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February 22-23, 2024

February 22-23, 2024
Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Tuesday, February 13
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Invitation Only: Aero-Engines Pre-conference Workshop: Building an Engine MRO Market in Latin America
  • Tuesday, February 13, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Aviation Week Network is excited to announce a new pre-conference, invitation-only workshop at MRO Latin America 2024. This half-day workshop will explore operators’ engine MRO requirements in the region and delve into how key players can develop facilities and build capacity to meet these needs The workshop will open with a...

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Tuesday, February 13
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Networking Reception sponsored by AJW
  • Tuesday, February 13, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Wednesday, February 14
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking & Breakfast
  • Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Wednesday, February 14
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Registration sponsored by Setna iO
  • Wednesday, February 14, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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Wednesday, February 14
9:05 AM - 9:10 AM

Opening Welcome
  • Wednesday, February 14, 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
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Wednesday, February 14
9:10 AM - 9:45 AM

A Look Through Avianca’s Maintenance Digital Journey
  • Wednesday, February 14, 9:10 AM - 9:45 AM
Speakers
Eisen Sanabria

Engineering and Planning Director
Avianca
Keynote

Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

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Wednesday, February 14
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM

MRO Latin America Market Overview
  • Wednesday, February 14, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
A popular session each year, the top ten trends list to watch in Latin America. An overview of key market trends and aftermarket forecast.
Speaker
Jonathan Berger

Managing Director
Alton Aviation Consultancy
Presenter

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Wednesday, February 14
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Collaboration Break
  • Wednesday, February 14, 10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

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Wednesday, February 14
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Building the Workforce for Tomorrow: It All Starts with Training & Treating Your Employees Well
  • Wednesday, February 14, 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
It's all the buzz in corporate circles, what are companies doing to extend a healthy workplace culture to their employees? Employee engagement is significant to a company's profitability and training is a key factor in building their engagement. Learn how several companies are managing to retain excellent employees and keep...
Speakers
Frank Stevens

Vice President, Global MRO Centers
Embraer Aircraft Holding, Inc.
Moderator

Christian Mejia

Sales Director
Magnetic Group
Panelist

Michael Coughlin

Chief Operating Officer
SETNA iO
Panelist

Phil Bathurst

CEO
Aspire MRO
Panelist

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Wednesday, February 14
11:50 AM - 12:15 PM

Leadership Memo: Conversation with Coopesa's CEO
  • Wednesday, February 14, 11:50 AM - 12:15 PM
MRO organizations are facing a dilemma: growing commercial opportunities versus tight labor force supply. Coopesa has put a plan in place to meet these challenges including facility expansion, IT solutions and manpower development. Join us for a compelling conversation in a new series with the region's CEOs in Leadership Memo. 
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Rimsky Buitrago

CEO
Coopesa
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 14
12:15 PM - 1:40 PM

Networking Luncheon
  • Wednesday, February 14, 12:15 PM - 1:40 PM

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Wednesday, February 14
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM

The Road to Carbon Neutrality Leads Through Latin America
  • Wednesday, February 14, 1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Being the host country presents Costa Rica with the unique opportunity to showcase its sustainability credentials. Hear from a panel of local officials and other industry organizations within the region discussing their gains and successes in monitoring & evaluating programs that have put the country, region and companies on the...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Guillermo F. Hoppe

Former Director General, Civil Aviation of Costa Rica
Panelist

Olga M. Sauma Uribe

Executive Director
Business Alliance for Development (AED)
Panelist

Otavio Cavalett, Ph.D.

Regional Lead of Sustainability Policy & Partnerships
Boeing
Panelist

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Wednesday, February 14
2:35 PM - 3:05 PM

In vs. Out - Maintenance Cost Benchmarking
  • Wednesday, February 14, 2:35 PM - 3:05 PM
In the aviation industry, the ongoing debate between in-house and outsourced maintenance operations remains pivotal. "In vs Out - Maintenance Cost Benchmarking" delves into this crucial comparison, examining the financial metrics, effectiveness, and potential trade-offs associated with each approach. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the cost...
Speaker
Hussein Lookmanjee

Chairman
Drayton Aerospace
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 14
3:05 PM - 3:55 PM

Collaboration Break
  • Wednesday, February 14, 3:05 PM - 3:55 PM

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Wednesday, February 14
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

What Can Latin America Do to Develop a Stronger MRO Market?
  • Wednesday, February 14, 4:00 PM - 4:40 PM
How can industry players contribute to consolidating the MRO market and satisfy the fast-growing demand? A conversation is led by industry executives covering topics on: Local capabilities (aircraft/instruments MROs) – how many, certifications, capacity? Existing and future MRO demand in the region. How do airlines deal with aircraft MRO slots and components repair...
Speakers
Wilmer Lopez

