 5:25 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 4:40 PM - 5:25 PM
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How do appraisers see the changing market? What are the main factors impacting asset values in 2024? What do the panel see as the most important factors impacting the valuation and investment attractiveness of new generation engines?
Speakers
Raman Ram

Partner - Americas Aerospace & Defense Leader
Ernst & Young
Moderator

Mike Yeomans

Director – Valuations and Consulting
IBA Group
Speaker

Olga Razzhivina

Director
Oriel
Speaker

Sam Sherratt

AVP, Investment Analytics
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Speaker

Sloane Churchill

Manager, Asset Valuations
MBA Aviaition
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
5:25 PM - 5:30 PM

  • Wednesday, February 28, 5:25 PM - 5:30 PM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

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Thursday, February 29
8:00 AM - 5:30 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Thursday, February 29
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM

  • Thursday, February 29, 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

  • Thursday, February 29, 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM
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Speaker
Dominic Raja

Vice Chairman and President
Global Engine Maintenance
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

  • Thursday, February 29, 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
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See the latest trends, get the facts, and understand what the data means as you hear expert analysis on the current outlook for the market and critical trends. With the pandemic world in the past, see how the new altered market dynamics drive new opportunities while other forces wane. Based...
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
10:15 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Thursday, February 29, 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
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What have been the biggest challenges and lessons learned from transitioning to new engine services? Considering hospital visits, durability issues, training, and coordination with OEM partners. What are MRO capacity projections for LEAP & GTF powerplants? What updates can MROs provide to operators about their offerings and expectations of required...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Basil Papayoti

VP Commercial MRO
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Les Cronin

VP Sales & Marketing
MTU Aero Engines North America
Speaker

Sebastian Torhorst

Head of Sales Engine Services Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Vesa Paukkeri

CEO
CTS Engines
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM


Thursday, February 29
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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The LEAP platform is projected to power 51% of the narrowbody fleet by 2033 (Aviation Week 2024 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast), it is essential that OEMs, MROs, and operators collaborate to ensure success. This forward-looking panel will cover OEM technical updates, as well as MRO feedback following performance restoration...
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Ken Newton

SCM Engine & Lease Management Director
Alaska Airlines
Speaker

Lloyd Barker

SVP LEAP Program Industrialization
StandardAero
Speaker

Natalie Stone

Director, LEAP Material Solutions, Customer Programs
GE Aerospace
Speaker

Patricia Küster

Head of Product LEAP Overhaul
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Penny Jacob

VP Business Operations
Delta TechOps
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Thursday, February 29
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Aeroxchange’s newest solution, AeroCompass, is a new web-based solution that streamlines the engine trading process by providing unprecedented transparency and removing obstacles that stall asset evaluations and purchasing decisions. Discover how Aeroxchange is expanding its platform’s ecosystem to support trading complex assets, such as engines, APUs and landing gear.
Speaker
Albert Koszarek

President & CEO
Aeroxchange
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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How are services for major fleets, including the CFM56 & V2500, developing as they move towards the mature end of their lifecycle? What specific services are being utilized to keep these engines serviceable? Is a shifting balance of airline and lessor ownership changing the maintenance requirements of airlines? Is this...
Speakers
Anthony Spaulding

President and CEO
Magellan Aviation Group
Moderator

Bo Lump

SVP Business Development
SR Technics
Speaker

Muazzi Hatem

VP Engineering
Global Engine Maintenance
Speaker

Sean Thomas

Director, Engine Repair & Overhaul
United Airlines
Speaker

Wasim Akhtar

Director of Engines
AJW Group
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM


Thursday, February 29
4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM
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Join this session for an introduction to the fundamentals of SAF’s importance, key challenges that are slowing market adoption, and potential solutions to kickstart this industry.
Speaker
David Kaplan

Principal
Oliver Wyman
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
4:25 PM - 5:15 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 4:25 PM - 5:15 PM
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Opening with a short presentation on the state of mergers and acquisitions in the engines market, this session will then turn to a group of experts to debate the day-to-day impacts of a changing market landscape. The panel will consider the impacts and motivations behind M&A from a supply chain,...
Speakers
Alan Eberstein

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Moderator

Ian Taylor

VP Repair Sales
Barnes Aerospace
Speaker

Jeff White

Partner
Robinson & Cole LLP
Speaker

Oliver T. Althoff

Managing Director & Head of North America, Aviation, Aerospace & Defense Banking
Seabury Corporate Finance
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
5:15 PM - 5:20 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, February 29
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

  • Thursday, February 29, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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Friday, March 01
8:30 AM - 12:50 PM


Friday, March 01
9:30 AM - 9:55 AM

  • Friday, March 01, 9:30 AM - 9:55 AM
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Grab a coffee! Allocated time for Brella meetings and networking

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Friday, March 01
9:55 AM - 10:00 AM

  • Friday, March 01, 9:55 AM - 10:00 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Friday, March 01
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

  • Friday, March 01, 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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The PW1000G platform is projected to power 20% of the narrowbody fleet by 2033 (Aviation Week 2024 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast), the OEM, MRO & airlines community need to work together to ensure the success of the engine. This panel takes a forward looking approach, to discuss technical updates...
Speakers
Sean Broderick

Senior Air Transport and Safety Editor
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Bob Matson

VP Global Technical Services
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Speaker

Richard Brown

Managing Director
NAVEO Consultancy
Speaker

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Friday, March 01
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM


Friday, March 01
11:45 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Friday, March 01, 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
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Hear the latest trends in the air freight industry and the impacts to the freighter market.  See how utilization is changing, where and how the fleets are evolving (new build freighters vs. passenger conversions), and the prospects for the future fleets around the world.  See how the trends shape the...
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Friday, March 01
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

  • Friday, March 01, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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How is an increased demand for mature generation engines, along with a lull of SVs and increase of short-term leasing, impacting the pricing and availability of used parts? Assuming that a majority of these engines will see the shop at some point, what is the investment case for overhaul vs....
Speakers
Richard Brown

Managing Director
NAVEO Consultancy
Moderator

Hunter Edens

CCO
Setna iO
Speaker

Jason Alvarez

Director, Operations
StandardAero
Speaker

Julio Ramirez

Director Sales & Marketing, Americas
Global Engine Maintenance
Speaker

Michael Gaetano

VP, Supply Chain & Asset Management
Lockheed Martin Commercial Engine Solutions
Speaker

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Friday, March 01
12:45 PM - 12:50 PM

  • Friday, March 01, 12:45 PM - 12:50 PM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Friday, March 01
12:50 PM - 2:00 PM

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Friday, March 01
1:30 PM - 5:00 PM

  • Friday, March 01, 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM
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Join us for an exciting in-person guided shop tour event at Global Engine Maintenance, LLC in Doral, FL, USA! Get ready to explore the fascinating world of the (CFM56-7B, CFM56-5B and CFM56-3C1) engines and discover the inner workings of our state-of-the-art facility. This is a unique opportunity to witness firsthand how our skilled...

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