Aerospace Turbine Services & Solutions to Host Aviation Week Network's Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East Conference

Event Scheduled April 11-12 in Abu Dhabi

London, April 7, 2017 - Aviation Week Network's Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East conference today announced that Aerospace Turbine Services & Solutions LLC (TS&S Aerospace) is the event's host sponsor. The event will take place in Abu Dhabi April 11-12, 2017.

The conference has a rich, 20-year history in the region, with MRO (maintenance, repair, and overhaul) growth at the heart of the discussions, gathering key stakeholders: airlines, OEMs, MROs and suppliers, to network and discuss a range of aftermarket issues.

Abdul Khaliq Saeed, CEO of TS&S, commented: "We are proud to be part of the story of Abu Dhabi's growth as a major hub of the MRO and aviation industry. Since its inception, TS&S Aerospace has expanded its overseas partner footprint, working in close collaboration with key leading airlines from around the world. From our state-of-the-art facility in Abu Dhabi, we've also fostered this success on a foundation of solid partnerships with top-tier and global suppliers and OEMs."

"Events such as Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East help us strengthen these relationships and build new ones by bringing in the best minds in our industry under one roof."

Thirteen sessions will be led by 30+ leading experts across the two-day conference, with topics ranging from the developments in the Middle East Air Transport Market, the impact of OEM strategies on the aftermarket and how airlines engage with their MRO partners and suppliers.

Among the event's industry leading speakers, Richard Evans, Senior Consultant, FlightAscend Consultancy will speak on the development of the Middle East's aviation fleet and take part in a panel discussion on the Middle East's leasing environment.

Delegates will also gain exclusive access to the state of the art TS&S Aerospace facility, headquartered in Abu Dhabi, with a tour commencing immediately after the conference on April 12.

Delegates will be guided around the 5000 sqm facility, including a dedicated 100,000 lb thrust capable test cell and supporting equipment capable of five axis machining, laser beam welding, plasma screening, non-destructive testing and mechanical cleaning amongst many other special processes.

For more information on the Airline Engineering & Maintenance: Middle East conference, including the agenda and speakers, visit www.airlineengineering-middleeast.com

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