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ENGINE MRO
April 2-3, 2012 
Dallas, TX
Dallas Convention Center – Dallas, TX


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Last updated: March 29, 2012

DAY ONE – Monday, April 2, 2012
9:00 a.m. Registration & Networking Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Welcome Remarks
10:10 a.m. Engine Market Analysis and Forecast

This informative session will feature research analysis on current status, upcoming trends and competitive landscape of the North American engine MRO market, including challenges and opportunities for the future in North America and global markets.

  • Mike McBride, EVP, CFO & Principal, TeamSAI
10:45 a.m. Hearing it Straight from the Airlines

A panel of key airline delegates will discuss their expectations, concerns, challenges and considerations on engine maintenance planning, outsourcing strategies and contracts.

  • Moderator: Lee Ann Tegtmeier, Editor in Chief, Overhaul & Maintenance  
  • John Azzaro, GM Supplier Operations - Engines, Delta Air Lines
  • Linda Ryan, MD Engine & Component Planning and Vendor Maintenance, United Airlines
  • Scott McGovern, MD Technical Operations Planning, US Airways
  • Amanda Gower, Manager, Powerplant Supply Chain, Southwest Airlines
12:00 p.m. Coffee Break
12:15 p.m. Effective Engine MRO Planning
Strategic and comprehensive planning for operators and MRO providers is essential to remaining competitive. Effective cost management and accurately scheduling maintenance checks is a must. This discussion will share practical lessons and experiences on workscope planning and contract negotiations around dollar per hour vs. dollar per shop visit, short term vs. long term programs, on-wing maintenance, lower costs of ownership, and much more.
  • Moderator: Dr. Hooman Rezaei, Founder & President, International Aircraft Engine Association
  • Jim Holmes, Senior Manager, Customer Business, Texas Aero Engine Services LLC (TAESL)
  • Fred Farley, Director, Engineering, American Eagle Airlines
  • Luc Pelon, Marketing VP, Engine Services, Snecma
1:30 p.m. Luncheon
3:00 p.m. The Big Bang of OEM
OEMs are advancing beyond just manufacturing, and moving into the MRO space with encompassing maintenance packages and comprehensive support for their products. Partnerships, such as joint ventures and collaborations, are blurring the lines between customers and providers. With the shifting roles of OEMs in relationships with clients, suppliers and each other, what will be the impact of these changes? How are independent MRO providers being affected?
  • James Place, VP Services Development, Rolls-Royce Future Programmes
  • Luc Pelon, Marketing VP, Engine Services, Snecma
3:45p.m. Advancements in Repair Technologies & Systems

Technology products or systems are only an enabler if it correctly troubleshoots an existing challenge in your operations. Find out the latest in repair technologies and prognostic/diagnostic tools, and how to determine if they are the right ones for you.

  • Dr. Peter Howard, VP Technology & Quality Assurance, Chromalloy
  • Rich Barlow, Director, Global R&O Engineering, Honeywell Aerospace
4:30 p.m. Refreshment Break
4:45 p.m. Material and Parts Management for Engines

Because 70-80% of engine MRO expenditure is on materials and parts, cost management and containment is a huge concern in this market. With prices of engine parts increasing, alternative options, such as PMA parts and piece parts repair, offer valid solutions.  Also, strategic inventory management and planning is critical for success and cost-cutting efficiency.  Repair methodologies are evolving with the introductions of new and advanced materials in next-generation engines, but what investments need to be made?  The panel will explore and comprehensively analyze risks and opportunities on controlling costs, streamlining logistics and improving operational procedures on parts and materials management.

  • Martin Fritsch, Director, GE Aviation Engine Services
  • Rick Stine, SVP Components, StandardAero
5:30 p.m. Networking Reception
DAY TWO – Tuesday, April 3, 2012
8:00 a.m. Networking Breakfast
8:45 a.m. What’s Brewing for Future Engines?
  • What new engine developments are in the pipeline?
  • Maintenance recommendations/designs for future engines
  • Advanced materials in engines – impact on maintenance
  • Dr. Dale Carlson, Executive for Advanced Engine Systems, GE Aviation
  • Paul Finklestein, Marketing Director, Pratt & Whitney
9:45 a.m.

Predictive Maintenance for Aging Engines
This session will explore successful strategies and programs to take the guesswork out of maintaining aging engines.

  • Dr. Rainer Fink, Director, Sales, Maintenance Services, MTU Maintenance
10:15 a.m. Refreshment Break
10:30 a.m. The Fine Balance of Managing Spare Engines
When is it enough or too much? Spare engines are ideal to reducing engine maintenance expenses, but how do you make sure to take full advantage of engine reserves without excess of un-utilized assets? What are the challenges and opportunities of spare engine leasing and pooling programs? This session will explore benefits, uncertainties, risk and cost analyses plus more on spare engines.
  • Moderator: Bob Matson, Director, Technical Services, Willis Lease Finance Corp.
  • Bobby Janagan, GM Engine Leasing, Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance Ltd
  • Mark Benson, VP Powerplant, Q Aviation Management LLC
  • Gino Miraglia, Manager, Engine Demand Planning, Delta Air Lines
11:15 a.m. Regulatory and Compliance Environment in Engine Maintenance
Discover the latest in regulatory and compliance issues, and potential implications for your engine operations. Topics include licensing, mixed configurations, DER repairs, engine certification documentation and traceability and more.
  • Sarah MacLeod, Executive Director, Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA)
  • Gil DaCosta, Manager, Boston Aircraft Evaluation Group (Engine/Propeller Directorate), FAA
12:00 p.m. Engine MRO Forum Americas Concludes
1:00 p.m. MRO Americas Exhibition Hall Opens
(all Engine MRO delegates have access to the exhibition)