MEBAA Show Conference: Biz Av Talks 2022
BizAv Talks will reassess the dynamics of the industry and offer a new perspective
of what business aviation is and how to enhance the customer experience journey
with technology and optimize every moment spent in air.
MEBAA Show Conference: Biz Av Talks 2022
TUE 06 DECEMBER
Aircraft owners are reassessing traditional business models to match this new era of aviation. As demand for private jets increase and customer expectations develop it is paramount that business aviation stakeholders evaluate methods, product offering, value added services and revenue sources to ensure they reach their new target customers.
12:00 - 12:10Chair opening comments
Speaker:
Kurt H. Edwards | Director General | International Business Aviation Council
12:10 - 12:30Presentation: Business aviation industry outlook –new business models and financial planning
Join the opening session to uncover the new business models and strategies paving the way for business aviation. Giving you the tools and information to expertly manage your future strategies.
Speaker:
Holger Ostheimer | Managing Director | DC Aviation Al-Futtaim
12:30 - 13:15Panel: Strategies for business aviation sustainability
Understanding the short-and long-term perspective of OEMs, fuel suppliers and operators in ensuring sustainability. This session will discuss the best practices to meet your sustainability goals and protect your ROI.
Moderator:
Douglas Carr | SVP, Safety, Security, Sustainability & International Affairs | National Business Aviation Association.
Speakers:
Rolland Vincent | Creator / Director | JETNET iQ
Alexandre Geahchan | MENA Commercial, General & Military Aviation Account Manager | Air BP
Trine Braathen | Senior Manager Sustainability – Carbon Markets | World Kinect Energy
13:15 - 13:35Presentation: The future of business flying
A new era in business aviation is taking flight. Roland Berger predicts there will be more than 160,000 vertical mobility aircraft by 2050. These vehicles aim to be up to 100 times quieter, safer, cleaner and significantly cheaper than helicopters and pose as a direct threat to short haul private flights. Join us to learn, how can you prepare for the UAM disruption?
Speaker:
Frederic Aguettant | President | Helipass
13:35 - 14:15Panel: Alternative business models for biz av; financing, leasing, & fractional ownership
Assessing the flexibility, convenience, and time-saving benefits of aircraft ownership, without the capital expense.
Moderator:
Alud Davies | Editor-in-Chief | Global Sky Media
Speakers:
Tapish Khivensra | Director | Enthral Aviation
Aoife O'Sullivan | Partner | The Air Law Firm
Shantanu Mehrotra | Director of Finance | Empire Aviation
Kevin Rossignon | Brokerage President | Jet Access
14:15 - 14:35Presentation: Investing in BizAv training
Although business jets operate differently to commercial aviation many operators continue to use commercial training centers. This session will identify the potential missed training opportunities when training with legacy centers and to help you better operate your aircraft safely and efficiently to optimize ROI.
Speaker:
Mark Kammer | Operations Director | Dynamic Advanced Training LLC
14:35 - 14:55Presentation: The present picture: Assessing the business and private aviation industry in MENA.
Business aviation demand in the Middle East and North Africa has seen an unprecedented upturn in the last few years. Join this session to hear the latest statistics and outlooks to help you tailor your future plans.
Speaker:
Richard Koe | Managing Director | Wing X
14:55 - 15:15Presentation: Contingency planning & crisis management solutions for business continuity
The complex fast changing business aviation ecosystem needs to be fully prepared to respond to economic unrest, supply chain disruptions, cyber threats, and future pandemics in a coordinated, collaborative manner to ensure service continuity. This case study will uncover how to prepare solid contingencies and fluid polices to avoid disruptions.
Speaker:
Charles Cockrell | Partner | HFW
15:15 Closing comments
WED 07 DECEMBER
There has been a strong shift in the value of business aviation over the last few years passengers are seeking full control of their travel experience, with a smooth booking process, and a fully connected aircraft. Not only that, operators are also taking a holistic view to the new generation of passengers, reviewing business strategies to navigate the private passenger of tomorrow.
12:00 - 12:10Chair opening comments
Speakers:
Ajith Fernando | Aircraft Loading Supervisor | Dnata- Richard Koe | Managing Director | Wing X
12:10 - 12:15Keynote: Forecasting UAE business aviation trends
Understand the regional trends, future demand, facts and figures vital to operating business in the Middle East.
Speaker:
Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi | Founding & Executive Chairman | MEBAA
12:15 - 12:35Fireside Chat: Redefining Saudi Arabia’s business aviation landscape
This session will assess how business aviation has evolved to meet the needs of the new customer, economy, and aviation industry.
Speakers:
Fahad Ibrahim Aljarboa | CEO | Saudia Private Aviation- Richard Koe | Managing Director | Wing X
12:35 - 12:50Presentation: Managing the maintenance supply chain
OEMs are facing a supply chain bottle neck as they scramble for replacement parts.This session will address what we can expect from the 2023 supply chain and the key cost saving opportunities with preventative and predictive maintenance.
