Event Archive

A2 – Effective Supplier-Operator Partnerships in Keeping Costs Down and Aircraft Up
Communication between suppliers and operators is crucial to developing a mutually-beneficial and cost-effective MRO partnership. How are airlines, suppliers and MRO providers working together to minimize operating costs and downtime? This workshop will explore challenges from all parties, and proven tactics to overcome these issues in the MRO lifecycle.

• Moderator: Norbert Marx, GM, GAMECO

• Ron Ho, Managing Director, China, Rockwell Collins

• Pak Chin, VP Airlines, Air Transport & Regional Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace Asia Pacific

B1 –Advanced Technology Enablers for MRO Planning
Technology can be significantly leveraged to improve maintenance preparation and planning. How can technology systems be optimized for reliable data management and proper maintenance documentation? What are deployment and training challenges in regards to new technology? How can mobile/wireless devices enhance maintenance processes? What are future repair technologies to watch for?

• Moderator: Ian Wolfe, General Manager, John Holland Aviation Services
• Juan Araujo, VP Worldwide Repair of Customer Service, Hamilton Sundstrand

B2 – Collaboration for Lease Returns
With leased aircraft expecting to make up over half the global fleet within the next several years, proper maintenance work and documentation that correctly follow lease contract guidelines will be a major concern. How can we streamline the process by cooperation among the lessee, lessor, and MRO? What efforts are being done to try to create solutions that are beneficial to all parties? This interactive discussion will explore outside-the-box ideas and collaborative strategies to lessen the burden of lease returns.

• Moderator: Hugh Newman, Technical Director, BOC Aviation

• Yang Shih Kuen, Vice President Shandong Airlines Engineering & Technics Co.

• Carl Travers, Manager of Base Maintenance, Cebu Air

   

Workshop
Import/Export Regulatory Impact on Supply Chain and Repairs
Import of aircraft parts into China can be a long and tedious process due to bureaucracy, restrictions, and regional stipulations. This amounts to huge delays and immense costs for suppliers and manufacturers working in China. Gain a better understanding of Chinese customs and clearance procedures and learn how to avoid costly delays.

• Antoine Mocellin, Sr.  Director, Material, Logistics and Suppliers, and Hua Ou Aviation Support Center, Airbus China

• Ed Hazelwood, Editor-In-Chief, Conferences, Aviation Week
• Iain Blackhall, Managing Director, Civil Aviation, Aviation Week

Opening Address

• Peter Tiarks, VP Customer Service, Airbus China

Opening Industry Keynote

• Zhong De Chao, Vice Chief Engineer & Deputy General Manager, Air China (on behalf of He Li, SVP, Air China)

MRO Asia Pacific – Trends and Forecast
This popular, informative session will once again bring together leading aviation research analysts to examine current status and upcoming trends of the Asian MRO market and aviation industries, including challenges and opportunities for the future in Asia Pacific and global markets.

• Mike McBride, CFO & EVP, TeamSAI
• Dennis S.C. Ling, Director – Asia Pacific, ICF SH&E

C1 – Aircraft Health Management Systems
Diagnostics, prognostics, remote maintenance – where do they all fit in your overall maintenance operations? These aircraft health monitors affect how maintenance crews respond to conditions, problems and repairs, cutting down on mechanical delays. This session will explore various factors of monitoring systems, how they work within your overall maintenance programs and collaborative strategies between manufacturers and operators for better predictive capabilities.

• Moderator: John Maggiore, Director, Airline Performance Management, The Boeing Company

• Dr. John Li, Chief Engineer, Engineering & Technic, China Eastern Airlines

• Li Tang, Manager of Airplane Technical Monitoring Center, Engineering Division, Air China Techincs

C2 – Intelligent Approaches to Outsourcing
With struggles to keep operating costs low, airlines make great effort to determine which maintenance work should be outsourced and which should be in-house. There must be careful cost-analysis between the decision to either use an aftermarket provider or develop in-house capabilities. Hear benchmarking strategies on optimizing your outsourcing agreements and what you should take into consideration when making decisions on outsourcing.

• Moderator: Peter Tiarks, Head of Customer Support, Airbus China

• Richard Haas, Director of North-East Asia, Lufthansa Technik

• Mao Jiang Ran, Vice Chief Engineer, Chengdu Airlines

D1 – Emergence and Maintenance Demand of Budget and Regional Carriers

With the surge of low-cost and regional airlines in Asia Pacific, aftermarket providers have collaborated with their customers to provide more fluid and integrated solutions to meet their unique requirements and demands. What maintenance solutions are they looking for? What are their considerations and decision factors in choosing the right MRO solutions?

