We are delighted to welcome you back to the Airline & Aerospace MRO & Flight Operations IT Conference – APAC 2023
Of many things that have changed in the past year or so, attitudes to digital and paperless processes, once considered ‘nice to have’, have become ‘must have’ priorities in any business. IT is not only at the heart of a modern airline, it is also the key to understanding how the business works. For airlines, operators and MROs in the APAC region’s fast growing, vibrant aviation sector, the benefits in safety and efficiency to be gained from digital and paperless processes, as well as the collection and application of data with integrated and enhanced IT platforms, are clear. Unlocking those benefits is the challenge.
Fuel prices remain high and there are personnel shortages in key groups such as engineers and pilots. Recruitment, training and compliance with ever-evolving regulatory regimes add up to a complex matrix of demands and requirements to be complied with in commercial aviation. It is more important than ever for airlines, operators and MROs to use the most modern IT solutions to be efficient, agile, flexible and fast as possible, and prepared for whatever the future holds.
With a record number of leading software and hardware vendors in the sold-out Exhibition Hall, attendees will enjoy unprecedented opportunities to meet vendors, discuss their own challenges and priorities, and see demos of the latest and leading digital solutions. Airlines and MROs who have already embraced digitization, implementing new and modern IT solutions, will share their experiences in the conference agenda, plus there will be the established line-up of industry experts, vendor showcases, workshops, and more to help you unravel and understand a changing world and the opportunities for airlines, operators and MROs that embrace an IT driven future.
We look forward to seeing you in Bangkok in October.
Ed Haskey | Event Director | Aircraft Commerce
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.
The Exhibit Hall is Sold Out! Please contact ed.haskey@aircraft-commerce.com and sarah@aircraft-commerce.com for information regarding our 2024 conference program.
The Aircraft Commerce 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: Qantas, China Airlines, Nok Air, Air Astana, All Nippon Airways, IndiGo, AAR, Asia Digital Engineering, Korean Air, deltaBurn, Airbus, Philippine Airlines, Wizz Air, Bangkok Airways, EFB Admin Services, QOCO, Volaris, Vistair, 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) HERE
The pre-conference workshop is free to attend, although you will have to register to attend this session as there are only 60 seats available for the Workshop.
Click here to register for this free workshop.
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.
In this workshop, you will be shown a step-by-step guide on how to set up a CoE (Center of Excellence) for your MRO / M&E IT ecosystem; you will learn how to establish processes to overcome frequent challenges when keeping pace with business adjustments, operations management and software changes including:
There are probably a dozen or more questions in the minds of the system administrators, users, business leaders, executives, and other stakeholders in any MRO IT ecosystem.
During this workshop Master Class, you will be shown how to know the answers to the above questions as well as how to set up and manage a CoE in a centralized or distributed manner covering the following:
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In this presentation, Qantas Airways will share their digital transformation journey across flight operations and engineering, including how, with their digital technlogy partner Vistair, they have prioritised their data strategy for truly effective, real-time intelligence. Having implementing Vistair’s digital document management solution Docunet and data platform Vistair Intelligence, Qantas Airways will share how they have leveraged digital capabilities across flight operations and engineering to achieve higher levels of operational efficiency, safety, and overall performance and how their use of advanced data analytics via Vistair Intelligence enhances decision-making, reduces manual workload, and facilitates proactive management of operations.
In this presentation, you will learn how China Airlines implemented digital tools and data analytics, such as IFS’s Heavy Maintenance Production Planning & Control tool, and a mobile data insights app to efficiently plan each heavy check to optimize resources and fleet availability. You will see how the new tools and processes increased efficiency, reduced costs, and dramatically improved turn-around-times within the hangar.
Hybrid premium Thai airline Nok Air will discuss their deployment of Rusada’s ENVISION solution after a successful go-live earlier this year. The airline will explain the issues and challenges presented by its previous systems and the negative impact this was having on operations. Nok Air will then explain how it implemented ENVISION, examining the steps taken and the collaborative approach necessary for an effective deployment. Finally, Nok Air will share the benefits the airline has seen post-deployment in the areas of airworthiness management, maintenance planning & execution, and inventory optimization.
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 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2023/24 outlook.
