GREATER CHINA
The AsBAA Mainland China Chapter has set up four sub-committees to represent manufacturers , operators , operations support and general services including brokerage . The sub-committees were set up at the end of November to better represent the individual needs of each sector of AsBAA ’ s membership .
Hong Kong - An update from the Hong Kong Chapter on the use of the Kai Tak Heliport :
“ On the 9th January 2018 LegCo ' s Panel on Security , whose remit includes public order and safety ( including the Government Flying Service ), voted overwhelmingly in support of the helipad site at Kai Tak being shared between the GFS and cross-boundary helicopter services , despite calls to suspend such commercial usage in favour of the GFS ' s sole use . In reaching that almost unanimous conclusion , the Panel on Security showed strong leadership and a shared vision for the future connectivity within the Greater Bay Area . This view was reinforced by the Transport and Housing Bureau at the same meeting , who recognised the important part to be played by helicopter services in the development of the Greater Bay Area . Not only are those helicopter services highly sought by the public , but they are also key to ensuring that Hong Kong retains its leading status as an aviation hub . This clear support from LegCo gives the aviation industry some much needed encouragement to pursue the vision of a shared heliport at Kai Tak and to move quickly to engage with relevant Government departments in the overall design of the site , and to work on the initial operational procedures and regulations . By collaborating in this way , a mutually beneficial outcome can be achieved for both the GFS and the Hong Kong aviation rotor community . The work begins in earnest .”
SOUTHEAST ASIA
Singapore - In February , the AsBAA Community came together at the Singapore Airshow . At the show , AsBAA hosted its members at a networking event , hosted at World Fuel Services . The AsBAA leadership also held a strategic meeting between the Board of Directors and Board of Governors .
Malaysia - The AsBAA Malaysia Chapter met at the FBO facility of AsBAA member , Skypark Subang this February . The local chapter highlighted the following priorities : Advocate benefits of business aviation to key Malaysia Government aviation stakeholders . Advocate and represent the business and general aviation community ’ s interests via regular interactions with the DCA , Malaysia Airports and MAVCOM . Address business and general aviation operational matters , such as access / flight permits , registration , AOC requirements , etc . Represent the business and general aviation community at selected Malaysia aviation events . Conduct monthly meetings to exchange information and address items of interest to the business and general aviation community . Help educate the youth on business and general aviation , via selected engagements with the education sector . Expand AsBAA membership in Malaysia .
At the Singapore Airshow , AsBAA signed a new Memorandum of Understanding ( MOU ) with the Malaysia Airport Authority . The MOU has been established to help provide advice on behalf of the business and general aviation industry in relation to the development of new aviation infrastructure under the Subang Regeneration Initiative . For further news on this , please read the full announcement which is available to view on the AsBAA News pages and the News section of this newsletter .
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