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Symposium Overview

The Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) serves as an important forum where U.S. military leadership and commercial aerospace industry representatives convene to address critical operational readiness challenges in aircraft maintenance, logistics, and sustainment operations.

The symposium’s comprehensive agenda and distinguished speakers provide valuable insights into integrated deterrence priorities and force modernization initiatives. MALMS provides essential face-to-face networking opportunities, fostering meaningful dialogue and cross-industry collaboration.

2026 Highlights

• Cocktail Networking Reception

MALMS Lounge (Exhibit Floor – Booth #828)

Tuesday: 3:45 - 5:50 pm

Welcome

Dear Attendees,

Welcome to the 2026 Military Aviation Logistics and Maintenance Symposium (MALMS), held in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida, on April 21-22. We are thrilled to have you join us for this annual event, where we explore the critical theme: The Warfighter’s Edge: Sustainment, Lethality, and the Future of Military Readiness.

This year’s symposium brings together the brightest minds and key stakeholders in military aviation logistics and sustainment. Together, we will delve into the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of military readiness, ensuring our warfighters maintain their edge in an ever-evolving landscape. This event fosters an environment where industries—both commercial and military—can connect, collaborate, and innovate.

We extend our gratitude to our sponsors—Elbit America, Heico, NexGen Aero, and Standard Aero—for their generous support and commitment to advancing the mission of MALMS. Their partnership is instrumental in making this event a success. Please take a few minutes to thank their representatives and visit their booths on the expo floor.

A special thank you goes to all our speakers, whose expertise and insights will undoubtedly inspire and inform us all. We also want to recognize the hard work and dedication of our advisory committee members, whose efforts have been invaluable in recruiting many of the speakers you will hear from over the next two days.

We are excited to host Table Talks again this year. These interactive lunch discussions will allow attendees to extend conversations on key topics from the agenda, participate in discussions aligned with their interests, and engage in one-on-one conversations with our speakers. This is a unique chance to dive deeper into the issues that matter most to you and foster meaningful connections with industry leaders.

Additionally, we invite you to join us for our Cocktail Networking Reception on April 21 at 3:45 PM in the MALMS Pavilion, sponsored by Peerless Aerospace at booth #828. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow attendees, exchange ideas, and build relationships that will drive innovation and collaboration in our field.

Thank you for being the heart of MALMS 2026. Your participation is vital to the success of this symposium and to the future of military aviation logistics and maintenance. We look forward to an engaging and productive event with you.

Warm regards,

Carol Wilkins Senior Conference Producer Aviation Week

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Day 1 | Tuesday, April 21

8:00 am Registration

8:30 am Continental Breakfast & Networking Room S320 E-F

9:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens

9:30 am Room S320 G-H

Opening Welcome & Speaker Introduction

Carol Wilkins, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week

Sponsor: Hal Chrisman, President, FlexSys

9:40 am Room S320 G-H

Why Are There More Opportunities Now Than Risk?

Moderator: Michael Bruno, Executive Editor, Aviation Week

Peter Lengyel, President & CEO, Safran USA

10:15 am Room S320 G-H

State of the Industry Forecast

Aviation Week analysts and several industry experts will discuss and identify key readiness trends and drivers in the military logistics sector and share their forecasts for the coming years. Hear about overarching market conditions, expectations for shifting demands, and the challenges facing operators and the industry engaged in military sustainment.

Moderator: Anna Sliwon-Stewart, Senior Analyst, Defense Data Team, Aviation Week

Warren Berry, Owner & Founder, Lógos Solutions LLC

Tim Garnet, Partner and Head Aerospace & Defense, Americas, Oliver Wyman

Dr. Lee K. Levy, II, CEO, The Levy Group, LLC and Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

10:55 am Networking Break Room S320 E-F

This is a block of time to grab a morning snack and continue the discussion. An open forum to huddle with peers and book appointments using the conference networking app.

11:30 am Room S320 G-H

Military Sustainment: Strategy & Modernization

A panel of esteemed leaders will discuss the critical component of readiness, how to ensure forces are equipped, maintained, and supplied to meet the demands of modern warfare. They will explore the strategic approaches and modernization initiatives shaping the future of the OIB.

