MRO South Asia 2025 | New Delhi, India

The Aerospace Media Group’s (a STAT Media Initiative) signature Aerospace Defence MRO South Asia Summit is planning yet another Blue-Riband event at its new home – the grand IICC at Yashobhoomi, in New Delhi. Slated for March 26 & 27, 2025, the conference will be co-located with the twin exhibitions – MRO XPO India and Aircrafts Interiors India, all of which would be planned across a much larger floor plate than the earlier editions of MROSA.

The MRO industry in South Asia has witnessed remarkable growth in recent years, fueled by increasing air traffic, the emergence of low-cost carriers, and the region's strategic location. With countries like India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan at the forefront, South Asia has become a dynamic hub for MRO services, catering to both domestic and international markets.

The MRO industry in South Asia is highly competitive, with several established players operating in the region. India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Bhutan are the major players in the region, with India in particular at the forefront and accounting for a significant share of the MRO market.

India has become one of the potential aviation markets in recent years. India will almost certainly become an MRO hub in the long run. The MRO market in India is currently worth more than $2.6 billion, according to estimates. Also, it is now expected to cross US $4 billion by 2030.

Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi envisions aerospace and defense as vital catalysts for his ambitious "Make in India" initiative, which strives to establish the world's fifth-largest economy.

Air India and IndiGo have made groundbreaking purchases, setting new records with their orders for around 1000 Airbus and Boeing jetliners. In a historic move, Air India has placed the largest-ever order for 470 aircraft, showcasing its commitment to shaping the future of aviation. These remarkable developments are expected to significantly enhance the MRO industry in India in every aspect for the next two decade.

Taking advantage of India’s exalted third position in the global aviation market, the country’s strategic geographical location, the event in 2025 is planned to be bigger and better, and something that stakeholders of both Civil and Defence Aerospace sectors cannot afford to miss. With an exhibition area to accommodate 100 plus booths of adjustable sizes, an exclusive Defence Pavilion, and the co-located 6th Aerospace & Defence MRO South Asia Summit 2025, will leave participants, delegates and partners spoilt for choice.

Unparalleled Networking: MRO South Asia 2025 brings together top-tier industry experts, leading airlines, MRO service providers, and solution vendors from around the globe. Participants get to network with like minded professionals, forge valuable connections, and exchange ideas, and come away with an experience that can be best described as enriching. All this then will go a long way towards shaping the future of the industry.

Discover Business Opportunities: Enthused by this year’s full-house at the twin XPOs, a much larger exhibition area was warranted. IICC as the venue will create a dynamic marketplace to be explored, new business deals to be forged, where Start-ups and established players get to showcase their talent, products, services, and solutions. Discover potential business partners, and investment opportunities, unlocking new avenues for growth and profitability.

Professional Development: Enhance your knowledge and skills through technical presentations and panel discussions delivered by industry experts. Stay ahead of the curve and equip yourself with the tools necessary to excel in the new age of aircraft maintenance.

Embrace Innovation: Step into the new age of aircraft maintenance and witness the latest advancements in material, technology, digitalization, and automation. Discover how these innovations are revolutionizing efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness in the maintenance and repair sector.

PRINCIPAL MEDIA PARTNER

MEDIA PARTNER

Thx to Mr. R K Patra, Stat Media & Aerospace Media Group for the prestigious 'Diamond in the Sky Award'. It's truly humbling to receive recognition for my contributions in the Aviation sector. Thank you immensely for this.

Suresh Prabhu

10 Union Minister portfolios
(Incl. Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India)

6 times Member of Parliament

Chancellor of Rishihood University

Visiting Professor at London School of Economics

Extremely well Planned & executed event

Air Marshal RKS Shera (Retd.)

PVSM AVSM VSM

Indian Air Force (IAF)

The Conduct of the event was flawless and professionally executed, Kudos to the organisers. A Special thanks to the Background staff who worked timelessly to make this a grand success – Light, sound, camera, stage management was flawless.

Captain Prasanna CM (Retd.)

Vice President - Strategic Business

Sika Aerospace and Defence

Well Organised Every year there is improvement maybe the summit name changed to “Aerospace MRO” as Aerospace cover both civil & defence

Adikesavan Kuppusamy

Head - Materials & Planning

Blue Dart Aviation Limited

Very well organised, good panel discussions with good & Knowledgeable people

Dipesh Mathur

President

Stellar Aviation Solution

Congratulations on pulling something like this off. Absolutely Brilliant! Kudos to you and your Team, Great Job ! I really had a good time interacting with various professionals, especially the interest shown by the personnel from services.

Vijay Pathiyan

Consultant & Former GM Safety

Pawan Hans

Excited to be part of MRO South Asia 2024! Had a blast catching up with old friends and making new connections.

Mohammed Abdel Sater

Director Technical Services and Business Development

Airbus

An amazing day with excellent discussion and networking with colleagues & new friends. MRO South Asia has had a fantastic event and great hospitality.

Jaffer Mohiuddin

CEO

GOMSONS AVIATION

Exciting times at MRO XPO! Grateful to have connected with industry experts at the recent conference, where knowledge sharing reached new heights. The collaboration and insights exchanged are invaluable for advancing our understanding of the ever-evolving MRO landscape. Kudos to the organizers MRO South Asia for orchestrating a successful event! Looking forward to implementing these takeaways in our future endeavors. #MROXPO #ConferenceSuccess #KnowledgeSharing MRO South Asia

Shivam Menkudale

Manager Cabin Maintenance

Air India Express

This is a very well-managed event and the effort to bring all the experts under one roof in a 2-day seminar with lot of key people is highly appreciated. You have done a lot to enhance awareness of Aviation in India for over 3 decades. Congratulations and keep up the good work!

