MRO Webinar Series

July 21

9:00 EDT | 14:00 BST | 21:00 SGT

Since its launch in 1997, Doha-based Qatar Airways has grown to connect more than 160 destinations and become a 5-star airline that sets industry standards in passenger service.

Group CEO Akbar Al Baker has been instrumental in shaping the development of Qatar Airways and is an industry influencer. Throughout the pandemic, he has transitioned Qatar Airways by introducing dedicated cargo and repatriation flights, restoring scheduled routes and launching hygiene safety initiatives to reassure and safeguard passengers and employees.

Mr. Al Baker serves on the IATA Board of Governors, which he chaired in 2018-2019. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Arab Air Carriers Organisation and a non-executive Director of Heathrow Airport Holdings. A recipient of France’s Legion of Honor in recognition of his leadership in the aviation industry, Mr. Al Baker also holds a private pilot license.

Join Aviation Week Network as Mr. Al Baker provides his perspective on how the worldwide airline industry should position itself to best survive the global pandemic and return to strength.

Moderated by Karen Walker, Air Transport World Editor-in-Chief and Group Air Transport Editor-in-Chief

Panelists:

Valerie Manning, SVP of Customer Support, Airbus

Mike Hoffmeister, VP of Customer Support, CFM

Austin Major, VP of Business Development and Global Support, Parker Aerospace

Jonas Murby, Principal, AeroDynamic Advisory

Lee Ann Shay, Chief Editor, MRO, Aviation Week Network

June 10

10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST

Assessing what the engine leasing market will look like as the market recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic including the competitive landscape for lessors, spare engine supply/demand and material pricing. What’s the outlook for green-time engines?

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Chief Editor MRO, Aviation Week Network

*Due to a technical issue there are no webcams in this recording

Panelists: 

Joe Hussar, EVP and Head of Portfolio, ELFC

Bobby Janagan, Managing Director at Rolls-Royce & Partners Finance

Andrea Luebke, Managing Director, MTU Maintenance Lease Services

June 3

9:00 EDT / 14:00 BST / 15:00 CEST

How is the Eastern European MRO sector doing and what are its prospects post pandemic? Is it positioned for the long-term or does it have geographical advantages that help its outlook? Examining the region’s fleets and the grounded aircraft. How will COVID-19 impact base maintenance strategies?

Moderator: James Pozzi, European MRO Editor, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Risto Maeots, CEO, Magnetic MRO

Karolis Matulaitis, Director, Kaunas International Airport

Adrian Ionascu, Deputy General Director, Blue Air

May 20

COVID-19 has resulted in many schools shifting toward online and distance learning, but a crucial portion of aviation maintenance training requires hands-on learning for technical concepts. How have AMT schools and organizations pivoted to cope with the situation and how will this affect Part 147 training moving forward?

This webinar will tackle these topics and examine how the novel coronavirus crisis may impact the future workforce pipeline.

Moderator: Lindsay Bjerregaard, Digital Editorial Producer, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Eric Jones, Department Chair Aviation Maintenance Sciences, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Shonu Bamrah, Director, British School of Aviation

James Hall, Dean Aviation Technologies, WSU Tech

May 12

Now, without the benefit of hosting public gatherings and the need for crucial aviation industry intelligence, we are bringing you SpeedNews Virtual Nation, a hosted webinar that provides our SpeedNews community with the opportunity to re-connect, receive updated data, forecasts and presentations, and participate in a live Q&A session, all from your (mandated) home office.

This two-part webinar series has been developed specifically for our SpeedNews Community to gain the required intelligence necessary to navigate your organization's journey through this unprecedented global downturn from COVID-19.

Moderator:

Steve Costley, Managing Editor, SpeedNews

Introductions:

Joanna Speed, Managing Director, SpeedNews

Speakers:

Chris R. Celtruda, Chief Executive Officer, Kellstrom Defense

Kevin Michaels, Managing Director, AeroDynamic Advisory

May 6

Before the current downturn, many airframe and engine platforms were facing shortages of quality used service material (USM). With airlines poised to reduce their flying and their fleet sizes to match new, lower demand, that will change. Retirements will rise, and new deliveries will fall. What could this mean for USM suppliers? How will operators view the USM market going forward?

