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February 22-23, 2023

February 22-23, 2023
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Tuesday, February 21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
MRO Latin America 2023 Welcome Reception
  • Tuesday, February 21:  6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosted By: AJW Group at The Hilton Buenos Aires...

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    Wednesday, February 22
    8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    Registration Opens: Networking & Continental Breakfast in Showcase
    • Wednesday, February 22:  8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
    Morning Mixer & Continental Breakfast Join MRO Latin America sponsors, exhibitors and attendees as we kick-off two days of industry connection and collaboration over coffee and a light breakfast!...

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      Wednesday, February 22
      9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
      Conference Welcome
      • Wednesday, February 22:  9:30 AM - 9:40 AM
      What do the Tango and Navigating the Aftermarket Have in Common? More Than You Think! Communication, Collaboration, & the Right Steps to Success! Aviation Week Network kicks off MRO Latin America with an inside look at the key themes and event highlights , featured airline and industry-leading speakers, new networking experiences,...

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        Speaker
        Alyssa Bernkrant
        Business Development
        Aviation Week Network
        Speaker
        Tom Broughton
        Senior Conference Producer
        Aviation Week Network
        Wednesday, February 22
        9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
        Welcome from Aerolíneas Argentinas
        • Wednesday, February 22:  9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
        Speaker
        Diego Georgiadis
        Technical Director
        Aerolineas Argentinas S.A.
        Wednesday, February 22
        9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
        Presentation and Audience Q&A: Top 10 MRO Trends to Watch in Latin America
        • Wednesday, February 22:  9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
        Speaker
        Jonathan Berger
        Managing Director
        Alton Aviation Consultancy
        Wednesday, February 22
        10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
        Airline Keynote and Audience Q&A
        • Wednesday, February 22:  10:20 AM - 10:45 AM
        2023 Airline Keynote...

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          Speaker
          Pablo Ceriani
          President
          Aerolíneas Argentinas
          Wednesday, February 22
          10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
          Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
          • Wednesday, February 22:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
          Wednesday, February 22
          11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
          MRO Latin America Fleet & MRO Forecast
          • Wednesday, February 22:  11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
          Aviation Week Network delivers the current status and future outlook for the Latin American fleet, and MRO demand. Forecast and insights include the latest fleet data, anticipated challenges, and emerging opportunities for ancillary revenue streams in Latin America and global markets....

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            Speaker
            Daniel Williams
            Senior Manager Fleet, Flight and Forecast Data
            Aviation Week Network
            Speaker
            Danny Leon
            Customer Care & Account Manager
            Aviation Week Network
            Wednesday, February 22
            11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
            The Big Picture: Building Value, Navigating Chaos, and Adapting to Changing Market Demands
            • Wednesday, February 22:  11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
            Senior airline and industry executives discuss their key takeaways from the latest market trends,  forecast data, and share insider- insights on their Big Picture strategies for battling the current workforce crisis,  rising inflation rates and costs, supply chain challenges, and where they see the greatest opportunities for the future. Topics include...

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              Speaker
              Alejandro Echeverria
              CEO
              Aeroman
              Speaker
              Diego De Risio
              MRO Manager
              Aerolíneas Argentinas
              Speaker
              Jonathan Berger
              Managing Director
              Alton Aviation Consultancy
              Speaker
              Julio Gamero
              CEO
              TAG Airlines
              Moderator
              Lindsay Bjerregaard
              Managing Editor, MRO
              Aviation Week Network
              Wednesday, February 22
              12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
              Networking Luncheon
              • Wednesday, February 22:  12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
              Wednesday, February 22
              2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
              Supply Chain Super Session: Regional Challenges and Solutions for Pain Points in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing
              • Wednesday, February 22:  2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
              Key procurement leaders in the region share their most pressing supply chain challenges and the strategies and tactics they are using to mitigate risk, cut costs, and ensure reliable sourcing. How are they handling pain points in the procurement of raw materials, parts for both legacy and new aircraft, and...

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                Speaker
                Ariel Botti
                Sourcing & Procurement Manager
                Aerolíneas Argentinas
                Speaker
                Carl Glover
                VP Sales & Marketing Americas
                AAR Corp
                Speaker
                Eduardo Enrique Gáspari
                COO
                Flybondi
                Speaker
                Francisco Mendes
                Regional Manager Airlines & Fleets, LATAM
                StandardAero
                Moderator
                Lee Ann Shay
                Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                Aviation Week Network
                Wednesday, February 22
                2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
                Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
                • Wednesday, February 22:  2:45 PM - 3:45 PM
                Wednesday, February 22
                3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
                Action On! Supply Chain Super Session & Interactive Audience Townhall
                • Wednesday, February 22:  3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
                Interactive panel where the topics of discussion are chosen by YOU! MRO Latin America attendees will pose their questions on the supply chain challenges keeping them up at night to our panel of supply chain experts. We want to hear from you in this fast-moving but critically important exchange of...

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                  Speaker
                  Christian Mejia
                  Sales Director
                  Magnetic Group
                  Speaker
                  Deividy Martins
                  Head of Service Logistics Brazil
                  DHL Supply Chain
                  Speaker
                  Etienne Gombeaud
                  VP Global Sales
                  Setna iO
                  Speaker
                  Juan Gonzalez
                  General Manager, Engine Maintenance
                  Delta TechOps
                  Moderator
                  Lee Ann Shay
                  Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
                  Aviation Week Network
                  Wednesday, February 22
                  4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
                  Sustainability in Maintenance & Engineering Operations
                  • Wednesday, February 22:  4:30 PM - 5:10 PM
                  Industry leaders and key MRO stakeholders in the region tackle the broad but critical topic of sustainability in maintenance and engineering operations. From emissions, raw materials, and waste management to building and sustaining a more inclusive, diverse workforce, panelists share their top priorities and key measurements for achieving success in...

