Gallery: Conference Snapshots At MRO Europe 2023

Subject matter experts discussed the potential of hydrogen and electric flight technologies and their impact on the MRO industry during. 

From left: Lindsay Bjerregaard, managing editor for MRO at Aviation Week Network; Sergey Kiselev, chief business officer for ZeroAvia; Michael Winter, principal fellow for advanced technologies at Pratt & Whitney; Camille Faux, brand and communication manager for Ascendance Flight Technologies; Sven Taubert, head of corporate strategy and market analytics for Lufthansa Technik.

James Pozzi, MRO editor for the EMEA region, interviews Andy Best, chief technical officer for British Airways in the airline keynote.

Panelists discussed the factors causing extended lead times on component repairs and potential solutions. 

From left: Sean Broderick, senior air transport and safety editor at Aviation Week Network; Kim Ashmun, president of components and accessories at StandardAero; Frank Haberkamp, vice president of repair services at MTU Maintenance Hannover; Martin Mintel, head of the components and spares division at Czech Airlines Technics; Matt Davies, general manager at Airinmar.

Maria Guilarte Polanco, head of transformation IB MRO at Iberia Maintenance, speaks on a panel about capacity shortages and new capabilities.

Kate Schaefer, vice president for commercial modifications, engineering services and specialty products at Boeing presents a look at what the aircraft cabin of the future might look like.

Panelists discussed the impacts of inflation on the aftermarket. 

From left: Richard Brown, NAVEO Consultancy; Patrick Markham, Heico; Miguel Martins, TAP Maintenance & Engineering; Eric-Jan Schmidt, Inventory Locator Service; Scott Symington, AJW Group

The packed conference room on day one also discussed global influences on European MRO, supply chain headaches and engine durability issues.