Vendors presenting:
AAR has a long history of digital innovation, from developing its own suite of Apps to assisting customers with digital maintenance projects; from how to manage their maintenance programs from any location, manage spare parts supplies using a dedicated App; and manage aircraft component repairs; to integrating technical info and data with its customers’ M&E systems, so that customers can have real-time access to their aircraft maintenance status. AAR’s recent acquisition of Trax allows the company to further expand its digital solutions. In this presentation, AAR outlines how this could work, along with the synergies between the two companies and their products. A look at what’s next on the digital roadmap is also discussed.
Formed in 2020, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), originally AirAsia’s engineering arm, is one of the biggest MROs in the Asia Pacific region. In this case study the MRO discusses and showcases its digital transformation journey, focusing on developing new and innovative digital tools to optimize efficiency and processes. You will learn about the development process: first identifying the pain-point, then looking at what technologies are available on the market, before looking at how ADE approaches the tool development. In this instance you will see the process for the new Automated Aircraft Life Vest Inspection tool. Developed using RFID technology, you will see how the tool efficiently monitors vest validity, and detects expiries and missing units within an aircraft cabin. During the presentation launch user, MRO customer AirAsia Thailand, will showcase how the airline utilizes the new solution, and outlines the efficiency and safety gains.
In early 2023 Korean Air developed and launched a new solution for Line Maintenance Planning, which provides key personnel with real-time data to enable them to make the best decisions when flight schedules are changed. You will see how the solution informs management regarding the best options for each aircraft, in terms of available resources, engineers, etc. and ensures, in addition to crucial lower turn-around times, that delays are minimised at the gate. The presentation focuses on the need for Korean Air to produce the new system, why the airline chose to build it’s own solution, the challenges the airline faced with building the solution. Now that the solution is live operational results are showcased, as well as a look at future developments.
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 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2023/24 outlook.
Vendors presenting:
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In this presentation, Qantas Airways will share their digital transformation journey across flight operations and engineering, including how, with their digital technlogy partner Vistair, they have prioritised their data strategy for truly effective, real-time intelligence. Having implementing Vistair’s digital document management solution Docunet and data platform Vistair Intelligence, Qantas Airways will share how they have leveraged digital capabilities across flight operations and engineering to achieve higher levels of operational efficiency, safety, and overall performance and how their use of advanced data analytics via Vistair Intelligence enhances decision-making, reduces manual workload, and facilitates proactive management of operations.
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 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2023/24 outlook.
Vendors presenting:
In this case study Air Astana outlines its extensive EFB program, and how the program has developed in the challenging Central Asian operating environment. The presentation looks at both historical and current EFB hardware and software, and discusses the evolution to digital processes. Air Astana highlights the challenges in terms of device procurement, plus the implementation of the EFF and the problems with network connectivity. Finally, future plans and strategy are discussed.
In this case study All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, outlines its use of Fuel Insight from GE Digital, a software solution that works by understanding real data from the aircraft, and assists ANA in achieving its target to meet net zero emissions goals by 2050. As you will see, the software analyses flight data, examines fuel usage trends, and quickly identifies savings, providing ANA with the data required to make informed decisions to enable fuel savings and sustainability across the airline. The project, when launched in 2022, initially focused on three fuel saving initiatives as a first step: engine out / taxi in, idle reverse thrust, and normal climb. The presentation will outline the success of these initiatives and look at what’s next for ANA.
In this case study, IndiGo outlines how it uses Big Data technology to improve Flight Operations and especially its Fuel Efficiency performance, plus some internal actions set up to develop a fuel efficiency program throughout the company. As you will see the airline has also adopted an iPad App allowing pilots to analyse their own fuel efficiency performance, enhancing pilot engagement in the different fuel saving initiatives.
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 2023/24 outlook.