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                    Moderator
                    Agustin Elizondo
                    VP, Strategy and Corporate PMO
                    Aerolineas Argentinas
                    Speaker
                    Andy Shields
                    VP Aviation Compliance
                    Wencor Group
                    Speaker
                    Luciano Alves
                    Market Specialist - Latin America
                    Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
                    Speaker
                    Nancy Adriana Guadarrama Sánchez
                    Chief of Regulation and Environmental Practices
                    Aeromexico
                    Wednesday, February 22
                    7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                    Networking Reception hosted by Aerolíneas Argentinas
                    • Wednesday, February 22:  7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
                    The team from Aerolíneas Argentinas invite you to join them at the Centro Cultural Kirchner for an evening of drinks, canapés, tango show and live music. The venue is a short walk from the hotel. Please note: capacity is limited, confirm you attendance during the registration process. ...

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                      Thursday, February 23
                      9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                      Morning Mixer & Continental Breakfast
                      • Thursday, February 23:  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                      Join MRO Latin America sponsors, exhibitors and your fellow attendees as we kick-off Day 2 of learning, sharing, connecting, and...

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                        Registration Opens
                        • Thursday, February 23:  9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
                          Thursday, February 23
                          9:30 AM - 9:35 AM
                          Welcome to Day 2 of MRO Latin America!
                          • Thursday, February 23:  9:30 AM - 9:35 AM
                          Speaker
                          Danny Leon
                          Customer Care & Account Manager
                          Aviation Week Network
                          Speaker
                          Tom Broughton
                          Senior Conference Producer
                          Aviation Week Network
                          Thursday, February 23
                          9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
                          Panel Discussion: The Workforce Crisis: High-Quality Training and Education Are The Way Forward
                          • Thursday, February 23:  9:35 AM - 10:15 AM
                          Addressing the quantity of technical schools in the region, but also discussing the quality of the training provided to the industry’s next generation of aviation professionals. How are airlines and MROs in the region successfully partnering with technical training schools and institutions to replenish their workforce pipeline?  How can  industry work...

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                            Speaker
                            Carlos Garcia Martin
                            Partner
                            Oliver Wyman
                            Speaker
                            Diego Georgiadis
                            Technical Director
                            Aerolineas Argentinas S.A.
                            Speaker
                            Frank Stevens
                            VP Global MRO Centers
                            Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
                            Moderator
                            Lindsay Bjerregaard
                            Managing Editor, MRO
                            Aviation Week Network
                            Thursday, February 23
                            10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
                            It's Start-Up Season! How to Efficiently Launch and Support a New Low Cost Carrier
                            • Thursday, February 23:  10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
                            More than a dozen new operators are slated to begin operations in Latin America over the next few years, meaning new challenges and opportunities ahead. What lessons can be learned from successful LCCs in the region?  What are the implications for support and supplier networks? What are the biggest pitfalls...

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                              Speaker
                              Andrés Baridon Brown
                              Procurement Manager
                              Flybondi
                              Speaker
                              João Paulo Mongelli Zaccardi
                              VP Procurement & Supply Chain
                              Arajet S.A.
                              Moderator
                              Wilmer Lopez
                              Regional Sales Director – Latin America
                              AJW Group
                              Thursday, February 23
                              10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                              Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
                              • Thursday, February 23:  10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
                              Thursday, February 23
                              11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                              Innovative Tech in MRO: New Solutions Are Here - Are You Ready To Use Them?
                              • Thursday, February 23:  11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
                              Hear expert views on the most innovative technologies revolutionizing MRO. What are the benefits and barriers to adoption? What about cost savings? How will these advancements help operators and MROs build the bridge from where they are today to where they need to go? ...

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                                Speaker
                                Everton Amieiro
                                Responsible for Operation Support and Innovation in Line Maintenance and MRO
                                LATAM Airlines Brazil
                                Thursday, February 23
                                11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
                                Establishing the AAM Ecosystem in Brazil
                                • Thursday, February 23:  11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
                                Examining the acceleration of AAM in the region through a successful use-case from concept of operations, vehicle development and certification, to infrastructure planning, workforce/pilot needs, and the anticipated maintenance outlook. How are all of the pieces coming together to create a new AAM ecosystem? What are the key challenges and...

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                                  Speaker
                                  Luiz Mauad
                                  VP Services & Fleet Operation
                                  Eve Air Mobility
                                  Thursday, February 23
                                  12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
                                  Closing Remarks & Aircraft Model Prize Drawing
                                  • Thursday, February 23:  12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
                                  Speaker
                                  Alyssa Bernkrant
                                  Business Development
                                  Aviation Week Network
                                  Speaker
                                  Tom Broughton
                                  Senior Conference Producer
                                  Aviation Week Network
                                  Thursday, February 23
                                  12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
                                  Lunch
                                  • Thursday, February 23:  12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
                                  Lunch will be served following the conclusion of the conference and prior to the tour departure (please see tour section of event website for more details) This will be served boxed for those wishing to take lunch away with them....

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                                    Thursday, February 23
                                    1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                                    Aerolíneas Argentinas Facility Tour
                                    • Thursday, February 23:  1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
                                    Aerolineas Argentinas is hosting a tour of their Engines Shop in Hangar 4, Warehouse in Hanger 5 and the Aerolineas Argentinas Technical Training Center. The tour will depart from the Hilton Buenos Aires at 1:00 pm on Thursday, February 23. Return transportation will be provided to EZE airport (drop-off at...

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