Navigating the retrofit revolution
AIME

Navigating the retrofit revolution

innovation
interiors
Thursday, Feb 5, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Asia/Dubai

Free

Zabeel Hall | Go Live! Theater
English
About

Attendees will gain insights into integrating interior innovations with MRO planning to optimize capacity utilization, as airlines increasingly face the strategic dilemma of extending aging aircraft lifespans versus investing in comprehensive cabin refreshes. Industry experts will examine how persistent material availability issues are impacting maintenance margins while certification bottlenecks further complicate timelines. What are some practical strategies for maintaining consistent customer experience across mixed fleets of legacy and new aircraft? 

 

Speakers

Kelvin Boyette

Vice President of Business DevelopmentAeroMech Inc.

Robert Dando

Director Technical Center AstanaAir Astana

Marc Muller

Head of Services SalesAirbus

Shahin Sulaiman Al Taher

Head of Aircraft Oversight SectionDCAA

Moderators

Dr Praveen Srivastava

Managing DirectorAeroChamp Aviation (Intl.) Pvt. Ltd.