EBACE2008 Presentations and Podcasts

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TUESDAY, MAY 20, 2008

EBACE2008 Opening General Session: Business Aviation -- Europe's Engine for Growth (News Item)

Moderated by: Eric Mandemaker, European Business Aviation Association (EBAA) and Ed Bolen, National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)

Keynote speakers: Claude Nicollier, astronaut and Daniel Calleja, director for air transport, European Commission

Description:
In Europe, business aviation represents 8 percent of the European air transport, and it is growing steadily at more than 10 percent per year.  This growth, combined with fast changes in technological, economic and regulatory aspects of our industry, will have a strong impace in the implementation of business aviation operations.  Attend this high level forum and learn the strategies for the future from the leaders in our industry.

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 4.


Business Aviation and the Environment -- Setting the Standard?

Moderated by: Brian Humphries, EBAA

Guest speakers: Andre Clodong, EBAA; Rich Gage, Canadian Business Aviation Association (CBAA); and Guy Visele, EBAA

Description:
As the carbon footprint of all modes of transport is increasingly recognized, business aviation is working toward doing more than its fair share to reduce its contribution. This session will address possible options and their implications.

Presentations Brian Humphries' presentation (PDF, 54KB)
Presentations Andre Clodong's presentation (PDF, 82KB)
Presentations Rich Gage's presentation (PDF, 250KB)
Presentations Philip Good's presentation (PDF, 90KB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 5.


The Single European Sky and SESAR, including the ATM Concept of Operations and the Technological Changes that It Will Require

Moderated by: Pedro Vicente Azua, EBAA

Guest speakers: Bernard Miailler, Eurocontrol; Serge Lebourg, Dassault Aviation; David Marsh, Eurocontrol; and Miroslav Matovsek, Honeywell

Description:
The rapid and continuing growth of business aviation and other sectors in Europe, and its implications for the development of air traffic and airport infrastructures to accommodate such growth, also requires new technologies. The session will look at the developments from various perspectives, including future equipment fits and expected capabilities. Eurocontrol will also present its 2007 report on business aviation.

Presentations Bernard Miailler's presentation (PDF, 3MB)
Presentations Serge Lebourg's presentation (PDF, 2MB)
Presentations David Marsh's presentation (PDF, 2MB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 5.

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2008

Airport Access, the Biggest Danger to the Future of Business Aviation in Europe! What is Being Done?

Moderated by: Mark Wilson, NETJETS

Guest speakers: Nikolaas Pel, European Commission; Dayton Lehman, U.S. Department of Transportation (invited); David Carlisle, TAG Aviation; Michiel Van der Zee, Stichting Airport Coordination Netherlands; and Fernando Echegaray, Barcelona International Airport

Description:
Virtually every business aviation association in the world was formed when operators sensed that they might have their access to vital landing rights curtailed. The situation is no different today and it is necessary to restate and reassert the industry's need for equitable landing capabilities at airports around the world. This session will examine the many perspectives, from airspace to security concerns, on the subject of access to airports and what its effect on the industry portent for operators.

Presentations Fernando Echegaray's presentation (PDF, 4.36MB)
Presentations Nikolaas Pel's presentation (PDF, 201KB)
Presentations Michiel Van der Zee's presentation (PDF, 92KB)
Presentations Dayton Lehman's presentation (PDF, 301KB)
Presentations Dayton Lehman's first handout (PDF, 117KB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 6.


Business Aviation Safety Update -- What are We Doing to Deliver Continuous Improvement and Tackle the Problems of Level Busts, Gross Navigational Errors and Runway Incursions?

Moderated by: Don Spruston, International Business Aviation Council (IBAC)

Guest speakers: Karen Skinner, UK NATS; Chris Finnegan, UKCAA; Bill Voss, Flight Safety Foundation; and John Duncan, US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

Description:
Business aviation's safety record has been exemplary. But there are always ways by which improvements can be made. Additionally, to have a firm basis from which to measure such improvements, it is necessary that accurate statistics be available for the industry.

Presentations John Duncan's presentation (PDF, 1.64MB)
Presentations Don Spruston's presentation (PDF, 529KB)
Presentations Chris Finnegan 's presentation (PDF, 103KB)
Presentations Bill Voss s presentation (PDF, 2.61MB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 5.


