We are very pleased to welcome you back to the Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference – Americas 2026.
Having managed several challenging years, the challenge today is futureproofing; facing the future with the confidence that comes from being prepared and properly equipped. This conference will offer you a unique opportunity to review in person and in real time the latest and best available technology to get your business future ready. Cost control, efficiency and regulation will always be with us but new opportunities and efficiencies from exciting technologies such as AI, large data models, digital and data analytics, as well as more familiar technologies will ensure that users can handle the future, face new challenges, grow and grasp opportunities with confidence. As the sector grows away from the past, IT solutions that offer scalability and flexibility will be vital to success.
Modern airline and aviation processes don’t just use IT; they are built around it. Sustainability and future growth depend on it. Digitization benefits such as agility, flexibility and capability to address whatever the future holds, are clear to see. Emerging technologies like AI and large data models have the power to predict and handle the future. Unlocking that power is the challenge. Matching the right IT solution to your specific business model and process needs is the key to success.
This year we are moving back to our traditional pre-Covid March date, and the Exhibition Hall has been extended to offer airlines, operators and MROs even more access to an even larger range of leading vendors, to discuss their needs and see demos of the latest digital solutions. There will also be the usual full conference agenda of case studies from airlines, operators and MROs, sharing their experiences implementing new and modern IT solutions plus what they have gained and learned.
We look forward to seeing you in Miami in March.
Ed Haskey | Event Director | Aircraft Commerce and Aircraft IT
There are various special offers and early booking discounts which make this event extremely cost effective to attend. Airline / Aircraft Operators & MROs can benefit from our special VIP delegate scheme. Click on the ‘Register’ link above to see full details.
For the last few exhibit booth packages or for sponsorship opportunities please contact Karen at karen@aircraft-commerce.com.
The Aircraft Commerce / Aircraft IT conferences provide an unmatched opportunity for MRO / M&E IT & Flight Operations IT vendors to exhibit their solutions; meet with and demo solutions to airline, operators and independent maintenance provider delegates in attendance responsible for buying, specifying and using IT solutions at their companies.
The two day agenda of presentations, workshops and vendor showcases allows delegates to gather information and get an overview of exhibiting vendors in one focused event giving them a great insight to available solutions for any ongoing or planned IT projects.
The two-day agenda includes keynote presentations, case studies, interactive workshops, and IT Vendor Showcases; all delivered by airlines, aircraft operators, OEMs, MROs, Consultants, Regulators and IT Vendors to provide delegates with varied and interesting insights into the key topics in this constantly evolving aviation sector.
Listen to digital success stories from airlines and MROs covering a wide spectrum of M&E / MRO and Flight Operations IT technology and processes. Companies presenting include: American Airlines, Atlas Air, Azul Linhas Aereas, Boeing, Copa Airlines, Frontier Airlines, ICF, Mexicana MRO, OpenAirlines, Pan Am, UrbanAirLink, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, UPS, Volaris, ZipAir Tokyo, deltaBurn, AIXI, FAA, and more…
The agenda is divided into M&E / MRO IT and Flight Operations IT tracks for each day. Use the accordions below to see the full and varied content for each day and plan which presentations or Vendor Showcases to attend. Alternatively, download a side-by-side full agenda document (PDF).
Look out for the prize draw session at the end of day two, and your chance to win a US $ 300.00 Amazon Voucher.
An interactive showcase of best practice Artificial Intelligence Use Cases across industries and how to adopt these real experiences in Aviation Technical Operations
There are only 60 seats available for this Workshop session. Please use the registration form below to book your seat.
Workshop Overview:
During this Workshop session you’ll learn how these proven practices may be used to:
Also, you will see specific (actual) use cases for:
There are only 60 seats available for this Workshop session – includes Coffee Break: 15:30 – 16:00.
Workshop Hosted by: Allan Bachan, VP, ICF and supported by Interfacing Technologies.
Copa Airlines has continued to evolve its digital flight deck to support safe, efficient operations across its extensive network in the Americas. As cockpit workflows become increasingly data-driven, the airline has focused on enabling pilots to access flight planning, navigation, and situational information seamlessly through Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) applications, reducing workload while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.
As part of this approach, Copa Airlines uses Lido mPilot and FMS navigational database from Lufthansa Systems for mobile charting and navigation, alongside CAE FlightScape eFlight Manager or eFM, its electronic briefing/EFF application currently configured with CAE Flight Plan Manager for operational insight. Together, these applications allow pilots to reference certified charts, procedures, and digital flight briefing documents while simultaneously monitoring flight progress, weather impacts, and operational context.
This case study will examine how Copa Airlines has structured cockpit procedures and data management to enable the simultaneous use of EFB and charting applications. Attendees will learn how aligning application roles, pilot workflows, and data currency requirements enhances situational awareness, streamlines cockpit operations, and supports consistent, reliable flight execution across the network.
UPS operates in a high-stakes environment where weather disruptions can have cascading effects on global supply chains. This session charts the global logistics leader’s evolution in weather intelligence, beginning with years of operational success using the Fusion platform.
UPS will detail how layers like tropical weather, enroute thunderstorms, and volcanic ash avoidance provide the confidence needed for safe routing. The discussion then moves to the future: the adoption of Maverick™ Dispatch. UPS will showcase how Maverick Dispatch’s AI-driven analytics, like Smart NOTAMs and terminal airspace convective risk (TrACR), transform raw data into predictive operational strategies.
The case study also highlights the importance of common situational awareness, demonstrating how Pilotbrief® equips pilots with the same high-resolution weather data dispatchers see. Concluding the session, UPS will discuss the unique value of Embedded Meteorologists, who sit side-by-side with operations staff to provide bespoke guidance on challenges ranging from tropical systems and winter storms to MEL issues, ATC support, and more.