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In this presentation deltaBurn introduces us to its innovative solution which can be applied to current aircraft engines. As you will see the modification is a proprietary aerodynamic change to the engine’s fan blades, enhancing their outer span aerodynamic performance. Existing fan blade designs are advanced, but have performance constraints that are traditionally common to compressor behaviour. deltaBurn has determined that the current constraints can be mitigated. This results in changes to the thrust output of the fan for a given torque required to turn the fan. The modification is made in situ, the primary benefit being improved transonic and sonic performance of the fan blades, reducing engine core torque, RPM, EGT and fuel flow to achieve a given thrust. The presentation will showcase test results which have demonstrated a 30% reduction in fuel burn and emissions, and outline the background and current status of this potential ground-breaking new technology. [This presentation will challenge traditional assumptions; it is not conceptual, it has flown to FL450 & Mach 0.80, the envelope of the demonstration jet]
The full potential of many EFB applications are first realized when they are integrated with the aircraft to allow the exchange of real-time data. This presentation will
explore the qualitative and quantitative benefits of integrating EFB apps with the aircraft via an AID, and provide guidance on how airline stakeholders can create a
convincing business case to justify its implementation.
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In this presentation, explore the latest technological trends driving transformative changes in aviation’s Maintenance and Engineering (M&E) operations. Discover how the industry is moving towards paperless processes, fostering operational efficiency, and embracing sustainability practices. In this session, the speaker will discuss how to harness cutting-edge technologies to streamline processes, reduce environmental impact, and ensure smoother aircraft maintenance and operations.
Wizz Air, Europe’s greenest airline, has introduced AVIATAR’s electronic Technical Logbook into their daily flight operations, replacing practically all Tech Ops related paperwork on the aircraft. Gerben Bondt, Line Training Captain and driver of those changes in Flight Ops, will take you back to the beginning of this journey. He will talk about how Wizz Air first established a strong foundation, the importance of cross functional cooperation, why Wizz Air partnered with AVIATAR then talk you through the highs and lows of the implementation project and the first year of operation. Finally, a quick demonstration of the eTLB, together with a representative of AVIATAR, the digital platform of Lufthansa Technik.
As you will see AVIATAR’s Technical Logbook offers prefilled text blocks and a future potential for automated input masks that capture aircraft technical issues during flight and on the ground. It therefore replaces time-consuming manual entries into paper books and improves data quality as well as transparency. The new solution works with any hardware device (e.g. tablet, smartphone or desktop computer) and provides pilots with access to aircraft status anywhere and anytime. It also offers back-up processes in case of connectivity issues. Real-time data availability, directly connected with the M&E system (maintenance and engineering system), ensures maintenance on arrival and enables a seamless pilot-to-maintenance collaboration – leading to reduced turnaround times and costs. In addition, the standardized data structure will help Wizz Air to gain insights into trend analytics.
Continuing a look at Asia Digital Engineering’s digital transformation journey, this case study focuses on the 100% in-house development of a Virtual Reality Training content designed to provide an immersive digital training environment for aircraft engineers and technicians to familiarize themselves with the 21 checkpoints of aircraft transit checks. You will learn about the pain points behind the development of the tool and the processes to build the digital solution.
Your chance to quickly find out about the industry’s leading Electronic Technical Logbook (ETL / ELB) and accompanying Cabin and M&E Apps. Each Vendor will provide a brief 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2023/24 outlook.
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As the phenomenal growth of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) is taking over almost every aspect of society, it is inevitable that this highly disruptive technology will greatly disrupt aviation, and aviation safety that is the cornerstone of the industry. This talk will broadly highlight the AI/ML impact and discuss ways in which aviation professionals can co-exist with this technology safely.
The aviation maintenance industry faces serious staff shortages which can impact lead times, causing delays in flight scheduling and affecting the overall efficiency of any airline or MRO. Working digitally can help to overcome some of the challenges and the demand for a more efficient, streamlined, and paperless ways of working has never been more apparent. In this presentation Remon Sweers utilizes many years of digital airline and MRO experience to outline some innovative strategies that airlines and MROs can adopt. As you will see by digitizing operations, processes can be automated, and data can be processed seamlessly, enabling airlines to reduce manual administration and errors, minimize turnaround times, and ultimately, improve customer satisfaction.
This case study outlines Volaris’ use of the new ClearPath Cruise Profile Optimizer Solution from AVTECH which provides pilots with vertical flight path optimization in-flight, resulting in significant fuel and time savings per flight. The solution has been developed to utilize existing aircraft hardware and data communications, requiring no new aircraft hardware or software investments, and delivers the key profile data to Volaris’ pilots in the flight deck.