Join our panel of experienced industry representatives as we explore how the novel coronavirus pandemic could re-shape the USM landscape. 

Moderator: Sean Broderick, Senior Air Transport & Safety Editor, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Derk-Jan van Heerden, CEO, AELS

Jason Reed, President, Component Solutions Group, GA Telesis

Steve Williamson, Vice President, Acquisitions & Trading, Contrail Aviation Leasing

Shawn Bergquist , Director, Intertrade, Collins Aerospace

April 30

Risk management is key for airlines to survive and recover from the novel coronavirus pandemic.

This webinar will focus on airlines' fleet and aftermarket strategies for now and as fleets reenter service.

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Chief Editor MRO, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Serife Akin, VP Procurement, Pegasus Airlines

Valter Fernandez, CEO, Portugalia Airlines

Ken Newton, Aircraft Lease Management Director, Alaska Airlines

Paul Salwik, Head of Technical Procurement, Norwegian Air Shuttle

April 30

Cash flow is critical to sustain aerospace and defense companies. How are companies securing and managing liquidity?  This webinar will tackle these topics and examine prospects for aftermarket companies during the next 12 months. 

Moderator: Michael Bruno, Senior Editor, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Ken Herbert, Managing Director, Canaccord Genuity

Bert van Leeuwen, Head of Aviation Research, DVB Bank

Martin Hallmark, SVP, Moodys

April 29

How is rapid sustainment of the U.S. Air Force fleet being impacted in the era of COVID-19? The average age of the U.S. Air Force aircraft keeps growing and that has a direct impact on mission readiness.

How much greater is the challenge of maintaining collaboration between the government, OEMs and small business during a global pandemic? How is COVID-19 impacting the supply chain that support mission readiness? What does it mean for the future?

Moderator: Jen DiMascio, Executive Editor, Defense & Space, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Anthony Baumann, Director of Contracting, Air Force Sustainment Center

Lorenzo Marandola, President, M1 Composites Technologies

Kevin Nalette, Vice Director, 448th Supply Chain Management Wing, Air Force Sustainment Center

April 29

The aviation aftermarket has been consolidating for years and most likely will continue to do so as it recovers from the pandemic.

What areas most likely will consolidate? Who will be the buyers? What will ratios look like?

Moderator: James Pozzi, European MRO Editor, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Azad Badakhsh, Managing Director, Moelis

Richard Brown, Managing Director, NAVEO Consultancy

Olivier Legrand, CEO, Revima Group

PJ Anson, CEO, STS Aviation Group

April 28

The lease return process can be challenging for leasing companies, airlines and MRO in good times. With the prospect of a plethora of aircraft and engines lease returns as airlines adjust to these changing times, how will the industry handle this? What opportunities are there to complete some of the returns during the typically slow MRO summer period? 

This webinar will assess the market landscape and plot future strategies for the route forward.

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, chief editor MRO, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Graeme Crickett, CTO, SMBC Aero Engine Lease

Allan Rennie, Technical Director, KV Aviation

Bill Gibson, Partner, Vedder Price

April 22

10:00 EDT / 15:00 BST / 16:00 CEST

Regulatory compliance and enforcement have flexed with the times of social distancing—from license extensions to using video for inspection approvals.

As the industry recovers, to what extent will remote compliance services be the new normal? Hear our panellists discuss all this and more.

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Chief Editor MRO, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:

Brett Levanto, Vice President, Operations, ARSA

Carol E. Giles, President/CEO, Giles Group

Gregg Brown, VP - compliance & technical solutions, MRO Holdings

Sean Broderick, senior air transport & safety editor, Aviation Week Network

April 15

1000 EDT / 1500 BST / 1600 CEST
 
A large portion of airlines’ fleets are parked at airports and tarmacs around the world. Even though they’re not operating, they still require short-term maintenance.

Join our panel of experts as we discuss what airlines are doing to ensure airworthiness, maximize fleet flexibility and anticipate needs from suppliers. Register for free and submit your questions. 

Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Chief Editor MRO, Aviation Week Network

Panelists:
Erik Olund, Managing Director of Base Maintenance, American Airlines

Paul Longhurst, general manager, light maintenance at HAECO Hong Kong

Daniel Williams, Fleet Analyst, Aviation Week Intelligence Network