As airlines face increasing fuel costs, weather volatility, and pressure to improve sustainability, operational forecasting and performance modeling are becoming central to inflight efficiency. Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has adopted an integrated, data-driven approach to flight operations, using real-time weather intelligence and predictive modeling to support smarter decisions across flight planning and execution.
By deploying a full suite of SITA flight applications, including Mission Watch, eWAS, and OptiFlight®, Azul has connected dispatcher situational awareness, inflight weather updates, and aircraft performance modeling into a unified operational framework. These tools combine high-resolution weather forecasts with aircraft-specific performance data to anticipate hazards, optimise flight profiles, and support tactical inflight adjustments, particularly during fuel-intensive phases such as climb and cruise.
This session will explore how forecast-based operational modeling can be embedded into airline workflows to improve inflight efficiency. Attendees will learn how integrating weather, dispatch, and performance data enhances decision-making for both crews and operations teams, and how predictive insights can deliver measurable benefits in fuel efficiency, operational resilience, and emissions reduction.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry-leading Flight Ops and EFB Solutions, such as Flight Planning, Flight Ops Management, Communications, Connectivity, Performance, and more; and EFB Software, Hardware and Real-Time Flight Deck Apps. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. Air Support
2. AvioBook
3. SITA
4. Flightscape powered by CAE
5. AVIONICA
6. Avionics Support Group
7. FLYGPRESTANDA
9. PIVOT
9. Optimen
10. IBS Software
11. The Weather Company
12. Smart4Aviation
13. Lufthansa Systems
14. Boeing
As airlines, OEMs, and solution providers accelerate digital transformation, the need for standardized data exchange across flight operations has never been greater. The ATA Spec 2300 initiative—part of the broader ATA e-Business Program—is redefining how flight operations data is shared, managed, and utilized across systems and stakeholders.
Built on XML-based schemas, Spec 2300 enables interoperability, efficiency, and consistency while reducing data silos and integration complexity. In this session, experts from United will demonstrate how Spec 2300’s vision supports a unified approach to digital flight operations data management. You will hear about the collaborative development process and the tangible benefits already being realized by airlines and technology partners. Attendees will learn about the current participants driving adoption, explore real-world use cases, and discover how to get involved in shaping the next evolution of aviation data standards.
Turbulence remains a persistent operational challenge for airlines, affecting safety, passenger comfort, fuel efficiency, and crew workload. As a long-haul, cost-conscious carrier operating across diverse weather regions, ZipAir Tokyo sought to improve turbulence awareness beyond traditional pilot reports and forecast models. The airline aimed to strengthen operational resilience by incorporating more precise and timely turbulence intelligence into flight planning and inflight decision-making.
To achieve this objective, ZipAir Tokyo has adopted a multi-source turbulence mitigation approach. In addition to conventional PIREPs, it has integrated SkyPath as an objective turbulence indicator, enabling the acquisition of real-time turbulence information. By combining these data sources, the environment for turbulence prediction and detection has been significantly enhanced, strengthening pilots’ ability to respond to sudden and unexpected encounters with turbulence and contributing to safer flight operations aimed at preventing passenger and crew injuries.
This case study will explore how ZipAir Tokyo embedded advanced turbulence data into its operational workflows to support safer, smoother, and more efficient flights. Attendees will gain insight into how combining subjective and objective turbulence information improves situational awareness, supports inflight decision-making, and enhances overall operational performance.
As Volaris continues to operate one of the most dynamic and cost-sensitive networks in the region, the airline recognized the need to move beyond fragmented reporting and reactive decision-making toward a more intelligent, analytics-driven flight operations model. With growing data volumes across OCC, fuel efficiency, and operational performance, Volaris set out to establish a unified framework that could deliver timely insights, consistent KPI governance, and greater operational resilience.
To support this transformation, Volaris implemented ORKA, Optimen’s advanced analytics platform, built on a next-generation Operational Data Store (ODS) architecture. This approach enabled the airline to consolidate multiple operational data sources into a single analytical environment, automate reporting processes, and standardize performance metrics across teams. By shifting from manual analysis to structured, near-real-time insight, Volaris improved its ability to monitor trends, detect deviations early, and align operational decisions with clearly defined performance objectives.
This case study will explore how Volaris designed and deployed its analytics framework to support faster, data-driven decision-making across flight operations. Attendees will gain insight into how unified data ingestion, automated KPI management, and advanced analytics can strengthen operational resilience, optimize resource utilization, and sustain high-performance operations in an increasingly complex operating environment.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry-leading Flight Ops and EFB Solutions, such as Flight Planning, Flight Ops Management, Communications, Connectivity, Performance, and more; and EFB Software, Hardware and Real-Time Flight Deck Apps. Each Vendor will provide a brief 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. emnify
2. SKYPATH
3. IBS Software
4. PACE FPO and FPO-SR
5. 1Global
6. NABLA Mobility
7. NAVBLUE
8. OffBlock
9. MBS
10. SKEDFLEX
11. Talora
12. Skyplan
13. Bytron Aviation Systems
14. FLIGHTKEYS
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry leading Aviation Maintenance IT Solutions, such as major end-to-end aircraft maintenance management systems, digital technical records, digital technical documentation, big-data analytics, predictive maintenance, M&E mobile apps and solutions, and more. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. IFS
2. ULTRAMAIN M&E / MRO / ELB
3. TRAX
4. Aerostrat
5. BOEING
6. Swiss AviationSoftware Ltd
7. AVIATAR (Lufthansa Technik)
8. flydocs
9. Tailsight
10. M3 Platform
11. Aero A Team
12. Tsunami Tsolutions
13. OpenAirlines
As Pan Am prepares for its relaunch in 2026, the airline is rebuilding its operating model around two foundational principles: paperless airline operations from day one and the subsequent integration of eVTOL connectivity into its commercial flight network. Rather than adapting legacy workflows, Pan Am is designing its maintenance, engineering, and operational processes to be natively digital, establishing regulatory readiness, real-time visibility, and scalability before entry into service.