Moderator: Ted Robertson, Sr. Product Manager, GE Aerospace

Dr. Lee K. Levy, II, CEO, The Levy Group, LLC and Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Cynthia McCrary, Deputy, Executive Director, AMCOM Logistics Center

Col. Christopher C. McDonald II, Executive Officer, United States Marine Corps

12:10 pm Room S320 E-F Roundtable Talks + Lunch

Attendees will have an opportunity to participate in different table talk discussions based on the topics covered on the agenda. Each table will be assigned a topic, and attendees can participate based on their interest. For attendees not interested in engaging during lunch, there will be open tables.

1:40 pm Room S320 G-H

Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in MRO

Discover how data analytics and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations by enabling predictive maintenance, optimizing asset performance, and transforming traditional reactive approaches into proactive, datadriven strategies that reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.

Moderator: Kevin Sampels, SVP, Systecon North America

Mark Buongiorno, President, Aerospace & Defense, IFS

Patricia Csank, Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions

Dr. Vitali Volovoi, VP of Digital Engineering, Mitek Analytics

Day 2 | Wednesday, April 22

2:25 pm Room S320 G-H

The Fundamentals of Government Contract Performance Management

Learn how to effectively manage your agency’s performance while delivering exceptional results for the warfighter. This session will cover key topics such as understanding and improving your Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) scoring, navigating the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), handling contract modifications, and addressing post-award requests. Gain the insights and tools needed to ensure compliance and optimize your government contract performance.

Moderator: Jason Dickstein, General Counsel, Aviation Suppliers Association

Leandra Cain, Founder & CEO, Hurricane AeroDefense Wyndie Meyer, Director of Certification Services and Operational Performance, Aviation Suppliers Association

Bryan Moultis, US Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Protection Cell, Army Criminal Investigation Division

Elizabeth Sparks, Director of Logistic Services, Tunista Logistics Solutions

3:20 pm Room S320 G-H

Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages

Examine the growing challenge of Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) in today’s supply chain landscape, explore proactive strategies for identifying where an issue at-risk components, developing alternative sourcing solutions, and implementing lifecycle management approaches to ensure operational continuity despite manufacturing obsolescence and material scarcity.

Tracy Daubenspeck, Senior Consultant, Acquisition Logistics, Logistics Management Institute

3:40 pm

Closing Conference – Day One

3:45 pm - 5:15 pm

Conference Networking – MALMS Lounge (Booth #828)

Conference Cocktail Reception

Sponsored by Peerless Aerospace

8:00 am Registration

8:00 am Room S320 E-F Sponsored by FlexSys Networking Breakfast

9:00 am Exhibit Hall Opens

9:00 am Room S320 G-H

Opening Welcome & Speaker Introduction

Carol Wilkins, Senior Conference Producer, Aviation Week

9:05 am Room S320 G-H

Empowering the Workforce: Unlocking Human Potential in Military MRO and Logistics

As we look toward addressing challenges and discovering new opportunities for the military MRO, logistics and supply chain, it’s critically important to make sure we focus on the people behind those systems. Our industry has the responsibility to not only train and develop its people, but also to break down barriers, simplify processes and empower them to deliver innovative solutions in this highly diverse, digital and dynamic global environment.

Kim Smith is the safety, quality and operations leader for Boeing Global Services, with responsibility for thousands of commercial and defense employees providing MRO, field operations and other support services to global customers. Her unique perspective and experiences at Boeing have provided insights into how we have the critical responsibility to unlock the power of the people doing the work. Kim will share examples from Boeing’s experience of taking a hard look at our culture and processes and strengthening our approach to safety, quality, and more efficient operations with a people-first focus.

Moderator: Steve Trimble, Defense Editor, Aviation Week

Kimberly Smith, VP, Quality, Operations & Execution, Boeing Global Services

9:45 am Room S320 G-H

Next-Generation 3D Advanced Manufacturing

Discover how additive manufacturing is evolving from prototyping to full-scale production through breakthrough materials, revolutionary printing methods, and AIintegrated systems. Industry experts will showcase cutting-edge polymers, metal alloys, and composite filaments transforming aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods manufacturing.

Learn about multi-material processing, continuous liquid interface production, and hybrid techniques that dramatically improve speed, precision, and scalability while reducing waste and costs. Real-world case studies will demonstrate successful implementations and emerging trends in sustainable materials and distributed manufacturing networks, preparing you for the next wave of technologies reshaping modern production.

