21st & 22nd May 2008
Steigenberger Airport Hotel
Frankfurt, Germany


The 3rd Annual Airline & Aerospace MRO & Operations IT conference is the only event in the world that addresses the strategic issues surrounding the development of technology behind improvements in maintenance and operating costs of aircraft. It provides an outstanding opportunity for airlines and MRO providers to tryout all the major software and hardware IT systems on the market and to hear about the latest developments and trends in this rapidly developing sector of the industry.

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NEWS: There are a small number of exhibition spaces remaining – find out more information and reserve your space here.

The Conference Overview: A two day agenda of presentations given by industry experts and the IT users themselves, discussing the latest trends and innovation in technology. The presentations are given by the airline/MRO users themselves or by independent industry consultants resulting in a unique unbiased perspective. Live Demonstration Suites and a large exhibition area allow airline and MRO providers to try out all the major software and hardware IT systems. Companies exhibiting their software in 2008 include: 2Moro, Aerosoft Systems, AMT, AviIt, b2b-aero, Commsoft, Corena, DS & S, EFPAC, Hexaware, IFS, Lufthansa Systems, Miro, MXi, Open Connect, Panasonic, Ramco, SaSIMS, Servigistics, Swiss Amos, Trax.

The following companies will be exhibiting their software at this conference:

Key Note Presentations: What are the key areas of cost savings from MRO software and future trends. The regulators view on life without paper and approval of new system implementation. Selecting an MRO system – lessons learnt the hard way, a case study. OEM solutions to help airlines manage materials and maintenance more effectively. Digital documentation.  What are the opportunities for improvement? Making MRO mobile – implementing MRO software at the wingtip. Can you operate effectively with in-house developed systems, or do you need to buy an off-the-shelf solution.  What are the benefits of home grown systems? OEM solutions to help airlines manage materials and maintenance more effectively. Digital documentation.  What are the opportunities for improvement? Engine health and maintenance management solutions. EFBs – where are we now and what is next? Real life experiences of deploying EFBs and ETLs. Aircraft and crew scheduling solutions – how to make improvements by employing new technology. ERP or specialist point solution? – the pros and cons. New tools for airplane health monitoring. Safety systems and FOQA.  Improving safety in maintenance and flight operations. Integrated tool solutions for maintenance and operations. SPEC2000 – the latest update.  Where next for e-procurement?

 

What previous airline & MRO provider attendees said in 2007?  “I was very impressed.  This is the first time I have ever attended a conference which is dedicated to IT for MRO & Operations software.  Looking forward to the next conference”,Fahad Al-Masoud, KAC I.T, Specialist, Kuwait Airways. “Very useful for customers looking for maintenance / inventory software, as most of them were here under the same roof”, Romano Cassar, Head of  Engineering Technical Services, Air Malta “Excellent, very informative”,Bassam Masri, Chief Technology Officer, Joramco. “The perfect place to network”, Stefan Muser, Teamleader Technical IT, dba. “We got many contacts that will be so important”, Renato Cianflone, CEO, Digex Aircraft Maintenance S/A. “A very good event, please keep me informed about next year”, Ali Abufadle El Ansary, Project Manager, Automation, Saudi Arabian Airlines. “It’s been a good, we appreciate the event greatly”, Cristina Ionescu, Project Manager, TAROM. “Particularly good for getting a fast overview of the market place and to gain an insight into industry issues via the presentations”, Keith Gibson, IT Manager, Bombardier. “Great program! Great participation by vendors.  Good time for networking and trying the software”, Leyla Beyaz, Senior Marketing Analyst, Boeing. “The vast majority of presentations were excellent and very informative”, Daragh Dunningham, Technical Warranty & Project Specialist, CityJet. “The fact that all the major MRO IT software companies have been gathered together helped a lot the airlines and MROs that are looking for new maintenance software.  The quality and the content of the presentations surpassed my expectations”, Romeu RM de Fonseca, Project Engineer, TAM Brazilian Airlines. “Gives you a good overview of the biggest vendors in the market”, Austrian Airlines “Plenty of opportunity to speak to the system suppliers”, Richard Soler, Planning Supervisor, Air Malta. “It gave me a very good big picture about MRO software products”, SkyEurope Airlines “Excellent and enriching”, Sushil Baguant, Executive Vice President, Air Mauritius. “Very good exchange of experiences”, Amol Salaskar, Manager IT Services Eng & Maint, JAT Airways. “Really good! Lot’s of topics covered.  It’s my belief that this event is a great business enabler.  I consider this meeting a success”, Fernando Matos, M&E IT Director, TAP Portugal. “Well organised and performed, I am glad that I attended”, Pawel Bernat, Network Admin & Software Developer, White Eagle Aviation SA. “I will be at the event next year”, Janos Kendelenyi, IT Manager, Lufthansa Technik Budapest. “The conference was a really good experience for me and it will not be my last visit”, Jurg Boss, System Administrator, Swiss Air Ambulance Ltd.

For More Information: Contact: Stephen Keeble +44 (0) 1403 230 888  - stephen@aircraft-commerce.com Liz Brennan +44 (0) 1403 230 307 - liz.brennan@aircraft-commerce.com