EU and US Security Developments and the Implications for Business Aviation

Moderated by: Guy Lachlan, British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGAA)

Guest speakers: Pedro Vicente Azua, EBAA; Lindsey McFarren, U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA); Vicki Reeder, U.S. Transportation Security Administration; and Doug Carr, NBAA

Description:
Since September 11, 2001, the world has focused on aviation security. US and European authorities are determined to introduce security measures for business aviation operations regarding both intra-European and transatlantic. Attend this session to understand how these measures will affect your business and to learn what solutions associations are proposing to the authorities. The US has proposed several modifications that will affect how business aircraft arrive and depart the US. European officials are also discussing expansion of commercial aviation security requirements to non-commercial operations. What will these new requirements mean for business aviation operations? Hear from US and EU security officials involved in these new developments.

Presentations Pedro Vicente Azua's presentation (PDF, 201KB)
Presentations Lindsey McFarren's presentation (PDF, 769KB)
Presentations Vicki Reeder's presentation (PDF, 769KB)
Presentations Doug Carr's presentation (PDF, 278KB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 5.


Synthetic and Enhanced Vision Devices -- What are the Operational Benefits and Will They be Affordable and Available for All?

Moderated by: Steve Fisher, Shell Aircraft

Guest speakers: Frans van Gorkum, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); Mike Mena, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Tom Horne, Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; and Sergio Ceculta, Honeywell

Description:
Civil aviation is beginning to see various synthetic vision devices specified and certified for use on business aircraft. Discover the benefits to be had and the steps that will be necessary to do so beyond having the equipment on board. Also, learn what the implications are for pilots and operators.

Presentations Steve Fisher's presentation (PDF, 29KB)
Presentations Gulfstream's presentation (PDF, 2MB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 4.

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THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2008

VLJs are Coming? No, They Are Here!

Moderated by: Guy Broddin, EBAA

Guest speakers: Alex Hendriks, Eurocontrol; Stefan Vilner, JetBird; and Peter Leiman, Blink

Description:
The very light jet (VLJ) has gone from concept to drawing board to reality faster than any aircraft since World War II. Today these technological wunderkinds are beginning to fly on various missions and business plans throughout the world. Hear the various approaches being taken by opeartors, industry observers and service providers, as they attempt to define the ramifications that these small aircraft will bring to society, industry and the aviation culture.

Presentations Alex Hendriks' presentation (PDF, 789KB)
Presentations Peter Leiman's presentation (PDF, 509KB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 4.


How Can We Leverage the Benefits of Synthetic Training within EASA's Changing Rules?

Moderated by: Dennis Rossier, PrivatAir

Guest speakers: Eric Sivel, EASA; Captain Robin Pursey, Airbus Executive Aviation; and Steve Fedynyszyn, FlightSafety International

Description:
Synthetic training requirements essential for safety in the complex and demanding operating environment in Europe today and changing European regulations; can they be aligned to meet the needs of an industry operating ever more complex aircraft? This session will also address how to make the best use of flight simulators while adapting to EASA regulation requirements.

Presentations Captain Robin Pursye's presentation (PDF, 4.44MB)
Presentations Luis Cardoso Ribeiro's presentation (PDF, 560KB)
Presentations Stephen Fedynyszyn's presentation (PDF, 1.84MB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 4.


EASA Workshop -- New Operational Rulemaking Process

Guest speakers: Claude Probst, EASA, Director of the EASA Rulemaking Directorate; Eric Sivel, EASA, Deputy Director of the EASA Rulemaking Directorate; Luis Antonio Cardoso Ribeiro, EASA, Flight Crew Licensing Senior Officer; and Ray Rohr, IBAC

Description:
The entire last afternoon of EBACE2008 is dedicated to providing a rare opportunity for those that maintain and opearate aircraft that fly in European airspace, and who will ultimately be the ones that will have to comply with the new rules, to discuss their concerns and needs with key EASA officials.

The sunset of the JAA and the ascension of EASA as the European community's aviation rulemaking body is bringing with it a sea change in operational regulations that, in the near future, will affect all business aircraft operators. The EASA operations and licensing rulemaking process has been underway for almost two years and the Notices of Proposed Amendment of the rules are now being issued for comment.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to let your voice be heard!

Presentations EASA Workshop presentation (PDF, 290KB)

Podcast Listen to parts in order 1 through 6.

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