During the presentation Volaris (The Ultra Low-Cost airline based in Mexico) will outline the solution’s key features and benefits and explain how ClearPath retrieves real-time flight plan and aircraft performance data (cost index, weight, etc), and the most accurate and advanced wind and temperature data to provide pilots with real-time in-flight decision support to select the most optimal flight level in all stages of flight, in order to save fuel, CO2 emissions, time and costs.
* Luis Fernández Sanmiguel will appear via video
Every airline has data that holds critically important information that could transform their performance. However, accessing, managing and using that data can be a huge problem, especially when it’s stored in multiple formats across different departments, making it hard to identify, investigate, analyse and share in a productive and proactive way. Sophisticated data analytics and digital decisioning tools are an absolute requirement along with intuitive, intelligent tools for data preparation, analysis, and visualisation, helping airlines to make more data-driven decisions, faster. This session with Sam Detzler of Vistair will look at how data can be made meaningful and accessible to key team members so that they can leverage data to drive greater flight operations efficiency , more ‘intelligent’ and efficient maintenance teams and also to enhance safety. Sam will talk about practical examples of data used effectively and intelligently to answer questions such as: What are the most frequently accessed documents? To ensure users have access to the right documents on the go they need to know which documents are the most frequently accessed and which users are accessing which documents, in order to ensure, for example, that outsourced maintenance is being performed correctly. Sam will share many other great use cases from Vistair’s work with leading airlines worldwide in this fascinating session.
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 2023/24 outlook.
Vendors presenting:
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 7-minute showcase of their solutions including: product overview, new customers, latest developments, and 2023/24 outlook.
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Full Presentation Information to Follow…
Effective Mobile Device Management (MDM) is crucial for a successful Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) program. In an EFB environment, accurate and up-to-date data is critical for safe and efficient operations. A good MDM system helps ensure that all data used in EFB applications is consistent and trustworthy, which reduces the risk of errors and enhances safety and cyber security. For airlines, an MDM solution can improve the overall efficiency of EFB operations, leading to cost savings and increased productivity. It can also help to meet regulatory requirements and support a culture of safety and compliance. In this presentation EFB Admin Services outline real-world case studies from airlines it has worked with showcasing best practice and the various MDM solutions available for iOS and for Windows devices. You will also see how to install, configure, and
operate the MDM solution.
A journey through K-Mile Air’s transformation from a conventional PDF-based document management system to a fully digitalized paradigm using Web Manuals. Guided by the unyielding imperatives of safety and compliance, the company’s need for heightened efficiency and reduced man-hours catalyzed this innovative shift. The presentation includes revisiting initial document management challenges, dissecting the implementation process, and unveiling the benefits and outcomes of the transformation. The lessons learned along this path which underscore the importance of communication and adaptation in change management will also be included
As the phenomenal growth of AI/ML (Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning) is taking over almost every aspect of the society, it is inevitable that this highly disruptive technology will greatly disrupt aviation, and aviation safety that is the cornerstone of the industry. This talk will broadly highlight the AI/ML impact and discuss ways in which aviation professionals can co-exist with this technology safely.
The aviation maintenance industry faces serious staff shortages which can impact lead times, causing delays in flight scheduling and affecting the overall efficiency of any airline or MRO. Working digitally can help to overcome some of the challenges and the demand for a more efficient, streamlined, and paperless ways of working has never been more apparent. In this presentation Remon Sweers utilizes many years of digital airline and MRO experience to outline some innovative strategies that airlines and MROs can adopt. As you will see by digitizing operations, processes can be automated, and data can be processed seamlessly, enabling airlines to reduce manual administration and errors, minimize turnaround times, and ultimately, improve customer satisfaction.
This case study outlines Volaris’ use of the new ClearPath Cruise Profile Optimizer Solution from AVTECH which provides pilots with vertical flight path optimization in-flight, resulting in significant fuel and time savings per flight. The solution has been developed to utilize existing aircraft hardware and data communications, requiring no new aircraft hardware or software investments, and delivers the key profile data to Volaris’ pilots in the flight deck.
During the presentation Volaris (The Ultra Low-Cost airline based in Mexico) will outline the solution’s key features and benefits and explain how ClearPath retrieves real-time flight plan and aircraft performance data (cost index, weight, etc), and the most accurate and advanced wind and temperature data to provide pilots with real-time in-flight decision support to select the most optimal flight level in all stages of flight in order to save fuel, CO2 emissions, time and costs.
