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MRO BEER 2024

MRO BEER 2024
June 15-16, 2024
Warsaw, Poland
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Tuesday, June 25
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday, June 25, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

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Wednesday, June 26
8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Registration sponsored by FL Technics
  • Wednesday, June 26, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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Wednesday, June 26
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM

Opening Remarks from Aviation Week Network
  • Wednesday, June 26, 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Opening Keynote
  • Wednesday, June 26, 9:40 AM - 10:10 AM
Speaker
Zilvinas Lapinskas

CEO
FL Technics
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
10:10 AM - 10:40 PM

Interactive Airline Keynote: Ask the Expert!
  • Wednesday, June 26, 10:10 AM - 10:40 PM
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Martin Gauss

President and CEO
airBaltic
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

Morning Networking Break
  • Wednesday, June 26, 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM

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Wednesday, June 26
11:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Regional Insight: What Does the Future Look Like for the Baltics and Eastern Europe?
  • Wednesday, June 26, 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM
Historically the Baltics and Eastern European region has benefited from competitively priced skilled labor, but have recent pressures reshaped the attractiveness of the region? This panel will explore the impact of the geopolitical challenges, supply chain pressures, increase in localisation/nearshoring and shortage of affordable skilled workers on the competitive advantage...
Speakers
Jonas Murby

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Arpad Demeny

CEO
Aeroplex
Speaker

Inga Duglas

CCO
Magnetic Group
Speaker

Matvey Koloturskiy

Deputy CEO
Vector Group Ltd.
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

Economic Pressures: Inflation, Interest Rates & Rising Costs
  • Wednesday, June 26, 11:50 AM - 12:30 PM
This session will explore the implications of rising inflation, costs and interest rates on the MRO value chain. What actions are MROs, lessors and airlines taking to protect their margins and mitigate their effect without simply passing the cost onto their customers or employees? How are MROs dealing with rising...
Speakers
Klaus Mueller

Senior Advisor
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Kristina Klioraite

Group CFO
FL Technics
Speaker

Petr Dobersky

CEO
Czech Airlines Technics
Speaker

Wolfgang Henle

Managing Director
SAMCO Aircraft Maintenance Bratislava
Speaker

Zekeriya Demir

CFO
Turkish Technic
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Bridging the Gender Gap: How to Attract, Retain & Grow a Diverse Workforce
  • Wednesday, June 26, 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
The aviation industry is facing a talent shortage. Meanwhile the demand for maintenance services is growing and the workforce is aging. However, women are still under-represented in the industry, especially in leadership roles. This panel will discuss how we can attract, retain and develop more female representation and increase diversity...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Aleksandra Juda

President and CEO
LOT Aircraft Maintenance Services (LOTAMS)
Speaker

Barbara Kasnikowska

General Manager
WAMS- Ryanair
Speaker

Liga Slenge

Chief of People and Culture
SmartLynx Airlines
Speaker

Mirjana Ceh

Chief Commercial Officer
Avia Prime Group
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Networking Lunch
  • Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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Wednesday, June 26
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Airline Fleet Management: Insight Into Aging Fleets, ACMI & Different Ownership Structures
  • Wednesday, June 26, 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
With aircraft retirements lower than expected due to supply chain issues delaying delivery of new aircraft coupled with in-service issues impacting the existing fleet, how do you plan and manage your fleet in a dynamic and competitive market? How do you deal with aging fleets, maintenance costs, and environmental regulations?...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Christine Rovelli

SVP Strategy and Fleet
Finnair Oyj
Speaker

Laura Ivaskaite

Head of Asset Management
SmartLynx Airlines
Speaker

Valentin Ivanov

VP Technical Operations
Heston Airlines
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Forecast Presentation: Key Trends & Topics for the Region
  • Wednesday, June 26, 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Attend this session and learn about the critical data essential to your business activities. Get the facts and figures on in-service fleet, new deliveries and retirements for a vital understanding on how to plan and strategize for the future.
Speaker
Daniel Williams

Director, Fleet Data Services
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Afternoon Networking Break
  • Wednesday, June 26, 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Wednesday, June 26
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Airframe MRO Capacity Challenges & Changing Buying Patterns
  • Wednesday, June 26, 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
With grand expansion plans on the mind of many MROs in the region, does the industry have enough resources (capital, human and parts) to sustain this growth? Hear from leading MROs and airlines on what impact they expect the ongoing capacity shortage to have on their strategies. Is this increased...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Adam Hale

Head of Heavy Maintenance
Ryanair
Speaker

Jan Kotka

COO
Magnetic MRO
Speaker

Juozas Lapeika

Deputy CEO for Production Management - Base Maintenance
FL Technics
Speaker

Krzysztof Krolak

VP Technical Operations
LOT Polish Airlines
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
4:40 PM - 5:20 PM

Fleet Modernization: Making the Most of Aging Aircraft
  • Wednesday, June 26, 4:40 PM - 5:20 PM
With new aircraft lead times increasing, some airlines are looking to extend the lifetime of their fleets. Meanwhile customer expectations for the cabin experience are sky high. Therefore, does the industry need to look in more detail at cabin reconfiguration (i.e. USB ports/Wifi)? How can we overcome the challenges to...
Speakers
Joost Groenenboom

