CONFERENCE PROGRAM

The provisional conference program was updated on 16/03/2025.

The conferences will be held in the 'BAIYUN Hall 1' conference room.
Conference language: English with simultaneous translation into Chinese.

Opening Ceremony

09:00-09:05

Heng CHEN, Deputy Director – Guangzhou Aerotropolis Development

09:05-09:10

Sylvain FOURRIERE, Consul General – Consulate of France in Guangzhou

09:10-09:15

Consulate of U.S. in Guangzhou

09:15-09:20

Xin LI, Vice President – China Southern Air Holding Company Limited

09:20-09:25

Wei CHEN, Deputy Director and Chief Engineer – CAAC Central and Southern Regional Administration confirmed

09:25-09:30

Official Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

9:30-10:00

VIP Tour

2025 Plenary Conference Program - March 18th, 2025

EVENT INTRODUCTION AND WELCOME WORDS

10:10-10:15

Steven YANG, Chairman – Loongair (Hangzhou) Aviation Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd.

China Southern Technic presentation

10:15-10:35

Xin LI, General Manager – China Southern Technic

MRO Management in the Era of Prominent Supply Chains Disruptions

10:35-10:55

Dr. Marc SZEPAN, General Manager –  GAMECO

Focusing on Core Responsibilities, Expanding Maintenance Capabilities and Building Core competitiveness in Engine MRO Business.

10:55-11:15

Yi XIAO, Deputy General Manager – MTU Maintenance Zhuhai

AIR TRANSPORT MRO MARKET OUTLOOK: TRENDS 2025 TO 2035, and beyond

11:15–11:45

Scott ZHAO, Principal Analyst – Cirium Ascend Consultancy
Yongdong HU, Vice President - Strategy, Business Development & Operations – Airbus

Core Advantages and Strategic Opportunities of the Aircraft MRO Industry in Guangzhou

11:45–11:55

Shangjun CHEN, Vice Director of Investment Promotion Department – Guangzhou Aerotropolis Development District

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: A KEY SUCCESS FACTOR FOR MRO – Expert Panel Discussion

11:55–12:35

The "Operational Excellence: A Key Success Factor for MRO" panel aims to explore strategies for enhancing efficiency and resilience in the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul sector. Discussions will focus on strengthening supply chain resilience through supplier diversification and predictive analytics, optimizing customer proximity to reduce lead times, and advancing sustainability by promoting repair, reuse, and recycling. The panel will also examine the impact of digital transformation, including AI, IoT, and augmented reality, on MRO support activities. By addressing these key factors, the discussion will highlight how companies can achieve operational excellence and maintain a competitive edge.

Moderator: Steven YANG, Chairman – Loongair (Hangzhou) Aviation Maintenance Engineering Co., Ltd.
Panelists:
Jean-Marc ETHEVE, Deputy CEO – Air France KLM Component Services Shanghai
Alok Kumar AGARWAL, General Manager - Procurement – AI Engineering Services Ltd
Andy LAU, SVP/General Manager – ST Engineering Aerospace (Guangzhou) Aviation Services Co., Ltd. (STAG)

LUNCH Break

12:35–14:00

Yunnan Airport MRO and industrial chain construction - a new aviation hub linking the world

14:00–14:20

Xinde HAO, Deputy General Manager – Yunan Airport Aircraft Maintenance & Service Co. Ltd.

Fifteen Years of Craftsmanship Safeguarding, Intelligent Innovation Steering Future

14:20–14:40

Jie CHEN, General Manager of the Market Development Department – HNA Technic

Introduction to Lanyu Domestic Aviation Tires

14:40–15:00

Yihua ZHANG, Vice President – Guilin Lanyu Aircraft Tire Development Co.,Ltd.

PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE: REDUCING UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVING AIRCRAFT AVAILABILITY – Expert Panel Discussion

15:00–16:00

The "Predictive Maintenance: Reducing Unscheduled Maintenance and Improving Aircraft Availability" panel will focus on how advanced technologies are transforming aircraft maintenance. Experts will explore the latest predictive maintenance solutions, including AI-driven diagnostics, real-time data analytics, and IoT-enabled monitoring systems. These innovations help anticipate failures, reduce unexpected downtime, and optimize aircraft availability. The discussion will also cover how digital tools, such as cloud-based platforms and automated alerts, enhance decision-making and streamline maintenance operations. By leveraging predictive technologies, the industry can shift from reactive to proactive maintenance strategies, improving efficiency and operational reliability.

Moderator: Edward CHEN, General Manager – Aerotechnic (Xiamen) Aviation Technology Co.Ltd
Panelists:
Ning WANG, Head of Digital Solutions, Customer Services – Airbus China
Kushal GUPTA, Head of Component Operations China – Air France
Ravindranath Singh THAKUR, Executive Director Engineering – AI Engineering Services Ltd
Zhixuan TANG, General Manager of Maintenance Engineering Dept – Colorful Guizhou Airlines Co. Ltd.
Ji ZHOU, Commercial Manager – Hong Kong Airlines Ltd.