In parallel, Pan Am is collaborating with UrbanLink Air Mobility to establish what is intended to be the first eVTOL operation aligned directly with a commercial airline’s scheduled flights. This model treats advanced air mobility as an extension of the airline’s core network, requiring aligned processes across scheduling, dispatch, safety oversight, and operational control. The focus is on ensuring that eVTOL services operate within the same disciplined framework as conventional airline operations, rather than as a standalone mobility offering.
This case study will examine how Pan Am is sequencing process design, governance, and operational integration to support both paperless airline operations and connected eVTOL services. Attendees will gain insight into how digital workflows, regulatory alignment, and real-time operational oversight are being embedded across both environments, supported by a modern, cloud-based maintenance and engineering platform provided by Trax.
Frontier Airlines continues to advance a comprehensive digital transformation of its maintenance and engineering operations to support the reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency of its growing Airbus A320 family fleet. As fleet utilization increased, the airline identified the need to move beyond paper-based records and fragmented documentation workflows toward a fully integrated digital operating model, one that could support real-time visibility, audit readiness, and consistent execution across engineering, quality, and maintenance teams.
To achieve this, Frontier expanded its adoption of the Lufthansa Technik Digital Tech Ops ecosystem, integrating AMOS for maintenance management, Flydocs for digital records and asset documentation, and AVIATAR for data-driven analytics and predictive insights. Within this connected environment, Flydocs serves as the system of record for maintenance documentation and compliance data, while AMOS manages planning and execution workflows, and AVIATAR enables advanced reliability analysis and condition monitoring. Together, these platforms provide a unified, end-to-end view of maintenance activity, significantly reducing manual effort, improving data traceability, and strengthening collaboration across operational functions.
This case study will explore how Frontier Airlines modernized heavy-use maintenance operations by aligning systems, processes, and data within a single digital ecosystem. Attendees will learn how integrated maintenance management, records control, and analytics improve audit readiness, accelerate decision-making, and support higher aircraft availability, demonstrating how a coordinated Tech Ops strategy can deliver measurable operational benefits in a high-utilization airline environment.
Spirit Airlines operates a fast-paced maintenance environment where timely, accurate information is critical to keeping aircraft in service and minimizing disruption. With maintenance data spread across multiple systems and communication channels, the airline needed a way to accelerate decision-making by ensuring that operational events were visible to all stakeholders as they occurred.
To address this, Spirit implemented AireXpert’s event-driven collaboration platform, enabling real-time data sharing and common situational awareness across maintenance control, engineering, and line teams. By structuring workflows around live maintenance events, from defect identification through resolution, the airline reduced communication latency and eliminated fragmented updates. Integrated data feeds and a shared event timeline now allow teams to collaborate more effectively and move faster from issue detection to action.
This case study will examine how Spirit Airlines redesigned maintenance workflows to leverage event-driven data and real-time collaboration. Attendees will learn how this approach improves maintenance responsiveness, reduces duplicate effort, and supports faster, more confident decisions, ultimately contributing to improved aircraft availability and operational reliability.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry leading Aviation Maintenance IT Solutions, such as major end-to-end aircraft maintenance management systems, digital technical records, digital technical documentation, big-data analytics, predictive maintenance, M&E mobile apps and solutions, and more. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. Veryon
2. AirExpert
3. Flatirons Solutions
4. Ames
5. REDIFLY
6. Orlando Suite for Tech Pubs
7. Comply365
8. GE Aerospace – Software as a Service
9. SKEDFLEX
10. ePlane AI
11. EmpowerMX
American Airlines operates one of the world’s largest long-haul fleets, where long-range maintenance planning must balance regulatory requirements, aircraft utilization, and network schedules far in advance. Traditional planning methods, often reliant on static intervals and manual coordination, can limit flexibility and reduce fleet availability. To improve predictability and support long-term operational performance, American sought a more analytical, forward-looking approach to maintenance scheduling.
To address this, American Airlines adopted Aerostrat’s optimization-based maintenance scheduling platform, enabling long-range planning through advanced modelling of maintenance events, forecast utilization, and operational constraints. By evaluating multiple scheduling scenarios, the airline can level maintenance demand, allocate hangar and workforce resources more effectively, and align maintenance plans with network requirements. This approach shifts maintenance planning from reactive adjustment to proactive optimization.
This case study will examine how American Airlines strengthened long-range maintenance planning using data-driven optimization. Attendees will learn how predictive scheduling improves maintenance visibility, supports better resource planning, and reduces disruption risk, helping maintain fleet availability and network reliability in a complex operating environment.
A North American carrier operating a complex fleet recognised the need to move beyond siloed maintenance and operational systems that limited visibility and slowed decision-making. Fragmented data across planning, execution, staffing, and fleet status made it difficult to forecast maintenance demand accurately and align resources with operational priorities, impacting both reliability and cost efficiency.
To address this, the carrier adopted an AI-ready aviation data platform that consolidates operational and maintenance data into a unified analytical environment. By integrating schedules, technician availability, aircraft status, historical maintenance data, and business constraints, the platform enables machine-learning-driven scenario modelling and optimisation. This approach reduces manual analysis, improves maintenance planning accuracy, and supports predictive maintenance and resource optimisation across the operation.
This case study will examine how a data-centric, AI-enabled planning framework can be embedded into airline maintenance workflows. Attendees will learn how unified data ingestion and real-time optimisation improve planning confidence, accelerate decision-making, and strengthen operational resilience in a high-utilisation airline environment.
For many airlines and MROs, maintenance processes remain weighed down by fragmented data, manual reviews, and reactive scheduling. Records compliance, work package planning, and inventory management often consume disproportionate resources, while the risk of human error can lead to costly delays or regulatory findings. At the same time, financial pressures and tighter operational windows demand greater accuracy, speed, and foresight than traditional methods can deliver.
