The fifth edition of MRO Central Asia, held at the Azimut Grand Hotel in Tashkent, reaffirmed its standing as the region's premier platform for maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry developments. Attracting over 600 professionals from more than 15 countries, the event demonstrated the growing importance of Central Asia as a regional aviation hub.
Participants included a diverse array of global and regional industry players, with over 45 exhibiting companies representing the full spectrum of aviation aftermarket services. The conference program highlighted the strategic role of MRO, featuring keynote addresses and sessions focused on innovation, regulatory compliance, and workforce development. Notably, Farkhod Ibragimov, Director of Uzbekistan Airways Technics LLC, addressed the region's potential to develop into a competitive MRO destination through infrastructure investments and international standards.
Industry Topics and Future Events
Key discussions covered operational efficiency, digital transformation, predictive maintenance leveraging IoT and AI, and the use of used serviceable material (USM). Stakeholders from airlines, OEMs, regulators, and consulting firms engaged in dialogues aimed at fostering industry growth. The organizers announced the upcoming AeroEngines Central Asia event scheduled for April 16 in Astana, Kazakhstan, which will focus on engine maintenance as a vital sector of airline performance.
The event underscored the importance of regional cooperation and innovation for industry resilience. Organizers expressed gratitude towards the speakers, sponsors, and participants for contributing to the success of the conference and looked forward to continued industry progress.
