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January 27-29, 2025

January 27-29, 2025
Omni Fort Worth
TX, USA

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Monday, January 27
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration sponsored by BP Aero
  • Monday, January 27, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
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Monday, January 27
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Opening Remarks
  • Monday, January 27, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Forecast: Fleet Outlook and Engine Leasing Market Dynamics
  • Monday, January 27, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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An update on US macro-economic conditions, tied into the drivers of the engine leasing market. This forecast covers engines and aircraft deliveries, asset performance and valuations.
Speaker
John Mowry

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
10:20 AM - 11:05 AM

Panel Discussion: Durability and Deliveries: Driving the Engine Leasing Market
  • Monday, January 27, 10:20 AM - 11:05 AM
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Several key factors are driving the engine leasing market going into 2025, namely continued durability challenges on next generation engines, and uncertainty in delivery schedules from the airframe OEMs. Considering these factors, when can the current boom in demand on current generation engines be expected to soften? Crucially, how will...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Eric Crosh

VP Commercial Leasing
AerCap
Speaker

Joe Hussar

EVP and Head of Portfolio
elfc
Speaker

Kevin VanDenBerg

EVP, Commercial and Head of Trading
Aero Capital Solutions
Speaker

Patrick Biebel

Managing Director
MTU Maintenance Lease Services
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
11:05 AM - 12:00 PM

Networking Break
  • Monday, January 27, 11:05 AM - 12:00 PM
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Monday, January 27
12:00 PM - 12:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Technical Capabilities for Engine Lessors
  • Monday, January 27, 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM
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Many engine lessors have added technical capabilities to their core business, in pursuit of maintenance efficiencies and increased asset values. What can be expected in this space in the coming years, and is the trend one that can be expected to continue? What other adjacencies could be expected as lessors...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Sam Hammoud

Head of CFM and Module Factory
FTAI Aviation
Speaker

Steve Chirico

VP Engine Technical Support
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Monday, January 27, 12:45 PM - 2:15 PM
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Monday, January 27
2:15 PM - 2:40 PM

Fireside Chat: Getting into Engine Leasing: New Entrants and Aircraft Lessors
  • Monday, January 27, 2:15 PM - 2:40 PM
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From new market entrants to aircraft lessors looking to be more creative with their offerings, the number of players in the engine leasing market has seen steady growth. What opportunities do new entrants see in the market, and what are the real barriers to entry?
Speaker
Joe Anselmo

SVP of Content, Editorial Director
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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Monday, January 27
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Asset Valuations: A View to the Early 2030s
  • Monday, January 27, 2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
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While valuations for many asset classes are currently at a high, what are expectations from asset managers for the next 10 years, and how will we get there? How will durability issues, technological advances, sustainability pressures, investor risk management and operator requirements impact the valuation landscape?
Speakers
Bryson Monteleone

Senior Advisor, Aviation Finance Advisory Services
PwC
Moderator

Andres Jimenez

VP Materials and Operations
Aero Engine Solutions
Speaker

Aurelien Kaufmann

VP Portfolio Management
TrueAero
Speaker

Paul Hasson

VP Asset Management
Setna iO
Speaker

Sloane Churchill

Manager, Asset Valuations
MBA Aviation
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Networking Break
  • Monday, January 27, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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Monday, January 27
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Panel Discussion: Lessors and Airlines on End of Lease Requirements
  • Monday, January 27, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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In a period of high lease rates and limited asset availability, how are airlines and lessors collaborating to navigate changing end of lease requirements. What challenges are arising most commonly, and what strategies can be employed to mitigate and resolve potential disputes?
Speakers
Stratton Borchers

President
TrueAero
Speaker

Vern Titcomb

AVP Investments
Crestone Air Partners
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Monday, January 27, 5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Monday, January 27
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Welcome Reception hosted by elfc

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Tuesday, January 28
8:00 AM - 5:20 PM

Registration sponsored by BP Aero
  • Tuesday, January 28, 8:00 AM - 5:20 PM
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Tuesday, January 28
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM

Opening Remarks
  • Tuesday, January 28, 9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Keynote Address
  • Tuesday, January 28, 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
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Speaker
Eva Azoulay

CEO
ITP Aero
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Aviation Week Network Market Forecast
  • Tuesday, January 28, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM
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An exclusive insight into the outputs from Aviation Week's 2025 Fleet & MRO Forecast. Updating you on critical market trends including shop visit forecasts, utilization and fleet deliveries.
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Networking Break sponsored by Willis Lease Finance Corporation
  • Tuesday, January 28, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
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Tuesday, January 28
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM

Panel Discussion: Scale and Scope of Current Generation Narrowbody Engine Shop Visits in 2025
  • Tuesday, January 28, 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
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As industry experiences a projected peak in CFM56 shop visits in 2025 (Aviation Week Network 2024 Fleet & MRO Forecast). What maintenance strategies are MROs utilizing to meet requirements for CFM56 and IAE V2500 powerplants? In 2025 and through the subsequent period of high demand for overhaul; what steps must...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Caroline Vandedrinck