* Luis Fernández Sanmiguel will appear via video
Every airline has data that holds critically important information that could transform their performance. However, accessing, managing and using that data can be a huge problem, especially when it’s stored in multiple formats across different departments, making it hard to identify, investigate, analyse and share in a productive and proactive way. Sophisticated data analytics and digital decisioning tools are an absolute requirement along with intuitive, intelligent tools for data preparation, analysis, and visualisation, helping airlines to make more data-driven decisions, faster. This session with Sam Detzler of Vistair will look at how data can be made meaningful and accessible to key team members so that they can leverage data to drive greater flight operations efficiency , more ‘intelligent’ and efficient maintenance teams and also to enhance safety. Sam will talk about practical examples of data used effectively and intelligently to answer questions such as: What are the most frequently accessed documents? To ensure users have access to the right documents on the go they need to know which documents are the most frequently accessed and which users are accessing which documents, in order to ensure, for example, that outsourced maintenance is being performed correctly. Sam will share many other great use cases from Vistair’s work with leading airlines worldwide in this fascinating session.
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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: EURO € 295.00 / UK £ 245.00** / US $ 330.00 – includes 2 night’s accommodation at the conference hotel.
VIP Delegate Option 2: EURO € 95.00 / UK £ 80.00** / US $ 105.00
*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: US $ 1,395.00 / UK £1,105.00** / EURO € 1,270.00
** VAT will be added to all UK £ invoices at check-out.
All delegate places include:
– Conference materials
– Access to event App
– Meals and Refreshments (Breakfasts, Lunches, Coffee Breaks on the 18th & 19th October)
– 2 hour Cocktail reception on the 18th October
By registering using this form, it is assumed that you accept our Terms & Conditions, which you can find HERE.
$105.00 – $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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Amari Watergate Bangkok
847 Phetchaburi Rd,
Thanon Phaya Thai,
Ratchathewi,
Bangkok 10400,
Thailand
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The code is only applicable on the nights of Monday 16th, Tuesday 17th, Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th October (limited numbers on each night), therefore we kindly urge you to make your room reservations early.
Director of Maintenance, Philippine Airlines
Mark is an aviation professional with a career spanning over 14 years in the industry. Currently serving as the Director of Maintenance for Philippine Airlines (PAL), he has showcased exemplary expertise in aircraft engineering throughout his illustrious career.
His journey in aviation led him to various key roles, including significant assignments under the Airbus Fleet Division, where he adeptly managed matters related to aircraft systems, structures, and cabin configurations. He also previously became the Director of Maintenance for Air Philippines Corporation (APC). In addition, his invaluable contributions as a Program Manager for both PAL and APC new aircraft definition and acquisition programs were pivotal in enhancing their aircraft fleet.
Complementing his impressive professional background, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the Mapúa Institute of Technology, located in the capital city of Manila. Beyond his remarkable credentials, Mark is known for his passion and dedication for the aviation industry, as his unwavering commitment, enthusiasm, positive attitude, and relentless pursuit of excellence have not only propelled his career, but also inspired those around him. In his free time, he enjoys travelling and exploring new destinations, engaging in exhilarating basketball matches, and spending time with his family, friends, and colleagues.
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
Fuel Efficiency Manager, Volaris
Luis is an aeronautical engineer with 8 years of experience in Airlines data analytics as FDM and safety data manager, operational cost optimization and fuel efficiency manager. In the past he worked as a mechanical engineer specialized in mechanical and fluid simulations for several years.
Currently he and his team are responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring fuel efficiency strategy and reduce the overall operational costs in Volaris.
Digital Learning Manager, Asia Digital Engineering
Fatah, a Digital Learning Manager with 17 years of invaluable experience in the medical engineering & aviation, is deeply passionate about lifelong learning and continuous improvement, offering substantial value to the learning industry. His profound insights into human learning and motivation are matched by his expertise in crafting tailored learning programs that cater to diverse learners, employing cutting-edge technologies to create compelling educational experiences. Fatah's unwavering commitment to excellence is evident in his pursuit of innovative ideas and best practices, all while maintaining an empathetic approach to the challenges learners face, with the ultimate goal of fostering supportive, engaging, and enjoyable learning journeys that empower individuals to achieve their ambitious career and personal aspirations.