Regional Sales Director, Latin America
AJW Group
Moderator

Mike Garcia

President
Zulu Global
Panelist

Rafael Samudio

Vice President, Technical Operations
Copa Airlines
Panelist

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Wednesday, February 14
4:45 PM - 4:50 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Wednesday, February 14, 4:45 PM - 4:50 PM
Speaker

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Wednesday, February 14
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

End of Day One Reception sponsored by Coopesa
  • Wednesday, February 14, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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Thursday, February 15
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Networking & Breakfast
  • Thursday, February 15, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Thursday, February 15
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Registration sponsored by Setna iO
  • Thursday, February 15, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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Thursday, February 15
9:05 AM - 9:10 AM

Day Two Opening Welcome
  • Thursday, February 15, 9:05 AM - 9:10 AM
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Thursday, February 15
9:15 AM - 9:45 AM

A Look at the Challenges and Solutions for the Region: Aviation Fleet & MRO Forecast with AWN Analysis
  • Thursday, February 15, 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Hear expert analysis on the current outlook for fleets, MRO demand and other critical market trends across our region that outlines both challenges and opportunities for the future. See the market drivers affecting the market from passenger demand to costs to economic factors. Assessing where we are with delivery and...
Speaker
Brian Kough

Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights
Aviation Week Network
Presenter

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Thursday, February 15
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM

LATAM Insourcing: An MRO Journey of Growth and Learning
  • Thursday, February 15, 9:50 AM - 10:20 AM
Since 2017 LATAM MRO in São Carlos has nearly doubled its operation volume. Obviously impacted by the pandemic, the operation growth has accelerated, driven by a strong insourcing strategy. This is a short story on how it happened, but especially why we believe this was and continues to be a...
Speakers
Lindsay Bjerregaard

Managing Editor, MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Marcos Melchiori

MRO Brazil SR Manager,
LATAM Airlines
Featured Speaker

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Thursday, February 15
10:25 AM - 11:05 AM

The Future is Here | MRO Innovations
  • Thursday, February 15, 10:25 AM - 11:05 AM
What are the new technologies and innovations developed or in the process of development for the foreseeable future? Moving to digital platforms offers better tracking and traceability. What are the gains expected from the rollout of Artificial Intelligence? Is the region prepared for the future that's here now?
Speakers
Conor Doherty

Head of Communication
Lokad
Moderator

Everton Vincente de Lima

MRO & FBO Managing Director, Embraer Service & Support, Brazil
Embraer
Panelist

Rafael Samudio

Vice President, Technical Operations
Copa Airlines
Panelist

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Thursday, February 15
11:05 AM - 11:20 AM

Collaboration Break
  • Thursday, February 15, 11:05 AM - 11:20 AM

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Thursday, February 15
11:20 AM - 11:55 AM

Supply Chain Improvements & Solutions
  • Thursday, February 15, 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
What if there was another global disruption in the immediate future? Would the region be better prepared to manage? What improvements and solutions are in place for success?
Speakers
Jane Del Rio

VP of Sales (Latin America)
Sky Source, Inc
Moderator

Carlos Rodriguez Govea

Regional Air Logistics Aerospace Business Development Manager
Kuehne + Nagel S.A.S.
Panelist

Luciano Lisiotti

Account Executive
Lokad
Panelist

Ramon Berenguer

Business Development Director
STRADE - powered by SR Technics
Panelist

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Thursday, February 15
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

Aero-Engines: Building an Engine MRO Market in Latin America
  • Thursday, February 15, 12:00 PM - 12:40 PM
 Our Aero-Engines pre-conference workshop saw leaders from the airline and engine MRO market gather to network and share ideas about the requirements and demand for engine services in the region. This panel brings together workshop leaders to share their insights and feedback to the MRO community on how they see...
Speakers
Lee Ann Shay

Executive Editor, Business Aviation and MRO
Aviation Week Network
Moderator

Andres Jimenez

VP Materials and Operations
Aero Engine Solutions
Panelist

Julio Ramirez

Director Sales & Marketing, Americas
Global Engine Maintenance
Panelist

Sebastian Torhorst

Head of Sales Engine Services Americas
Lufthansa Technik
Panelist

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Thursday, February 15
12:40 PM - 12:45 PM

Closing Remarks
  • Thursday, February 15, 12:40 PM - 12:45 PM
Speaker

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Thursday, February 15
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking/Box Lunch in Exhibit Showcase
  • Thursday, February 15, 12:45 PM - 1:30 PM

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