Hong Kong Regional Committee Meeting 21 May 2020 Please feel free - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Hong Kong Regional Committee Meeting 21 May 2020 Please feel free to chat amongst yourselves until we get started!

Minutes of Previous Meeting Minutes of Previous Meeting Accepted? Amendments?

Matters Arising: Covid 19 COVID-19: Discussion / Experiences / Strategies Advocacy in times of crisis Based on the feedback from our members, via chapter meetings, one on one, and our Covid 19 survey, AsBAA has written to a number of Governments in the region advocating for business aviation in this unprecedented situation. This includes, but is not limited to, requests for reduced fees, relaxation of policies, tax and general financial support, support for humanitarian operations, and adjusted services and pricing to take into account the current Covid 19 environment.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Response Letters from Governments to AsBAA AsBAA has lobbied governments and civil aviation authorities around the region for essential relief for our industry to deal with the impact of travel bans imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. AsBAA will update its members as responses are received. Replies from the Chief Executive of Hong Kong and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore can be viewed below. Response from the Hong Kong Office of the Chief Executive Response from the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore Copies of the relief letters issued to aviation authorities can be viewed and/or downloaded below. Letter to Government – Hong Kong SAR Letter to Government – Singapore Letter to Government - Thailand Letter to Government – Mainland China Letter to Government – Malaysia Letter to Government – Philippines

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Reply Letter from Hong Kong Government to AsBAA

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Reply Letter from Hong Kong Government to AsBAA

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Reply Letter from Hong Kong Government to AsBAA

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Reply Letter from Singapore Government to AsBAA

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Next step: For each region / chapter to follow up with the various government departments, and pursue the requests.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 IBAC Calls on ICAO to Adjust CORSIA Emissions Baseline The International Business Aviation Council (IBAC) has submitted a letter to the International Civil Aviation Organization recommending that the CORSIA baseline be adjusted now to take into account the unprecedented effects of COVID-19 on worldwide air travel. CORSIA is an offsetting scheme developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as part of the basket of measures to reduce carbon emissions from international civil aviation and an important mechanism toward achieving carbon-neutral growth from 2020. Business aircraft operators that emit annually more than 10,000 tonnes of CO2 in international flying are included in the scheme.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Member initiatives / information sharing: Please let AsBAA know if you are issuing any resources for Covid 19 that could help other members! AsBAA Link to various resources: https://asbaa.org/resources-regarding-coronavirus/

Matters Arising: Covid 19 AsBAA and its Member, Navfix Flight Services Recognised by Austrian Embassy in Manila for Repatriation Efforts during COVID-19 AsBAA and its member, Navfix Flight Services has been recognised by the Austrian Embassy in Manila for its efforts in repatriating citizens from Philippines to Austria on 30 March 2020. The project, which was spearheaded by AsBAA Vice-Chairman, Max Motschmann, and included support from Macro Asia Services, Aerosky Services Corp, and High Command Aviation Security Services helped stranded Austrian nationals and EU tourists to be safely repatriated to Europe. Business aviation has become a vital humanitarian tool during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 WU ZHENDONG JOINS ASIAN SKY GROUP AS CHAIRMAN Asian Sky Group (ASG), announced today that Wu Zhendong has been appointed as the company’s new Chairman, leading all of ASG and Asian Sky Media’s business units, alongside Managing Director, Jeffrey Lowe. “I am very pleased to be working with Jeff Lowe and the ASG team,” says Mr. Wu. “ASG supports a wide-range of clients, through its aircraft brokerage, charter sales and consulting units, as well as a large subscriber database interested in its publications and multimedia. I look forward to building on the company’s previous success, as well as developing and supporting it even further.” Mr. Wu has 35+ years of experience in general aviation, working alongside clients in Hong Kong, mainland China and the US, through advisory and consulting services – imparting his knowledge and experience to those interested in general and business aviation. He is the Founder and Chairman of Avion Pacific, one of China’s leading general aviation service providers, which represents Sikorsky Helicopters and Cessna-Beechcraft. Additionally, Mr. Wu is the owner of AOC company, Kings Aviation, which supports and manages China-based aircraft and various ab-initio and advanced special training services for pilots.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 WU ZHENDONG JOINS ASIAN SKY GROUP AS CHAIRMAN “This is an exciting time for ASG and Asian Sky Media,” says Jeff Lowe. “I’m delighted that Mr. Wu will be joining the team. His extensive experience in general & business aviation, combined with his strong leadership and eagerness to promote our industry throughout the world, will not only have a positive impact on the team but also on the brand.” Asian Sky Group has four business units supported by a team in Hong Kong, mainland China, Malaysia and Singapore. The media segment has developed into its own brand – Asian Sky Media, which is responsible for producing the industry-known Asia-Pacific Business Jet Fleet Report, Civil Helicopter Fleet Report, Asian Sky Quarterly, Business Jet Charter Report, Infrastructure Report, China General Aviation Report, and the Training School Report. Asian Sky Media also delivers a range of multimedia products, including podcasts (Asian Skycast), video presentations, webinars and infographics, which offer a unique was to stay informed on the latest data and insights on business and general aviation in the Asia-Pacific region.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Member initiatives / information sharing: MedAire and Luxaviation collaboration during COVID-19 Ryan Ding, MedAire Director, China, recently shared a case study regarding customer collaboration in Covid19 during the AsBAA China Chapter Meeting. Below is a summary of the findings and list of resources for AsBAA members to find out more about how other members are assisting humanitarian efforts during COVID19.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 MedAire and Luxaviation collaboration during COVID-19 Main points from the China Chapter webinar slides: • All-round medical and security collaboration with Luxaviation worldwide coping with current COVID-19 situation for more than 260 aircraft in 40 countries. • Pre-flight advice and planning including crew and passenger health status and background screening. • Destination pandemic and health status briefing as well as medical facility deployment in advance. • In-flight real time medical support and guidance. • After flight on ground medical and security support including aircraft and cabin disinfection advice. • Global crisis & evacuation support. • Mental health and emotional support through MedAire global network. A podcast from Business Aviation Advisor, a joint interview with Dr. Farnie, Global Response Center Medical Director from MedAire, and Mr. Robert Fisch, Chief Aviation Operation Officer of Luxaviation Group. This 34-minute conversation also covered a lot of practical advice as well as the collaboration of Luxaviation and MedAire.

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Member initiatives / information sharing: Ascent, Asia’s Urban Air Mobility Service, Joins AsBAA Ascent, Asia’s first technology-powered urban air mobility service has joined AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative trade body for business and general aviation as it looks to further contribute to the aviation community in the region. “As urban air mobility contributes more to the life and productivity of people, we foresee it being increasingly pivotal to the general economy. To make this happen, we have partnered with best-in-class air operators, helipad owners, and other synergistic partners,” said Lionel Sinai-Sinelnikoff, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Ascent. “By joining AsBAA, we look forward to better contributing to and growing together with the aviation ecosystem in Asia.”

Matters Arising: Covid 19 Member initiatives / information sharing: TAG Aviation Asia is the first authorized MicroShield 360 aircraft Disinfection center in Asia Pacific region MicroShield 360 is the first ever EPA/FDA approved antimicrobial coating that kills 99.99% of pathogens and ensures the surface is protected from germs and viruses for an entire year. ”The addition of Microshield 360 to TAG Aviation Asia product line is another milestone in our quest to provide the business aviation industry with the latest and greatest resources across Asia Pacific region say Vince Picard, Maintenance Manager. He continues saying Microshield 360 proven it’s efficiency and already been applied on over 100’s of business jets, it offers the passengers and crew peace of mind on their safety when flying during these challenging times!”