As MRO demand surges across Asia-Pacific, lessors, operators, and MROs are grappling with capacity constraints, rising costs, and increasing technical complexity. This session brings together leaders from across the value chain—including airlines, lessors, and MROs—to explore how the industry is adapting. From redelivery bottlenecks and parts shortages to workforce challenges and digital integration, this panel will unpack the operational realities and strategic responses shaping the MRO landscape in the region.

1. Capacity Crunch: Managing the MRO Bottleneck

• How MROs are scaling to meet post-COVID demand
• Airline and lessor perspectives on redelivery and maintenance slot availability
• Coordinating schedules across stakeholders to reduce downtime

2. Supply Chain & Parts Availability

• Global parts shortages: impact on operators and lessors
• Joint procurement strategies and inventory pooling
• Airline views on PMA parts and DER repairs vs. OEM preferences

3. Workforce & Talent Pipeline

• Addressing the skilled labor shortage across MROs and airline tech ops
• Training and upskilling initiatives from both MROs and operators
• Regional disparities in workforce readiness and regulatory alignment

4. Digital Tools & Predictive Maintenance

• How airlines and MROs are leveraging predictive analytics and digital twins
• Challenges in data sharing and integration across platforms
• Lessors’ expectations for digital records and maintenance transparency