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If you missed the NBAA Virtual 2020 Business Aviation Sustainability Summit earlier this week, you can still watch all the recordings here. This first-of-its-kind event for business aviation gathered experts along every point on the value chain: OEMs, producers, providers/FBOs, operators, and others to determine how to increase the production, availability, and use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel ...

On 10 September, the AsBAA Malaysia Chapter hosted 25 students from its University partner, MIAT (Malaysia Institute of Aviation Technology) for a visit to Asia Aerotechnic (AAT), a Part 145 MRO in Subang. The objectives of the field trip were to expose the students directly to an MRO environment and to connect directly with the Licensed Aircraft Engineers (LAEs). Experiential learning provides ...

This is a reminder that the AsBAA Annual General Meeting 2020 is scheduled for Thursday, 24 September 2020, 14:00 – 16:00. Due to the on-going pandemic, this AGM will be held virtually via Zoom (invitation link to follow next week). As we’ve previously announced, this AGM will be a non-voting event. Be sure to save the date and stay tuned for more updates on our digests, social media, and AsBAA’s ...

MedAire and International SOS shared with us their comprehensive Covid-19 pandemic microsite (link below), which contains public and member-only pages. One of their member pages is dedicated to Travel Restrictions, Flight Operations and Screening. It is done for every country and includes internal borders, inbound travel, outbound travel, planned changes, screening requirements, etc. Operators ...

Coinciding with the release of its China GA Report, Asian Sky Media is hosting its Virtual China GA Week on 14 to 16 October 2020 – a virtual event complete with video presentations, video clips, and podcasts in English and Chinese on the general aviation industry in mainland China. Be sure to save the date!

Asia Flight Services has shared with us this 8 September 2020 updated travel restrictions document in relation to Covid-19, which contains updates particularly for Cambodia. Asia Flight Services reminds all of us that as the rules are changing continuously, we should check with their Operations Control Center (occ@asiaflight.aero) for any upcoming flights to the relevant countries.

Aviation Safety Asia (ASA) announced last week its launch of a partnership initiative with FlightSafety International (FSI) to offer struggling airline employee staff in Hong Kong an opportunity to transition to a business aviation career. Further details on the unique package can be found here or by requesting an information package.

The Australian Business Aviation Association (ABAA) has shared with us this 27 August 2020 letter regarding the requirement to notify the Australian Border Force (ABF) of Covid-19 cases for those tested positive in the country during the last 14 days. Asia Flight Services has shared with us this 3 September 2020 updated travel restrictions document in relation to Covid-19, which contains updates ...

Given the current and projected state of the pandemic in the region, and after much deliberation with our Board of Directors, we were left with a difficult but necessary decision to cancel this year’s Icons of Aviation 2020. The safety of our guests and attendees is our top priority, and we recognize the on-going and expected travel restrictions in many parts of our region. We look forward to ...

AsBAA was recently featured in The Malaysian Reserve regarding the potential improvement of initiatives and regulations toward a more conducive operating environment for business aviation in Malaysia beginning as early as next year. Be sure to check out the full story for the rest of the exciting details, including local insights from AsBAA Malaysia Chapter head Aida Ismail.