The Region’s Premier Event for Engine Maintenance Professionals

MRO Central Asia: Engines
November 25, 2025, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

For the first time ever, Central Asia will host a dedicated international conference and exhibition focused exclusively on aircraft engine MRO — an unmissable gathering for every maintenance professional.

With insightful program and more than 150 participants registered, including experts from 25 airlines, global MRO providers, major leasing companies, OEMs, top-tier suppliers and service organizations, the event has every reason to become a landmark occasion for the entire engine MRO community in the region.

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A Program Packed with High-Level Expertise

Take a look at the conference program to find the topics and speakers that you can’t afford to miss:

Session 1 — Exploring Trends and Opportunities in the Aircraft Engine MRO

The conference opens with perspectives from Uzbekistan’s aviation authorities and keynote speakers, setting the stage for a day of strategic dialogue:

• Laura Ivaskaite, Hanwha Aviation, will outline how international collaboration continues to shape new aircraft engine programs.
• Orkun Tuncer, GE Aerospace, will discuss evolving new generation engines technologies and their operational impact on maintenance strategies.
• Damien Gitton, CFM International, will unveil the company’s vision for an open MRO ecosystem for LEAP engines.
• Jason Sutcliffe, Rolls-Royce, will present an update on the company’s customer services.

Session 2 — Insights from Industry Leaders

The afternoon continues with industry experts highlighting how digitalization and smarter processes are optimizing MRO operations.

• Anne Norwawi, Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), will discuss important factors for successful digital implementations in aviation aftermarket companies.
• Amir Emam, GE Aerospace, will focus on how airlines can enhance performance and efficiency through advanced digital tools.
• Rajeev Dandona, AIESL, will share best practices of enhancing compliance monitoring in engine maintenance.

Market and Opinion Leaders Interview Session

A special interview segment will bring together influential executives for a candid discussion on global and regional MRO dynamics. Featuring:

• Laura Ivaskaite, Hanwha Aviation
• Jason Sutcliffe, Rolls-Royce
• Representative, CFM International

Session 3 — Fleet Development, Aviation Financing and Leasing Trends in Central Asia

The final part of the program beginning with a dedicated presentation from Lufthansa Technik.

Then a panel discussion will bring together experts to explore how collaboration, technology adoption, and investment can accelerate the modernization of Central Asia’s engine maintenance ecosystem. Featured:

• Mohamed Al-Sheahabi, GE Aerospace
• Tibor Jamniczky, Shannon Engine Support Limited
• Yuliya Aleksandrova, MTU Maintenance Hannover
• Rajeev Dandona, AIESL
• Representatives of the region’s airlines

At the end of the day the evening networking reception will offer the perfect environment to turn new connections into long-term partnerships

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