This presentation will cover how AI is being deployed to address these challenges across the maintenance value chain. Drawing on ICF’s global expertise, the session will examine applications such as automated records review to reduce errors and processing time, predictive maintenance planning to optimize fleet availability, and workflow intelligence to enhance MRO productivity. By connecting data from multiple sources and applying machine learning, organizations can gain sharper visibility into component lifecycles, cost drivers, and operational risk—ultimately making maintenance both more reliable and more efficient.
You will get a clear view of where AI delivers real value today, beyond the hype. The session will highlight proven use cases, lessons learned from implementation, the practical steps required to integrate AI into existing M&E / MRO systems, actionable insights into how intelligent tools can support cost optimization, regulatory compliance, and sustainable performance in the evolving maintenance landscape.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry-leading Flight Ops and EFB Solutions, such as Flight Planning, Flight Ops Management, Communications, Connectivity, Performance, and more; and EFB Software, Hardware and Real-Time Flight Deck Apps. Each Vendor will provide a brief 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. StorkJet
2. Airnav Systems
3. GUIDOR
4. Flight Science
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry leading solutions designed to assist airlines with digitizing manuals and content for delivery to the flight deck and other key frontline staff. Including end-to-end systems to create, edit, and revise manuals and content; EFB / flight deck Apps; smart and dynamic content, and more. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. Web Manuals
2. Comply365
3. Orlando Suite for Tech Pubs
4. NAVBLUE
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry leading solutions designed to assist airlines with achieving their sustainability goals: including end-to-end Fuel Efficiency / Management Solutions, Real-Time Pilot Apps such as Flight Profile, In-Flight Predictive Analytics and Pilot Advice Apps, more. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. OpenAirlines
2. Thales FlyOptim
3. AVTECH In-Flight Optimization Services
4. StorkJet
5. Digital Winglets
6. Meteomatics
7. WET DOG WEATHER
8. The Weather Company
9. SITA
10. GE Aerospace – Software as a Service
In its next phase of fuel efficiency and environmental performance improvement, a leading ultra-low-cost carrier identified a critical limitation: legacy flight management systems built on generic performance models and coarse weather data no longer provided the precision required for a high-frequency, cost-sensitive network. With thousands of flights operated annually and ambitious sustainability targets, the airline sought real-time pilot decision support capable of delivering actionable optimisation across climb, cruise, and descent phases.
The airline deployed a fleet-wide flight path optimisation capability, delivering tail-specific recommendations on optimal speeds and altitudes directly to pilots via the electronic flight bag (EFB). By integrating high-resolution weather data, machine-learning-based performance modelling, and cloud-enabled flight-phase logic, pilots received in-flight guidance and post-flight feedback that improved situational awareness and operational decision-making. Trials spanning more than 10,000 flights showed rapid pilot adoption, with approximately 88% of pilots using the tool on nearly every flight.
The programme delivered verified fuel and CO₂ reductions of 0.5% to 1% per flight, achieved without compromising safety or operational integrity. This case study explores the airline’s transition from static, FMS-driven flight profiles to a dynamic, AI-enabled optimisation approach embedded into cockpit and operational workflows, highlighting how pilot adoption was accelerated, analytics were operationalised, and a scalable foundation was established for sustained efficiency gains and network-wide resilience.
Copa Airlines, a leading carrier in the Americas, faced increasing complexity in managing manuals as its network and compliance requirements expanded. Traditional processes for updating, distributing, and tracking operational documentation created bottlenecks, increased audit risk, and slowed access to current procedures. To strengthen operational performance, Copa sought a centralized approach to ensure accuracy, traceability, and timely availability of critical manuals across the airline.
To address this, Copa implemented Web Manuals’ digital documentation and compliance platform, replacing static, file-based workflows with a controlled, collaborative environment for authoring, reviewing, and approving content. Centralized governance and automated revision tracking reduced manual effort, improved audit readiness, and ensured that operational teams consistently access the latest approved procedures, supporting both regulatory compliance and day-to-day execution.
This case study will examine how Copa Airlines modernized its manual management processes to accelerate updates and strengthen compliance. Attendees will learn how structured documentation workflows and integrated compliance oversight can reduce administrative burden, improve audit responsiveness, and contribute to more consistent, reliable operations across the airline.
In this presentation, Singapore-based aerodynamics R&D company deltaBurn briefs us on the latest developments of its innovative modifications as they are applied to current-technology aircraft propulsion systems. By applying its modifications to existing hardware like propellers and turbofans, the product increases thrust of the propulsion disc without requiring additional power input or any change to the engine core. This technology allows aircraft to maintain standard, certified performance levels while significantly reducing fuel consumption and environmental emissions. The company is currently securing its first certification (STC) to bring these retrofit solutions to market for commercial and private aircraft operators. “Decarbonisation as a Service” vastly lowers operational costs increases engine life, increases flight safety and uniquely supports the industry’s transition to reduced-carbon operations.
As Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs continue to replace paper-based processes across flight operations, the FAA has been steadily evolving its regulatory and operational policy framework to support digital adoption while maintaining safety and compliance. Recent updates reflect a broader shift toward programme-based oversight, functional equivalence to paper, and clearer expectations for how operators design, document, and manage EFB use across different regulatory parts.
This session will provide context on the FAA’s latest EFB policy developments, including changes to advisory material and internal guidance that affect how EFB programmes are authorised and maintained. It will examine how updated guidance clarifies operator responsibilities around data currency, training, procedures, and system reliability, and how the FAA is moving away from approving individual devices toward approving the EFB operating concept as a whole. The session will also touch on how these policies are being positioned to accommodate increasingly digital and connected flight operations.
