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Future MRO & Ageing Aircraft 2011
26 October - 27 October 2011
Future MRO & Ageing Aircraft 2011
SAE Media Group is delighted to announce the launch of Future MRO & Ageing Aircraft 2011Extending the life cycle of civil aircraft for the 21st century. 
 
In a world where credit has become scarce, fleet life extension is an attractive prospect for airlines, both large and small – regional and global as the costs of purchasing or leasing new aircraft can significantly outstrip the costs of extending an airframe / engine's life span. This conference will explore the debate and technical considerations around mid to end-life civil aviation fleet extension as well as a number of themes including the technical and cost implications of extending an aircrafts life vs. renewing a fleet with modern aircraft. The conference will also examine future MRO strategies and analyse succesfull airline case studies.
 

Hear presentations from: Lufthansa TechnikAG, Airbus, IBERIA, Blue Air, Pakistan International Airlines Engineering, EADS EFWInternational Bureau of Aviation, IATA,ARC Global, MRO Magazine, Component Obsolescence Group, CMCA UK, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

  

The unique conference will bring together ageing fleet operators, MRO organisations, aviation consultants and financiers into one place to network and learn both the practical steps necessary to extend the life of an aircraft and ensure a sound return on investment on such projects. The conference will take place on the 26th & 27th October 2011 in London.

 

 

The Debate: Freighter Conversions - the Future of Ageing Aircraft?

 

 
The conference will address issues around:
  • Technological obsolescence
  • Unexpected maintenance costs
  • Useful economic life
  • Freighter conversion opportunities and costs
  • Part Out considerations
  • Maintenance Costs and Planning
  • Environmental considerations
  • Higher fleet utilisation

Would you like to take part?

    • Valerie Manning, VP Head of Upgrade Services - SEU, Airbus
    • Klaus Bräutigam, Project Manager Innovation, Lufthansa Technik AG
    • Senior Representative, Baines Simmons*
    • Amir Ali, Chief Engineer, Pakistan International Airlines Engineering
    • Adrian Ionascu, Deputy General Director, Blue Air Romania
    • Celine Fornaro, Senior Aerospace Analyst, Bank of America Merrill Lynch
    • Ester Chinarro Vera, Economic & Operational Manager, IBERIA Maintenance & Engineering
    • Walter Schmitt-Rennekamp, Ex Lufthansa Consulting & Master of Science in Aviation and Aeronautics, Technical University of Berlin
    • Thomas CentnerDirector, EADS EFW
    • Richard Brown, Principal, ICFI SH&E
    • Cengiz Turkoglu, Senior Air Transport Lecturer, City University London
    • Fraser Currie, Chief Executive Officer, Qualitair Aviation Group
    • Ian Blackman, Director, Component Obsolescence Group
    • Nigel Wallis, Obsolescence Advisor, CMCA(UK)
    • Rus Sutaria, Managing Director, Arc –Aero & IFA Executive Member
    • Gordon Dennis, Director, Koala Publishing
    • Giles Huby, Managing Director, Copernicus Technology Ltd

     

     

     

    Exclusive Interview with Amir Ali of Pakistan International Airlines

    1) What would you say are the current major factors facing ageing fleet operators?

     As the Airplane age, corrosion becomes wide spread and fatigue damages increases. Fatigue damages result in very high cost structural program. The reliability of the fleet goes down and it difficult for the airline to meet the operating schedule, maintenance planning becomes inefficient. All this ultimately leads to high maintenance cost and poor reliability.

     2.) In your experience what would you say are the major issues facing the airline industry today? IATA Conference recommendations.

          A)   Addressing security costs

          B)   Liberalization of routes and rights

          C)   Carbon emissions and climate change

          D)   Fuel Cost

     3.) Fleet Renewal or Life Extension?

     Fleet renewal is always the best option. Life extension, under certain, may be utilized for achieving short term objectives. Life Extension results in high maintenance cost.

     4.) Would you consider freighter conversions as a means of life extension?

    Passenger to Freighter (P2F) converted aircraft is the only modern solution in the small freighter market segment and therefore only the smaller with wider Fuselage are the best freighter aircraft for the growing express market worldwide.

    5.) How do you see the future of the airline industry in a post credit crunch world?

     In the past high oil prices have caused a recession, the same may happen again. However, I strongly believe, "Innovative out of the box ideas will secure future of the airline industry".

     

  • Aircraft orders
  •  Industry updates
  • Funding options
  •  Renewing or extending life? Risks and benefits
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    10:00

    Keynote Address: The Aircraft Manufacturers View of an Ageing Fleet

    Valerie Manning

    Valerie Manning, VP Head of Upgrade Services - SEU , Airbus

  • The aircraft lifecycle from concept to retirement
  • Keeping abreast of regulations and environmental issues
  • Can new technology benefit ageing aircraft?
  • Keeping ageing aircraft competitive
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    10:40

    Morning Coffee

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    11:00

    The MRO Market for Ageing Aircraft

    Richard Brown

    Richard Brown, Principal , ICFI SH&E

  • Current and forecasted MRO spend on maturing aircraft
  • Impact of maturing aircraft on the surplus parts market
  • Aircraft retirement and cannibalisation trends and the impact on the MRO market
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    11:40