Moderator: Mark Norfolk, Director, Govt Programs, EWI

Melanie Lang, Co-Founder & CEO, FormAlloy Howard “Howie” Marotto, Principal ADDvisor® of Strategy & Integration, The Barnes Global Advisors

10:30 am Networking Break Room S320 E-F

This is a block of time to grab a morning snack and continue the discussion. An open forum to huddle with peers and book appointments using the conference networking app.

10:45 am Room S320 G-H

AI at the Edge of Readiness: How Emerging Technologies are Revolutionizing Materiel Readiness

Emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), predictive analytics, and cloud-based platforms are reshaping the future of sustainment operations across the Department of Defense. While AI’s role in predictive maintenance is well established, its greatest impact may lie further upstream, within the service parts supply chain, where it can proactively influence readiness outcomes before failures occur.

H. Brent Baker, Sr., President, Orders from the General, LLC Senior Advisor, Servigistics

11:25 am Room S320 G-H Defense UAS Maintenance: Ensuring Mission Readiness

As military operations increasingly rely on unmanned aircraft systems for critical missions, maintaining peak operational readiness has become paramount.

The defense UAS market presents unique opportunities for organizations with existing Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) capabilities. Current MRO infrastructure, including established supply chains, certified technician networks, and proven quality assurance protocols, creates natural pathways into the expanding drone production and sustainment markets.

This session explores how traditional MRO competencies—such as component-level repairs, predictive maintenance technologies, and logistics support—directly translate to drone operations, offering defense contractors and military maintenance units strategic advantages in supporting nextgeneration unmanned systems. By leveraging existing maintenance capabilities, organizations can rapidly scale their involvement in the critical mission of keeping defense UAS platforms mission-ready and operationally effective.

Matthieu Claybrough, CEO, Donecle Victoria Natalie, Director of Strategic Innovation, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research & Education

12:00 pm Room S320 E-F Roundtable Talks and Lunch

1:05pm Room S320 G-H

Supply Chain Risk Management

Explore comprehensive Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) strategies that identify, assess, and mitigate potential disruptions while building resilient supply chains capable of ensuring operational continuity and minimizing impact from global uncertainties in military operations.

Moderator: Hal Chrisman, President, FlexSys

Rich Martin, Executive Director, Supply Chain Management, U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC)

Jennifer L. Reich, Director, 421st SCMS, Tinker AFB, OK Lou Vogler, Senior Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, StandardAero

1:50 pm Room S320 G-H

Regional Defense Sustainment Solutions: Optimizing MRO Operations

Explore how military organizations are transforming maintenance, repair, and overhaul operations to meet evolving security challenges through enhanced resilience, cutting-edge innovation, and strategic collaboration. This session examines the critical integration of MRO considerations into the design and development phases of next-generation military assets, ensuring sustainable lifecycle management from conception to retirement.

Moderator: Kevin Sampels, SVP, Systecon North America

Eric Kish, Director, Global Sustainment, Lockheed Martin

Lorenzo Marandola, ING, PMP, President and Founder, M1 Composites Technology

Juan Ortiz, Director, Regional Sustainment Framework –Europe, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Product Support (DASW(PS)), Dept of War

2:35 pm

Closing Conference – Day Two

H. Brent Baker, Sr. President, Orders from the General, LLC Senior Advisor, Servigistics

Hal Chrisman President, FlexSys

Eric Kish Director, Global sustainment, Lockheed Martin

Lorenzo Marandola President and Founder, M1 Composites Technology

Warren Berry Owner & Founder, Lógos Solutions LL

Matthieu Claybrough CEO, Donecle

Tim Garnet Partner and Head Aerospace & Defense, Americas, Oliver Wyman

Howard “Howie” Marotto

Principal ADDvisor® of Strategy & Integration, The Barnes Global Advisors

Michael Bruno Executive Editor, Aviation Week

Mark Buongiorno President, Aerospace & Defense, IFS

Patricia Csank Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions

Melanie Lang Co-Founder & CEO, FormAlloy

Rich Martin Executive Director, Supply Chain Management, U.S. Army Materiel Command (AMC)

Leandra Cain Founder & CEO, Hurricane AeroDefense

Tracy Daubenspeck Senior Consultant, Acquisition Logistics, Logistics Management Institute

Peter Lengyel President & CEO, Safran USA

Jason Dickenson General Counsel, Aviation Suppliers Association

Dr. Lee K. Levy, II CEO, The Levy Group, LLC and Board of Directors, National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)

