MRO Americas 2027 Guide: Orlando Dates & Who Attends
By Ilyas Kerbal,
MRO Americas 2027 runs from 13 to 15 April in Orlando, followed by Chicago from 25 to 27 April 2028 and Orlando again in 2029. Run by Aviation Week, it is the main North American event for commercial aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul, with around 15,000 attendees and 900 exhibitors.
Airlines, MRO providers, OEMs, parts suppliers, lessors and software vendors meet on the floor and in the conference. This guide covers what to know and how suppliers can reach maintenance and engineering leaders.
MRO Americas 2027 at a glance
| Next edition | 13-15 April 2027, Orlando; 25-27 April 2028, Chicago; 24-26 April 2029, Orlando |
| Venue | Orange County Convention Center |
| City | Orlando, Florida, USA (2027); Chicago in 2028 |
| Typical month | April |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Attendance | ~15,000 |
| Exhibitors | ~900 exhibitors |
| Industry | Aviation maintenance, repair & overhaul (MRO) |
| Organizer | Aviation Week Network (Informa) |
| Official website | mroamericas.aviationweek.com |
About MRO Americas
MRO Americas brings together airlines, MRO providers, OEMs, parts suppliers, lessors and aviation software vendors. The conference covers fleet and engine maintenance, supply-chain constraints, workforce and digital MRO, and the show includes co-located military and engine events.
It is the main North American meeting point for aftermarket aviation.
Where does MRO Americas take place?
Alternates mainly between Orlando and Chicago (Atlanta and Dallas have also hosted).
Does it change location? Yes, it rotates between US cities.
White airplane under a clear blue sky. Photo by Unleashed Agency on Unsplash.
Who attends MRO Americas?
- Airline maintenance and engineering executives
- MRO providers
- OEMs and parts suppliers
- Lessors
- Military buyers
Expect a broad audience where purchasing often runs through dealers, distributors or buying committees. Mapping who is coming, and from which companies, is what turns the visit into pipeline.
Exhibiting or attending MRO Americas? I can deliver the MRO Americas attendee and exhibitor list, enriched with job titles, company size, industry and LinkedIn profiles, as a CRM-ready file before the event starts. Ask for your MRO Americas list on Prospector
Target industries at MRO Americas
- Airframe and engine MRO
- Parts, components and supply chain
- Aviation maintenance software
- Leasing and asset management
- Military MRO
- Workforce and training
Why B2B teams should care about MRO Americas
Aviation maintenance is under pressure from parts shortages, labour gaps and ageing fleets. Airline maintenance and engineering executives come to MRO Americas looking for capacity, parts and digital tools.
For suppliers, the most valuable contacts are airline M&E leaders, MRO executives and supply chain managers. Separating airlines from other suppliers in the list helps you focus on buyers rather than competitors.
Should you go to MRO Americas?
Go if you sell into aviation maintenance and want face time with operators, dealers or distributors you can’t easily reach online. The show is excellent for relationships and market intelligence.
Think twice if you need senior corporate buyers only. Many MRO Americas visitors are hands-on operators, so plan for filtering and don’t judge success purely by badge scans.
MRO Americas ticket prices
| Option | Price / details |
|---|---|
| Also good to know | Exhibition-only access is typically low cost or free with promo codes; conference passes paid (see the event site) |
| Typical cost | Low cost for exhibition; conference ~$1,000+. |
Prices change between editions and by registration date, so treat these as a guide and check mroamericas.aviationweek.com before you buy.
Event app and digital platform
Aviation Week publishes an event app for MRO Americas.
Event apps are built for attendees, not for sales teams. You can usually browse profiles one by one, but connection requests are capped, many profiles are half empty, and there is rarely an export button. That makes the app useful on site and frustrating for planning.
Is MRO Americas worth it?
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Concentrated airline and MRO buyers | Niche |
| Strong conference content | Rotating cities |
| Clear future rotation schedule | Technical audience |
A pre-show prospecting plan for MRO Americas
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| 2 months out | Decide who you want to meet: target roles, industries, company size. Then get the list of who is actually registered. |
| 1 month out | Run a short outreach sequence (three to four touches) that leads with the event and a clear meeting ask. |
| Final week | Send reminders, share your booth number or meeting spot, and prepare one-page briefs on your top accounts. |
| After the event | Send personalised follow-ups within 72 hours and tag every lead with the event name in your CRM. |
Military MRO runs alongside the commercial show. If you serve both markets, keep defense attendees in a separate segment; their procurement rules are very different.
Already exhibiting at several shows this year? I can track the same buyers across events so nobody falls through the cracks. Talk to me about MRO Americas and your other shows.
Frequently asked questions
When is MRO Americas 2027?
13-15 April 2027, Orlando; 25-27 April 2028, Chicago; 24-26 April 2029, Orlando. Dates can shift, so confirm on the official website (mroamericas.aviationweek.com) before booking travel.
Where is MRO Americas held?
Alternates mainly between Orlando and Chicago (Atlanta and Dallas have also hosted).
Does it move? Yes, it rotates between US cities.
How much does a MRO Americas ticket cost?
Low cost for exhibition; conference ~$1,000+. See the pricing table above for pass types.
Who attends MRO Americas?
Mainly airline maintenance and engineering executives; MRO providers; OEMs and parts suppliers; lessors.
Can I get the MRO Americas attendee list?
Event organisers rarely sell attendee lists. Prospector builds one for you from the event app and website: attendees, exhibitors and speakers, enriched with job title, company, company size, industry, LinkedIn profile and work email where available, delivered as a CRM-ready file before the event. Ask about MRO Americas here.
Get the MRO Americas attendee list
Want a head start on MRO Americas? Reach out on the Prospector home page. I’ll scope the attendee, exhibitor and speaker data available for the event and send you a CRM-ready file before the doors open.
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Photo credits
- Cover image: Photo by Pandu Agus Wismoyo on Unsplash
- In-article image: Photo by Unleashed Agency on Unsplash
Sources
Event details were last checked in October 2026. Dates, venues and prices can change, so confirm them on the official event website.