THE MEETING PLACE FOR INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE
Roadmap to Global Growth & Profitability
Survival was the goal in 2009 and as the airline industry begins the road to recovery- growth and profitability are sure to be the focus of 2010 and the next few years!
The MRO Americas Conference and Exhibition, the largest gathering place of its kind for airlines, operators, OEMs, MROS and supplier, will deliver the drivers that will increase ROI and get the airlines operating in the black again. Learn techniques, best practices and about products that will enable:
- Higher profit margins
- Increased market share
- Stronger partnerships
- More efficient supply-chain management
- Global growth
- Smarter life-cycle maintenance
NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN FOR THE AVIATION WEEK MRO AWARDS
The AVIATION WEEK MRO of the Year Awards honor the best MRO and aftermarket entities from around the world for pioneering achievements and value-adding accomplishments of the past 12 months. The awards are presented by Overhaul & Maintenance and recognize winners annually in four categories:
- Outstanding airline maintenance group
- Military center of excellence
- Leading independent MRO organization
- Innovative supplier/OEM services provider
NOMINATION PROCESS: Nominations for each category—airline maintenance, military, independent MRO and component/systems supplier or services provider—are invited. Nominations should no more than three pages long. Nominations must clearly detail how the organization went about accomplishing its goal: challenges, processes and results.
Nominations for all categories should be e-mailed no later than Feb. 1, 2010 to:
Lee Ann Tegtmeier, Editor-in-Chief, Overhaul & Maintenance
1200 G St. NW Suite 900
Washington, D.C. 20005
Tel. 1-202-383-2422
Fax. 1-202-383-2440
O&M@aviationweek.com
CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR NOMINATIONS!
A word from our attendees
The event is very valuable in having the additional opportunity to meet with existing customers. It presents the opportunity to meet with new and potential customers for generating new business.
—Reggie Gardner, Aftermarket Services Regional Manager, ITT Aerospace Controls
Year after year regardless of the economy and our industry condition, there in no better investment in time and money than in this show. Dollar for Dollar we close more business here than in all other efforts year long.
—Mike Manclark, CEO, Leading Edge Aviation Services
A great opportunity to meet multiple customers in one location. The best conference in the Americas
—Andrew Walmsley, VP Sales and Marketing, Jet Aviation Specialists
I love that the booth's have no limits to size or as creative they can get. TAESL's booth was AWESOME with the engine. I like the immediate networking and ability to meet new vendors/customers all in one location. GREAT JOB this year in Dallas!!!
—Aaron Neff, Director of Engine Sales, Jet International Co.
The bottom line is that this is hands on, we meet the people who repair/make and service our products.
—Joe Pergola, MX Manager, Continental Airlines
I found this event to be extremely well organized and was well attended by prominent businesses that our company found to be invaluable. Will attend again and let everyone else know that they should attend also.
—Michael O'Neill, Dorector of Operations, Pacific Coast Composites
One of the best MRO shows in the past several years. High level of energy throughout. Floor traffic outstanding and show was executed extremely well.
—Phillip Myers, Marketing, Meggitt Aftermarket Services
All the right people at one place at one time. Potentially the best three days of the year.
—Jorge Flores, Director Business Development, Aero Core Inc
This was a very good time to network with colleagues and contact vendors along with new sources that I would not be able to visit in three days if not for a venue like this.
—Alan Rucker, VP, Aviation Jet Trading LLC
MRO was an excellent opportunity to learn about new products and to discuss these products with knowledgeable representatives of the manufacturers.
—Mark Schultz, VP/CFO, Aircraft Systems & Manufacturing
The exhibitors were very knowledgable on their product lines and could help me with understanding how their products would enhance my companies processes.
—William A. Van Etten, Techinical Training Specialist, Bell Helicopter
This show gave our company access to many customers in one location over a couple of days that would have taken us months to reach otherwise.
—Rusty Rainbolt, Sales, PRYER
The opportunity to have a significant portion of the MRO community together is very important to the development of future business.
— Ruy Amparo, VP MRO, TAM Airlines
No-nonsense opportunities to view; question; and in some cases; test; products and services under one roof! Combine that with valuable networking opportunities and you have a winning show!
—Erly Alonso, President, Flight Support Solutions Holdings LLC
I have attended many aerospace conferences. This was by far the most substantive conference because the right people were in the meetings and the environment encouraged business discussions.
—Mark Foley, Principal, Foley Consulting
A great opportunity to make comparisons and view new products and services!
—Frank M Jauregui, VP of Americas, International Federation of Airworthiness -IFA
I found value in the amount of talent in one location. The MRO allowed me to expand my knowledge within a short period of time.
—Celine Porrevecchio, Strategic Accounts Manager, Keddeg Company
fast facts about MRO!
- 91% of MRO Exhibitors connected with prospects they hoped to meet
- 21% of MRO Exhibitors CLOSED business on the show floor
- 87% of MRO Exhibitors scheduled follow-up appointments
- 94% of MRO Exhibitors made NEW business contacts
- 95% of MRO Conference Attendees agree session information is timely and relevant
- 74% of MRO Conference Attendees agree this information is not available elsewhere
- 53% of Exhibition Hall Attendees revised their short list based on meeting exhibitors at MRO
- 74% of Exhibition Hall Attendees made follow up meetings
- 23% of Exhibition Hall Attendees made buying decisions on the floor
