March 2026 – The Newsletter of Aventure Aviation

MRO Americas Coming to Orlando

Aventure staff at last year's MRO Americas in Atlanta, Georgia.

Aventure will attend MRO Americas, held Apr 21–23 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The event is the world's largest for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) industry.

Organized by Aviation Week Network, MRO Americas is a central hub for the commercial aviation aftermarket to connect, network, and discuss industry trends. It brings together the entire aviation ecosystem, including airlines, OEMs, MRO providers, suppliers, and regulators.

MRO Americas began in 1996, and was the first major industry gathering focused on aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul. It helped popularize the term "MRO" in civil aviation.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the event. To celebrate, the organizers have introduced new experiences for attendees, including a brand new tech hub, curated networking zones, and AI-powered matchmaking. 2026 is also a significant year for Aventure, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary.

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Aventure to Attend FIDAE in Chile

Aventure will attend FIDAE (Feria Internacional del Aire y del Espacio), held April 7–10 at Arturo Merino Benítez Airport in Santiago, Chile.

FIDAE is one of the most prominent aerospace, defense, and security exhibitions in Latin America. The event showcases the latest technological innovations from the aerospace industry.

Aventure's manager of military sales Ron Taylo will attend.

"We're looking forward to connecting with industry partners from Latin America and beyond," said Ron. "Events like this are an important opportunity to strengthen existing relationships, explore new partnerships, and better understand the evolving needs of the regional market."

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Aventure in Singapore, Dubai, and Riyadh for February Trade Shows

Aventure's Saad Saeed (L) and Amyr Qureshi, at WDS in Riyadh.

Last month Aventure attended three trade shows in Asia and the Middle East, consisting of the Singapore Airshow, MRO Middle East, and the World Defense Show.

Held at the Singapore's Changi Exhibition Centre, the Singapore Airshow was attended by vice president of APAC David Clark, manager of military sales Ron Taylo, and senior accounts manager Nayle Siddiqui. The team experienced a productive and well-organized event, with a steady flow of meetings, meaningful customer discussions, and strong engagement from operators and industry partners throughout the week.

Attending MRO Middle East in Dubai were senior vice president Amyr Qureshi and sales representative Cüneyt Yanar. The show provided valuable face time with regional airlines and MRO providers, allowing the team to strengthen existing relationships while identifying new opportunities across the Middle East.

Finally, attending the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh were senior vice president Amyr Qureshi, manager of military sales Ron Taylo, and junior sales representative Saad Saeed.

WDS offers exposure within the defense sector, creating opportunities to connect with military operators, government representatives, and defense contractors. Aventure reinforced its capabilities in military and government programs at the show.

Jane Skiles O'Dea Honored for Women's History Month

Jane Skiles O'Dea, one of the U.S. Navy's first female pilots.

March is Women's History Month in the United States, and Aventure honor's the life and legacy of Jane Skiles O'Dea.

She was born on April 11, 1950, in Ames, Iowa. Her father was an architect that served as a naval aviator in World War II, and her mother was a naval supply officer.

O'Dea joined the Navy in 1972, and two years later was selected as one of the first eight women to enter military pilot training. In April 1974, she was among the first six women to receive her wings as a Navy pilot.

She was the first woman qualified to pilot the C-130 Hercules, a mission-critical transport aircraft that Aventure has supplied parts for since 2010. She logged over 3,000 hours in the C-130 and other aircraft, eventually achieving the rank of Captain.

Retiring from the Navy in 1997, O'Dea worked as a government contractor until 2014. She lived in Norfolk, Virginia, and St. Louis, Missouri, before passing away in 2022.

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ISTAT
March 8–10 | Manchester Grand Hyatt | San Diego, California

Verticon
March 9–12 | Georgia World Congress Center | Atlanta, Georgia

MRO Africa
March 29–31 | Ethiopian Skylight Hotel | Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

FIDAE
April 7–10 | Arturo Merino Benitez International Airport
Santiago, Chile

MRO Americas
April 21–23 | Orange County Convention Center | Orlando, USA

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March 19, 1964 — Flying a Cessna 180, Geraldine Mock becomes the first woman to fly around the world.

March 6, 1965 — A Sikorsky SH-3 A Sea King makes the first non-stop helicopter flight across North America.

March 1, 1989 — The Canadian Space Agency is formed, taking over the National Research Council as Canada's primary space agency.

”We all get knocked down, the question is 'what do you do?'
You just have to have that unwillingness to give up, you know,
that grit factor."

— Jeannie Leavitt : First woman U.S. Air Force pilot

Aventure proudly supports:   Aventure Aviation is a certified Asian American and Minority owned business by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation.   Aventure Aviation is a certified Minority Business Enterprise by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.