Join NBAA President and CEO as he welcomes several distinguished leaders including Captain Jiang Huai Yu, Director, Civil Aviation Administration of East China, Cai Jun, Deputy Director, Party Committee, Shanghai Municipal Transportation Commission, Wang JiJie, Vice President, Shanghai Airport Authority, and Wu Jian Wong, Chairman, Shanghai Airport Authority, to discuss the state of the industry in Asia and around the world.
10:00-18:00
Exhibit Hours
10:30-12:00
The Future of Lift?
Moderator: Nadav Kessler, Asian Sky Group
Speaker: Phillip Stransky, Waypoint Leasing
Is there a Helicopter renaissance on the horizon in Asia due to capacity issues at Tier 1 Airports for business aviation or are autonomous vehicles the real future?
Location: Meeting Room #1
13:00-14:30
Countdown to CORSIA
Speaker: Kurt Edwards, IBAC
The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) goes into effect in 2020, but operators will need to begin monitoring their emissions starting on 1 January 2019. Experts will explain how CORSIA will affect business aviation and how operators should prepare.
Location: Meeting Room #1
14:00-17:00
CAAC Business Aviation Development Forum
Moderator: Jason Liao, China Business Aviation Group
Speakers: Ed Bolen, NBAA; Gary Dolski, Metro Jet; Yuanyang Gao, Beihang University; Hu Wenbin, AllPoints Jet; Huaiyu Jiang, CAAC; Liu Chang, Sino Jet; Renli LV, CAMIC; Junjie Mao, CAAC; Zhang Qiang, Brilliant Jet; Zhang Yanhai, China Eastern Business Jet; Zhu Yiming, Business Aviation Asia
This year’s Business Aviation Development Symposium, coordinated in partnership with the CAAC East China Regional Administration, MR. Jiang Huaiyu, Director General, will present the latest development of the Chinese government’s policy for business aviation and some of the investment opportunities; top-level business aviation professionals will share their experiences and opinions in promoting this industry.
Location: General Session Area
15:00-16:00
Market Outlook
Moderator: Scott Harrold, Signature Flight Support
Speakers: Simon Bambridge, TAG Asia; David Dixon, Jetcraft Asia; Leona Qi, VistaJet
The business aviation industry can be very volatile. The industry experiences the ups and downs of the economy, sometimes seeing dramatic swings even within a calendar year. Find out what is instore in the future as experts discuss a market outlook for the Asian region.
Location: Meeting Room #1
16:30-17:30
Cyber Security and Connected Aircraft
Moderator: Nathan Andrews, Satcom Direct
Speakers: Carlos H. Schattenkirchner, UAS; Michael Skou Christensen, Satcom Direct; Gary Moran, Aon; Chad Thorne, Greenpoint
Major corporations around the globe are experiencing the difficulty of trying to keep digital information safe. As many key personnel can’t afford to be disconnected while airborne, it is important to keep Wi-Fi enabled aircraft secure from an attack on the aircraft itself or the personal electronic devices used inside. These experts explain some options for keeping the aircraft safe and which techniques worked for them.
Location: Meeting Room #1
Wednesday, April 18
09:00-17:00
Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
09:00-18:00
Press Headquarters Open
10:00-18:00
Exhibit Hours
10:15-11:15
Avoiding Risk – Legal and Insurance
Moderator: Gary Moran, AON
Speakers: Guy Bordoni, Swiss Re International; Nick Bridges, MS Amlin; Gordon Gardiner – Partner, HFW; Benjamin ‘Jay’ Lopez – BoG AsBAA, CEO, INAEC
People often point fingers to insurance companies when discussing limitations, constraints, and minimum qualifications. Come hear directly from insurance providers as they bust myths and disclose which factors are considered when issuing a quote. Then operators will explain what they’ve done to reduce risks and costs.
Location: Meeting Room #1
10:15-11:15
Financing Business Aircraft in Asia
Moderator: Paul P. Jebely, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman (HK) LLP
Speakers: Sharon Ho, UBS; Chris Partridge, Deutsche Bank AG; David Settergren, Global Jet Capital; Paul Sykes, AirFinance
Representatives of leading business aircraft financiers provide their insights on loans, leases and other relevant topics of interest to anyone looking to learn about financing solutions for business aircraft owners.
