MRO Central Asia 2026 Concludes, Highlighting Strategic Shifts in Aviation Maintenance

MRO Central Asia 2026 has grown almost threefold in participants and stands compared with previous editions.

MRO Central Asia 2026, held on March 25–26 at the Azimut Grand Hotel Tashkent, confirmed its position as the largest dedicated MRO platform in Central Asia. The event set new records in both participation and international reach, reflecting the region’s accelerating aviation growth and increasing demand for maintenance capabilities.

Now in its fifth edition, the conference and exhibition brought together more than 600 industry professionals and over 45 exhibiting companies from 15+ countries, representing the full value chain of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services.

Exhibition and Industry Participation

The exhibition featured 45+ companies spanning the full spectrum of aviation maintenance and aftermarket services. Participants included global and regional MRO providers, OEMs, spare parts distributors, and equipment manufacturers, presenting solutions tailored to airlines operating in high-growth and emerging markets.

Exhibitors represented a broad geographic footprint, with companies headquartered in Australia, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Poland, Singapore, Spain, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Uzbekistan. This diverse participation highlights sustained international interest in Central Asia as a developing aviation and MRO hub.

Conference Focus: From Technical Execution to Strategic Integration

The two-day conference program emphasized the evolving role of MRO as a strategic function within airline operations. In addition to core engineering topics, discussions addressed the broader operational, regulatory, and commercial dimensions of maintenance.

The program opened with a keynote by Farkhod Ibragimov, Director of Uzbekistan Airways Technics LLC, titled “The Future of MRO in Central Asia: Navigating Growth and Innovation.” The address outlined the region’s potential to develop into a competitive MRO hub, supported by infrastructure investment, workforce development, and alignment with international standards.

The organizers acknowledged the contribution of Uzbekistan Airways Technics LLC, whose participation and leadership help strengthen long term, robust industry contacts between Central Asia and international markets. The company’s role in the event underlined that local MRO players are now key partners in shaping regional and global maintenance ecosystems.

A welcome address by Jamoliddin Nazarov, Head of the Air Transport Department at the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, highlighted the importance of regulatory adaptation to maintain safety and compliance amid rapid market expansion.

Market and industry perspectives were further developed through presentations by Maxim Pyadushkin (CentralAsia+ Aero) and Rizwan Siddiqui (IATA), focusing on regional aviation dynamics and emerging MRO trends.

Key Industry Topics

Subsequent sessions addressed a range of operational and strategic priorities:

• Regulatory compliance and safety oversight in a changing policy environment
• Aircraft maintenance planning and optimization of maintenance intervals
• Deployment of predictive maintenance technologies leveraging IoT and AI
• Digitalization of MRO processes to improve efficiency and traceability
• Growing utilization of used serviceable material (USM) in asset management
• Workforce development and training to support expanding regional fleets

These themes reflect a broader industry shift toward data-driven maintenance, cost control, and improved fleet availability.

International Expertise on Stage

The conference featured a wide range of stakeholders, including airlines, MRO organizations, OEMs, regulators, and advisory firms.

Participating organizations included the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan Airways Technics, IATA, CentralAsia+ Aero, VALLAIR Group, Lufthansa Consulting, 2TOP, China Southern Technic Xinjiang Base, Turkish Technic, Airbus, Setna iO, ST Engineering Aerospace Solutions, Ameco, Cee Bee, Aviator.KZ, Magnetic Group, Aviationscouts, Gandhi Automations – Hangar Doors, OMS Group, Skytec Aerospace, Asman Airlines, Callington Middle East FZE, and Fly Khiva Group.

Upcoming Event: AeroEngines Central Asia

The next industry gathering, AeroEngines Central Asia, will take place on April 16 in Astana, Kazakhstan. The event will focus on engine maintenance as a critical driver of airline operational and financial performance.

The program will address engine asset utilization, maintenance cost control, risk management, and supply chain resilience. Discussions will cover the full engine lifecycle, combining technical and commercial perspectives with practical case studies and targeted networking opportunities.

Acknowledgments

The organizers extend their sincere appreciation to all speakers, sponsors, and participants for their contribution to the success of MRO Central Asia 2026.

For more information about upcoming events, please visit: https://www.atocomm.eu/#events