Attendees will learn how recent and planned FAA EFB policy updates impact day-to-day operations, manual content, and compliance strategies, as well as what operators should consider when transitioning from paper to electronic flight information. The session will highlight practical implications for different operation types and offer insight into how the FAA’s evolving approach to EFB oversight is shaping the next phase of digital flight deck operations.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have moved rapidly from conceptual promise to practical necessity in aviation maintenance. Yet for many airlines and MROs, the challenge is no longer whether AI should be adopted, but how to integrate it into day-to-day operations in a way that delivers measurable safety, reliability, and cost benefits. This keynote from AIXI addresses the industry’s growing demand for concrete, operational guidance on turning predictive maintenance from theory into a trusted decision-support capability.
Drawing on real-world implementations, the session will examine how AI and Machine Learning can be embedded into existing maintenance and engineering environments to proactively identify failure patterns, reduce unscheduled downtime, and improve asset utilisation. It will explore the foundational data infrastructure required to support reliable predictive models, the importance of aligning engineering expertise with data science capabilities, and how modern tools and interfaces are enabling aircraft maintenance technicians to engage with AI-driven insights without adding complexity to frontline workflows.
This keynote will provide attendees with a clear, practical framework for deploying AI in maintenance operations, highlighting proven use cases, measurable return on investment, and common pitfalls to avoid. By focusing on operational integration rather than experimentation, the session aims to equip airline and MRO leaders with the confidence and clarity needed to move AI from discussion to dependable, safety-enhancing operational reality.
Innovation in aviation maintenance and engineering has shifted from long-term vision to near-term necessity. As fleets grow more complex and utilisation increases, M&E and MRO organisations face mounting pressure to improve reliability, control costs, and meet sustainability and safety expectations. This keynote will explore how innovation—grounded in digitalisation, data integration, and advanced engineering—can be applied pragmatically to transform maintenance operations.
Drawing on industry-wide examples, the session will examine how technologies such as predictive analytics, digital twins, advanced materials, automation, and connected maintenance environments are being embedded into real-world M&E and MRO workflows. The focus will be on how these innovations improve maintenance planning, execution, and asset visibility, while supporting regulatory compliance and workforce effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on translating innovation into measurable outcomes rather than isolated technology pilots.
This keynote will provide maintenance and engineering leaders with a clear framework for advancing innovation within their organisations. Attendees will gain insight into building strong digital foundations, scaling proven capabilities, and aligning technology adoption with operational strategy—helping M&E and MRO teams deliver safer, more efficient, and more resilient maintenance operations.
Join us for the Conference closing remarks, and your chance to win a US $ 300.00 Amazon Voucher in our prize draw.
Business cards will be collected at the beginning of this session. The prize draw will be made at the end of the Chairman’s closing remarks.
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Atlas Air operates a large, globally distributed cargo fleet with complex maintenance, regulatory, and operational requirements. As the airline continued to scale its operations, it identified the need to modernise its maintenance management environment to improve system performance, data integrity, and operational visibility across Technical Operations.
To address this, Atlas Air partnered with Aero A Team to support the implementation and upgrade of its TRAX maintenance management system. The engagement covered the full lifecycle of the upgrade programme, including project planning, system configuration, data migration, testing, and user training. Aero A Team’s deep expertise in TRAX enabled close alignment between system functionality and Atlas Air’s operational processes, while structured testing and phased deployment ensured continuity of maintenance operations throughout the transition.
This case study will explore how Atlas Air successfully executed a major maintenance IT upgrade with the support of Aero A Team, strengthening the role of TRAX as the backbone of its maintenance and engineering operations. Attendees will gain insight into best practices for managing complex system upgrades, mitigating operational risk, and enabling greater consistency and efficiency across maintenance planning, execution, and compliance in a high-utilisation, global airline environment.
Mexicana MRO Services identified the need to modernize its maintenance operations to improve responsiveness, transparency, and competitiveness in a complex MRO environment. With heavy maintenance, line checks, and aircraft conversions running in parallel, legacy systems and manual processes limited real-time visibility for management, finance, and customers. The organisation set out to create a unified, data-driven operational framework that could support execution, oversight, and customer engagement across its facilities.
To achieve this, Mexicana MRO Services implemented an integrated digital maintenance platform from EmpowerMX, connecting planning, execution, materials, quality, and customer interaction within a single operational environment. Real-time data replaced delayed reporting, enabling better coordination between teams, improved parts and cost tracking, and clearer status visibility for customer technical representatives. The platform also streamlined approval workflows and reduced friction across internal and external communications.
This case study will examine how Mexicana MRO Services transformed its maintenance operations by embedding real-time data into everyday workflows. Attendees will learn how integrated systems improve execution control, financial visibility, and customer confidence, and how a connected maintenance environment supports more predictable outcomes in a high-throughput MRO operation.
WestJet has undertaken a phased transformation of its maintenance and engineering operations to reduce reliance on paper-based processes and improve real-time control of hangar maintenance activity. As fleet complexity and operational tempo increased, traditional paper work packs, manual task updates, and fragmented production visibility were identified as constraints on efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory traceability within heavy and line maintenance environments.
To address these challenges, WestJet expanded its long-standing use of Trax by deploying additional cloud-hosted eMRO capabilities and mobile eMobility applications to support paperless hangar maintenance production control. Digital workpacks replaced printed job cards, enabling technicians and production controllers to access task data, update status, and capture signatures directly on mobile devices. Offline functionality was introduced to ensure uninterrupted task execution in hangar areas with variable connectivity, with automatic synchronization once network access is restored.
This case study will examine how WestJet redesigned production control workflows around mobile-first, paperless execution while maintaining regulatory alignment and operational discipline. Attendees will gain insight into how real-time visibility, digital task management, and offline-capable mobile tools are being used to improve hangar coordination, reduce administrative effort, and strengthen compliance within a modern, cloud-based maintenance operating model supported by Trax.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry-leading Electronic Logbook (ETL / ELB) Solutions, and accompanying Apps. Each Vendor will provide a brief 6-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2026 outlook.
