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Representation AsBAA’ s strong working relationship and industry representation for the needs of our members was demonstrated as we once more enjoyed welcoming Kurt Edwards, Director General, to a working session with key stakeholders prior to ABACE 2018. David Best, former Vice-Chairman of AsBAA Represents AsBAA at IBAC meetings and conferences. If you have a comment or issue you wish to be raised, please get in touch. AsBAA, IBAC and NBAA senior leadership met ahead of ABACE2018 to discuss key priorities for the industry in Asia. These included a commitment to undertake enhanced and coordinated lobbying efforts across the region in 2018/19. CORSIA WORKSHOP AT EBACE CONFIRMED *Global IBAC Member Associations The global aviation industry has taken leadership on climate change, with a robust plan to reduce emissions based on a comprehensive set of goals. After 2020, technological, infrastructure, and operational efficiency measures will be complemented by the ICAO Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation – better known as “CORSIA” . IBAC and EBAA in conjunction with IATA are pleased to offer a special CORSIA Workshop at EBACE 2018 on the 28th May from 10.00 – 16.00. The workshop will be held at IATA, which is adjacent to Geneva Airport and the Palexpo Arena, where EBACE is being held from 29-31 May. The address is as follows; IATA Centre Geneva 2 Meeting Room Route de l’ Aéroport 33 1215 Genève Aéroport 15 Geneva Switzerland CORSIA will help industry meet its goal of carbon neutral growth from 2020 in support of the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change. Basically, aircraft operators whose operations are covered will offset the growth in their carbon emissions in international flying on an annual basis from a 2020 baseline (i.e., the difference between the emissions of 2020 and those of subsequent years). The ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) spelling out CORSIA requirements are currently under development. To reserve your place on this workshop, please register at [email protected] . Kurt H. Edwards Director General, IBAC Business aviation is committed to reducing its environmental footprint. Greater efficiency and reduced emissions mean reduced costs for operators as well as reduced environmental impact. Among the multiple paths that the global air transport industry will soon use to reduce its emissions while continuing to grow is a global market-based measure established at the International Civil Aviation organization. The CORSIA is designed to offset the growth in carbon dioxide emissions from international aviation after 2020. IBAC. Is working with its member associations, including AsBAA, to inform the business aviation community about CORSIA and to prepare covered operators for requirements that start from January 2019.  I appreciate AsBAA’ s active sharing and promotion of information related to CORSIA as part of its mission to support the Asian business aviation community. Please consider AsBAA and IBAC as your resources to provide assistance regarding CORSIA.