June 23-24, 2027
Sofia, Bulgaria
June 23-24, 2027
Sofia, Bulgaria
Thank you for attending this year’s MRO BEER. We hope you enjoyed the event and are already implementing key takeaways. Below you will find the presentation slides submitted to us. To launch the files simply click on the speakers’ names. Please note that any missing presentations were not made available.
Historically the Baltics and Eastern European region has benefited from competitively priced skilled labor, but have recent pressures reshaped the attractiveness of the region? This panel will explore the impact of the geopolitical challenges, supply chain pressures, increase in localisation/nearshoring and shortage of affordable skilled workers on the competitive advantage of the region. What is the current situation with cost competitiveness vs neighboring regions? Where are the opportunities and how does the region plan to reposition itself moving forward?
This session will explore the implications of rising inflation, costs and interest rates on the MRO value chain. What actions are MROs, lessors and airlines taking to protect their margins and mitigate their effect without simply passing the cost onto their customers or employees? How are MROs dealing with rising costs driven by increasing wages, OEM catalog price increases and repair prices? How do MROs protect their profitability and what steps have they taken to reduce the impact on their customers?
The aviation industry is facing a talent shortage. Meanwhile the demand for maintenance services is growing and the workforce is aging. However, women are still under-represented in the industry, especially in leadership roles. This panel will discuss how we can attract, retain and develop more female representation and increase diversity in the industry. Where are there success stories and what can we learn from them? Where are we falling short as an industry? Are we moving quickly enough? Is the disparity between genders linked with the industry's image? What are we doing to address this?
In the ever-evolving aviation industry, understanding the lessons learned, anticipating future trends, and addressing ongoing challenges in MRO is crucial for sustaining growth and innovation. Avia Prime Group will explore the challenges they have faced, the lessons they have learned, and how these experiences have influenced their strategy. Hear some exciting case studies and gain insights into how they have shaped their approach to changes and the new reality of MRO.
With aircraft retirements lower than expected due to supply chain issues delaying delivery of new aircraft coupled with in-service issues impacting the existing fleet, how do you plan and manage your fleet in a dynamic and competitive market? How do you deal with aging fleets, maintenance costs, and environmental regulations? How do you cope with the rise of the ACMI airline and its impact on the market? How does different aircraft ownership models (leased or owned) impact your fleet decisions? With consumer travel extending the summer "peak" season, how is that affecting fleet maintenance?
Attend this session and learn about the critical data essential to your business activities. Get the facts and figures on in-service fleet, new deliveries and retirements for a vital understanding on how to plan and strategize for the future.
With grand expansion plans on the mind of many MROs in the region, does the industry have enough resources (capital, human and parts) to sustain this growth? Hear from leading MROs and airlines on what impact they expect the ongoing capacity shortage to have on their strategies. Is this increased demand for slots the new normal? Is the MRO market now becoming a supply constraint/driven sector? How has the change in buying patterns affected the price of slots and thus unplanned maintenance events?
With new aircraft lead times increasing, some airlines are looking to extend the lifetime of their fleets. Meanwhile customer expectations for the cabin experience are sky high. Therefore, does the industry need to look in more detail at cabin reconfiguration (i.e. USB ports/Wifi)? How can we overcome the challenges to refurbishing an older aircraft to meet customer expectations? Are there specific offers from the MROs in the region to overcome these challenges?
With engine OEMs providing a framework to address recent engine problems, where are we now? How are MROs handling increased maintenance events associated with the transition from old to new generation engines, planned maintenance for problematic new generation engines and upkeep of aging aircraft? Is the increase in engine MRO shops indicative of the region’s emergence as a center for engine maintenance?
This session will be broken down into three separate case studies which will explore the potential of new technology and how it can improve your operations today. Whether you are developing a new software, looking to integrate a new technology or are just interested in industry 4.0, you will want to tune in for this session.
Each case study will explore a different technology, focusing on how they integrated it into their current operations and what impacts they have seen. Gain an understanding of the challenges experienced during implementation, the road to full functionality, training requirements and real-life experiences of system integration. What are the lessons learnt from the process and would they do anything differently if given the chance?
As Ryanair begin the journey to going paperless across their heavy maintenance organization they discuss some of the early challenges they are facing
Making stronger, data-backed decisions across the entire employee lifecycle to ensure that our greatest asset is matched with the roles they are best suited for. How to identify square pegs and then to align them with appropriately shaped holes.
How is machine learning reshaping MRO forecasting to streamline maintenance event hours and minimize downtime? How does ML enhance financial forecasts in MRO, aligning operational and financial planning? How can ML provide a clearer picture of resource needs and maintenance scheduling? In what ways are MROs using ML to predict fluctuating workloads and maintenance demands? What future developments can refine forecasting and operational strategies in the MRO industry?
With parts shortages remaining a key challenge for the industry, this session will investigate what solutions are available to address this growing problem. A recent reduction in narrowbody retirements has resulted in a lack of USM on the market, what mitigation options are operators considering to counter this challenge? Will there be a change in attitudes and acceptance towards PMA/DER? What role can effective parts recycling or predictive maintenance coupled with health monitoring enhance the supply of spare parts and improve the planning process? An update on part exchanges in the region.