Exhibit Hours
- Tuesday, April 12, 2016
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Thursday, April 14, 2016
- 10:00 – 15:00
Monday, April 11, 2016 – Press Day
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Exhibitor, Attendee & Press Registration Open
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Press Headquarters Open
Tuesday, April 12
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Exhibitor, Attendee & Press Registration Open
- 08:00 – 18:00
- Press Headquarters Open
- 09:00 – 10:00
- Opening General Session
- Location: General Session Area
- 10:30-12:00
- International Sales of Asian-Based Aircraft
- Moderator: Jay Mesinger, Mesinger Jet Sales
- Speakers: Zhendon Wu, Avion Pacific; and Richard Smith, Cayman Island Registry
- Recent trends see aircraft being sold from Asia to the US, EU, and Middle East markets. This session will look at how to market an Asia-based aircraft to the world market, typical issues, and the aircraft de-registration and re-registration processes. The session will also address the EU’s new ownership and Customs rules, and how they affect aircraft transactions.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 13:00-14:30
- Update on International Operations
- Moderator: Ty Dubay; Netjets China
- Panel Speakers: Craig Hanlon, DuPont; Roman Stampoulis, UAS; Charlie Mularski, Universal Weather Asia Pacific; Dr. Erik Chen, Medaire; and Xia Shi, Jeppesen
- International flight operations continue to grow more complex with ever-increasing safety and health concerns, risks to aircraft and crew, as well as new technical and regulatory requirements. This panel session will address new requirements, how to ensure safety on the ground, and best practices to comply with temporary NOTAM’s. Special consideration will be given to the European Championships in France, Summer Olympics in Brazil, and recently eased restrictions in Iran and Cuba. The panel will explain the operational restrictions, security and health issues to be aware of, and Customs and Immigration procedures for these special events.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 15:00-16:30
- Modernizing Your Business Aircraft Front to Back
- Moderator: Henry Chan, HAECO
- Panel Speakers: Jan Grube, Lufthansa Technik; Mike Dupuis, Rockwell Collins/ARINC; Michael Christensen, SatCom Direct; Murtaza Hasan, Jet Aviation Singapore; and Mark Winzar, JSSI.
- Technology continues to revolutionize aviation both up front in the cockpit and back in the passenger cabin. This session will look at the evolution of technology related to aircraft, how it affects flight operations, and how it improves the passenger’s flying experience. Panelists will relate new technologies to regulators, crew, and buyers’ expectations. The panelists’ discussion will also examine what is popular in Asian markets today and innovations that are around the corner.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 17:00-18:00
- China Business Aviation Seminar
- Moderator: Robert Xiao, China Aviation Media & Publishing Co., Ltd.
- Speakers: Kevin Wu, AsBAA; Jason Liao, China Business Aviation Group; Jin Yongfa, Capital Jet; Paul Nef, Honeywell Aerospace; Wang Fuhou, MSFL; Zhao Hui, Reignwood Aviation; Yu Yi, Civil Aviation Management Institute of China; and Zhang Hongchao, Global Wings
- Rapid development in recent years has helped China become one of the the world’s leading business aviation markets. However, the market is still faced with a series of challenges, including continuing to build infrastructure and high operating costs. The China Business Aviation Seminar will bring together key industry leaders to discuss issues surrounding further development of the market in China.
- Location: Meeting Room #2
Wednesday, April 13
- 09:00 – 18:00
- Exhibitor, Attendee & Press Registration Open
- 09:00 – 18:00
- Press Headquarters Open
- 10:15-11:15
- What Not to Forget in a Sales Agreement
- Moderator: Danielle Roman, Mourant Ozannes
- Speakers: Leona Qi, Global Jet Capital; Gary Moran, Aon Insurance; Patrick Yan, Credit Suisse, and Jolie Howard, CIT Leasing
- Across Greater China and SE Asia, the private aviation aircraft fleet is in the midst of a refresh. Some companies are replacing older aircraft while others are consolidating. World economic forces and increasing depreciation rates are driving changes to the way aircraft are financed and insured. Hear about the latest business aviation financing and insurance sources, rates, and structures.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 10:15-11:15
- HAI Presents: Update on the Helicopter Industry in China & Around the World
- Speaker: Chris Jaran, Bell Helicopter
- Helicopter operations continue to grow in China. Chris will provide an update on the status of the industry, to include current fleet structure, fleet growth, regulations, and future opportunities, as well as the current state of the helicopter industry around the world. The discussion will also include different types of operations, safety initiatives, regulations, opportunities and challenges faced by the industry.
