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Policy Updates

The Australian business Aviation Association (ABAA) has shared with us this informative CASA briefing, which covers on-going CASA assistance during Covid-19.

AsBAA News

The Asian Business Aviation Association’s Code of Ethics for itself and its members has recently been published and made available on AsBAA’s website. AsBAA adheres to the highest ethical standards and is fully committed to the fundamental principles of honesty, integrity, and fair play for all. We encourage members to review the association’s Code of Ethics at their convenience.

AsBAA News

On 23 September, the AsBAA Malaysia Chapter hosted a total of 40 students from Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT) and Polytechnic Banting Selangor for a field trip to Senai International Airport which hosts the Senai Business Aviation Terminal (SBAT). The purpose of the trip was to learn about commercial, cargo, and business aviation operations. Senai International Airport was ...

Industry News

VistaJet announced the progress it has made on its Sustainability in Aviation pledge, originally launched in January 2020, to rapidly and meaningfully reduce its carbon footprint, and to explore all routes to higher levels of sustainability. The company is also announcing a partnership with SkyNRG, pioneer and leader for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Be sure to visit here for an overview for ...

Industry News

Vista Global, the private aviation group founded by Thomas Flohr, announces it will open its global private jet fleet to all the Ferrari drivers participating in international GT races and in the Prancing Horse monobrand championships. The new service will help all Ferrari international drivers enjoy a safe and seamless flying experience with VistaJet and XO as they travel globally to compete in ...

Industry News

Amber Aviation, headquartered in Shenzhen with branch offices in Beijing and Shanghai as well as wholly-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong and Macau, announced it has been awarded the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operators (IS-BAO) Stage 2 Accreditation. Additionally, the company has obtained BCAA OTAR 145 AMO & OTAR 39 CAMO approvals, and have most recently added another G550 under ...

Policy Updates

Asia Flight Services has shared with us this 25 September 2020 updated travel restrictions document in relation to Covid-19, which contains updates for Bangladesh, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Thailand, and Vietnam. Asia Flight Services reminds all of us that as the rules are changing continuously, we should check with their Operations Control Center (occ ...

AsBAA News

AsBAA successfully held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 24 September 2020 with well over 100 member participants in attendance. Members heard the Chairman’s address, the Board’s introduction of the new executive team, membership and financial review, regional Discovery initiatives and events recap, as well as the Chapter Heads’ regional highlights. The Board of Directors took questions ...

VistaJet recently announced a collaboration with Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong to launch a Once in a Blue Moon experience, inviting guests to dine with loved ones at 40,000 feet under the brightest moon of the year for an unforgettable Mid-Autumn Festival.

Industry News

Metrojet’s existing hangar in Clark, the Philippines has been supporting the region in helping to resolve the lack of hangar parking in Hong Kong and North Asia. Encompassing a 7,100 m2 hangar, Metrojet’s new MRO facility will be operational in Q4 2020, offering even more parking space to the region to serve the needs of their end users. “Since the aircraft interior hygiene levels have become a ...