Press Release

Issued by Asian Business Aviation Association.

December 18, 2015

AsBAA, the Asian region's non-for-profit representative body for business aviation, today announced new membership levels for small businesses and individuals in order to open up greater support to the wider industry. AsBAA leads on all matters relating to business aviation support in Asia including: marketing, events, advice, and access to experts and stakeholders from across the industry.

AsBAA has announced two new membership levels as part of its commitment to supporting all stakeholders involved in business aviation. The new membership levels, which start from just USD500 per annum and include three free months (when joining before January), will now open up marketing support, expert advice, and networking opportunities to smaller players in business aviation in Asia.

AsBAA chairman, Mr. Charlie Mularski s aid; “ A s a representative body for the entire industry, we need to ensure that the benefits of membership are accessible to all. With the introduction of “small business” and “individual” membership tiers, I hope that we further making that commitment a reality.” The announcement of the new membership tiers was made following a very successful year for AsBAA in which it hosted several successful events across the region. In 2015, AsBAA hosted its first ever industry awards, safety events, co-hosted ABACE with NBAA, and held a series of meetings across mainland China, Hong Kong, and south east Asia.

Vice chairman, Mr. Kevin Wu said; "We are proud of the last 12 months at AsBAA; we have come some way in engaging the authorities to support our industry. The work we have collectively done as a membership community has raised the awareness of the benefits of business aviation, which in turn is making a difference, and means more focus in Asia by our partners at NBAA (National Business Aviation Association.” Wu went on to say, “AsBAA is here to make a difference to businesses big and small, in 2016 we will continue to deliver networking, training, and events, but also to create business opportunities for all players in the industry, and generate awareness of our wider economic benefits."

Vice chairman, Mr. David Best said; “We hope that 2016 is the year that more industry players get involved and support AsBAA, which means supporting the industry as a whole. Membership is not simply access to a series of marketing tools and other opportunities, but it's a recognised “badge of honour” for business aviation businesses. As an association we all work to a detailed and stringent code of conduct."