Location: Meeting Room #2
11:30-12:30
Airport Access Panel – Asia
Moderator: Sarah Kalmeta, Universal
Speakers: Peter Bennett, World Fuel Services; Joshua Bingcang, Bases Conversion and Development Authority; Rita Tam, HKBAC; Dion Xavier, World Fuel Services; Cynthia Zhang, UA China
Accessing busy or restricted airports continues to challenge business aircraft operators. The discussion will focus on:
Maximize utilization of your asset and planning the trip for success
Changes at Hong Kong
New general aviation airports
Location: Meeting Room #1
11:30-12:30
Tech Talk
Moderator: Gustav Andreasen, Avinode
Speakers: Joe Coglitore, Marina Bay Sands; Richard Porter, Execujet
As aircraft, technology, and procedures continue to advance, they are raising the safety bar. How does a department keep from becoming over reliant on technology? How do you ensure technology improves safety rather than hinder it? What technologies are other departments using? Listen to a panel of operators from the region discuss how they address these questions in their departments.
Location: Meeting Room #2
13:30-14:30
MRO: Best Bang for Your Buck
Moderator: Phil Balmer, TAG Aviation
Speakers: Mark Durcan, Gama Aviation; John Riggir, Jet Aviation (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd; Eric Zhang, Allpoints Jet’s VP (Maintenance); Simon Wayne, GM, Bombardier Aerospace Services Singapore
Have MRO services, cost, and efficiency improved in Asia? What are the benefits of doing your checks in Asia instead of the EU or the US, but also what are the outstanding challenges?
Location: Meeting Room #1
13:30-14:30
Foreign Registries
Speakers: David Colindres, San Marino Aircraft Registry; Jorge Colindres, The Registry of Aruba; David Rice, 2-Reg; Richard Smith, Civil Aviation Authority of the Cayman Islands; Simon Williams, Director of Civil Aviation Isle of Man Aircraft Registry
Why are off-shore aircraft registries becoming more popular than more
traditional national aircraft registries? Are there tangible benefits to
off shore registration or is it just good marketing? Are there tangible
benefits to off shore registration or is it just good marketing?
Location: Meeting Room #2
15:00-16:00
Business Aviation Marketing Machines
Moderator: Sarah Keates, C*INC
Speakers: Matt Thurber, AIN Publications; David Velupillai, Marketing Director, ACJ; Amy Yang, VistaJet
Market your business aviation related company cost effectively and rise above the noise in today’s digital world. China is full of entrepreneurs, but only 1 in 10 succeed in business aviation. Find out what others do to set themselves apart.
Location: Meeting Room #1
15:00-16:00
Good as New
Moderator: Chad Thorne, Greenpoint
Speakers: Jan Grube, Lufthansa Technic; Woollaston, Matthew, Jet Aviation
Aircraft can have a functional life of more than 30 years, but the interior or exterior may require some updating as aircraft usage or technology changes. On this panel, experts will discuss the latest trends in aircraft paint and refurbishment.
Location: Meeting Room #2
Thursday, April 19
09:00-14:00
Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
09:00-18:00
Press Headquarters Open
10:00-15:00
Exhibit Hours
10:15-11:00
Creating an Innovative Model of Business Aviation in China
Increase your understanding of drivers, elements, and forms of innovative business models. Listen to four speakers from companies with an innovative business model company share their experiences on finding the path to innovation.
Location:Meeting Room #1
10:15-15:00
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 AsBAA’s Student Chapter Day at #ABACE18. Senior leaders from ABACE18 will discuss career paths and opportunities for graduates seeking future employment. Come and be exposed to cool aviation special mission products and latest technologies as well as hear about the latest business aviation trends and disruptors that bode well for the future of our wonderful industry. Get up close and personal with leaders from across Business Aviation within Greater China and SE Asia.
Location: General Session Area
11:15-12:00
How To Improve Service Quality
Listen to operator’s future plans and strategies for improving their service quality during this interactive panel discussion.