1. AvioBook
2. TRAX
3. ULTRAMAIN M&E / MRO / ELB
4. Swiss AviationSoftware Ltd
5. Conduce Group
6. TrustFlight
7. REDIFLY
As Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs continue to replace paper-based processes across flight operations, the FAA has been steadily evolving its regulatory and operational policy framework to support digital adoption while maintaining safety and compliance. Recent updates reflect a broader shift toward programme-based oversight, functional equivalence to paper, and clearer expectations for how operators design, document, and manage EFB use across different regulatory parts.
This session will provide context on the FAA’s latest EFB policy developments, including changes to advisory material and internal guidance that affect how EFB programmes are authorised and maintained. It will examine how updated guidance clarifies operator responsibilities around data currency, training, procedures, and system reliability, and how the FAA is moving away from approving individual devices toward approving the EFB operating concept as a whole. The session will also touch on how these policies are being positioned to accommodate increasingly digital and connected flight operations.
Attendees will learn how recent and planned FAA EFB policy updates impact day-to-day operations, manual content, and compliance strategies, as well as what operators should consider when transitioning from paper to electronic flight information. The session will highlight practical implications for different operation types and offer insight into how the FAA’s evolving approach to EFB oversight is shaping the next phase of digital flight deck operations.
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have moved rapidly from conceptual promise to practical necessity in aviation maintenance. Yet for many airlines and MROs, the challenge is no longer whether AI should be adopted, but how to integrate it into day-to-day operations in a way that delivers measurable safety, reliability, and cost benefits. This keynote from AIXI addresses the industry’s growing demand for concrete, operational guidance on turning predictive maintenance from theory into a trusted decision-support capability.
Drawing on real-world implementations, the session will examine how AI and Machine Learning can be embedded into existing maintenance and engineering environments to proactively identify failure patterns, reduce unscheduled downtime, and improve asset utilisation. It will explore the foundational data infrastructure required to support reliable predictive models, the importance of aligning engineering expertise with data science capabilities, and how modern tools and interfaces are enabling aircraft maintenance technicians to engage with AI-driven insights without adding complexity to frontline workflows.
This keynote will provide attendees with a clear, practical framework for deploying AI in maintenance operations, highlighting proven use cases, measurable return on investment, and common pitfalls to avoid. By focusing on operational integration rather than experimentation, the session aims to equip airline and MRO leaders with the confidence and clarity needed to move AI from discussion to dependable, safety-enhancing operational reality.
Innovation in aviation maintenance and engineering has shifted from long-term vision to near-term necessity. As fleets grow more complex and utilisation increases, M&E and MRO organisations face mounting pressure to improve reliability, control costs, and meet sustainability and safety expectations. This keynote will explore how innovation—grounded in digitalisation, data integration, and advanced engineering—can be applied pragmatically to transform maintenance operations.
Drawing on industry-wide examples, the session will examine how technologies such as predictive analytics, digital twins, advanced materials, automation, and connected maintenance environments are being embedded into real-world M&E and MRO workflows. The focus will be on how these innovations improve maintenance planning, execution, and asset visibility, while supporting regulatory compliance and workforce effectiveness. Emphasis will be placed on translating innovation into measurable outcomes rather than isolated technology pilots.
This keynote will provide maintenance and engineering leaders with a clear framework for advancing innovation within their organisations. Attendees will gain insight into building strong digital foundations, scaling proven capabilities, and aligning technology adoption with operational strategy—helping M&E and MRO teams deliver safer, more efficient, and more resilient maintenance operations.
Join us for the Conference closing remarks, and your chance to win a US $ 300.00 Amazon Voucher in our prize draw.
Business cards will be collected at the beginning of this session. The prize draw will be made at the end of the Chairman’s closing remarks.
You have to be in the room to win the US $ 300.00 Amazon voucher – Good luck!
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Airlines, Aircraft Operators and Independent MRO/M&E facilities* have the choice of two VIP delegate registration options:
VIP Delegate Option 1: US $ 435.00 / EURO € 385.00 / UK £ 330.00* – includes 2 night’s hotel accommodation at the conference hotel.
VIP Delegate Option 2: US $ 105.00 / EURO € 95.00 / UK £ 80.00*
Please note that the Independent MRO/M&E facilities VIP offer is only available to MRO /M&E Facilities who are researching or looking for digital MRO solutions to implement and enhance their business. MRO facilities who sell digital MRO solutions to airlines and operators do not qualify for this offer and must use the ‘All Other Delegates’ registration form. If you are not sure, please contact us.
All other delegates, including: consultants, IT Vendors, OEMs, etc., please select the ‘All Other Delegates’ option: EURO € 995.00 / UK £ 825.00 / US $ 1,065.00
These are Early Bird prices – the prices will increase at 17:00 (UK time) on the 3rd of February 2026 to EURO € 1,295.00 / UK £ 1,100.00 / US $ 1,395.00
All delegate places include:
– Conference materials
– Access to event App
– Meals and Refreshments (Breakfasts, Lunches, Coffee Breaks on the 10th & 11th March)
– 2 hour Cocktail reception on the 10th March
By registering using this form, it is assumed that you accept our Terms & Conditions, which you can find HERE.
*All UK based purchases are subject to VAT at check-out
Price range: $105.00 through $1,395.00
| Delegate type | Airline & Aircraft Operators VIP Delegate Option 1 (including 2 night accommodation), Airline & Aircraft Operators VIP Delegate Option 2, MRO Facilities VIP Delegate Option 1 (including 2 night accommodation), MRO Facilities VIP Delegate Option 2, All Other Delegates (Consultants, OEMs, IT Vendors etc) |
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takes place at
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Miami FL, USA
400 South East Second Avenue,
Miami,
Florida,
33131-2197
United States
Tel: +1 877-803-7534
CLICK HERE for hotel website.
We have reserved a block of rooms for our delegates at the conference hotel. For further instructions on how book a room at this hotel, please CLICK HERE.
