Program Schedule

Monday, April 15

08:00 – 17:00: Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
08:00 – 17:00: Press Headquarters Open

Tuesday, April 16

08:00 – 17:00: Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
08:00 – 18:00: Press Headquarters Open
09:00 – 10:00: Day 1 Keynote; Location: Keynote Area, Hall B; Join NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen and SAA President Xin Feng as they welcome several distinguished leaders to discuss the state of the industry in Asia and around the world. A panel discussion touching on the future of Business Aviation in Asia moderated by AsBAA Chairperson & Sino Jet Group Group President Jenny Lau to follow.
10:00 – 18:00: Exhibit Hours
10:30 – 11:30: Business Jet Financing; Location: Meeting Room #1; In the process of acquiring an aircraft in China, many questions quickly rise. What financing problems, including foreign exchange, taxation, customs and insurance, can occur? Is it feasible for foreign registered aircraft to be registered in mainland China? What factors should be considered in choosing the national identity of the aircraft? Come learn from the experts as panelists discuss these questions and more.
12:15 – 13:15: Global Trends in MROs; Location: Meeting Room #1; Are MRO services, cost, and efficiencies in line with international standards? Panelists will discuss maintenance cost management and the benefits of doing your checks in Asia instead of the EU or the US. This panel will also include a special look at tackling corrosion.
13:30 – 14:30: Hiring Issues and Talent Shortage: Things to Be Aware of and What to Do Next; Location: Meeting Room #1; Talent shortages are one of the most significant factors limiting the growth of the industry. In an era where your employees are your greatest advocates and potential influencers, how can you attract and retain talent?
14:00 – 16:30: CAAC General Aviation Policy and Development Symposium; Location: Keynote Area, Hall B
14:45 – 15:45: New Markets, Growth Markets, and Geo Political Hurdles; Location: Meeting Room #1; How is Asia preparing for new industry segments, such as eVTOL and autonomous vehicles? What geo-political barriers exist when working in new and existing markets in Asia?
16:00 – 17:00: Mergers and Evolving Business Models; Location: Meeting Room #1; Airlines have been merging since deregulation in 1978. In turn, the business aviation sector has recently seen a significant number of mergers in the FBO, operator and charter segments. Is this trend expected to continue? In parallel, new airspace is opening in mainland China, services and technology are advancing, and markets are diversifying. How might it affect your organization?

Wednesday, April 17

09:00-17:00: Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
09:00-18:00: Press Headquarters Open
10:00-18:00: Exhibit Hours
10:30-11:30: Day 2 Keynote; Location: Keynote Area, Hall B; Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft are a highlight anticipated urban mobility solution that can directly complement business aviation. Cyrus Sigari will deliver a State of the Union address and will moderate a panel discussion to introduce the key players in this space.
10:30 – 11:30: Airport Access and Preparing for Major Global Events; Location: Meeting Room #1; Accessing busy airports anywhere can be challenging. These problems are compounded in Asia by parking restrictions, slot restrictions, noise restrictions, and more. Come listen to the experts explain their tips and tricks for getting where they need to go. Regions to be covered include: Greater China including Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, Japan (in light of the upcoming Rugby World Cup and Olympics), Southeast Asia.
11:45 – 12:45: Safety and Security Best Practices; Location: Meeting Room #1; Safety is the most important topic for all aviation professionals – including UAV operators. Panelists will discuss the importance of safety and tips to help keep your operations safe in a high stress or high-density environment. Learn some of the small steps you can take for big gains in aviation safety.
11:45 – 12:45: Technology, Cyber Security and Digital Risk – What You Need to Know; Location: Meeting Room #2; The effect of technology on risk management is significant. What are some of the latest trends in technology and innovation and how are these affecting business models? How can technological advances be embraced whilst ensuring safety best practices and effective risk management?
13:30 – 14:30: Ground Handling Best Practices; Location: Meeting Room #1; As safety in flight operations continue to improve, more attention is being paid to ground handling best practices, including new regulations in Europe and an industry standard, IS-BAH. Discover ways to improve safety on the ground at your operation.
13:30 – 14:30: Why Trust Is More Vital to Brand Survival Than It’s Ever Been; Location: Meeting Room #2; Your customer’s perception is your reality. What would they say about your organization? How can you build, communicate and keep trust in your organization and brand? A marketing-centric panel that looks at strategic communications, marketing trends and building loyalty and trust.
14:45 – 15:45: Scheduling and Dispatching Best Practices; Location: Meeting Room #1; Join a panel of industry professionals as they take you through the coordination of a domestic trip, offering useful tips and best practices to help you address the many challenges involved with planning an operation. Attendees will learn the basics of trip building and gain valuable insights into building successful relationships with executive assistants and customer service representatives.
14:45 – 15:45: Used Aircraft Trading; Location: Meeting Room #2; Some of the most important issues are also the easiest to ignore when transacting a used jet, including the delivery location, import and export qualification, tax, and foreign exchange.
16:00 – 17:00: Market Outlook; Location: Meeting Room #1; The annual market outlook session is one of the most popular education sessions each year. Come and join us for an in-depth look into regional and country trends and what we can expect from the markets in 2019/20.
16:00 – 17:00: Tips for Reducing Operating Costs; Location: Meeting Room #2; Operating costs in China are some of the highest in the world. This session will engage high level executives from Chinese operators to discuss ways to reduce operating costs. Topics will include access to less expensive airports; reducing excessive compliance costs; promoting competition among FBOs; and increasing aircraft utilization.

Thursday, April 18

09:00-14:00: Exhibitor & Attendee Registration Open
09:00-15:00: Press Headquarters Open
10:00-15:00: Exhibit Hours
10:15-15:00: AsBAA Discovery Day; Location:Keynote Area, Hall B; 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 ABACE2019. Senior leaders from the ABACE team 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.