Senior Director
ICF
Moderator

Alexandre Garcia

Head of Design Studio
Airbus
Speaker

Ivan Ivanov

SVP of Engineering
Electra Airways
Speaker

James Kornberg

Aerospace and Defense Industry, Business Consultant
Dassault Systèmes
Speaker

Layth Hamad

Director of Base Maintenance
SmartLynx Airlines
Speaker

Uğur Şahin

SVP of R and D and Innovation
Turkish Technic
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
5:20 PM - 5:25 PM

Closing Remarks from Aviation Week Network and End of Conference Day One
  • Wednesday, June 26, 5:20 PM - 5:25 PM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Wednesday, June 26
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Networking Reception hosted by AMP Aero Services
  • Wednesday, June 26, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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Wednesday, June 26
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Evening Reception hosted by FL Technics
  • Wednesday, June 26, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
MRO BEER attendees are invited to be the guest of FL Technics for a night of indulgence and an unmatched experience at the extraordinary WonderMaze Affair. Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey with us! Immerse yourself in a world where you’ll encounter a captivating fusion of art, music, theater and...

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Thursday, June 27
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Registration sponsored by FL Technics
  • Thursday, June 27, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Thursday, June 27
9:25 AM - 9:30 AM

Opening Remarks from Aviation Week Network
  • Thursday, June 27, 9:25 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
9:30 AM - 10:15 AM

Update on Aero Engines: Out with the Old & In with the New?
  • Thursday, June 27, 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM
With engine OEMs providing a framework to address recent engine problems, where are we now? How are MROs handling increased maintenance events associated with the transition from old to new generation engines, planned maintenance for problematic new generation engines and upkeep of aging aircraft? Is the increase in engine MRO...
Speakers
James Pozzi

MRO Editor EMEA
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Arne Luxa

Director Sales – Europe
MTU Maintenance
Speaker

Fulya Turkoz

Head of Sales Engine Services EMEA
Lufthansa Technik
Speaker

Julius Bogusevicius

Head of Engine, Airframe and Materials Services
FL Technics
Speaker

Olivier Boina

VP Engine Fleet Engineering
AFI KLM E&M
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
10:15 AM - 11:15 AM

New Technology Update: A Series of Case Studies
  • Thursday, June 27, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
This session will be broken down into three separate case studies which will explore the potential of new technology and how it can improve your operations today. Whether you are developing a new software, looking to integrate a new technology or are just interested in industry 4.0, you will want...

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Thursday, June 27
10:16 AM - 10:25 AM

Case Study 1: Ryanair - First Steps on the Road to Paperless Heavy Maintenance
  • Thursday, June 27, 10:16 AM - 10:25 AM
As Ryanair begin the journey to going paperless across their heavy maintenance organization they discuss some of the early challenges they are facing
Speaker
Danny Laredo

Digital Transformation Manager
Ryanair
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
10:25 AM - 10:35 AM

Case Study 2: Optimizing Our Most Valuable Asset
  • Thursday, June 27, 10:25 AM - 10:35 AM
Making stronger, data-backed decisions across the entire employee lifecycle to ensure that our greatest asset is matched with the roles they are best suited for. How to identify square pegs and then to align them with appropriately shaped holes.
Speaker
Paul Conway

Business Development and Sales Director
KLM UK Engineering
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
10:35 AM - 10:45 AM

Case Study 3: The Increasing Role of AI and Machine Learning in MRO Forecasting and Efficiency
  • Thursday, June 27, 10:35 AM - 10:45 AM
How is machine learning reshaping MRO forecasting to streamline maintenance event hours and minimize downtime? How does ML enhance financial forecasts in MRO, aligning operational and financial planning? How can ML provide a clearer picture of resource needs and maintenance scheduling? In what ways are MROs using ML to predict...
Speaker
Rafi Wadan

CEO & Co-Founder
Stargazr
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
10:50 AM - 11:25 AM

Morning Networking Break
  • Thursday, June 27, 10:50 AM - 11:25 AM

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Thursday, June 27
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM

Effective Spare Parts Management in an Unpredictable Environment
  • Thursday, June 27, 11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
With parts shortages remaining a key challenge for the industry, this session will investigate what solutions are available to address this growing problem. A recent reduction in narrowbody retirements has resulted in a lack of USM on the market, what mitigation options are operators considering to counter this challenge? Will...
Speakers
Jonas Murby

Principal
AeroDynamic Advisory
Moderator

Alexandre Arnau

Aftermarket Maintenance Analyst
Airbus
Speaker

Armando Filho

Director of Trading and Material Management
Vallair
Speaker

Greg Zuikovs

Senior Director of Sales and Business Development
Airinmar Ltd
Speaker

Kestutis Volungevicius

CEO
Heston Materials
Speaker

Mark Shimizu

SVP EMEA
AerFin
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
12:10 PM - 12:15 PM

Closing Remarks from Aviation Week Network and End of Conference
  • Thursday, June 27, 12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
Speaker
Georgia Halliday

Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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Thursday, June 27
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch
  • Thursday, June 27, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Boxed lunch available for delegates

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Thursday, June 27
12:30 PM - 6:30 PM

FL Technics Facility Tour. Must be pre-registered.
  • Thursday, June 27, 12:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tour is limited to 100 attendees and requires a separate sign up but no additional charges. Bus transfers will depart from the Radisson Blu Hotel (at 1pm) and take attendees to the Engine Shop. After the tour (at 4pm) there will be two bus transfers, one to Vilnius Airport (estimated arrival...

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