IOC2018: Resources for International Operators

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To gear up for IOC2018, we have compiled 10 useful stories — about operating in China, the North Atlantic HLA and customs compliance — available from the business aviation experts of the Aviation Week Network. Catch up on the way to Vegas.
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Jason Liao Sees Rapid Growth For General Aviation In China

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After spending many years introducing business jets to Chinese owners and founding his own company in 2010 to serve the rapidly evolving market for business aviation in China, Jason Liao has developed a unique perspective about general aviation operations in China. He is also the U.S. National Business Aviation Association’s chief representative in Asia.
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Committee Helping To Open Chinese Airspace To General Aviation

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The General and Regional Aviation Committee of the U.S.-China Aviation Cooperation Program is set to deliver a key report to officials at China’s CAAC aviation authority officials next Wednesday about general aviation operations in China. It is expected to represent a key step in opening up lower airspace in the country.
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Shanghai Hawker Pacific Sees China Business Aviation Trending Up

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Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Service Centre General Manager Carey Matthews is upbeat about business aviation trends in mainland China. In a press briefing at NBAA’12 he reported that year over year growth is 13 percent for business aviation movements at both Hongqaio (SHA) and Pudong (PVG) airports in Shanghai, China.
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EPIC Aviation Begins Cooperation with China National Aviation Fuel Group Corporation (CNAF)

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EPIC Aviation™ “EPIC” has begun a major cooperative effort with CNAF in marking the beginning of the creation of a China Aviation Services Network deploying facilities and services modeled after the finest in North America, while embracing the best traditions of business in the world’s most populous nation.
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Pilot Shortage Means Big Business for Flight Academies

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Profound change is coming to the flight-training industry, prompted by new legislation in the U.S. and by the rapid growth of airline and business aviation in countries where aviation is finally gaining a stronger foothold. The changes are underscored by what many predict will be a shortage of pilots, thanks to fewer new pilot entrants, large numbers of retirements and lack of general aviation infrastructure in emerging countries such as India and China.
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