Overview
MRO Americas is the premier annual gathering for the global commercial air transport maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) community. Organized by Aviation Week, the conference brings together leading industry decision-makers to explore emerging trends, share frontline experience, and shape the next wave of innovation in aviation maintenance and operations.
Alongside MRO Americas 2026, we are proud to participate in the Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium (MALMS), an exclusive forum showcasing the latest advancements, technologies, and best practices shaping the military aviation aftermarket and readiness landscape.
Sessions
Tuesday 21, 10:20 am—11:00 am EST
State Of The Industry Forecast
Tim Garnett, partner and head of the Aerospace and Defense Practice at Oliver Wyman, will join a panel exploring the outlook for the aerospace sector in 2026, drawing on key insights from our 2026 Fleet Forecast.
The session will cover:
- Overarching market conditions and expectations for shifting demands.
- Key readiness trends and drivers in the military logistics sector.
- Challenges facing operators and the industry engaged in military sustainment long-term.
Moderator: Craig Caffrey, head of defense markets and data, Aviation Week Network
Speakers: Lee K. Levy, CEO, The Levy Group; Tim Garnett, partner, Oliver Wyman
Tuesday 21, 11:00 am—11:30 am EST
Go Live Theatre — Lift Off To Leadership
Oksana Bardygula, vice president at Oliver Wyman Vector, and Livia Hayes, director of digital services, will join a panel to discuss current insights and challenges women face in advancing their aviation careers.
This session will cover:
- Recent data trends from the second edition of our report “Lift Off To Leadership.”
- How a global talent shortage impacts growth, innovation, and representation in the aviation sector.
Speakers: Caroline Vandedrinck, senior vice president of materials and services, Willis Lease Finance Corporation; Livia Hayes, director of digital services, Oliver Wyman Vector; Oksana Bardygula, vice president, Oliver Wyman Vector
Tuesday 21, 1:30 pm—2:10 pm EST
Tariffs — Evaluating Aviation Industry Impact And Ongoing Concerns
Bruce Spear, partner and head of logistics at Oliver Wyman, will join a discussion on the impact tariffs have on the aviation industry, as well as the growing tensions between airlines and suppliers.
The session will cover:
- How tariffs are impacting production in multiple ways.
- Demonstrating how industry collaboration is essential for overcoming current challenges in aviation.
- The impact of ongoing tariffs on different stakeholders across suppliers and consumers.
Speakers: Bruce Spear, partner, Oliver Wyman; Lindsay Bjerregaard, managing editor, Aviation Week Network
Wednesday 22, 10:30 am—11:10 am EST
Cybersecurity In An Increasingly Digitalized Industry
Shawn Lorimer, director at Oliver Wyman Vector, will be moderating a panel discussion focused on the continuous ramp-up of the aerospace industry's digital connectivity and cybersecurity concerns.
This session will cover:
- How parts suppliers are handling security issues and avoiding certification delays.
- Key strategies for navigating clearer cybersecurity standards and processes.
Speakers: Kevin Larson, chief information officer, GA Telesis; Leonel Medina, cybersecurity governance manager, Alaska Airlines; Vinayaraj Khuba, global director of digital transformation, Ametek MRO
Moderator: Shawn Lorimer, director, Oliver Wyman Vector
Wednesday 22, 11:00 am—11:30 am EST
GoLive Theatre — Training Spotlight — Voice of the Airline
Paul Harper, vice president at Oliver Wyman Vector, will join a panel discussion discussing how major US airlines are implementing innovative recruitment and talent-attraction strategies to tackle ongoing workforce shortages.
This session will cover:
- How the talent pipeline is being strengthened through training and development.
- Effective ways in which airlines are attracting new generations of aviation professionals with engaging workplace cultures.
Speakers: Bill Smith, director of learning and development, Delta Air Lines; Jaxon Trenum, talent acquisition consultant, Republic Airways; Paul Harper, vice president, Oliver Wyman Vector; Rick Brown, technical operations training, United Airlines
Wednesday 22, 11:10 am—11:55 am EST
Component MROs Adapt
Brian Prentice, partner at Oliver Wyman, will moderate a panel discussion on components and maintenance, with implications for materials shortages continuing to impact turnaround times.
This session will cover:
- How components impact repair development and how MROs are dealing with associated delays.
- Identifying the key investments and opportunities that drive industry leadership.
Moderator: Brian Prentice, partner, Oliver Wyman
Speakers: John McKirdy, senior vice president of strategy and growth, Barnes Aerospace; Michael Sandstede, managing director of component services, Lufthansa Technik; Patrick Markham, vice president of technical services, HEICO; Patrick Petree, director of aftermarket business operations, Pratt & Whitney
Wednesday 22, 1:30 pm—2:00 pm EST
Engine Health Monitoring — Driving Operational Efficiency Through Data
Livia Hayes, director at Oliver Wyman Vector, will moderate a panel discussing how engine health- monitoring technology is evolving and the extent to which these advancements will allow for streamlined maintenance inspections in the future.
The session will cover:
- How key players are storing, managing, and utilizing EHM data to improve engine reliability and performance.
- How engine health monitoring technology can reduce time spent on maintenance inspections.
Moderator: Livia Hayes, director, Oliver Wyman Vector
Speakers: Cesar Castro, global head of digital services and solutions, Embraer; Derek Cadillo, director of remote monitoring and technical operations, GE Aerospace
Insights
Meet The Team