Col. Christopher C. McDonald II Executive Officer, United States Marine Corps

Cynthia McCrary Deputy, Executive Director, AMCOM Logistics Center

Wyndie Meyer Director of Certification Services and Operational Performance, Aviation Suppliers Association Bryan Moultis US Army Special Operations Command Capabilities Protection Cell, Army Criminal Investigation Division

Jennifer L. Reich Director, 421st SCMS, Tinker AFB, OK

Anna SliwonStewart Senior Analyst, Defense Data Team, Aviation Week

Ted Robertson Sr. Product Manager, GE Aerospace

Lou Vogler SVP, Strategy & Business Development, StandardAero

Victoria Natalie Director of Strategic Innovation, Oklahoma Aerospace Institute for Research & Education

Kevin Sampels SVP, Systecon North America

Dr. Vitali Volovoi VP of Digital Engineering, Mitek Analytics

Mark Norfolk Director, Govt Programs, EWI

Juan Ortiz Director, Regional Sustainment Framework –Europe, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of War for Product Support (DASW(PS)), Dept of War

Kimberly Smith SVP, Quality, Operations & Execution, Boeing Global Services

Elizabeth Sparks Director of Logistic Services, Tunista Logistics Solutions

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Elbit America Sustainment & Support

Elbit America Sustainment & Support services provide repairs, upgrades and modernization based on customer needs to aircraft, ground vehicles and weapon systems. Our sustainment and support services increase system lifetime and operational effectiveness while solving challenges related to reliability, part availability and supportable technologies. Our team has the resources and experience needed to receive project approvals from government, military and commercial agencies.

www.ElbitAmerica.com

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HEICO

HEICO Corporation (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A) is a thriving technology-driven aerospace, industrial, defense, and electronics company with a 67+ year history of success. Renowned for innovative and cost-saving solutions, HEICO’s products span commercial, regional, business, and military aircraft, as well as industrial turbines, targeting systems, missiles, and electro-optical devices.

Operating in two segments, the Flight Support Group is globally recognized for aftermarket parts supply, repair solutions, and distribution, serving major airlines, original equipment manufacturers, and the U.S. military. The Electronic Technologies Group pioneers the design, manufacture, and sale of electrically and electro-optical engineered products for aerospace, defense, space, and electronics industries.

Both segments, distinguished by cutting-edge technologies, a highly skilled team, and unwavering commitment to quality, consistently deliver invaluable solutions, positioning HEICO as a leader in aerospace, industrial and defense.

www.heico.com

NexGen Aero

NexGen Aero, LLC (formerly H & H Air Parts) was founded in 1994 and acquired in 2011 to combine the operating and industry knowledge of a venerable parts supplier with private investment capital. NexGen invests in aviation assets including whole aircraft and engine acquisitions for tear down, leasing or resale, as well as excess parts inventories; with a particular emphasis on Next Generation and high utilization aircraft.

By combining an extensive industry knowledge base with a flexible investment platform, NexGen Aero is able to identify and acquire high demand aircraft and parts to supply the world’s leading airlines, MROs, and parts distributors.

www.nexgen.aero

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StandardAero is a leading independent pure-play provider of aerospace engine aftermarket services for fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, serving the commercial, military and business aviation end markets. StandardAero provides a comprehensive suite of critical, value-added aftermarket solutions, including engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, engine component repair, on-wing and field service support, asset management and engineering solutions.

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• CFM International CFM56-7B, LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B

• GE Aerospace CF34, F110, J85 and T700/CT7

• Honeywell GTCP36-100/150, HTF7000, RE220 and TFE731

• Pratt & Whitney F135

• Pratt & Whitney Canada APS 2300, JT15D, PT6A, PT6T, PW100, PW150A, PPW200, PW300 and PW500

• Rolls-Royce AE 1107, AE 2100, AE 3007, M250/RR300, RB211-535, T56, Spey and Tay

• Safran Arriel 1 & 2 and SPU300

StandardAero also provides airframe support for a large number of business jets (including Bombardier, Dassault Falcon, Embraer, Gulfstream and Hawker models) and helicopters (including Airbus and Bell models).

StandardAero complements its MRO services with extensive in-house component R&O, asset management (including used serviceable material (USM) and modules), and engineering capabilities, including STC development and engine health monitoring data analysis services..

www.standardaero.com

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