Enhancing the competencies to match the requirement of the modern Business Aviation

Vincent INCAMMICIA, IFOA

ROOM: Convention 2  

Communication Navigation Surveillance (CNS) Concept

Kenneth KRONBORG, IFOA

• Introduction to CNS;
• ADSB, ADSC, and CPDLC;
• Advantages of the PBCS Concept;
• Differences between PBCS and PBN;
• Required Communication Performance (RCP);
• Required Surveillance Performance (RSP);
• PBCS – Required Aircraft System Eligibility;
• ATS FPL requirements;
• PBCS in NAT HLA;
• GNSS and RAIM Concept;
• RNP and RNAV utilization;
• Approach chart characteristics;

ROOM: Convention 2  

Lunch time

EASA New Fuel/Energy Scheme

Kenneth KRONBORG, IFOA

• 3 New Fuel/energy schemes decide the mount for Taxi and Contingency fuel.
• New Alternate Minima (depends on Fuel/energy scheme chosen)
• New Flight monitoring requirement for 2 Fuel/energy schemes
• 2 Independent airborne communication systems (depends on the Fuel/energy scheme chosen)
• Training requirements for operational personnel (depends on Fuel/energy scheme chosen)
• Gust must now be included in the planning calculation
• New re-planning policy
• Change to the ILS categories
• New Aerodrome selection policy

ROOM: Convention 2  

Networking Time: Welcome Coffee

Exhibition Hall 

Airports and FBOs state of the industry

The FBO and airport industries are dynamic and ever-changing, but COVID19 hit Europe and had a huge impact on aviation.  From the historical month of March and April 2020 onwards, Business aviation has been hitting a bumpy recovery road. What was the impact on ground operations, what is the situation now and what does it tell us about the future for the ground operations in Business aviation?   This session will offer unique insights into current and future market conditions for ground operations.

Moderated by Arthur THOMAS, Market & Business Intelligence Senior Manager, EBAA

• Richard KOE, Managing director, WINGX Advance, GmbH
• Claire LELEU, Eurocontrol

ROOM: Convention 2  

Insourcing or outsourcing: how to manage flight ops in a tight labour market 

With a record number of flights in a tightening labour market how best to manage your flight operations resources.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Tom EVERITT, Head of Ground OPS, myairops
• Yuri NADEZHDIN, FCG
• Iris RIESEN, CAT Aviation AG
• Michal SALANDA, ABS Jets
• Andreas STEGEMANN, DC Aviation

ROOM: Convention 3

Opening Speech by Juergen WIESE, Chairman EBAA

Exhibition Hall

Networking Time: Coffee Break

Exhibition Hall

Are you connected enough for 2023? How technology can make a change in the Ops room and on the line.

Flight department tech is emerging at a dizzying pace. Several leading business aviation tech companies pitch their solutions to some longstanding flight department challenges in this quickfire session.

Moderated by Vincent INCAMMICIA, IFOA

• Andrew DOUGLAS, Make Tech fly
• Caitlin GALLOWAY, Foreflight
• Pawel KRUK, Leon Software
• Marc-Anthony PADULA, CEO Nuvelops
• Robert PLHAK, VOO
• Maxim SCHELFHOUT, Managing Director, Skylegs
• Paolo SOMMARIVA, CEO - FL3XX

ROOM: Confention 2

Get to know the EBAA Guidelines for groundhandling contracts

The EBAA AHCOG Working Group created some excellent guidelines for groundhandling contracts for both operators and FBO's. Let the people who wrote this inform you about the principals behind it and how to implement this in your organisation. 

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Iva BOBKOVA, Globeair
• Dawit LEMMA, Krimson Aviation
• Jose RUBINHO, United Aviation 

ROOM: Convention 3

Lunch time

Exhibition Hall

Operational challenges in 2023: a flight around the world with regional experts.
 

In today’s uncertain world flight requirements are in a constant state of flux. Understanding the regulations and procedures governing the planned route of flight and destination before departing is becoming more and more complex for operators. 

Join us to learn from the experts about the upcoming developing issues that will impact our industry over the next 12 months in each specific region.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Paul LALICATA, CAE Flight Management
• Peter OLEXA, Euro Jet
• Graham TURNER, UAS
• Manon WOITELLIER, Regional Sales Director JetEx

ROOM: Convention 2

Managing compliance for flight ops professionals.

As the regulatory burden increases, what methods should flight ops professionals use to stay compliant and avoid fines. This panel looks at the latest strategies and tools available today.

Moderated by Johan GLANTZ, EBAA

• Stephane DE WOLF, IBAC
• Joel HENCKS, AeroEx
• Harm IMMING, Japat AG
• Simon SHINN, Netjets
• Damien REMOND, Web Manuals

ROOM: Convention 3

Networking Time: Coffee Break

EES and ETIAS, Are you ready for the next PNR?

EU-LISA has been mandated to launch, two programmes, namely the Entry/Exit System (EES) and the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS). 
These two systems will have a direct impact on the way carriers are procession visa date and authorisation for third country nationals before entry on the territory of the European states using ETIAS/EES. You as an operator are responsible for this but are you ready ?

