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April 8-10, 2025
Atlanta, GA

The Aviation Week Network’s MALMS event is evolving to meet the current landscape of military aviation MRO. While this year's event will look different due to recent changes, it remains a crucial opportunity for industry professionals to come together and shape the future of military aviation logistics and maintenance.


 MALMS: Adapting to Change, Driving Innovation

Despite reduced participation of military speakers and attendees due to recent budget adjustments, MALMS continues to be an essential forum for the aviation industry. This year's event will focus on understanding the implications of these changes and exploring the future of Military Aviation MRO in the coming months.

Key Focus Areas

  • Analyzing the impact of recent budget cuts on military aviation MRO
  • Exploring innovative solutions to maintain operational readiness
  • Adapting to address multiple threats/leveraging AI to revolutionize material readiness
  • Optimizing supply chain solutions for the warfighter
  • Forecasting trends and opportunities in military aviation logistics

Event Highlights

  1. Industry Collaboration Sessions
    • Facilitating discussions on how the industry can work together to address new challenges
    • Exploring partnerships and synergies to maintain military aviation readiness
  2. Ask the Experts
    • Industry experts will share insights on adapting to the evolving military aviation landscape
    • Discussing strategies for maintaining operational flexibility and system reliability
  3. Innovation Showcase
    • Highlighting commercially mature technologies that can accelerate DoD logistics and sustainment modernization
    • Demonstrating cost-effective solutions for enhanced materiel readiness
  4. Networking Opportunities
    • Table Talk Lunch- Structured networking focused on topical issues.
    • MALMS Evening Reception: Connect with fellow industry professionals in a refined setting
    • Facilitated networking sessions to foster collaboration and idea exchange

Conference Agenda Highlights

  • Navigating the New Landscape of Military Aviation MRO
  • Leveraging Commercial Technologies for Military Sustainment
  • Optimizing Supply Chain Resilience in Challenging Times
  • Data Analytics and Predictive Maintenance in the Era of Budget Constraints
  • Industry Perspectives on Maintaining Readiness with Limited Resources

While this year's MALMS may look different, it remains a vital platform for the aviation community to come together, share knowledge, and chart the course for the future of military aviation MRO. Join us as we adapt, innovate, and collaborate to ensure the continued success and readiness of military aviation in the face of new challenges.

  • AE Industrial Partners
  • Aero Fluid Products
  • AeroDynamic Advisory
  • Aerogility
  • Aireon
  • Alitheon, Inc.
  • All for One
  • Amazon Web Services
  • AMTRA Aero Component Solutions, LLC
  • Arcade Aviation
  • ATC Aerospace
  • Avathon
  • Aviation Week Network
  • BCG
  • Blade Diagnostics Corporation
  • Boeing Global Services
  • Brown Gibbons Lang & Company
  • C3 AI
  • Craftair Industries
  • DAVCON AVIATION LLC.
  • De-Ice
  • Deloitte Consulting
  • Ducommun
  • Elbit Systems of America
  • FoxTrot Aviation Services LLC
  • GE Aerospace
  • GKN Defense
  • Hangar 901 Aircraft Maintenance GmbH
  • HEICO Defense
  • I Squared
  • Institute for Defense & Business
  • M1 Compsites Technology
  • Mercury Trading
  • Mid America Aerotech
  • Moeller/Click-Loc
  • MT AERO INC
  • Netelbeek International Consulting, LLC
  • Oliver Wyman
  • Oliver Wyman Vector
  • Outbound Aerospace
  • Parker Aerospace
  • PHM Technology
  • Physna
  • PTC Servigistics
  • Quest One Aerospace
  • Rolls-Royce
  • Rothschild & Co
  • Royal Australian Air Force
  • Safran Test Cells
  • Saft America, Inc.
  • Segers Aero Corporation
  • Source One Spares
  • SourceCo LLC
  • StandardAero
  • Symmetric Training
  • Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc
  • The Levy Group, LLC
  • Thinaer
  • Thomas & Taylor Partners Holdings – TTPH
  • TruVideo
  • Tsunami Tsolutions
  • U.S. Technical Consultants
  • US Cargo Systems
  • Werner Air & Ground / Werner Air Freight

The Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) is a dynamic annual gathering where military, aerospace and commercial aviation industry professionals converge to explore strategic approaches to military aircraft maintenance, logistics, and sustainment. Enabling the U.S. military to remain well equipped and ready to respond to complex global challenges through enhanced operational flexibility, system reliability and materiel readiness.

MALMS attendees will gain invaluable insights into military logistics challenges, current acquisition processes, and requirements directly from innovation leaders across all U.S. military branches and the Department of Defense. Ensuring that both military and defense industrial base professionals leave with up-to-date knowledge and perspectives on leveraging commercially mature technologies to accelerate DoD logistics and sustainment modernization.

MALMS Evening Reception

Aviation Week cordially invites MRO Americas and MALMS attendees to mingle with fellow industry professionals and military personnel including distinguished leaders. Join us at the MALMS Evening Reception for a refined evening of connecting with peers and networking following the Day 1 Closing Remarks.


Engage with U.S. military and aerospace industry leaders to drive innovation and accelerate technology transition across all U.S. military branches and the DoD. Explore the conference agenda and register now to be at the forefront of military aviation advancements.

Agenda Topics:

  • OSD Sustainment Update
  • State of the Industry Forecast
  • Military Sustainment - Organic Industrial Base Strategy & Modernization
  • Next Generation Technologies for the Warfighter
  • Air Mobility Command/TRANSCOM Global Mobility/Space Force
  • Global Supply Chain & Contested Logistics
  • Disrupt or Be Disrupted: Future Proofing Your Workforce
  • Depot Maintenance: Enhancing Performance and Efficiency
  • Space Logistics: Is Space the Next Conflict Zone?

Co-located with MRO Americas

MALMS delivers an unparalleled opportunity for the military to network with the commercial aviation industry to develop partnerships, mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen the organic industrial base.

MALMS brings together all branches of active-duty military and DoD civilians, major defense contractors and suppliers, federal (R/R&D) professionals, commercial aircraft OEMs and MROs, and academia.

2024 Fast Facts

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MILITARY/DOD VIPS

45

SPEAKERS

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MILITARY PAVILLION EXHIBITORS

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