Head of Engineering, AirAsia Thailand
Banyat Hansakul has over 3 decades experience in the aviation industry expertised in aircraft maintenance management and resource leverage to maximize outcomes. He had a strong background from his professional experience in quality function and now taking the role in leading the development and implementation of Engineering work for companies under the AirAsia umbrella in the capacity of the Group Head of Engineering.
His past experience with deep understanding of regulations and the passion in operation make him own a unique skill set of quality mindset blending with the operation perspective revolutionizing the efficient gap minimization between the written procedure and the actual practice by utilizing data driven approach and visualization for teams to target on the same goal, with highest performance and cost savings without compromising safety. His vision in the dynamic world is digitalization, fast adapting, resilience, and sustainability.
Conference Co-Chairman
Lover of all Airline/Aviation Business, Current Partner in Aviation/IT German Pacific Consulting Firm with customers from USA, Israel and Asia, Previous Cargo start up in Vietnam (IPP Cargo), Recently Middle East Cargo AOC set up in 5 months, Board Level, Full P&L management.
In depth knowledge of airline operations (cargo and passenger), engine leasing, aircraft leasing, aviation IT systems, component programs, aircraft procurement, analysis, operational effectiveness, sales and marketing strategies and cost cutting. International mindset based in Asia Pac for over 22 years.
Boston Marathon veteran (Qualified at 3 hrs 12 min), ran several marathons and triathlons, Ran JFK 50 miler in 9 hours 40 minutes! Love all sports. Just completed 486-mile (880 km) Colorado Train in 30 days of walking!
Key Attributes: Passenger/Cargo Airline and Start Ups, Restructuring Guru, Troubleshooter, Agile Thinker, Deal Maker, Numbers Focused, Asian/Middle East/Europe Based for 25 years!
Key achievements;
IPP Cargo set up in 6 Months, Mena Cargo AOC in 5 months, Key player in Transforming Cebu Pacific and PAL Airphil Express into very successful Low-Cost Carriers in the Asian region. Turning Nordam Singapore into a world class organization!
Running successful MRO's with solid P&L responsibilities. Speaker at numerous MRO and airline conferences.
Head of Quality, K-Mile
Pattaraporn is an aviation professional with over 20 years of dedicated service in the industry. Currently serving as the Head of Quality, she possesses a deep understanding of Thailand's regulatory requirements and knowledge in document management systems. Her career has encompassed various pivotal roles, including operational staff training, overseeing compliance, managing safety and security, as well as liaising with regulatory authorities.
Pattaraporn has driven a pioneering project that led her airline to fully transition from PDF documents to a web-based document system. This achievement has positioned the airline at the forefront of industry innovation, setting a high standard for digital excellence in Thailand’s aviation sector.
Assistant Manager - Maintenance ERP Team, Korean Air
Daeho Kim is a data manager for Korean Air's M&E system and has expertise mainly in maintenance planning and HR.
He realized that Korean Air did not have a dedicated system for maintenance planning, and planned to develop a new system.
As a result, he developed a line maintenance planning system that can integrate maintenance plan data and simulate future plans.
After the project is completed, he is developing a new system to optimize the mechanics' work schedule based on the aircraft schedule.
Manager - Maintenance Plan Dept, Korean Air
Hyo-won graduated from Korea National Aviation University and majored in aviation electronics. And I worked as a Korean Air Force officer for 3 years. And I joined Korean Air in 2013. As an AVI technician, I have maintained Boeing aircraft at the airport for four years, and I am currently working in the aircraft maintenance support team. The main tasks are to prepare and send the DAILY work plan to the technicians and prioritize and distribute the performance of the accumulated Maintenance Requirements. Currently, we have developed a system called KMPS, established a maintenance work plan, and are currently operating it. In the future, the goal is to develop such a new program so that maintenance work can be automatically planned and managed.
Manager Process Automation Practice, DextraData
Dirk Leese has held various consulting roles, including positions at Modern.Work GmbH, T&A SYSTEME GmbH and NetManage GmbH. He possesses expertise in global aviation projects, identity management and IT project management. Currently, he leads the Process Automation Practice at German IT Provider DextraData GmbH as Manager, with a focus on enhancing operational efficiency through automation solutions. He is the main leading mind behind DextraData’s Electronic Flight Bag Solution Logipad.
