In this episode, we spoke with Alexander Tang, Sales Director of Global Jet Capital, about the company’s growing business in the Asia-Pacific region. During the conversation, we talked about the post-COVID-19 landscape and how it has affected doing business, as well as some of the region’s fastest-growing markets, including Southeast Asia, and China. Optimistic about the future, Tang believes China's rebound is only a matter of time.

Main Content:

(00:55 - 01:45) A busy 2023 for Global Jet Capital
(01:45 - 03:15) Southeast Asia as an emerging market
(03:15 - 05:15) The types of business aircraft and changing business landscape
(05:15 - 06:33) The differentiation of doing business in Southeast Asia and Greater China
(06:34 - 10:26) Overall market and transaction outlook in Vietnam
(10:26 - 12:30) Which Southeast Asian countries are seeing growing activity?
(12:43 - 14:25) China market predictions

In this episode, we speak with Alessandro Giuliani, Leonardo Helicopter’s Senior Sales and Marketing Manager, about the company’s strengths and position in the changing airborne law enforcement market, its sustainability efforts in reducing noise and carbon emissions as well as how the sector has adapted to the post-pandemic era.

Main Content:

(0:55 - 4:02) The main characteristics of the helicopter airborne law enforcement market
(4:02 - 4:57) The evolution of the airborne law enforcement sector in the post-pandemic era
(4:57 - 7:57)Leonardo’s unique role in the market
(7:57 - 8:38) Leonardo’s sustainability efforts in reducing noise and carbon emissions
(8:38 - 11:24) Helicopters that are suitable for airborne law enforcement missions
(11:24 - 16:18) Common features of the AW169, AW139, and AW189
(16:18 - 21:25) The AW139 as an important law enforcement vehicle
(21:25 – 27:21) Leonardo's adaptation to the changing market

In this episode, we speak with Thomas Redder, VP International Sales at Spectrum Aeromed, about the company’s aeromedical equipment that can be fitted to either helicopters or fixed wing aircraft. Redder also discusses how an aircraft’s age can have an impact on the equipment that can be fitted to it, as well as how difficult it can be to find suitable aircraft during a seller’s market.

Main Content:

(01:00 - 01:45) An overview of how Spectrum Aeromed has performed so far this year
(01:45 - 02:25) Activity and traffic across Asia
(02:25 - 03:35) How the a seller's pre-owned aircraft market has an impact on the availability of good aircraft
(03:35 - 05:45) How an aircraft's age has an impact on what it can be used for
(05:45 - 07:45) Charter operators converting their aircraft for aeromedical uses during the COVID-19 pandemic
(07:45 - 09:00) Did those aircraft stay as aeromedical aircraft once the worst of the pandemic was over?
(09:00 - 09:55) Do medevac aircraft operate under Part-135 certification?
(09:55 - 11:00) The risks associated with flying with unlicensed operators
(11:00 - 12:05) The challenges that aeromedical crews face
(12:05 - 13:55) How onboard medical equipment has changed as a result of the pandemic
(13:55 - 15:00) New equipment the company is currently working on
(15:00 - 15:25) Aircraft Spectrum Aeromed are currently working on certificating