MRO Asia-Pacific 2026: Indian Executive Delegation

2:20 – 2:30pm: Roundtable Opening Remarks

• Tom Broughton, Business Development Manager, Aviation Week

2:30pm – 2:50pm: Exclusive Aviation Week Indian Fleet & MRO Forecast

Following on from Aviation Week’s forecast in the conference, this session provides a deep dive into Indian market dynamics. From fleet growth and MRO demand, to outsourcing and key partnerships, this session shares key information with you and sets the scene for the afternoon’s discussions.

• Brian Kough, Senior Director, Forecasts & Aerospace Insights, Aviation Week

2:50pm – 3:15pm: Powering India's Aviation Growth Through MRO Capability and Strategic Partnerships

India’s aviation sector is entering a period of significant growth, creating an opportunity to develop a strong and globally competitive domestic MRO ecosystem. This session will explore the strategic development of Air India’s MRO capabilities, including the role of strategic partnerships in building in-country capability, supporting fleet growth and strengthening India’s self-reliance in aircraft maintenance. It will also highlight the broader Air India–SIAEC collaboration and its objectives to grow the third-party MRO market and contribute to the development of a sustainable domestic MRO ecosystem. The session will conclude with a high-level discussion of key enablers and challenges for the industry, including the need to strengthen the aviation engineering and skilling pipeline.

• Wilin Ng, Senior Vice President (India & Projects), SIA Engineering Company
• Sisira Kanta Dash, Group Chief Strategy Officer - Engineering, Air India

3:15pm – 3:45pm: Networking & Refreshment Break

3:45pm – 4:10pm: Fireside Chat: Building India’s Next-Generation MRO Ecosystem: Component MRO- OEM Partnerships & Future Aviation Maintenance Engineering Skills

This fireside chat explores GMR Aero Technic's strategic expansion beyond traditional airframe MRO and India's journey toward becoming a global aviation maintenance hub. Discussion covers key growth drivers, barriers preventing India from capturing component MRO work currently done overseas, and how OEMs can accelerate local capability development through technology transfer and partnerships. The conversation addresses workforce development challenges, emphasizing collaborative frameworks among MROs, airlines, regulators, and training institutions to build a skilled talent pipeline for India's rapidly growing aviation sector.

• Moderator: Lee Ann Shay, Executive Editor, MRO & Business Aviation, Aviation Week
• Mr. Ashok Gopinath, President & Accountable Manager, GMR Aero Technic

4:10pm – 4:55pm Breakout Discussions

Structured group discussions will give attendees the opportunity to discuss key challenges facing MRO development in India.

Topics to Include:

Balancing Fleet Growth with MRO Infrastructure
Navigating structural and regulatory barriers to market entry
Addressing the skills shortage and talent migration
Creating a robust supply chain ecosystem
Harnessing technology to drive operational efficiency

4:55pm – 5:00pm: Closing Remarks

5:00pm – 6:00pm: Networking Reception

Join the MRO Asia-Pacific conference attendees for an exclusive post conference networking reception.