Thierry Tea reckons now is the best time to rejoin AsBAA and to collaboratively contribute to the development and improvement of the business aviation community in Asia.

Letters of intent from Helifirst and Jet Systems in France, amongst others, confirm the sector’s interest in the hybrid technology, endurance and versatility of the Atea aircraft.

Despite managing a fleet of 17 aircraft including nine helicopters and eight private jets, PhilJets had to use its industry partners' aircraft to support missions to bring home stranded tourists in the region.