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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,...
Speakers
Alyssa Bernkrant

Business Development
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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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.
Speaker

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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
Speaker

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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
Speaker
Pablo Ceriani

President
Aerolíneas Argentinas
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 22
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
  • Wednesday, February 22, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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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.
Speakers
Daniel Williams

Senior Manager Fleet, Flight and Forecast Data
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Danny Leon

Customer Care & Account Manager
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 22
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Luncheon
  • Wednesday, February 22, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 22
2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
  • Wednesday, February 22, 2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

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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...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Agustin Elizondo

VP, Strategy and Corporate PMO
Aerolineas Argentinas
Moderator

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
Speaker

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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 collaboration over coffee and a light breakfast!

SESSION DETAILS

Registration Opens
  • Thursday, February 23, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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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
Speakers
Danny Leon

Customer Care & Account Manager
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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.
Speaker

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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...
Speakers
Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director – Latin America
AJW Group
Moderator

Andrés Baridon Brown

Procurement Manager
Flybondi
Speaker

João Paulo Mongelli Zaccardi

VP Procurement & Supply Chain
Arajet S.A.
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, February 23
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Networking and Refreshment Break in Showcase
  • Thursday, February 23, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM

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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?
Speaker
Everton Amieiro

Responsible for Operation Support and Innovation in Line Maintenance and MRO
LATAM Airlines Brazil
Speaker

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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...
Speaker
Luiz Mauad

VP Services & Fleet Operation
Eve Air Mobility
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

Thursday, February 23
12:10 PM - 12:15 PM

Closing Remarks & Aircraft Model Prize Drawing
  • Thursday, February 23, 12:10 PM - 12:15 PM
Speakers
Alyssa Bernkrant

Business Development
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

Tom Broughton

Senior Conference Producer
Aviation Week Network
Speaker

SESSION DETAILS

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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