    Managing the Risks Associated with Ageing aircraft within a CAMO – SMS Perspective

    Cengiz Turkoglu

    Cengiz Turkoglu, Senior Lecturer in Air Transport Engineering”, City University

  • Maintenance Programme Issues – Case Studies such as Aloha, Alaskan, Southwest
  • Data driven approach and reliability program - Risk of being a ‘slave to statistics’
  • Risk based decisions and risk elimination & mitigation strategies
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    12:20

    Networking Lunch

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    13:20

    Panel Discussion: Fleet Renewal Vs. Fleet Replacement

  • Economic life  of the fleet
  • Freighter conversion opportunities and costs
  • Part Out considerations
  • Maintenance Costs and Planning
  • Environmental considerations
  • Amir Ali

    Amir Ali, Chief Engineering Business Development, Pakistan International Airlines

    Ian Harbison

    Ian Harbison, Editor, Air Transport Publications

    Cengiz Turkoglu

    Cengiz Turkoglu, Senior Lecturer in Air Transport Engineering”, City University

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    14:00

    Automated Crack Detection at Ageing Aircraft Fuselages

    Klaus  Brautigam

    Klaus Brautigam , Project Manager Innovation , Lufthansa Technik AG

  • Challenges of current testing solutions for the aircraft maintenance
  • Principles of thermographic aluminium fuselage crack detection
  • Pretests and their results
  • Next steps to a semi-automated thermographic test system
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    14:40

    Afternoon Tea

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    15:20

    Aircraft Life Extension for Low Utilisation – Guidelines & Options

    Rustom Sutaria

    Rustom Sutaria, Director, Aviation Resourcing & Consultancy (ARC-Aero)

  • Technological Options to the Owner/Operator
  • Obsolescence Management – How to make an old aircraft feel young
  • Life Extension & & Obsolescence Management – An additional revenue stream for MROs
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    16:00

    Effective Use of Contract Labour (Planning & Implementation)

    Fraser Currie

    Fraser Currie, Chief Executive Officer, Qualitair Aviation Group

  • Market Overview
  • Project overview
  • Compliance
  • Risk Share
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    16:40

    Close of Day One and Chair's Closing Remarks

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    8:30

    Registration & Coffee

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    9:00

    Chairman's Opening Remarks

    Rustom Sutaria

    Rustom Sutaria, Director, Aviation Resourcing & Consultancy (ARC-Aero)

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    9:10

    PIA Maintenance Cost and Planning Initiatives

  • Minimizing Direct Maintenance Cost
  • Aging Aircraft Best Practice Maintenance Strategies
  • Engine Maintenance Cost: PBTH Vs Time & Material
  • Case Study: Leased Aircraft Maintenance Reserve Management
  • Amir Ali

    Amir Ali, Chief Engineering Business Development, Pakistan International Airlines

    Walter Schmitt-Rennekamp

    Walter Schmitt-Rennekamp, Ex -Lufthansa Consulting & Master of Science in Aviation and Aeronautics, University Of Berlin

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    9:50

    Engine MRO – Extending Engine Life Cycles

    Ester Chinarro Vera

    Ester Chinarro Vera, Economic & Operational Manager, Iberia Airlines Of Spain

  • Engine MRO market: new generation vs old generation engines
  • Developing Best Practices programmes for engine life extension
  • Managing increased capacity in ageing engines types.
  • Managing external airline relationships
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    10:30

    Morning Coffee

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    10:50

    Proactive Obsolescence Management & Through Life Development of Products

    Ian  Blackman

    Ian Blackman , CEO , Component Obsolescence Group

  • Practical considerations
  • Supportability throughout component obsolescence
  • Part outs and future planning
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    11:30

    Mitigating the Risks of Component Obsolescence

    Nigel  Wallis

    Nigel Wallis , Business Development Manager , Central Management Catalogue Agency (CMCA)

  • Guaranteeing availability throughout aircraft life - span
  • Practical considerations
  • Obsolete component procurement
  • Proactive obsolescence services
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    12:10

    Networking Lunch

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    13:10

    The second aircraft life through conversion: The Airbus case

    Thomas Centner

    Thomas Centner, Director, EADS EFW

  • Current overview of projects
  • Fleet maintenance strategies: A300 & A310
  • Financial planning and other considerations
  • Case Study: A300 / A310 freighter conversions
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    13:50

    Ageing Aircraft Avionics & Wiring: The Challenge of Maintaining What You Can't See

    Giles Huby

    Giles Huby, Managing Director, Copernicus Technology

  •  System Integrity of Avionics and Wiring
  • The Business Impact of System Integrity degradation
  • Spotting the Warning Signs
  •  Case Studies
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    14:30

    Afternoon Tea

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    14:30

    Information exchange in MRO: it’s contribution to the Safety Management System

    Gordon Dennis

    Gordon Dennis, Managing Director, Koala Publishing Limited

  • Overview of current practices
  •  Flight control and data processes
  • Aircraft maintenance data management
  • Electronic flight bags
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    15:10

    Chairman’s Closing Remarks and Close of Day Two

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