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 a.m.—11:00 a.m. 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 forof 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, 1:30 p.m.—2:10 p.m. 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.
- Why industry collaboration is necessary to address current challenges within the aviation industry.
- 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, 12:00 p.m.—12:30 p.m. EST
From Fragmentation To Transformation — Tackling Systems Integration Challenges
Yvette Lapura, director of digital services at Oliver Wyman Vector, will moderate a panel exploring the future of systems integration in aviation, detailing best practices for managing large-scale integration projects and futureproofing.
The session will cover:
- How airlines and MROs can collaborate to achieve interoperability across platforms.
- Best practices for managing large-scale systems-integration projects in aviation.
Moderator: Yvette Lapura, director of digital services, Oliver Wyman Vector
Speakers: David Harper, fleet support director, GE Aerospace; Mahesh Harvu, industry transformation advisor, Microsoft; Shaun Humes, director of integrated strategic solutions, Collins Aerospace
Wednesday 22, 1:30 p.m.—2:00 p.m. 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
