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DELEGATE INFORMATION BROCHURE

“A great way to meet other operators as well as vendors and to hear about the latest technology”.

Jazz Air

VENDORS EXHIBITING THEIR SOFTWARE INCLUDE:

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THE WORLD’S LEADING AVIATION IT CONFERENCE FOR MRO & OPERATIONS

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AMERICASAIRLINE & AEROSPACE MRO & OPERATIONS IT CONFERENCE19TH & 20TH MARCH 2013 , Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami FL, USA

Lead sponsor

For further information: [email protected] +44 1403 230 888

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WHY ATTEND AS A DELEGATE?The Airline & Aerospace MRO & Operations IT Conference – Americas returns to Miami for 2013, bigger and better than before, with a who’s who line up of aviation IT vendors exhibiting their software, and more workshops and airline IT case studies.

It is the only event in the world which addresses the strategic issues surrounding the development of technology behind improvements in maintenance and operating costs of aircraft. The topics discussed and the software available to demo in the exhibition hall offer a one-stop solution for airlines and MROs to seeking to implement or discover more about how new technology can streamline and increase their MRO and operating efficiency as well as reduce costs dramatically.

The conference has become a must attend event to:• Learn more about the current IT systems on the market. All the major vendors will be exhibiting their latest

software solutions.• Network with senior decision making executives from airlines and MROs from across the Americas region.

Job titles include: IT Directors, VP Technical, VP Operations & CEOs.• A fact finding mission to learn about the whole process in this rapidly developing and booming sector of the

industry.

CONFERENCE OVERVIEW:The conference provides superb opportunities:• A large exhibition area allows you the opportunity to try out the major software and hardware IT systems

from the world’s leading vendors. Over 40 vendors will be exhibiting their software at Miami. See over page for a full list of vendors booked to date and the conference floor plan.

• A two day agenda of presentations, given by industry experts and the airline/MRO IT users themselves, discuss the latest trends and innovations in this rapidly developing sector of the industry. See the following pages for a full list of the presentation titles.

• Network with executives (IT, MRO and Operations personnel) from airlines and MROs from across the Americas region. Forge new business partnerships.


LIVE SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS:Extended breaks during the presentation programme (including a two hour cocktail reception) allows airlines, aircraft operators and MROs the opportunity to browse the extensive exhibition area. It provides the ideal opportunity to:

» Try out all the major MRO and Operations system solutions from with world’s leading vendors to help decide which systems are most suitable for your company

» Try out all the latest upgrades and add-ons to complement your current systems » Speak with the vendors about problems you may be having with your current system and discuss the best solutions

MRO Software available to Demo includes: » Fully integrated MRO Solutions » Supply Chain Solutions Software » Digital Documentation Management Solutions » MRO solutions linked to Enterprise Wide Software (ERP etc)

» Full Scanning Services for paperless solutions » Mobile/iPad solutions for the Hangar

Operations Software available to Demo includes: » iPad / Tablet solutions for the Flight Deck » EFB (Electronic Flight Bag) » ETL (Electronic Technical Log) » Flight Planning Solutions » Aircraft Situation Display Software » Operations Cost Management Solutions » Optimising Weight & Balance Software » Fuel Saving Solutions

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19th & 20th March 2013, Hilton Miami Downtown, Miami FL, USAwww.aircraft-commerce.com

8.00am SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS / BREAKFAST / REGISTRATION

8.55am CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARK

9.00am

Airline Case Study: American Airlines discuss the adaption of mobile devices along with cloud computing technologies to drive down aviation maintenance IT costs and increase technician effiency.David Hopkins, Managing Director M&E ITS, American Airlines

9.30am

Keynote Presentation: Fifteen in one major Software Implementations are considered failures or not having met plan.How do you make yours a 1, not a 15? Geoff Zuber, General Manager and Walter Tran, Consulting Services Manager, Holocentric

10.00am

Keynore Presentation: M&E and Tech Doc Myth Buster: The importance of aligning a digital content management system with your M&E Software Solution - the myths and benefits are analysed. Thanos Kaponeridis, CEO & President AeroSoft Systems

10.30am REFRESHMENT BREAK / SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

11.30am

Round Table discussion: The need for international standards for Job Cards.Key executives from an MRO provider, CMS Vendor, Airline & MRO Software Vendor discuss the key issues of this increasingly important problem. Discussion includes:

» The problems caused by a lack of international standards. » What the participants want from an international standard for job cards, and how to achieve that standard.

» Can there be industry-wide acceptance of an international standard. » The savings and benefits that a standard would achieve.