Senior Manager – Product and Technology, Asia Digital Engineering
Nazrul is currently the Senior Manager of Product & Technology for Digital & Innovation Services at Asia Digital Engineering (ADE). He leads the development of digital solutions for Aircraft Engineering and MRO clients, helping them operate more efficiently using data and technology. Nazrul is also one of the founding members who played a pivotal role in building the aviation marketplace, AEROTRADE. Prior to his current role, he was responsible for architecting the RFID Open Payment system for the national tolling system in his home country, Malaysia. With 18 years of experience, he has worked in various technology roles, with 12 of those years focused on delivering digital products in the payment, fintech, and MRO space.
CTO/EFB Administrator, EFB Admin Services
Klaus has more than 16 years of EFB Administrator experience, earlier for Norwegian Air, Flyr, and now for a handful of airlines..
He manages EFB Admin Services Int. AS who delivers EFB Admin services under the oro.gen.205 and EFB support to airlines and suppliers world-wide.
Klaus comes from a background as IT operations manager for Norwegian Financials Daily for close to 2 decades and is a cyber security certified engineer.
He is well known for his work ethic, which is often referred to as 24/7/365.
A main contributor to EFB development with software, hardware, and connectivity providers, and never afraid to look at, and implement, new technology if it seems beneficial for more effective operations and a safer cockpit.
Hands-on problem-solver with high work-ethic and even higher pace of work. Outspoken, creative, constructive listener, who never sugar coats (unfortunately…).
More than once mistaken for being ignorant, frequently socially incompetent, and with a sense of humour that only the rarest seem to grasp.
Despite this, openness, seriousness, and quality do tend to be key elements in all his activities.
CEO, AVTECH
David Rytter is the CEO of AVTECH Sweden. Prior to becoming the CEO, he served as Chief Technical Officer leading the development of AVTECH’s services. Before that he was also Head of Aventus Nowcast, AVTECH’s wind uplink service, and a project manager for different development projects. Not only does he have a great knowledge and experience of AVTECH’s products and services he also flies as a voluntary pilot for the Swedish Voluntary Flying Corps (FKK) since 2006.
David holds a MSc in Aerospace Engineering from the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH).
Senior Vice President, AAR Digital Services and Trax
Andrew Schmidt is Senior Vice President of Digital Services for AAR CORP. (NYSE: AIR), a leading aviation services provider to commercial and government customers worldwide, and Trax, a leading provider of aircraft MRO and fleet management software.
Schmidt is responsible for scaling the Trax business by growing its customer base, enhancing customer support, and expanding product offerings through digital innovation. He helps to execute the Company’s strategy for Trax, which includes building a foundation for a new parts ecosystem in coordination with AAR and parts suppliers and more broadly incorporating AI into Trax’s offerings. Schmidt was instrumental in AAR’s March 2023 acquisition of Trax.
Schmidt served as AAR’s Senior Vice President of Intelligent Solutions from 2011 to 2018. Under his leadership AAR acquired and integrated Airinmar® and launched PAARTSTM Store, bringing the Company’s parts sales online to increase revenue and expand product reach to additional customers.
In addition to his experiences with AAR, Schmidt held various senior-level roles, including serving as a Managing Director of Seabury Capital, Senior Vice President of Macquarie Capital’s Aviation and Aerospace Investments, and Vice President and Partner at Oliver Wyman. Throughout his career, he successfully led private investments for technology-based companies in the aviation aftermarket, travel, and fintech sectors, expanded a consulting practice into the aerospace industry, and drove strategic mergers and acquisitions.
Schmidt earned a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Manager Operations Support, Air Astana
Piotr Surowiecki is the Manager Operations Support at Air Astana with over 16 years of experience in airline industry. His career journey began in LOT Polish Airlines, where he started as an aircraft mechanic and after couple of years moved to flight operations engineering. Since last 9 years, he is a part of the Air Astana, where in his current role oversees a team of flight operations engineering, Electronic Flight Bag, Flight Dispatch and Document Control.
