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Policy Updates

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 ...

AsBAA News

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 News

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.

Industry News

Rolls-Royce has formed a strategic partnership with British hypersonic-power experts Reaction Engines and is committing new investment in the company. Rolls-Royce will invest £20 million over the next two years, adding on from an initial equity investment made two years ago. Other investors like BAE Systems, Boeing Horizon-X, and financial institutions could follow. Supersonic and hypersonic ...

Policy Updates

Asia Flight Services has shared with us this 27 August 2020 updated travel restrictions document in relation to Covid-19, which contains updates particularly for Myanmar and Thailand. 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.

AsBAA News

AsBAA’s Covid-19 resources portal is regularly updated with the latest travel restrictions as well as helpful tips and information for those operating in the region. We will continue to publish updates through both our email digests and our Covid-19 resources portal in parallel as we are made aware of any policy changes. We appreciate our members who shared their latest information with us. Please ...

EventBank, as of August 24th, has officially rebranded to become Glue Up. The first time you attempt to log in to EventBank, you will be logged out and redirected to the Glue Up page. You can simply log in using your original credentials from EventBank. You can reset your password if you have forgotten it. The mobile app will also be renamed from EventBank to Glue Up. You can simply install the ...

AsBAA News

We are pleased to announce 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 (link to follow at a later date) and for that reason will also 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 events ...

Industry News

Asian Sky Media recently spoke with Tony Shen, President of the Florida-based Wayman Aviation Academy. Join the podcast to learn about the origins of Wayman Aviation: its founder Mr. Wayman – an immigrant from Peru, settling in Florida and the school’s beginnings as a maintenance shop as well as its 2017 acquisition by Shanghai Chiway Education Group where Shen became the Academy’s President. Don ...

Policy Updates

Asia Flight Services has shared with us this 17 August 2020 updated travel restrictions document in relation to Covid-19, which contains a latest update for Cambodia regarding new rules for crew entry. Asia Flight Services continues to remind 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 ...