Panel Chairman: Charles Williams, Editor / Publisher, Aircraft CommercePanelists:Tim Larson, Chief Product Owner - S1000D & Engineering Solutions, InfoTrust GroupJim Buckalew, Vice President Technology, AAR CorpPraveen PN, Consultant Aviation Solutions, Ramco SystemsAtlas Air, Speaker TBC

DAY ONE - TUESDAY 19TH MARCH 2013Main Conference Agenda of Presentation, Case Studies & Keynotes:The conference agenda is divided into MRO IT topics on day one with the Operations IT topics on day two.

Interactive Workshops:The workshops run in an opposite format so the Operations IT workshops are on day one with the MRO IT themed workshops on day two. They will be held in conjunction to the main agenda and are situated in the Concerto D opposite the exhibition hall. Places are limited to 40 per workshop so book early to avoid disappointment.

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CONFERENCE AGENDA OF PRESENTATIONS

11.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop roomOperations IT Workshop 1: An EFB Masterclass

» How to justify an EFB solution to senior management and present a business case » Selecting a level of capability for your airline » The impact of EFB on business processes » Implementation and application of the “Connected Aircraft” EFB architecture

Workshop Hosted by: Bud Sittig, President, Flight Guidance LLC

12.30pm LUNCH / SOFTWARE DEMONSRATIONS

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Main Conference Hall:General Workshop: An iPad / Tablet Strategy MasterclassThe latest generation tablet devices are becoming more and more ubiquitous in aviation, but not many devices have made their way out of the flight deck yet. The sexiness and desirability of iPads and other tablet devices are compelling but some airlines and MROs are still struggling to finalise their business cases. This is the definitive master class for anyone wishing to put together a plausible business case to deploy iPads and other mobile devices to engineers, ground crew, cabin crew and flight crew.

Topics covered include: » Hardware selection » iOS, Android, Windows 8 or something else? » Software selection - example use cases » Deployment & Security » Achieving your Return on Investment » Practical tips for roll out » What next? - extending your original business case.

Sessions hosted by: Paul Saunders, Operations Director, Conduce Consulting

3.00pm REFRESHMENT BREAK / SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

Round Table Discussion: Technical records in the cloud - could this be a reality?A CMS Vendor, M&E Software Vendor and an Airline discuss the key issues surrounding this potential game-changing technology. Discussion includes: » Security and risks » Regulatory approval » Industry acceptance » The benefits

Panel Chairman: Sharhabeel Lone, Global Consulting Partner, SAKS ConsultingPanelists:Steve Bogie, Director Operations IT Systems, Air CanadaChris Reed, Director, TRAXIsrael Revivo, President/CEO, IDMR SolutionsRick Greathouse, Aerospace Principal Business Development, AirVault

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4.00pm - 5.00pm

Workshop roomOperations IT Workshop 2: A Fuel-Saving Programme Masterclass.

» Background: landscape and challenges » Selection: selecting a best-in-class fuel management solution » Implementation: meeting needs and managing expectations from both sides » Future: improved data, enhanced functionality, and best practices

Workshops Hoste by: Mark Brodbeck, Senior Manager OPS Efficiency, United Airlines

5.00pm

Airline Case Study: RFID for Inventory Management - Delta Air Lines explain the challenges of find a suitable RFID system for a large airline and then integrating legacy inventory with new RFID tagged (by OEM) items into one system.Rick Lewis, Business Analyst, Delta Air Lines

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“An excellent event. It was fantastic to meet with people who are at different points selection, implementation and online process. So much knowledge in one spot”, Transport Canada


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DAY TWO - WEDNESDAY 20TH MARCH 2013

8.00am SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS / BREAKFAST / REGISTRATION

8.55am CHAIRMAN’S OPENING REMARK

9.00am

Round Table Discussion: The complexities and challenges facing an airline with IT system integration. Getting clear interfaces between your core M&E and CMS Systems and your Flight Operations systems, Aircraft Health & Engine Health Monitoring systems, Aircraft Fault Reporting and Line Maintenance Systems, and other systems.The viewpoints of an M&E/MRO Software Vendor, A point solution provider, an Airline. Panel Chairman: Sharhabeel Lone, Global Consulting Partner, SAKS ConsultingPanelists:Jon Barker, MX Programs & Planning Manager, Air WisconsinMichael Joyce, Maintenance Systems and Application Development Manager, Pinnacle AirlinesMike Egan, Consultant, Mxi TechnologiesDinakara Nagalla, President, EmpowerMXMicheal Armstrong, CEO, Armac Systems