Speaker:
Captain Majed Sabbagh | VP Transformation & Shared Services | SAEI
12:50 - 13:35Panel: Creating the ultimate flying experience for the elite
HNWI & UHNWI want to reach their destinations faster, with the highest level of comfort and without connectivity disruption. Discover how private travel expectations are changing, and what business aviation will look like in the next 20 years.
Moderator:
Athar Husain Khan | Secretary-General | European Business Aviation Association
Speakers:
Eve Laurier | VP of Marketing & Communication | Bombardier
Warja Borges | Owner & Interior Architect | Unique Aircraft
Hendrik Janssen | Senior Director Sales | Jet Aviation
Gregory Davis | President & CEO | Eviation Aircraft
13:35 - 14:00Fireside Chat: Delivering more value with compliant aircraft registrations
Evaluating the UAE regulatory framework to support private jet performance and competitiveness. This session will explore how we ensure registrations are compliant with global standards to help reduce imbalance between international private aircrafts.
Moderator:
Frederico Fernandes | GM Middle East | VPORTS
Speakers:
Walid Al Rahmani | Assistant Director General Strategy and International Affairs | GCAA- Aoife O'Sullivan | Partner | The Air Law Firm
14:00 - 14:20 Joint Presentation: Stay ahead of the curve with cryptocurrencies
Readiness and adaptability in this quickly evolving technological landscape is crucial in today’s marketplace. This session will assess the purchasing methods of tomorrows customers and benefits to providing flexible payment methods.
Speakers:
Robert Plhak | CEO | VOO – effortless private jet booking
Gernot Winter | CEO | AVINOC
14:20 - 14:40Joint Presentation: Assessing early adopters of the eVTOL revolutions
eVTOLs will provide a fast alternative to congested city travel. This presentation will assess how to win over and retain HNWI
Speakers:
James Dorris | Co-founder, CEO | Odys Aviation
Axel Radermacher | Co-founder, Head of Product | Odys Aviation
14:40 Closing comments
THU 08 DECEMBER
Collaboration within the ecosystem is necessary to help streamline services and value creation, however the importance of cross-industry collaboration for tackling the biggest issues facing business aviation is critical. What technology can be used in business aviation to boost passenger confidence, how can aircraft owners diversify and tap into new opportunities?
12:00 - 12:10Chair opening comments
Speaker:
- Frederico Fernandes | GM Middle East | VPORTS
12:10 - 12:35Presentation: Market analysis - critical observation of global biz av trends
Technology has played a huge part in business continuity, ensuring customers can travel safely and efficiently without disruption. This session will identify the developments required to keep up with competitors.
Speaker:
Eymeric Segard | CEO | Luna Aviation Group
12:35 - 12:55Reassessing regulations governing private aircraft activities
Aviation regulations are traditionally centered around commercial aviation and can neglect the needs of private jets. This session will assess the required regulatory frameworks for business jets to succeed. How can we speed up approvals to help flights take off quickly?
Speaker:
Aqeel Ahmed Al Zarouni | Assistant Director General - Aviation Safety Affairs, Policies, Regulations & Planning | GCAA
12:55 - 13:45Panel: Accelerating business profitability with collaboration
Discuss how the business aviation market can work together to cope with changing flight demands, connectivity and customer expectations. Learn how governments, operators, charters and FBOs are tailoring their services to ensure business continuity and profitability.
Moderator:
Speakers:
Mohammed Al Husary | Co-Owner/Founder and Executive President | UAS International Trip Support- Douglas Carr | SVP, Safety, Security, Sustainability & International Affairs | National Business Aviation Association.
Mark Hardman | Chief Executive Officer | RightJet- Trine Braathen | Senior Manager Sustainability – Carbon Markets | World Kinect Energy
13:45 - 14:30Panel: Advanced aerial mobility for business aviation
This panel discussion will identify how business aviation can capitalize on AAM technology, calculate ROI and accelerate investment to fuel development in future services and infrastructure necessary to enable UAM operations.
Moderator:
Georgios Prentzas | Chief Operating Officer – Accountable Manager | Versa Aerospace
Speakers:
Martyn Seward | Underwriter | Global Aerospace
Francesco Fiorilli | Senior Associate | HFW
Adam Twidell | Head of Future Flight | One Sky
Benjamyn I.Scott | Assistant Professor, International Institute of Air and Space Law | Leiden University
Marc-Karim Vermette | Head of Commercial | SAEI
14:30 - 14:50Presentation: The cult of immediacy- regaining control of your travel itinerary: online booking & accessibility
With the whole world just a click away, consumers are now less tolerant towards not having what they want, when they want it. This presentation will discuss how digitalisation is disrupting the booking process and the importance of price transparency.
Speaker:
Santosh Sharma | Founder | BookMyJet
14:50 - 15:10Presentation: Future of aviation education
This session will explore how aviation education impacts the business aviation industry and how we can meet the needs of the next generation.
Speaker:
Gerasimos Kontos | Associate Professor | ADU College of Engineering, Aviation