Dr. Dinesh Keskar

Former Senior Vice President Sales, Asia Pacific & India

Boeing Commercial Airplanes

The event was Excellently Organised. The Panel Discussions and presentations were relevant and inclusive. I believe the flow was well executed.

Ravi Menon

Director

Airworks Group

One of the major requirement for MRO will be land, and in India we have large number of unused airfields which are ideal for MRO. We have a platform, a runway for test flights, the will, the time and the resources. We could not have a better time and place to share our thoughts.

Air Marshal JN Burma (Retd.)

PVSM AVSM VSM

Indian Air Force (IAF)

The aviation industry is not as glamorous as it used to be, and it is our responsibility to put the passion back in the industry. It has to be a collective responsibility to help create awareness about aviation industry.

Laurie Alder

VP Customer Services South Asia

Airbus Group

Loved your session recognizing women in Aviation..... Well done.

Mac Mahesh

Program Manager

The Boeing Company

It was indeed a privilege to participate in one of the most coveted MRO SOUTH ASIA 2024 Summit

Air Cmde Anil Kumar Sinha Vir Chakra (Retd)

Head Helicopter Division

Indo Pacific Aviation Pvt Ltd

Air Cmde Anil Kumar Sinha Vir Chakra (Retd)

The overall event was very well organised. A session dedicated for women is indeed praiseworthy. In my past 15 years of event participation, never saw any such session.

Sqn Ldr Anjali Joshi (Retd)

General Manager-Contracts

Jet Airways

The MRO industry in India is not giving the picture of stability or clear future predictions. So if we are looking at long term stability in MRO, we have to show our younger generation that kind of stability and future. Unless we achieve that, MRO industry will lack the skilled technicians.

SK Dash

Chief Technical Officer

Air India Limited

This event allowed us to connect with many important stakeholders within the aviation industry. MROs play a vital role in establishing a robust infrastructure which is essential for our growth objectives. Engaging with new stakeholders was a highlight of the week, and we are excited to deepen our understanding of the Indian market even further in the upcoming year.

Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority

Thank you MRO XPO INDIA for welcoming the BCAA to your amazing event. We look forward to engaging in the future.

Kyle James

Business Development Manager

Bermuda Civil Aviation Authority

I would like to extend my gratitude to the entire expo team for their professionalism, friendliness, and willingness to assist throughout the event. I particularly want to commend the organizers for the seamless logistics and the thoughtful attention to detail throughout the expo.
In conclusion, I want to thank you once again for organizing such an outstanding expo. It was a privilege to participate, and I look forward to future opportunities to engage with your organization and attend similar events.

Ria K Ahuja

Regional Manager - Aviation Sales

Callington India Pvt Ltd

The conference was well organized

Paul Belisle

VP & GM

HEICO Aerospace

Overall management was commendable.

Abhishek Khanna

Product Marketer Aviation

Ramco Systems

The event was well organised.

Lt Cdr Meera Andra

Key Account Manager

Henkel

It was great to be a part of MRO XPO this year. Positive vibe, great insights, extraordinary panel discussions, numerous connections and a fantabulous stage to showcase your capabilities. We are connected forever with you MRO XPO INDIA

Shveta Gupta

Director

DIVYANSHI AVIATION SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED

Aerospace Media Group has been carved out of the STAT Media Group, and the legacy publication house - STAT Times. Published on a monthly basis as the only integrated transport news source since 1986, the product has been appreciated and used by decision makers for their commercial benefits for nearly four decades.

Given the growth and trajectory of Aerospace in India and the region, Aerospace Media Group's endeavors will be a focused approach in the dissemination of information, analyses and insights on the Aviation and Defence sectors.

Growing in popularity is the group's signature MRO South Asia Summit that takes place in February at the Indian capital New Delhi each year, and have been a must-visit for industry professionals and enthusiasts, relevant ministries, diplomats, trade missions and allied industries. With high visibility brands form the MRO industry, This then forms the perfect platform for such conversations, interactions and knowledge-sharing.

Co-located at these Summits, starting 2024, are added attractions and India's single largest MRO XPO India and Aircraft Interiors India. These XPOs are expected to scale up given the introduction of newer and innovative products and services available from leading suppliers and consumers alike.

About India's Aerospace & Defence Sector

The enormous opportunities in the Aviation MRO market in India which was estimated in 2021 to be US$ 1.7 billion in 2021, is expected to surpass US $4 billion by 2030.
With over 1,250 aircraft currently on order up till mid-2023 itself, the country is likely to become the third-largest buyer of commercial passenger planes in the world, only after the US and China.
The Industry says that this shall create a demand for 200-300 major maintenance checks annually. Replacing ageing aircraft in the fleets of several airlines also creates scope for MRO to meet redelivery contracts.
The Ministry of Defence in India (MoD) is actively engaging with the private players for MRO of defence aircrafts. Indigestion in defence manufacturing is gaining ground, with technology transfer from leading OEMs, is an impressive development.

About STAT Media

The STAT Trade Times popularly known as STAT Times published on a monthly basis is the only integrated transport news source which is appreciated and used by the decision makers for their commercial benefits since 1986.The focus remains on providing in-depth coverage for the Aviation industry globally.