APRAM Aerospace Heads to MRO Europe in Amsterdam

The RAI Amsterdam Convention Centre will host MRO Europe from 27 to 29 October 2026, Europe’s leading event focused on the commercial aviation aftermarket. The programme includes a two-day conference (27 and 28 October) and an exhibition running on 28 and 29 October. Czech company APRAM Aerospace will be among the exhibitors, supplying certified spare parts for Airbus A320 Family and A330 aircraft, Boeing 737CL, 737NG, B757, B767 and B777 aircraft, and Embraer EMB 190/195 aircraft. Visitors can find the company in Hall 1, stand 1-1060, on both exhibition days.

For APRAM Aerospace, Amsterdam is the final stop on this year’s business calendar. The year kicked off in February at MRO Middle East in Dubai, continued in March with the MRO Central Asia conference in Tashkent, and moved on in April to the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg. All three events pointed to the same conclusion: demand for certified parts for narrowbody fleets is rising across all markets, but the number of qualified suppliers is growing more slowly.

“This year, we’ve been everywhere decisions are being made about the future of fleets—in Dubai, Tashkent and Hamburg. Amsterdam is the logical conclusion to the series. Europe is our home market, and MRO Europe brings airlines, leasing companies and maintenance organisations from across the continent together over just a few days,” says Alena Šimečková, Director of APRAM Aerospace.

Why Amsterdam?

MRO Europe is organised by Aviation Week Network. This year, it expects more than 630 exhibitors and over 11,500 visitors, around 1,200 of whom are airline and leasing company purchasing professionals. The conference on 27 and 28 October will focus on supply chain resilience, the shortage of technical personnel, the economics of fleet renewal and maintenance digitalisation. These are precisely the issues that will determine which parts European operators will need, and in what quantities, over the coming years, as well as what documentation they will require for them.

The Netherlands is also one of Europe’s main MRO hubs. With maintenance capacity, logistics and leasing companies concentrated around Amsterdam, the trade fair makes it possible to hold in two days meetings that would otherwise take months to arrange.

Why now?

The European aftermarket is going through a period in which maintenance costs are rising faster than fleets themselves. According to consultancy Oliver Wyman, global MRO demand reached $136 billion in 2025, an 8% increase year on year. In regions with older fleets, including Western Europe, maintenance spending will grow faster than the number of aircraft.

The reason is a shortage of new aircraft. Airbus and Boeing together have order backlogs extending more than ten years into the future. For the A320 family alone, Airbus has more than 20,000 orders, while fewer than 13,000 aircraft have been delivered. Deliveries are being held back by engines, structural parts and a shortage of qualified workers, so airlines are keeping older A320CEO and 737NG aircraft in service longer than planned. Each additional year in operation means another C-check, more rotable replacements and growing demand for parts whose original suppliers are gradually leaving the market.

At the same time, supplies of used serviceable material (USM) are dwindling, as aircraft that would otherwise be dismantled for parts remain in service. The shortage of licensed technicians in European hangars is further complicating the situation. Maintenance slots are taking longer to secure, so operators are increasingly opting for ready-to-install replacement assemblies rather than repairs on site.

“For a distributor, the conclusion is clear: what matters is stock quality and documentation, not price. Customers want a part quickly, with a complete history, from a supplier they trust. In Amsterdam, we’re particularly keen to meet European operators and maintenance organisations that deal with the availability of A320 and 737 parts every day,” adds Milan Kochaň, Commercial Director of APRAM Aerospace.

APRAM Aerospace is based in Petřvaldík near Mošnov and holds ISO 9001 certification. The company specialises in supplying, exchanging and repairing components for civil aircraft and offers round-the-clock AOG support. The company’s team will be available at stand 1-1060 throughout the exhibition. Meetings can be arranged in advance at [email protected].