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RAI
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference: October 27-28, 2026
Exhibition: October 28-29, 2026
RAI
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Conference: October 27-28, 2026
Exhibition: October 28-29, 2026
Thank you for attending this year’s MRO Europe. We hope you enjoyed the event and are already implementing key takeaways. Below you will find the presentation slides submitted to us. To launch the files simply click on the speakers’ names. Please note that any missing presentations were not made available.
As ongoing capacity shortages cause airlines to re-evaluate their maintenance strategies, how does this change the partnership dynamics between airlines and MRO providers in the region? Where are we with capacity and where can we see new capabilities being added? Who is adding new capabilities and ramping up to secure their position in the aftermarket? How is the position of the OEM changing in the aftermarket? Are they becoming a stronger competitor? As workforce and supply chain challenges continue, who has improved partnerships to ease some of the impacts? How have communications and visibility on these issues had to improve to ensure efficiency and accurate planning?
In this session we hear from British Airways, gaining insights into how they are transforming as a business by driving operational resilience, recruiting for the future and investing in new aircraft and technologies as they place sustainability at the heart of all decision-making.
What will ongoing supply chain challenges mean for the market over the next few years? What are the OEMs proposing in terms of support and can there be a return to BAU? Material shortages and labor challenges – what are the methods to improve output and timeliness? Can we help suppliers further down the supply chain to improve delivery and production? How can we encourage a build-up of capability to respond to the lag, get things back on track and ultimately improve performance?
What MRO is needed to support the growth that is expected in India? What challenges are there from a regulatory perspective and who is looking at partnerships in the region? As India emerges as a key market, what impacts will this have on the European and global MRO market? How fast can we expect this development to take place? Do we understand the impact of this transforming region?
What is the current status of China and how has the reopening of this market affected international stakeholders?
How is the ongoing war in Ukraine affecting the industry in Eastern Europe and what are some of the key impacts in terms of travel flows, supply chain and regional operators?
How are operators approaching their fleet management and neo strategies in response to durability problems within the in-service engine fleet? What is the knock-on impact on sourcing of spare engines? And furthermore, what is the expected impact on delivery schedules of new aircraft? What are the evolving MRO requirements for these powerplants, and how are MROs preparing services, outside of the OEM network? What does the industry need from OEMs in terms of investment and resolutions to durability issues?
How does inflation continue to impact the industry? Where is this impact being absorbed? How are cost levels being adjusted in an inflation driven environment and what is the consumer expectation? What will happen to capacity in the medium and long term and what areas are we seeing the most pressure? How are OEMs working to support operators? How are escalating prices being managed with customers? How is the landscape and dynamic with the independents changing?
What has caused extended lead times on component repairs and what collaboration methods and strategies are being employed to reduce turnaround times? What areas need to focus on improving efficiency? How are these issues leading to increased frustrations and impacting demand, existing contracts and the market landscape? Understanding the causes of these bottlenecks and what vendors are doing to increase repair capacity.
How might we expect sustainability to impact traffic volume and corresponding MRO activity? How will the market adjust to shift into hydrogen and electric aircraft? How will electric and hydrogen aircraft be supported and what is viable? What timeline do we expect to see for maturity and for these aircraft to enter the global aviation market and how will this influence corresponding MRO activity?
Emerging passenger preferences, fleet decisions and brand updates will continue to be a key driver for cabin choices and interior modifications. What is on the horizon as our industry adapts to a changing marketplace?
Who has managed to build efficiencies across their business to improve processes and procedures? How can innovation be further developed to attract talent? What are we seeing in terms of new technology and MRO automation to help technicians be more productive and respond to the labor shortage challenge? Do we need new sources of motivation to attract new talent?
How is digital technology being used in shops and who is utilizing digital tools to improve productivity and customer satisfaction? What MROs have invested in IT digital infrastructure – what are the benefits and what has worked? Who has invested in digital maintenance and seen a direct link to improvements?
How do we better forecast needs for spare parts and needs for USM? With escalating prices, what are the impacts on the part-out market? What is the level of demand? What is the market for USM with older aircraft on the market? Are opportunities to part-out reducing as regional players change their strategies and how are part-out companies dealing with it?
Exploring the coordinated relationship between suppliers and airlines through rotable support contracts. By examining the challenges and benefits inherent in such partnerships, the presentation offers a professional platform to dissect the strategic dynamics that foster operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainable growth.
Increased global demands and labor shortages compel the aviation industry to seek innovative solutions for maintaining aircraft efficiently and safely. This presentation explores the pivotal role that AI plays in enabling proactive and intelligent decision-making within Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) teams. By harnessing available machine and sensor data, AI can proactively detect anomalies in components and provide actionable insights for diagnosis and timely corrective actions. This transformative shift to ‘smart maintenance’ not only minimizes operational disruptions but also ensures the safety and reliability of aircraft.