MRO Asia-Pacific returns to Singapore September 22-24

Aviation Week by Informa’s MRO Asia-Pacific will bring more than 7,500 aviation maintenance professionals to Singapore Expo from September 22-24. The event comes as Asia-Pacific aircraft fleets and MRO demand are projected to grow faster than the global average, making capacity, supply chain resilience and workforce development central themes.

Why it matters: - Asia-Pacific aviation maintenance is scaling fast, with fleet growth and MRO demand creating pressure on capacity, parts, talent and turnaround times. - The event will gather airlines, OEMs, MROs, lessors and suppliers in Singapore, one of the region’s key aviation hubs, to address those challenges. - The forecast presented at the event points to $275 billion in scheduled requirements across 37 countries over the next 10 years.

What happened: - Aviation Week by Informa’s MRO Asia-Pacific returns to Singapore Expo and Convention Centre on September 22-24. - More than 7,500 professionals are expected to attend the 26th edition of the region’s leading aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul event. - The conference program runs September 22-23. - The exhibition hall is open September 23-24. - The program begins Monday, September 21 at Capella Hotel with the 7th Annual MRO Asia-Pacific Awards.

The details: - The event is expected to draw attendees from more than 80 countries, including 750+ buyers representing airlines and lessors. - Aviation Week forecasts the Asia-Pacific commercial aircraft fleet will grow from 9,700 to more than 13,300 units over the next decade. - That forecast implies a 3.5% compound annual growth rate, half a percentage point above the global rate. - Annual MRO demand to support that fleet is projected to rise by $6.5 billion from 2026 to 2035, according to Brian Kough, senior director of forecasts and aerospace insights for Aviation Week. - Conference topics include fleet and MRO forecasting, geopolitical uncertainty, parts availability, aero engines, supply chain resilience, artificial intelligence in MRO and workforce development. - Jingxin Zheng, vice president and head of mobility for the Singapore Economic Development Board, will deliver opening remarks on expanding the MRO ecosystem and strengthening Singapore’s role as a global hub. - The exhibition hall will host 375+ solution providers across the MRO value chain. - Attendees will also have complimentary access to the Go Live! Theater, sponsored by Setna. - Go Live! Theater sessions will cover APAC MRO value, careers in MRO and business aviation maintenance needs in China, India and Singapore. - The awards event recognizes excellence across MRO and aftermarket services. - More than 70% of attendees are C-level and executive decision makers across the Asia-Pacific aerospace ecosystem. - Platinum sponsors include APS, MAB Engineering and StandardAero. - Gold sponsors include ADE, AerFin, AFI KLM E&M, Embraer, Hangrun Technology, Jiatai, Lufthansa Technik, Revima, RTX, Satair, SIA Engineering Company, SR Technics, ST Engineering and Xaero. - The event is presented in partnership with Singapore Exhibition & Convention Center and Visit Singapore. - Purposeful partners include Airlink, Association for Aerospace Industries (Singapore) and IATA. - For registration and additional details, visit the MRO Asia-Pacific website.

Between the lines: - The scale of attendance and the seniority of participants suggest the event is as much a deal-making venue as a conference. - Singapore’s role as host reinforces its position as a regional aviation services hub. - The forecast numbers point to sustained demand, but also to rising operational complexity for the companies serving the market.

What's next: - Aviation Week will use the event to present its 2027 Fleet and MRO Forecast, offering an early look at market expectations. - Operators, suppliers and investors will likely use the September meetings to benchmark demand, identify partnerships and position for fleet growth. - The awards night and exhibition floor will provide additional networking and business development opportunities leading into the 2026-27 planning cycle.