He holds a Master's degree in Management from University of Warsaw (Poland) and beyond his professional life, he is a lover of paragliding, photography, scuba diving and mountains.
VP MRO Digitalization, QOCO
Remon Sweers is an industry visionary and expert in Aircraft Maintenance digitization, renowned for pioneering transformative solutions. With a track record of optimizing operations and delivering tangible results, he's a trusted authority in industrial digitization.
Innovation Leadership: Remon possesses a remarkable ability to envision and implement groundbreaking strategies, reshaping MRO processes. His unwavering commitment to technological advancement has led to pioneering developments, including digital signatures, digital archiving, automated drone inspections, and LEAN pit stop strategies for hangar maintenance.
Process Improvement Expertise: With a keen eye for process optimization, Remon has successfully streamlined complex MRO operations, reducing downtime, minimizing costs, and improving overall operational efficiency. The data-driven approach and continuous improvement mindset have become industry benchmarks.
Performance Engineer, All Nippon Airways
Yoshihiro is a performance engineer & data scientist at All Nippon Airways (ANA). He is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring fuel efficiency strategies and projects to enhance de-carbonization in flight operations. The purpose of his team is to formulate new policies and plans based on data analysis, leading to data-driven decision making and actions for sustainable operations.
Working closely with flight crew and relevant stakeholders, he is visualizing flight data and formulating measures based on in-depth analysis to reduce CO2 emissions. As a member of Flight Operations Standards Department, he promotes initiatives by issuing and revising regulations and various information, making changes to procedures that can be expected to further reduce CO2 emissions in flight operations.
Senior Engineer, China Airlines
Matt began his aviation career in 2004 with China Airlines, where he gained extensive experience in aircraft maintenance across IT, engineering planning, and maintenance departments. He played a key role in implementing the Maintenix, PP&C module, and Fleet Planner systems, leading to operational advancements.
His innovative contributions encompassed business intelligence, integrated information, and the development of a pioneering heavy maintenance app that optimized efficiency and communication. Additionally, Matt successfully reorganized the base maintenance departments, resulting in enhanced work efficiency and reduced turnaround time for aircraft heavy maintenance.
Tuesday, 17th October – 14:00 – 17:30 (Includes Coffee Break: 15:30 – 16:00)
There are only 60 seats available for this Workshop session – scroll down below to the form and register your seat in the workshop.
In this workshop you will be taken on a step-by-step guide on how to set up a CoE for your MRO / M&E IT ecosystem and learn how to establish processes to overcome frequent challenges with keeping pace with business adjustments, operations management and software changes including:
There are probably a dozen or so more questions which are in the minds of the system administrators, users, business leaders, executives, and other stakeholders in any MRO IT ecosystem.
Through this workshop Master Class, you will be taken through how to know the answers to the above questions and to also definitively set up and manage a CoE in a centralized or distributed manner covering the following:
Workshop Hosted by: Allan Bachan, VP, ICF and supported by his MRO Consulting Team.
At Conduce we design, develop and implement mobile solutions for the aviation industry and our core product is eTechLog8, the world leading complete paperless Electronic Technical Logbook (ELB) solution.
Electronic Logbooks provide a complete replacement for the aircraft journey, defect and technical paper logs and provide increased efficiency and cost savings alongside faster turnarounds. Become proactive about your aircraft maintenance and go paperless with Conduce today!
Approved around the World
Our Electronic Technical Logbook solution is the most trusted ELB on the market and is now certified by many national airworthiness authorities around the world, from the UK to the UAE, Spain to Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain to Brunei. Conduce are fully rolled out across multiple operator and fleet types with some thirty AOC operators around the world.
Fully Integrated
eTechLog8 was designed from day one to be fully integrated with any MRO, CAMO or Maintenance Information Systems. Customers worldwide benefit from proven, fully working integration with AMOS, TRAX, OASES, Rusada and more.
In addition, eTechLog8 can be integrated with flight ops, fuel and archiving systems such as AerData Stream, ROAM, FuelPlus and more.
Not just an Electronic Logbook
Conduce provide fully integrated companion applications to aid our mission to make aviation processes completely paperless. These include a complete replacement for the Cabin Logbook on a companion device, a comprehensive document management system, a custom forms module, data for reporting and analytics, CBT training and more.
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.
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.