10.00amHow to streamline and improve inventory management using software and enhance spares / inventory purchasing management Micheal Armstrong, CEO, Armac Systems

10.30am REFRESHMENT BREAK / SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

11.30am

Round Table Discussion: Everything you wanted to know about Electronic Flight Bags (EFB) but were afraid to ask!Panelists include Allied Pilots Assocation (APA), THALES, Ultramain. A lively discussion will be held between our panel and the audience, and no question or topic is off the table..., all your questions will be answered.Topics will include: Hardware, Software Selection, iPad for all phases of flight, Project Management, Regulatory Approval, Selecting the correct solution for your airline and best practice for a succesful project.Panelists:Capt. Hank Putek Jr., Allied Pilots Association (APA)Sean P. Reilly, Director of Strategic Marketing, THALESLarry Lenamon, Manager of Operational Experience, Ultramain

11.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop roomBest Practice in Program and Project Management of M&E / MRO Software.Topics covered include:

» Selecting MRO Solutions » Contract Negotiation, Program & Project Management » Technical Issues: Data Cleansing & Infrastructure Support.

Workshop Hosted by: Paul Priddle, Associate Partner, SAKS Consulting

12.30pm LUNCH / SOFTWARE DEMONSRATIONS

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2.00pmOEM Case Study: Boeing outline the launch of their OnBoard Performance Tool Solution (OPT) for iPad which links seamlessly with digital flight deck

2.00pm - 3.00pm

Workshop roomA Business Analytics for the Airline MRO Industry Masterclass.

» An overview of Business Intelligence trends across the airline MRO industry » MRO Analytics components » Analytics Software can help airlines and MROs dive deeper into their maintenance data and provide strong reporting and analytics capability » A Business Intelligence road map for the MRO industry.

2.30pm

Airline Case Study: The story of Thomas Cook Airlines Implementing ETL and electronic fault defect reporting, diagnosis and correction systems. The projects chanllenges and operational benefits are discussed.Paul Saunders, Operations Director, Conduce Consulting

3.00pm REFRESHMENT BREAK / SOFTWARE DEMONSTRATIONS

4.00pmModern workflows to distribute Flight Operations Manuals via EFBs / iPads. The increases in efficiency are revealed and analysedTorsten Machert, Managing Director, EasyBrowse GmbH

4.30pmAirport GateLink. How GateLink technology can assist airlines to download key data from Next Generation aircraft during aircraft turnarounds and layovers.Mario Sabourin, Senior Product Manager EFB, SITA

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THE WORLD’S LEADING AVIATION MRO & OPERATIONS IT CONFERENCE SERIES RETURNS TO THE AMERICAS REGION IN 2013.

An excellent event. It was fantastic to meet with people who are at different points in a M&E selection, implementation and online process. So much knowledge in one spot”. Transport Canada

“A great way to meet other operators as well as vendors and to hear about the latest technology”, Jazz Air

“You cannot afford to miss this type of conference otherwise you will miss out on learning about the latest advances in technology”, Kuwait Airways

“Good networking opportunities and a 1 stop shop for more MRO software packages”. Virgin Atlantic Airways

“A great forum to get new experiences, find partners and new ideas. A great opportunity to find or share your IT needs”, CSA Czech Airlines

“Very good - a nice balance between workshops, case studies and vendor sales activities. Also a very useful networking opportunity. I feel I learned about the vendors current software solutions and common issues problems in the MRO world”, Virgin Atlantic Airways

“Very good for networking and offers a broad prospective on the market. Flawlessly organised”, Boeing

“It was a very useful and well organised conference. See you in 2012”, Aeroplex

“Very good to meet with the variety of vendors and keep up with concepts, ideas and technology”, Flybe

“Again a perfect platform to meet vendors and other airline delegates. Perfect networking!”, XL Airways Germany

“As usual this was a well run and organized event. Having attended a number of previous conferences, I found this one to be the most complete in respect of the software offerings on display. The number of vendors displaying their products at this year’s event provided the airlines and MROs with an opportunity to source various software products, spanning the airline and MRO operational environments, in a single location”, South African Airways

“A great event, can’t wait for next year!”, AirAsia

“I consider the conference very convenient for the operator, as it allows us to receive a complete overview about the market. This meeting has been successful and we will probably sign a contract with one of the exhibitors”. Pullmantur Air

“We had a good opportunity to meet and talk with all the vendors and to get a better understanding of their products”, Orient Thai Airlines

(TESTIMONIALS ARE FROM THE 2012 EMEA, AMERICAS AND APAC CONFERENCES)



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