F&E Aerospace and Penton's Aviation Week Network review MRO Middle East contract

MROME and Aircraft Interiors Middle East to continue to be co-located in Dubai F&E Aerospace has extended its contract with Penton's Aviation Week Network to produce MRO Middle East, the region's premier maintenance, repair and overhaul exhibition, into the future.

The agreement means that the MRO Middle East exhibition, conference and workshops will return to Dubai annually, providing the one opportunity in the region for attendees to discover the crucial issues impacting the MRO industry and to network with customers and peers from all segments of the business.

“MRO Middle East has seen exponential growth in the time we have been working with F&E Aerospace,” said Lydia Janow, managing director, events, for Aviation Week Network. “Since its inception, exhibitor participation has increased an incredible 80% which demonstrates the importance of the industry in the region. Visitor numbers to the two-day event have grown almost four times. With their regional and industry experience, plus this impressive track record, F&E Aerospace is the ideal partner for us to continue to develop MRO Middle East together.”

The global commercial aircraft MRO market was estimated to be worth $63.2 billion in 2016, according to Aviation Week’s 2016 Commercial Fleet & MRO Forecast. Visiongain is predicting continued growth over the next decade, stating that emerging markets such as the Middle East are expected to record the highest growth rates for commercial aircraft MRO as result of infrastructure expansion. In addition, the introduction of new aircraft such as the Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 and rapid growth of regional airlines are predicted to drive innovation and development of new MRO practices.

Michele van Akelijen, managing director of F&E Aerospace, said: “We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Aviation Week Network in order to grow MRO Middle East in anticipation of market needs. Our combined expertise in bringing this event together, plus Aviation Week Network’s seamless organising of conferences that consistently add value to attendees, will ensure that the show remains the must-attend event of its kind in the region.”

She added: “The Middle East clearly values the opportunities it offers, and with the MRO market predicted to grow by $5.3 billion – a CAGR of 5.5% - plus new technologies predicted to have a significant affect on the market, the importance of the event is likely to increase.”

With the eighth edition of MRO Middle East taking place 3-4 February, co-located with Aircraft Interiors Middle East, 275 exhibitors will be displaying cutting edge technologies at Dubai World Trade Centre.