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Focus on European Bizav

Over the next six weeks MIU Events is involved with running two events in Europe which will bring together many pro-active and innovative private and business aviation professionals.

Delegates gather at RAF Northolt, West London from 17-19 March for the BA Meet Up http://www.miuevents.com/ba-meetup-10 . The event involves all the different disciplines within business aviation who meet to consider the future of the industry in Europe. This event is less about being told what's going on by speakers and more about interaction and shared experiences. Those of us in the commercial sector also get the chance to see how the military approach VIP handling and flight Ops. Full conference proceedings will be available online following the event.

A little over 5 weeks on we will be in Prague for the first meeting of the Central Europe Private Aviation Association (CEPA). Although the Association was only set up in November there has been an enthusiastic response to the initiative and the CEPA conference MIU is organising in conjunction with CEPA  http://www.miuevents.com/cepa-2010 will be the first dedicated event for operators and the private aviation community in Central Europe. During the event there will be a press conference to announce further initiatives as the Association gathers momentum.

As the freeze from the global downturn starts to thaw there is, as ever, much to look forward to in the private and business aviation industry. We hope to see you at one of our events over the coming months.

 

Central Europe Private Aviation

 

The Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) conference convenes in Prague from 22-23 April .

The event is an opportunity for those involved with private and business aviation in Central Europe to set the agenda for the industry and to agree best practice and an operating structure for the association.

Although the association was only founded last November there has been tremendous support from the industry.

In the video extract above CEPA founder and chairman, Dagmar Grossmann, provides an insight into the work of the association and plans for the year ahead. To learn more about the CEPA conference please access the link at: http://www.miuevents.com/cepa-2010 or contact us on email at admin@miuevents.com or by telephone on +44 208 332 2211.

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"India is poised to be the next regional hub for providing world class aviation services in Asia, benefitting from location, cheap and skilled English speaking manpower and provides an attractive destination for manufacturing, maintenance and training" - Capt Karan Singh, Vice President, Business Aviation Association for India, speaking at MIU's February, IBAE 2010 Expo in Delhi.

"We need to prepare an aviation industry for the future, bearing in mind that Indian aviation in 2020 is likely to be far different from today. CAPA believes that the growth in traffic and aircraft movements over the next decade may be stonger and more sustained than anticipated. This will create significant pressures to which ad hoc response will not suffice. Long term planning with a clear vision is imperative" - Kapil Kaul, CEO, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, speaking at MIU's February, IBAE 2010 Expo in Delhi.

"The non-scheduled business jet fleet is relatively young, with more than 40% less than 5 years old..........vast bulk of fleet have a seat capacity of 6-10 passengers. This profile is expected to change with the introduction of VLJs. The range profile of jets in India is more evenly distributed, but with the 3000-6000km range being most common" - Kapil Kaul, CEO, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation, speaking at MIU's February, IBAE 2010 Expo in Delhi.

MIU - Our events

MIU Events run aviation events and training seminars. We specialise in executive flight infrastructure, business aviation and finance solutions for aviation as a whole. We run a number of events focusing on the development of the Very Light Jet in regional markets. Our events are designed to cater for senior managers, charter/air taxi operators, high net worth individuals/entrepreneurs, owner pilots and those who shape the future of the aviation and aerospace industries. We concentrate on providing hard to access information and the exchange of ideas, knowledge and innovative thinking. An overview of the year ahead is provided below.

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

Choose an Event


Prague

Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) 2010
22 - 23 April 2010


Oxford UK

Light Jets Europe 2010
23 - 24 September 2010


Dubai

General Aviation in the Middle East (GAME) 2010
1 - 2 November 2010


Delhi

Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE) 2011
23 - 25 February 2011


BA-Meetup 2011
14 - 16 March 2011

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Central Europe Private Aviation (CEPA) 2010

Event Sponsored By

 

Event Speakers

Dagmar Grossmann

Chairman and Founder

CEPA

Alexis Grabar

Managing Director & Co-Founder

Avolus

 

Matthijs de Haan

Managing Director

Aviation Result

 

 

Renner Lima

Sales Engineer

Embraer

 

Petr Lunak

VP Finance

KKCG

 

 

Daniel Lütolf

Managing Partner

Swiss Aviation Consultants

 

Jaroslav Malinsky

Member of the Board

CEPA

 

 

Patrick Margetson-Rushmore

Chief Executive

London Executive Aviation

 

 

Aoife O'Sullivan

Partner

Gates and Partners


Antonia Tomkova

Managing Director

CEPA

 

 

Cdr Bud Slabbaert

Expert

Business Aviation development at Airports