• Moderator: He Jian, Vice GM, Maintenance & Engineering, Juneyao Airlines, China
• Nathan Wang, VP & Chief Engineer, Spring Airlines
• Chen Wan Bing, Chief Engineer, Tianjin Airlines Co. Ltd.

COMAC, China’s state-owned airplane manufacturer, is set to launch the C919 into the commercial market by 2016, competing in the narrow-body segment.  With already 100 orders in place, what will be the anticipated short-term and long-term maintenance recommendation and potential support solutions? What will be the modifications and specifications that will impact its aircraft maintenance?

• Moderator: Ren He, Deputy Chief Engineer, COMAC, Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co., Ltd.

• Professor Pai Wen Hua, Deputy Chief Engineer, COMAC, Shanghai Aircraft Customer Service Co., Ltd.

• Zhong De Chao, Vice Chief Engineer & Deputy General Manager, Air China

• Hua QinBing, OEM C&PS Director, Air Transport & Regional, Honeywell Aerospace Asia Pacific

• Ed Hazelwood, Editor-In-Chief Conferences, Aviation Week

Day 3 Keynote Address

• Nicholas Reyes, Flight Standards Division Manager, Western Pacific, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
  

E1 – Safety in Technical Operations
What sort of technical guidance and safety-critical information do you need to be compliant? This session will explore processes and practices in parts, supply and MRO enterprises to meet the latest maintenance requirements, such as service bulletins, airworthiness directives, manufacturer service recommendations and much more.

• Ashwani Sharma, Quality Manager, Air India Express
• Nicholas Reyes, Flight Standards Division Manager, Western Pacific, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
• Yang Yang, Chief of Safety Office, Safety and Quality Division, AMECO

E2 – The Right Part at the Right Time
To achieve optimal customer satisfaction with minimal downtime, having the right materials and parts in the right place is critical for success and cost-cutting efficiency. Learn benchmarking strategies from leading suppliers and MRO organizations on how they are accurately controlling flow and inventory. How do you optimize the planning process to ensure you have the right asset in the right place at the right time?

• Wilson Chung, VP, FedEx Express Int. Priority Operations, China
• Joshua Abelson, SVP Supply Chain Solutions, AeroTurbine, Inc.

F1 – Strategic Cost Analysis
Because of the dynamic environment of the MRO world, continuous cost-saving measures are always critical, but it must be strategically decided by cutting in the right places. Organizations must comprehensively analyze the risks and opportunities on replace vs. repair, determining uncontrollable costs, investing in new repair solutions, PMAs and more.

• Patrick Markham, VP Tech Services & Jet Engineering, HEICO Parts Group
• Jeroen Hanssens, Director Sales Administration & Cost Control, KLM Maintenance & Engineering

F2 –Training and Certifying Asia’s MRO Workforce

According to Boeing’s 2010 market outlook, Asia-Pacific’s regional demand for maintenance personnel is set to increase dramatically. Over one-third of the global projected maintenance technicians will be in Asia Pacific to maintain and service the 3.3% per annum growth in commercial aircraft. Discover the latest in effective maintenance training in education and qualifications for the Asian aviation workforce, and how successful companies are overcoming manpower challenges and shortages.

• Chander Bhatia, Training Manager (Airframe and Engines) - Engineering Training Department, Kingfisher Airlines

Manufacturers’ Panel – Updates on Maintenance and Experiences
The latest MRO-related and other up-to-the-minute information will be presented by the industry’s foremost OEMs. Get briefed on specific maintenance requirements and developments as well as initial roll-out concerns, support solutions, advanced material repair concerns, operator experiences and more.

• Moderator: Joseph Annibalini , Director, MRO Marketing, Pratt & Whitney

• Gary Martin, VP Sales, Marketing and Service Programs, Bombardier Customer Services & Specialized and Amphibious Aircraft

• Calvin Marlor, 787 Deputy Fleet Chief, Boeing Commercial Airplanes

• Pak Chin, VP Airlines, Air Transport & Regional Aircraft, Honeywell Aerospace Asia Pacific

The Rising Tide: Opportunities and Challenges of MRO in Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific continues to be a primary contender in the global MRO industry. What are their challenges and strategies to overcome them? How are alliances, joint ventures and other partnerships affecting MROs and operators across Asia Pacific? What are the keys to staying competitive, informed and compliant in a global marketplace, and how are they impacting the growth and vision of these companies?

• Moderator: David Conrad, Director, International Sales & Marketing, GAMECO

• Kevin Chow, VP Strategic Plans and Business Development, ST Aerospace
• Stuart Yang,Senior Marketing and Sales Manager, Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services

• Antoine Mocellin, Sr.  Director, Material, Logistics and Suppliers, and Hua Ou Aviation Support Center, Airbus China