- Location: Meeting Room #2
- 11:30-12:30
- State of the Union
- Moderator: Jeff Lowe, Asian Sky Group
- Speakers: Bjorn Naf, Metrojet Ltd; Daniel Helfenstein, Jet Aviation Business Jets; Cui Haifeng, China Eastern Airlines Executive Air; and Geoff Cassidy, Zetta Jet
- Asia continues to be a dynamic market for private aviation. The market continues to grow but in different ways than two years ago. In this session, the audience will hear top highlights from 2015 reports displaying the current market trends and industry statistics in Greater China and SE Asia.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 11:30-12:30
- HAI Presents: IHST Safety Initiatives
- Speaker: Representative from AHEST
- The International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) is made up of government and industry leaders formed to address the factors affecting an unacceptable international civil helicopter accident rate. With a goal of significantly reducing the accident rate, the IHST is establishing international partnerships to encourage development and implementation of safety interventions by sharing lessons learned. This session will look at current IHST safety initiatives.
- Location: Meeting Room #2
- 13:30-14:30
- Impact of Aviation Infrastructure Investment across Asia
- Moderator: Mike Walsh, Asia Jet
- Speakers: Caspar Baum, Aviation Surbana Jurong a Temasek Company; Albert Yau, HKAA Zhuhai Airport; Simon D’Oyly, MJets Thailand; and Mr. Cai, DeerJet FBO Network
- To deal with growing traffic, a significant investment in infrastructure is being made across Asia. New airports are being built, existing airports are reaching capacity and are being expanded, and private aviation FBO’s are starting to be built. What is the overall infrastructure picture, and where and how is it being changed? When will this new infrastructure be available for use? Seasoned industry experts will address changing aviation infrastructure.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 13:30-14:30
- HAI Presents: NZ Aviation Safety Culture and Advanced Training Techniques
- Speaker: Kingsley Thompson, High Tech Helicopters
- An overview of the vastly experienced New Zealand ‘Aviation Safety Culture’ spanning more than 50 years of operations in New Zealand. From this experienced industry, we have commercially developed ‘Advanced Training Techniques’ that are now available to help SAFELY develop the Chinese Helicopter Industry. These include Sling (Longline), Agricultural Operations, HEMS, Emergency Procedures (Autorotations/Tail Rotor Malfunctions etc.), Wire Collision Avoidance, plus many more!
- Location: Meeting Room #2
- 15:00-16:00
- Operating to the Highest Standard
- Speakers: Kurt Edwards, IBAC; Sonnie Bates, IS-BAO; and Hu Wen Bin, All Points Jet
- The International Business Aviation Council’s (IBAC) International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) is designed to promote use of high quality operating practices for international business aircraft operations. Launched on July 1, 2014, the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling (IS-BAH) is designed to promote use of industry best practices for FBOs and other business aircraft handlers. IBAC leaders will explain how these programs continue to raise the bar for safety.
- Location: Meeting Room #1
- 15:00-16:00
- HAI Presents: Fly Easy and Safe
- Speaker: Robert Erlick, Honeywell Aerospace
- How to keep helicopters flying safely is a key concern of operators. This session will discuss cockpit system, helicopter connectivity and aircraft health monitoring from the pilot perspective and hear from two local commercial helicopter operators in Greater China and their challenges since operations commenced.
- Location: Meeting Room #2
Thursday, April 14
- 09:00 – 15:00
- Exhibitor, Attendee & Press Registration Open
- 09:00 – 15:00
- Press Headquarters Open
- 09:00 – 15:00
- ABACE Careers in Business Aviation Program
- Students who are pursuing aviation careers, including those attending Shanghai Civil Aviation College (SCAC) 上海民航职业技术学院, are invited to attend the Careers in Business Aviation program at ABACE2016. Senior figures from ABACE will discuss career paths and opportunities seeking future employment. Come and be exposed to cool aviation projects and latest technologies as well as hear about the business aviation disruptors that bode well for the future of our wonderful industry. Get up close and personal with leaders in Business Aviation Asia.
- Location: General Session Area
