In this episode, we spoke with Alexander Tang, Sales Director of Global Jet Capital, about the company’s growing business in the Asia-Pacific region. During the conversation, we talked about the post-COVID-19 landscape and how it has affected doing business, as well as some of the region’s fastest-growing markets, including Southeast Asia, and China. Optimistic about the future, Tang believes China's rebound is only a matter of time.

Main Content:

(00:55 - 01:45) A busy 2023 for Global Jet Capital
(01:45 - 03:15) Southeast Asia as an emerging market
(03:15 - 05:15) The types of business aircraft and changing business landscape
(05:15 - 06:33) The differentiation of doing business in Southeast Asia and Greater China
(06:34 - 10:26) Overall market and transaction outlook in Vietnam
(10:26 - 12:30) Which Southeast Asian countries are seeing growing activity?
(12:43 - 14:25) China market predictions

In this episode, we speak with Alessandro Giuliani, Leonardo Helicopter’s Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, about the company’s strengths and position in the changing airborne law enforcement market, its sustainability efforts in reducing noise and carbon emissions as well as how the sector has adapted to the post-pandemic era.

Main Content:

(0:55 - 4:02) The main characteristics of the helicopter airborne law enforcement market
(4:02 - 4:57) The evolution of the airborne law enforcement sector in the post-pandemic era
(4:57 - 7:57)Leonardo’s unique role in the market
(7:57 - 8:38) Leonardo’s sustainability efforts in reducing noise and carbon emissions
(8:38 - 11:24) Helicopters that are suitable for airborne law enforcement missions
(11:24 - 16:18) Common features of the AW169, AW139, and AW189
(16:18 - 21:25) The AW139 as an important law enforcement vehicle
(21:25 – 27:21) Leonardo's adaptation to the changing market

In this episode, we speak with Thomas Redder, VP International Sales at Spectrum Aeromed, about the company’s aeromedical equipment that can be fitted to either helicopters or fixed wing aircraft. Redder also discusses how an aircraft’s age can have an impact on the equipment that can be fitted to it, as well as how difficult it can be to find suitable aircraft during a seller’s market.

Main Content:

(01:00 - 01:45) An overview of how Spectrum Aeromed has performed so far this year
(01:45 - 02:25) Activity and traffic across Asia
(02:25 - 03:35) How the a seller's pre-owned aircraft market has an impact on the availability of good aircraft
(03:35 - 05:45) How an aircraft's age has an impact on what it can be used for
(05:45 - 07:45) Charter operators converting their aircraft for aeromedical uses during the COVID-19 pandemic
(07:45 - 09:00) Did those aircraft stay as aeromedical aircraft once the worst of the pandemic was over?
(09:00 - 09:55) Do medevac aircraft operate under Part-135 certification?
(09:55 - 11:00) The risks associated with flying with unlicensed operators
(11:00 - 12:05) The challenges that aeromedical crews face
(12:05 - 13:55) How onboard medical equipment has changed as a result of the pandemic
(13:55 - 15:00) New equipment the company is currently working on
(15:00 - 15:25) Aircraft Spectrum Aeromed are currently working on certificating

In this episode, we speak with Sergio Cecutta, Partner at SMG Consulting, about the company’s research into the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry. The consulting firm analyzes the sector’s two main ecosystems – eVTOL OEM manufacturers and companies building AAM infrastructure – and has introduced two major indexes to gauge the likelihood of AAM companies commencing commercial operations.

Main Content:

0:40 Introducing SMG Consulting

2:30 SMG Consulting’s AAM Reality Index and AAM Infrastructure Rating Index

3:40 OEMs that are most likely to bring eVTOLs enter the market

7:10 How SMG handles a large amount of data and tracks emerging companies

8:45 Index cut-off point and criteria

10:00 The successful ingredients of the top OEMs

12:54 United Airlines’ order and payment to Archer Aviation

15:33 Parameters of the AAM infrastructure rating index

20:50 Defining factors of the top AAM infrastructure companies

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In this Global SkyCast episode, we speak to Samuel Schaab, EMS Specialist at Leonardo, about working with the company, the shifting landscape of the helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) industry, and the company’s business plan following COVID-19.

0:40 Joining Leonardo

1:10 The differences between helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) and emergency medical services (EMS)

2:00 Changes in the EMS industry

3:40 Becoming more involved with Leonardo

5:30 Preferences on helicopter types

8:23 Working on EMS solutions using the Leonardo AW609

9:18 Leonardo’s next steps in the EMS market

11:51 The impact of COVID-19 and key fleet adjustments

14:30 Special helicopter missions during the pandemic

16:43 The development of the global EMS network

18:00 Staff training and after-sales services

In this episode, we spoke with Valerie Patuel, Managing Director at Safran Helicopter Engines Asia, Safran Regional Delegate for ASEAN, and Jean-Baptiste Jarin, Deputy R&T, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, about the helicopter industry's impact on the environment, current regulations in Asia, the company's roadmap, and its efforts in advocating SAF.

Main Content:
[01:30 – 03:25] The impact of the helicopter industry on the environment and sustainability
[03:25– 05:20] The company roadmap
[05:20– 08:15] Efforts to make engines more efficient
[08:15– 09:20] New technologies: hydrogen fuel
[09:20– 12:10] Message from the Singapore flight show
[12:10– 14:30] Availability of SAF in Asia
[14:30– 17:40] What needs to be regulated?
[17:40– 21:40] Safran’s business outside Asia

In the latest Global SkyCast, we spoke with Susan Ying, Senior Vice President, Ampaire, about her experience from working with Boeing to Ampaire, and the start-up company’s sustainability goal and focus on making hybrid-electric aircraft.

00:40 From Boeing to Ampaire

2:00 The sustainable evolution of the aviation industry: cleaner, quieter, more affordable

4:17 Short-distance commutes are ideal for electric aircraft

7:08 Optimizing the EEL’s green credentials

11:40 The EEL takes flight for the first time

17:36 The role of EEL as a technology demonstrator and hybrid-electric engine testbed

19:33 Market adoption and the work on the Electric Caravan

23:20 Future projects with NASA

30:00 Bigger aircraft rather than smaller ones

35:00 Batteries are the main stumbling block when it comes to larger aircraft

In the latest Global SkyCast episode, we spoke with Clint Kummer, Director-Operations, Signature Aviation, about the company’s business operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the advantages for aircraft operators that use the company’s newly redesigned Anchorage facility.

[0:55 - 2:18] How has 2022 been so far for Signature?
[2:18- 3:20] Sustaining growth through the COVID-19 pandemic
[3:20 - 4:30] What’s happening with Signature’s Anchorage facility?
[4:30- 6:16] Details of the Anchorage FBO revamp
[6:16- 7:56] What type of operators use the Anchorage FBO?
[7:56- 9:45] What are the main advantages for operators that use Anchorage as a stopping-off point between the US and Asia?
[9:45- 11:10] How do you deal with the language barrier when dealing with Asia clients?
[11:10 - 12:34] When will the revamped Anchorage facility be operational?