Aviation Week and F&E present Middle East's first aviation MRO event

MRO Middle East is the first conference of its kind in the region and will be held in Dubai, UAE, one of the fastest growing aviation hubs in the world.

HH Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, and Chairman of Dubai Airports & Emirates Group, will keynote the event and has endorsed it, saying:

"The development of a dedicated MRO event that addresses these issues and affords companies a forum to showcase their products and discuss the future with industry professionals is yet another feather in Dubai's cap. The Emirate has taken great strides to establish itself as the region's primary aerospace hub as well as being the networking venue for all concerned with this dynamic global industry."

MRO Middle East will bring together top airline and government officials, maintenance and safety experts from the region and around the world for management-level discussions on the theme "Connecting Industry Growth & Prosperity." During two days of intensive sessions and workshops, industry leaders will discuss the necessary next steps for the region, where air transport is a catalyst for growth, economic development, and job creation. In addition to HH Sheikh Ahmed, keynote presenters include Marwan Boodai, Chairman and CEO, Jazeera Airways; Andrew Cowen, CEO, Sama; and Steffen Harpoth, CEO, Silver Air. MRO Middle East will also host an exhibition hall with 100 MRO product and services suppliers, featuring the latest in service and technology.

"Aviation Week has an audience of 1.2 million professionals in 185 countries, including the strongest presence in the Middle East of any aerospace media organization," said Tom Henricks, President, Aviation Week. "By partnering with F&E to bring the inaugural MRO Middle East to Dubai next year, we are delighted to meet the accelerating needs of our customers in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation regions."

"Our knowledge, contacts and visibility in the region form a perfect compliment to Aviation Week's experience with the worldwide aviation media," said Alison Weller, Director Aerospace, F&E. The Dubai Airshow was launched by F&E in 1986 and now attracts over 45,000 visitors and 1,000 exhibitors.

MRO Middle East is produced by Aviation Week Conferences & Exhibitions and F&E Aerospace, in association with Overhaul & Maintenance. The platinum sponsor is Dubai World Central Aviation City. The gold sponsor is Goodrich. The silver sponsors are Europe Aviation, Lufthansa Technik, Messier Services, and SR Technics. It is supported by Arab Air Carriers Organization. Emirates is the official airline. Aviation Week & Space Technology and Outsourcing2India are the media sponsors.