Moderated by Robert BALTUS, EBAA

• Maxim SCHELFHOUT, Skylegs
• Aleksander GOSZCZYCKI , PnrGo

ROOM: Convention 2

Navigating taxation in business aviation.

A panel of experts discuss how to be smart with taxation, while also looking at some of the pitfalls and inconsistencies in the European taxation environment. Go on a trip around Europe and learn what to expect and how to ensure you comply.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Tobias KONIK, CEO FCC Aviation 
• Heather GORDON, Legal director Martyn Fiddler Aviation 

ROOM: Convention 3

OPS QUIZZ

Opsgroup is coming to AirOps23! And they have an important message for all ops people - make sure you report to the Ops Quiz on time! Test your ops knowledge, pit your wits against other teams, and ease into the evening with a fun, interactive session. (And yes, there will be prizes for the winning teams!) An excellent opportunity to meet Opsgroup’s Rebecca and Dave in person, share your knowledge, swap stories, and discover some recent ops updates you might have missed. See you there!

• Rebecca LOUGHEED, OPSGROUP
• David MUMFORD, OPSGROUP

Cocktail Dinner

Lounge area 

Shuttle Service by Drivania to

- Marriott Courtyard Hotel

- Gresham Belson Hotel Brussels

- City Center of Brussels

2nd Shuttle Service by Drivania 

Last Shuttle Service by Drivania

Networking Time: Welcome Coffee

Security and risk management for the modern flight department.

In today’s environment, it’s more important than ever for flight departments to be up to speed on the latest security and risk management techniques and software. In this panel, we look at some of the latest approaches to monitoring and mitigating security risks. 

Moderated by Paul LEVITT, Global Aero

• Joao CHAGAS, Netjets Europe
• Stephane DE WOLF, IBAC
• Hany BAKR, MedAire
• Johan GLANTZ, EBAA
• Eric SCHOUTEN, CEO & Founder - Dyami

ROOM: Convention 2

How can EUROCONTROL help you to bring more efficiency and flexibility to your flight?

EUROCONTROL has been successfully managing the European Air Traffic network for years and remains the Network Manager (NM) for the period 2020-2029. This function has been particularly of great value to Business aviation flight planners to ensure the level of airspace capacity matches the level of traffic demand during the whole recovery phase.
EUROCONTROL can do even more to support in the planning and operation of your daily flights. In this webinar, you will discover the various best practices and flight routing enhancements that EUROCONTROL can offer, and be able to provide feedback on your specific airspace planning and routing needs.

Moderated by Robert BALTUS, EBAA

• Boris RADOVANOVIC, Eurocontrol 
• Giovanni LENTI, Director Network Manager Advisor, Eurocontrol 

ROOM: Convention 3

Networking Time: Morning Coffee

Flight Ops working group 

Have the opportunity to meet your peers of the Flight Ops working group face to face and get an update from the working group chairs Frans Dechaene of Flying Group and Simon Shinn of NetJets.

Moderated by Robert BALTUS, EBAA

• Simon SHINN, Netjets
• Frans DECHAENE, Flying Group

ROOM: Convention 2

Cabin service: Meeting the demands of the world’s most demanding clientele

Cabin attendants are at the front-line of the business aviation industry and must balance health, safety and security concerns while providing impeccable service. This expert panel lays out how cabin crew can excel under often challenging circumstances.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Caroline CADEN, TAG Aviation
• Louise MACLEOD, Fly people
• Katerina NIKOLAIDOU, GainJet Aviation

ROOM: Convention 3

Lunch time

The business aviation flies towards net-zero.

With the latest review of the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change (BACCC) comes an updated aspirational goal of “net-zero carbon by 2050”. What does this mean for your operation and how can you help achieve this goal? In this session we will focus on how to obtain Sustainable Aviation Fuel and Carbon offsets, how to account for it, what to look out for and what to avoid.

Moderated by Maureen GAUTIER, EBAA

• Puja MAHAJAN, CEO & Founder, Azzera
• Joao MARTINS, VP Regional FBO Operations Europe and General Manager Zurich, Jetaviation 
• Nick STRELKOW, AirGO
• Jonathan WOOD, VP Europe-MEA, Renewable Aviation, Neste

ROOM: Convention 2

Are you geared up for an EASA Flight Dispatchers licence and is your flight following up to standard

Are you ready for certified and trained EASA flight dispatchers?  And is flight monitoring properly implemented in your flight departments? Let the team of IFAO give you guidance on whet to expect and what to do.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Kenneth KRONBORG, IFOA

ROOM: Convention 3

Networking Time: EBAA Coffee

Meet the EBAA Team and some Board members and learn about what the EBAA is working on or share your thoughts with them in a casual environment 

Business Aviation under attack. How to best protect your airport and your operations

In an environement that is becoming more polarised it is important to protect yourselves but also important to ensure people in your area appreciate the value of your operation. How to ensure you do both.

Moderated by Paul WALSH, EBAA

• Roman KOK, EBAA
• Eric SCHOUTEN, CEO & Founder Dyami

ROOM: Convention 2

Networking Time