The rate is only applicable on the nights of Sunday 8th, Monday 9th, Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th, Thursday 12th and Friday 13th March (limited numbers on each night), therefore we kindly urge you to make your room reservations early.
Please note: The group rate will be available up until 5pm (GMT) on Thursday 5th March, 2026, or until they are all purchased therefore, we kindly urge you to make your room reservations early.
Parking
Self-parking $53 per day at a nearby garage – Miami Tower (100 SE 2nd St, Miami, FL 33131)
Valet parking $53 per day (Extra for oversize)
From Miami International Airport
The hotel is conveniently located approx. 9 miles from Miami International Airport. It takes approximately 13 mins to get from the airport to the hotel depending on the time of day. The cost is approx. USD $19 for a public taxi.
From Fort Lauderdale Airport
The hotel is located approx. 29 miles from Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International. It takes approximately 35 mins to get from the airport to the hotel depending on the time of day. The cost is approx. USD $85 for a public taxi.
Vice President, ICF
Allan is a Vice President at ICF with 32 years of industry experience as an Aviation M&E, MRO and Supply Chain solutions and systems domain expert. He is responsible for ICF’s MRO Operations and IT practice and he manages the Aircraft Commerce Consulting relationship with ICF. He specializes in solution blueprinting for MRO, Supply Chain and ancillary IT systems
His experience includes managing application design, development, and full cycle implementation – from selection to go-live – for strategic clients in the MRO industry using different commercially available MRO IT products. He has also spearheaded many carriers’ M&E and MRO systems solution design, customizations, integrations and implementations including project governance, data migration and change management.
In his career, Allan has fulfilled the following leadership roles:
• MRO IT practice and technical lead for industry leading solutions companies realizing more than 20 go-lives involving at least 8 different systems
• MRO systems Product Principal for a large global IT solutions and systems integration company
• M&E and MRO Solutions Director for a large global aviation software and solutions provider
• Manager of Technical Records, Maintenance Planning and Production Control at a mid-size commercial airline with full MRO
Head of Recruitment and Aircraft Trading, Aircraft Commerce
Neil Engerran has 18 years aviation specific recruitment experience covering all areas of commercial and private aviation, globally. In the past 13 years he has been with Jet Aviation, both as part of Jet Aviation Staffing and also working in-house heading up all recruitment for Jet roles. Neil’s career so far has been based in the United Kingdom, Switzerland, New Jersey and now South Florida for the past ten years. He has extensive knowledge and understanding of aviation and non-aviation specific roles, plus extensive data on salaries and benefits that allow an employer to be competitive. Since November 2024, Neil has re-joined Aircraft Commerce to head up the Recruitment and Aircraft Trading activities.
Monday 9th March– 14:00 – 17:30 (Includes Coffee Break: 15:30 – 16:00)
There are only 60 seats available for this Workshop session. Please use the registration form below to book your seat.
During this Workshop session you’ll learn how these proven practices may be used to:
Also, you will see specific (actual) use cases for:
Workshop Hosted by: Allan Bachan, VP, ICF and supported by Interfacing Technologies.
AVIOBOOK, a Thales Group company, is uniquely positioned to bring together the latest robust technologies to design world-class, secure, easy-to-use software and hardware solutions for all types of aircraft. With extensive experience in software and hardware, our innovative solutions maximise the efficiency of aircraft and their crew. We provide integrated applications, systems, and services to increase operational efficiency and enhance operational decision making.
Software: Our AVIOBOOK application suite
Pilots, cabin crew, dispatchers and ground staff can use the AVIOBOOK application suite anywhere. It has been designed not only to facilitate the day-to-day tasks of flight stakeholders but to break down the communication silos that prevent data from getting into the right hands.
AvioBook Flight – The all-in-one solutions for pilots
All the information pilots need is within reach, integrated with the back office & tailored to your airline procedures. AvioBook’s intuitive, user-friendly EFB provides your teams with smart data that flows across the various modules. We simplify flight processes so your pilots can focus on what is important.
AvioBook Cabin – An intuitive application for cabin crew
AvioBook Cabin is an intuitive product in which all the data flows seamlessly from the flight deck and ground, right to your tablet or smartphone. Quickly retrieve catering or flight information and go for an unparalleled level of operational performance and customer service.
AvioBook Connect – Secure communication connecting everyone
AvioBook Connect organises all users into flight groups automatically created and updated for each flight. Share live updates, monitor the flight status or simply check in with your crew members. Connect can include additional stakeholders, like catering or contract maintenance, depending on the needs of your airline.
AvioBook Tech – Helps maintenance work smoothly
With instant access to unambiguous, detailed defect reports; technicians will be able to anticipate maintenance actions, work more efficiently and keep your MOCC informed every step of the way. Go for maximum operational performance with minimal margin for error and faster turnaround times.
AvioBook Base – Managing EFB and aircraft data has never been easier
The process of organising and pushing relevant data to the crew and ground staff devices is just the tip of the iceberg. Keep the cockpit connected and maximise safety with AvioBook Base. For OCCs and dispatchers, Base Globe will enhance operational awareness.
AvioCast – Stay connected every step of the way
AvioCast is an innovative, patented concept that is unique on the market. Our 3-in-1 QAR/AID/WAP solution allows you to wirelessly offload FDM data and share live updates with the crew. Keep your aircraft connected & your data secure while minimising installation and certification costs.
PACE Aerospace & IT, a TXT Group Company, develops and distributes software applications for aircraft and engine manufacturers, civil and military operators, maintenance services and leasing companies. A wide range of turn-key and bespoke solutions helps to optimize key aspects of customers’ business processes, from marketing and design to customization and operations.
TXT, founded in 1989 and based in Milan, is an international IT Group, end-to-end provider of consultancy, software services and solutions, supporting the digital transformation of customers’ products and core processes. With a proprietary software portfolio and deep expertise in vertical domains, TXT operates across different markets, with a growing footprint in Aerospace, Aviation, Defense, Industrial, Government and Fintech.