SVP, Materials and Services
Willis Lease Finance Corporation
Speaker

Les Cronin

VP Sales and Marketing
MTU Aero Engines North America
Speaker

Mike Walsh

President
BP Aero
Speaker

Neil Russell

CEO
Aero Norway
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch sponsored by StandardAero
  • Tuesday, January 28, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 28
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Aeroxchange Hosted Session
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Tuesday, January 28
2:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Panel Discussion: LEAP: Collaborating in an Emerging Maintenance Market
  • Tuesday, January 28, 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM
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LEAP shop visits are projected to steadily grow towards 2030, with substantial increases expected into 2029 (Aviation Week Network 2024 Fleet & MRO Forecast). With the aftermarket still scaling up between CBSA network partners and independent MROs, what are the major challenges in preparing for the end of the decade?...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Basil Papayoti

VP Commercial MRO
Delta TechOps
Speaker

Sebastian Torhorst

Head of Sales Engine Services Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Will Pitcher

SVP Sales, Marketing and Customers, Airlines and Fleet
StandardAero
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM

Networking Break sponsored by Willis Lease Finance Corporation
  • Tuesday, January 28, 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM
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Tuesday, January 28
4:00 PM - 4:25 PM

Case Study: Increasing Maintenance Costs vs Fuel Cost Savings
  • Tuesday, January 28, 4:00 PM - 4:25 PM
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What are operational experiences on new generation engines, specifically around fuel savings? How does that cost saving compare to uncertainty around maintenance requirements, and time on wing? With environmental pressures increasing, are airlines being expected to put planet over profit, at least in the short term, while durability issues play...

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Tuesday, January 28
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM

Panel Discussion: Harnessing AI to Drive Efficiency in Engine Maintenance
  • Tuesday, January 28, 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications have a transformative role in enhancing efficiency in engine maintenance. What are the latest use cases and examples where AI is making a tangible impact on day-to-day operations? What are the biggest challenges in translating technology potential into cost savings?
Speakers
Daniel Leblanc

Partner
McKinsey and Company
Moderator

Mike McBride

VP, Maintenance Operations & DMS
Delta TechOps Services Group
Speaker

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Tuesday, January 28
5:15 PM - 5:20 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Tuesday, January 28, 5:15 PM - 5:20 PM
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Tuesday, January 28
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Networking Reception sponsored by Setna iO
  • Tuesday, January 28, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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Wednesday, January 29
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration sponsored by BP Aero
  • Wednesday, January 29, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Wednesday, January 29
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Opening Remarks
  • Wednesday, January 29, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, January 29
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM

Aviation Week Data Blast: Retirements
  • Wednesday, January 29, 9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
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Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, January 29
9:50 AM - 10:40 AM

Panel Discussion: Asset Availability and Downstream Implications
  • Wednesday, January 29, 9:50 AM - 10:40 AM
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What is the panel's response to the data presented? What are the impacts of retirement levels on asset and USM availability, repair demand, component prices and overhaul demand? Considering specific powerplants, how are material levels impacting repair economics and maintenance strategies?
Speakers
Anthony Spaulding

President and CEO
Magellan Aviation Group
Moderator

Carl Glover

VP Sales and Marketing Americas
AAR Corp
Speaker

Dominic Raja

Vice Chairman and President
Global Engine Maintenance
Speaker

Patrick Holzkamp

Director Purchasing USM
MTU Maintenance
Speaker

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Wednesday, January 29
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Networking Break sponsored by Willis Lease Finance Corporation
  • Wednesday, January 29, 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
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Wednesday, January 29
11:40 AM - 12:10 PM

Ramco Systems Hosted Session
  • Wednesday, January 29, 11:40 AM - 12:10 PM
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Wednesday, January 29
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Turn-around-Times on Material Repairs
  • Wednesday, January 29, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
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The USM market remains constrained, driven by low retirements and high demand for material. It is therefore critical that once material has been removed, the condition can be assessed, necessary repairs carried out, and parts be refitted efficiently. What are the key bottlenecks in the teardown and repair businesses, and...
Speakers
Jonathan Berger

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Moderator

Andrew Walmsley

President
Volo Aero MRO
Speaker

Brandon Witte

General Manager
AAR Component Services
Speaker

Clinton Kent

VP Sales and Marketing
BP Aero
Speaker

Darrell Drake

SVP Engine Programs
Unical
Speaker

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Wednesday, January 29
1:00 PM - 1:05 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 1:05 PM
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Speaker
Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, January 29
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Wednesday, January 29, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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Wednesday, January 29
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

BP Aero Facility Tour
  • Wednesday, January 29, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
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BP Aero will host a shop tour of their engine hospital shop facility located near the DFW airport during the second day of Aero-Engines Americas.  BP Aero is a full service aviation solutions provider specializing in engine teardown, engine part overhaul, accessory overhaul, lease returns and engine hospital shop repairs.  Certificated...

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