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2010-11 Event Schedule

Central Europe Private Aviation 2010

The Central Europe Private Aviation Association (CEPA) was founded in Prague on 2 November, 2009. The Association was formed to promote the interests of private aviation in Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia and Slovenia and in due course, other markets to include Belarus, Ukraine and Russia.

Private aviation is relatively new to Central Europe but as the economies of these countries expand, so too does the requirement for on demand, point to point air charter flights. Previously, high net worth individuals and business innovators seeking direct charter flights had to go shopping elsewhere in Europe, but with an increasing number of business jets being registered in Central Europe and disused airfields being opened up for General Aviation (GA) operations the private air charter customer is in a position to enjoy greater choice and more options in terms of where and when to fly.

CEPA is seeking to set the agenda for the industry and has joined with MIU Events to present the first dedicated event for the Central European Private Aviation market. The event will seek to bring together all those parties having a direct interest in the future of business and private aviation in Central Europe - Private air charter operators, Government and regulatory authorities, private equity interests, funding agencies, legal, insurance, leasing, entrepreneurs, support and service organisations, airport and regional planning authorities, FBO's, pilot organisations, brokers, training organisations, the OEM's, MRO and servicing facilities, innovators and consultants.

MIU Events, in co-operation with CEPA, builds on its worldwide experience and contacts in the aviation industry to bring together the major players and innovators in the business aviation and private aviation sectors to debate, analyse, structure, and thoughtfully consider the best way forward for private aviation in the strategic heartland of Europe.

The event will be staged in central Prague, in the cobbled streets of Mala Strana and the stunning surroundings of the Mandarin Oriental, a converted 14th century monastery. Thanks to our event sponsors we are able to offer CEPA members a delegate fee of Euros 250 and non members a delegate fee of Euros 390 which offers extraordinarily good value for a two day event and includes all documentation, lunches, coffee breaks, all networking sessions and the gala dinner at the end of Day 1.

Light Jets Europe 2010

A vote was taken at VLJ-Europe 2009 to change the name of the event to Light Jets Europe. The feeling amongst the delegates was that the VLJ term is less in useage now and that some OEMs actively avoid reference to VLJs as the acronym has negative connotations. The event, henceforth, will be Light Jets Europe (LJE).

At the 2009 event we heard from start up operators JetBird and Ambeo and established operators London Executive Aviation, CFM, Hangar 8, Grossmann Jet Service and Blink about operating light jets in Europe. These have been tricky times for the operators and meeting operating targets on the Mustangs has been challenging. Nevertheless, there appears to be an appetite for the light jet category from private charter customers and LEA reported postive feedback from both customers and pilots flying the Cessna Mustang. Stefan Vilner from JetBird, which will be operating the Phenom 100, anticipates from their research the business flyer will convert to the light jet, not because "they are looking for luxury, but because of the efficiency and opportunity for doing business.....the elusive quality of time....that is the fundamental reason for using private aviation"

The 2010 event, Light Jets Europe, will provide further insights into how the market is unfolding, as the Embraer Phenom 100 will have been in operations for 12 months or so with various European based operators. Will the economy in Europe pick up sufficiently to establish the air taxi model and the point to point service and provide a serious threat to the scheduled carriers? Will operators be able to afford to position aircraft in sufficient numbers at a variety of bases around Europe to provide flexibility to customers and will customers convert to light jets with enough enthusiasm to sustain the business models of all the operators purchasing and maintaining light jets?

It will be the role of Light Jets Europe 2010 to examine how Light Jets are being deployed around Europe and to provide a platform for the operators (both air charter and air taxi) to provide their assessment of how the market is unfolding. You will also hear from Government, regulatory, legal, insurance, taxation, finance and funding agencies, entrepreneurs, industry associations and broking interests on how they view the market. Additionally, we'll hear from the OEMs themselves, the pilots, training institutions, airworthiness, efficiency and aircraft management specialists and those that supply and support the efficient deployment of Light Jets throughout Europe.

The 2010 event will be supported by an exhibition relevant to the Light Jet sector and a static display of aircraft.

General Aviation in the Middle East (GAME) 2010

Private air charter operations in the Middle East continue to enjoy growth despite the global downturn. The last year has not been easy but, forthe mostpart, the Middle East has bucked the trend. Operators have had to be creative and resourceful but the general aviation landscape is far from bleak. As the GCC looks to consolidate and expand it's role as a major aviation hub this year's GAME conference and exhibition looks to examine how private air charter operators can capitalise on opportunities and grow their business.

General Aviation in the Middle East 2010 is expanded to showcase those companies offering services and support to the business and general aviation sector. The event will provide a detailed insight into the issues affecting private air charter operators in the Middle East and those companies which service and support the operators. We will examine the regulatory and air space issues which influence the operator's day to day activities and look at the options in terms of deploying and rotating aircraft throughout the region. We'll hear from a variety of operator's about their plans and views on the market and the future of the business jet in the region.

We'll seek to gain an understanding of how dedicated business and GA airports, FBO's and support facilities will unfold in the region. We'll look at pilot training, IT support, aircraft sales, light jet options, helicopter services, broker services, industry associations, the art of handling high net worth individuals, funding options for operators, leasing, insurance and legal services, criminalisation issues for the operator, emergency response procedures, safety, IT solutions and software support, aircraft delivery services, MRO and aircraft reliability and airworthiness issues. We'll also hear from the OEM's and how they are building quieter and more efficient aircraft for their customers. 

Who should attend MIU Events: Aircraft manufacturers, regional and GA airports, government and regulatory authorities, industry associations, private air charter operators, FBOs, MROs, aircraft brokers, equipment specialists, training schools, aviation emergency and security services, IT specialists and solutions providers, helicopter service and support companies, executive flight infrastructure and support facilitators, VIP handling services and support functions, after sales specialists, legal, insurance and funding agencies, catering suppliers, aircraft support, supply and solutions companies, pilots and consultants.     

MIU Events organise conferences and exhibitions for the aviation industry. These events are targeted at senior management and those parties having a direct influence over the future direction, management, planning and financing of the aviation sector and the supporting infrastructure requirements.

For further details and an outline of topics on the agenda please contact: adp@miuevents.com