We make operational efficiency fly – save up to 4% fuel with PACE EFB applications
Our operational efficiency management solutions are based on the unique ability to determine the most cost-efficient, or ECON, trajectory for a specific set of flight conditions, which then serves as a point of reference for economic decisions on board as well as statistical analysis on the ground.
The leading application for EFB-based vertical flight profile optimization, Pacelab Flight Profile Optimizer complements the functional scope of current on-board technology and offers significantly higher fuel-saving potential than the flight management system alone. Calculations with Pacelab Flight Profile Optimizer are based on the best available performance data (first-principles data) and live WX and aircraft data. The software continuously determines the most cost-efficient flight trajectory for the remaining route to destination and supplies an adjusted cost index which can be fed to the FMS. Constraints provided with the briefing package are respected automatically. With the ECON trajectory as a reference, Pacelab Flight Profile Optimizer is able to pinpoint the available cost savings potential for every instant of the flight, giving concise information about fuel burn, overall cost and delay; the latter provides additional support for managing on-time performance.
Get the most out of your fleet – with Pacelab Mission Suite: Route and aircraft mission analysis software
An additional component of the PACE operations productivity catalog is Pacelab Mission Suite. Pacelab Mission Suite (PLMS) is an integrated software solution which supports stra-tegic and tactical statistical analysis of an aircraft’s enroute performance and economics.
PLMS allows the customer to tailor the analysis of payload-range and mission efficiency to the airlines specific business practices and economic models. In addition to route-by-route analysis; PLMS has the power to conduct “what if” analysis of an entire route structure with a single “click”. This is all done within a robust and proven software environment.
Our EFB and aircraft performance solutions will be presented live at our booth. For more detailed information, please get in touch with Oliver Späth (oliver.spaeth@txtgroup.com) or visit our website at www.pace.de.
Orlando Suite for TechPubs is a powerful all-in-one Document Management System. With Orlando, Airlines are able to manage all manuals and users in a single and easy to use solution.
Orlando Suite is a software solution to store, edit, publish, distribute and consult Flight Ops and Maintenance & Engineering manuals as well as Airlines in-house manuals.
Orlando supports the main aeronautics documentation standards (ATA Spec 2300, ATA iSpec 2200, S1000D), manufacturers specific data models (Airbus, Boeing, ATR, …) and DITA XML open standard for Airlines in-house manuals.
The Orlando Suite is composed of seven modules designed by TechPubs functional experts, and provides an efficient and business-oriented documentation management workflow. Thanks to the Orlando Suite, Airlines can, in particular:
– save Time and Cost with a shorten document revision process and a streamlined solution for all manuals and staff.
– improve Safety and Compliance by accessing to the right information at the right time for the right person.
Orlando relies on Big Data technology that improves the user experience by offering super-fast browsing and searching features. The Orlando Suite is a full-web service available as a cloud-based SaaS solution and includes an iOS mobile application which supports both online and offline consultation.
In addition, Orlando customers benefit from premium support delivered by a dedicated experts team who knows the aeronautics business and speaks the end-users language. This team is committed to assisting Orlando customers at every stage of the documentation management workflow.
Orlando© Suite, an Infotel product
Orlando Suite for TechPubs is part of the Infotel group, a French IT Consultancy and Software Editing company. More info on www.infotel.com
REDiFly is an independent software provider that serves the aviation industry. The focus of our solutions is the REDiFly Electronic Tech Log (ETL) and REDiFly Flight Operations Suite. We work closely with our customers to ensure they get the best support and software configuration that suits them. Our customers include air operators in commercial, cargo, business and private aviation. Both the REDiFly Electronic Tech Log and REDiFly Flight Ops are compatible with iOS, Windows, and Android devices. At REDiFly we collaborate with our clients to streamline daily operations and increase efficiency through our specialised software solutions.
REDiFly Electronic Tech Log
Our Electronic Tech Log helps airlines record and monitor their data while allowing for real-time updates from the flight deck to the hangar. The ETL achieves this by adopting real-time fleet status monitoring and using analytics to implement predictive maintenance. The REDiFly Electronic Tech Log accelerates the transition from a reporting air operator to a data driven air operator.
REDiFly Flight Operation Suite
The Flight Ops software suite includes modules for Dispatch, Scheduling, Crew Management, Training and more to give airlines more control over their operations. REDiFly Flight Ops is a digital platform allowing the various departments within the air operator’s ecosystem to access and input data anywhere at any time.
Flight Ops offers a centralised and easily accessible database for all critical business information, optimising operational efficiency across all departments. With compatibility across all devices and common browsers, our software is fully customisable to meet each client’s unique needs. Our focus on compliance with IOSA and IASA requirements ensures that operations are optimised for maximum efficiency and safety.
Apps
Library
Our Library app allows for airline employees to receive important company updates and create documents while on the move. Accessible and convenient, this app keeps all relevant documents stored digitally which can be downloaded and read offline. A useful tool for all employees to keep up to date with the latest company news.
Crew Planner
Our Crew planner app allows crew to have instant access to their working schedule. Crew can also request leave and days off from the app. More importantly, the crew can view trip details and layover information to help them better prepare for their journey. Duty changes can be viewed and accepted in the app, notifying all relevant departments. Modern in its design and functionality the Planner app gives your crew the essential tools for convenience and necessity.
EFB App
The EFB app allows Pilots to access flight information, report and record fuel figures, plan quickly and easily for any hazardous weather conditions on route, sync information to other Pilot devices, see flight and passenger loadsheet, view and track aircraft performance, receive briefings and much more!
We understand changing software in aviation can be daunting, but we are committed to getting you over the finish line with our continued support and training including free trials and guided implementation. Additionally, all our software integrates with existing operating systems and devices allowing air operators to stay data-driven and digitally connected.
Come and join us on the day for a free demo of our products’ capabilities and check out the REDiFly merchandise as well as indulge in some edible delights.
