Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium

The Military Aviation Logistics & Maintenance Symposium (MALMS) is an essential annual event where military, aerospace, and commercial aviation industry professionals come together to discuss strategic approaches related to military aircraft maintenance, logistics, and sustainment. This symposium aims to ensure that military forces remain well-equipped and responsive to complex global challenges through enhanced operational flexibility, system reliability, and material readiness. Attendees will have the opportunity to gain invaluable insights into military logistics challenges, current acquisition processes, and requirements directly from leaders in innovation across all branches of the U.S. armed forces. The event is designed to equip both military and defense industrial base professionals with up-to-date knowledge on leveraging commercially mature technologies that can accelerate Department of Defense logistics and sustainment modernization efforts.MALMS serves as an unparalleled platform for military personnel to network with the commercial aviation industry, fostering partnerships that aim to mitigate supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen the organic industrial base. The symposium gathers participants from all branches of active-duty military, Department of Defense civilians, major defense contractors, suppliers, federal research and development professionals, commercial aircraft original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), maintenance, repair, and operations (MROs), and academic institutions. Key discussions will focus on how the industry can collaborate to tackle emerging challenges, explore partnerships and synergies to maintain military aviation readiness, and share insights on adapting to the evolving military aviation landscape. Industry experts will discuss strategies for maintaining operational flexibility and system reliability while highlighting commercially mature technologies that can enhance material readiness and logistics. Additional features of MALMS include structured networking sessions during the Table Talk Lunch focused on topical issues and an Evening Reception, which provides an opportunity for professionals to connect in a refined setting, facilitating collaboration and idea exchange. Notable exhibitors and participants include the US Army teams BlackHawk and Chinook, the Trade Commission of Spain, China Aviation Supplies Co., Ltd., and Informa Markets, a trading division of Informa PLC.