Economic growth and Business aviation
India is set to become a top three global economy by the end of the decade and arguably the most significant growth market for business jets over the coming few years. Its knowledge based industries are well established and it's solid manufacturing base is consolidating and expanding at a pace no mature market can match. India is expanding beyond its shores and acquiring overseas businesses, with automobile manufacturers such as Tata and Mahindra and Mahindra purchasing existing aerospace, component and aviation based industries.
We heard at IBAE 2010 that India's civil airports will handle over 600 million passengers per annum by 2027 and the current infrastucture is already creaking under the pressure. So far little attention has been paid to business and general aviation with the view, from the executive branch, being that private aviation has little relevance to India's needs. This view, however, is slowly changing and public officials are now beginning to recognise that private aviation has a significant role to play in developing India's manufacturing, IT, service, supply and tourist industries. It's going to take time to get business aviation established, but Corporate India and the entrepreneurs who drive growth are in a hurry and waiting around in the famously congested hub airports of India is no longer acceptable. Flying point to point in a private aircraft to destinations off the scheduled carrier routes will become far more commonplace over the coming years.
Topics addressed
How can operators and private buyers ensure import taxes are pitched at a sensible level? What can we expect from the leisure market? Will Government follow through on plans to upgrade infrastructure and facilities? Will light jets or heavy metal be the preferred choice for customers? Are corporates buying the right aircraft for the job? Educating the customer - do customers (and Government) fully appreciate the cost benefits of private aviation? What about the future and applications for rotorcraft? Will India become a centre of excellence for all things Bizav? What about support, service and IT? Will component, manufacturing, aircraft refurbishment and MRO be fully developed to support Bizav? Where will flight crew be trained and type rated and where will the demand be greatest? How will medi-vac evolve in India and what provision has been made for aviation health? Where do you go to fund, insure and tax your aircraft and at the end of it all, which legal company will provide peace of mind? Will bureaucracy be relaxed? Will dedicated FBOs gain traction? What of the operators- will they grow in line with demand and what business models will they employ? What kind of broking services will be available? How will the resale market and residuals look over the coming years? With such a large coastline and a large inland waterway network is there a role for floatplanes? Who will be the winners and the losers?
It will be the role of Indian Business Aviation Expo (IBAE) 2011 to continue the debate started at the first event in Delhi during February 2010, and to set the agenda for this huge market.
The 2011 event has been expanded to include a significantly larger exhibition and delegates will enjoy a choice of sessions geared to their particular interests. There will be a variety of networking sessions and a gala dinner at the end of the first full day and dedicated meetings with buyers and sellers.
Who should attend: 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 business, private and general 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, an outline of topics on the agenda or you have a paper you'd like to offer for inclusion please contact: Alan Perry, MIU Events email: adp@miuevents.com, Tel +44 208 332 2211
The programme for IBAE 2011 will go up on the site four months prior to the event.
The conference element of the Expo is designed to bring together operators, owners, Government and the Executive branch and those influencing policy with regard to Business and general aviation, regulatory authorities, aiport planning authorities, industry associations, FBOs, MROs, aircraft manufacturers and suppliers, IT support and service providers, internet support suppliers, legal, insurance and funding agencies, safety and airworthiness speciialists, brokers, second hand aircraft sales, regional authorities wishing to attract inward investment, Hign Net worth Individuals, entrepreneurs, corporate travel managers and all those having an interest in the development of Business and general aviation in India.
The conference will run concurrently with the exhibition and static display and is an opportunity for all those wishing to be involved with the future development of business aviation in India to set the agenda and agree best practice.
David Rimmer, Executive Vice President, ExcelAire
David Rimmer is Executive Vice President and partner in ExcelAire, one of the United States’ largest and most respected private jet charter, management and maintenance firms. ExcelAire operates a fleet of 25 aircraft, which fly corporate executives, heads of state, royalty, entertainers and high net worth individuals throughout the world with unsurpassed safety, security and customer service.
At ExcelAire, Rimmer oversees all aspects of the carrier’s charter operation, including in-flight service, customer relations and business development. Mr. Rimmer joined ExcelAire in 2003, after a successful media career, which honed his ability to understand and respond to the needs of high-profile individuals. Through senior programming positions at NBC Radio, ABC Radio, Bloomberg and local media outlets, Mr. Rimmer worked with celebrities, political leaders and other nationally and internationally-known figures.
Mr. Rimmer is a frequently quoted expert on aviation and service issues, and has appeared in many global media outlets including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, International Herald Tribune, industry trade publications, and ABC News’ Nightline. He is also in high demand as a speaker and has addressed aviation industry and other audiences throughout the world. Mr. Rimmer has written extensively about aviation as a former senior editor at Business and Commercial Aviation, and as a freelance writer for Fortune Magazine Custom Publishing and Airliners Magazine.
An international traveler since his mid-teens, David Rimmer flies throughout the United States and the world to meet with customers and experience international service and travel trends. He has a discerning eye for fine service and very definite views on what he sees as an overall decline in service delivery and how to reverse that trend.
Mr. Rimmer serves on the National Air Transportation Association’s (NATA) Air Charter Committee and is a founding member of the Air Charter Safety Foundation’s Board of Governors.
Exhibition space
The main exhibition area is situated immediately adjacent to the conference room and there will be capacity for eighteen 3 x 3 m booths and one 5 x 3 booth. There is an additional area outside on the terrace which we will use to showcase equipment and full scale aircraft models. The standard 3 x 3m booth will cost US$2400 and comes complete with shell scheme, name board, table, two chairs and literature display unit. Early indications are that we will be oversubscribed for exhibition space so early booking is recommended. Once purchased, booth space will be assigned by MIU Events and Exhibitions India Group to ensure an appropriate distribution of business categories around the exhibition halls. No position will be assigned before December 31, 2010.
Hotel Shangri-La, New Delhi
One of New Delhi’s true five-star hotels, the Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel, New Delhi offers travellers from around the world a relaxing, sedate place to rest, recharge, and conduct their affairs in total privacy. Guests find sanctuary in the 320 guest rooms and suites, each appointed with tasteful furnishings in a contemporary style inspired by India’s rich history and culture.
With views of New Delhi’s sights and panoramic views from the Horizon Club rooms on the hotel’s upper floors, the hotel is a self-contained environment that caters to our guests’ every need. The in-house restaurants and bars offer some of the finest dining among New Delhi hotels, with an array of local, Asian, and international selections.
The hotel also offers top-end spa and fitness facilities. Step into a world of relaxation with one of the signature spa treatments, get a great workout, or relax beside the pool after a tough day of sightseeing or business meetings.
Centrally located in the historic government district, the Shangri-La's - Eros Hotel, New Delhi overlooks Connaught Place and other major shopping and business centers. The hotel is very close to the New Delhi Railway Station and a 45-minute drive from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
