Asian SkyCast

专访普惠加拿大中国销售与业务发展总经理卢丹

[0:00-03:20] 简要介绍了卢丹女士及其进入航空业的过程
[03:29-07:00] 普惠产品线的介绍
[07:07-12:28] 普惠的里程碑以及在中国市场获得的成就
[12:31-18:35] 普惠产品赢在“源于积累，胜在创新”
[18:47-21:24] 介绍普惠在各个领域最受欢迎的发动机类型
[21:25-24:03] 本地化售后维修服务
[24:07-25:06] 普惠产品在全球的分布
[25:07-29:33] 分享对中国通航市场发展现状的看法
[29:50-32:49] 疫情下的通航市场面临的挑战
[32:54-36:45] 疫情后的新应用：短途运输
[36:46-39:52] 如何看待“无人机将会取代传统通航工作”这一说法
[39:58-41:46] 对以后直升机市场发展有什么期待？
[41:50-43:17] 加普惠未来的发展布局和策略？

专访华龙航空维修副总裁苏有生先生

本期内容：

[0:00-09:00] 苏有生先生的介绍以及对公务机行业的展望

[09:16-11:20] 介绍华龙集团

[11:21-13:12] 2020年的成就

[13:22-22:08] 维修运营管理的工匠精神

[22:17-29:47] 分享培训心得

[29:48-33:20] 维修运营复杂化问题

[33:23-37:56] 如何面对通航环境的恶化导致的运营挑战

[37:57-39:39] 新冠疫情的爆发对飞行培训业务带来的影响

[39:40-40:49] 预测：未来十年行业需要多少专业的维修人才

[40:51-42:02] 行业应该怎样去吸引更多的人才加入这一行业

[42:04-43:50] 探讨中国公务航空未来的发展和华龙航空未来的计划

Grant Crenfeldt, Salus Aviation’s Head of Operations, begins this AsianSky Cast episode by telling ASG’s Jeffrey Lowe how his fascination with aviation began at three years old when he started building model aircraft, and how he still to this day builds radio-controlled aircraft. Grant then talks through why he recently joined Salus Aviation, explaining that the company’s recent acquisitions is building the company into a one-stop shop offering nose to tail service and repairs, as well as helicopter and fixed wing sales, and flight training.

Jeff then asks Grant to talk through the Salus footprint in New Zealand and the facilities in each of its location, as well as where the company sees opportunities for further expansion. Other topics discussed include whether being based in New Zealand is a hinderance because of its geographic location, and what the Salus Aviation definition of ‘nose to tail’ is when it comes to maintenance services.

Grant then talks through the partnership that Salus Aviation has with Air Methods, including how Salus will convert ex EMS helicopters into other roles ready to be sold on. Finally, Jeffrey asks Grant to speak about the future for Salus, and how the company has been affected by COVID-19.

Asian Sky Group’s Jeffrey Lowe talks to Dassault Falcon Jet’s Senior Vice President, Customer Service, Geoff Chick about how he began his career with crop dusting aircraft, moved to Canadian Airlines, before joining Dassault 14 years ago.

The pair begin by talking about how Dassault’s customer support has grown into being recognized as the top in the industry, and how the company has kept that top spot for several years. They then speak about Dassault’s recent acquisitions of MRO companies, and how that will benefit Falcon owners in the future.

Geoff talks through the benefits of using an OEM service centre, before talking though the plans that Dassault is putting in place for when the Falcon 6X enters service. As the closing subject, Jeffrey asks Geoff about how much of an impact COVID-19 has made to maintenance schedules.

In this Asian Skycast episode Jeffrey Lowe talks to Execujet Haite’s General Manager Paul Desgrosseilliers, who first went to China to assist with managing the business jet traffic during the 2008 Beijing summer Olympic Games. They talk through how Paul went back to the US for a few months, before transferring with TAG to Beijing. They then talk about Paul joining Execujet Haite and moving to Tianjin, and the challenges of building up the infrastructure needed at Tainjin’s airport.

Paul talks about getting the engineering talent in place, and more importantly, retaining it within the company, saying that many of the team has been with the company since the beginning. Paul and Jeff then talk about the Tianjin facility, about how the company’s reputation is growing, and how an announcement might come soon about further expansion at the airport.

The conversation then moves onto the expansion of services, with Paul saying that the company will begin offering cabin refurbishment services, most likely in the second half of 2021.

The conversation closes off with talk of infrastructure in China, as well as opportunities for more MROs, and FBOs.

Comlux’s Rita David on the company’s 767BBJ SkyLady refurbishment and ACJ220 completions

Rita David, Asia Pacific Sales Director for Comlux, talks to ASG’s Jeffrey Lowe about Comlux’s positioning in Asia, and about being the launch customer for the new Airbus ACJ220.

They begin by talking through how Rita first got into business aviation by joining Jet Asia, and then joining Comlux eight years ago. They then talk about the three widebody aircraft in the Comlux charter fleet, with Rita talking in depth about the recent four-month upgrade program to its Boeing 767BBJ called SkyLady.

Finally, Rita speaks about the Airbus ACJ220, of which Comlux is not only the first company that will complete an ACJ220 cabin interior, but is also the launch customer, with two aircraft on order.

[Chinese-language Episode] Jason Zhang, Shanghai-based Operations Manager & Designated Airworthiness Inspector from the Bermuda Aircraft Registry, speaks with ASG's Jessie Ran about how the Registry serves the Chinese GA market, the challenges the industry faces, aircraft maintenance standards, and the value the registry brings to its clients.

[Chinese-language Episode] Mike Shih, Vice President of Textron Aviation's Strategy and Sales in China, speaks with ASG’s Jessie Ran about how Textron Aviation is working with the Government to develop policies beneficial to GA - particularly for the commuter and cargo markets; the need for more infrastructure; demand for short-range flights within China; and Textron’s product line. Mike then discusses the qualities that make Textron Aviation competitive and the future of the company in China.

[English-language Episode] Fred Lefebvre, Vice President, Sales & Marketing of Pratt & Whitney, speaks with ASG’s Jeffrey Lowe on the manufacturer's engine portfolio - including the PW800 & PT6E, the company's support for its customers in China, the growth of GA in China, the limitations of the low-altitude airspace & other challenges, and expectations for the future of GA in China.

[Chinese-language Episode] Yelena Zhang, Vice President of EHang - the leading autonomous aerial vehicle (AAV) technology platform company - speaks with ASG’s Jessie Ran about how the company started out, its vision in those early days, its work in logistics & emergency services, the impacts of COVID-19, Government support, and the future of Urban Air Mobility in China and worldwide.