Asian Sky Group

17/07/2025

Thank you to everybody who joined us at the Asian Sky Forum - 2025 Bangkok!

The third annual Asian Sky Forum proved again to be a pivotal event, bringing together more than 300 industry professionals from Thailand and the surrounding region, joining us for two days of thought-provoking and insightful discussions, as well as three days of cocktail evenings.

Attendees heard from government officials about the latest rules and regulations when operating and owning aircraft in Thailand, as well as from local operators about how they successfully operate under the rules. Attendees also learnt more about the significant growth potential in Indochina, the rising popularity of offshore registries, the challenges and opportunities for charter companies in the region, and more.

If you missed the conference, or even if you were there and want to relive the experience, then don’t worry, we have got you covered, with this official video and photos: 197727679@N03/albums/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/197727679@N03/albums/

We look forward to seeing you next year in ...... 😊

16/07/2025

Alud Davies Joins AsBAA BoG

Asian Sky Group (ASG), Asia-Pacific’s premier aircraft transactions, charter and market intelligence company, announces that Alud Davies has joined the Asian Business Aviation Association’s (AsBAA) Board of Governors (BoG).

In his role in Asian Sky Group, Alud manages the media side of the business and is responsible for all editorial and research in ASG’s award-winning industry reports, as well as marketing and the company’s highly successful Asian Sky Forums. He is a multi-award-winning journalist and editor with more than 20 years of experience in journalism and research within the aviation industry and has worked with several renowned aviation news and research companies.

“It’s a great honour to join the Board of Governors of the Asian Business Aviation Association. Asia has, and always will be, one of the most dynamic and fascinating regions of the world for business aviation, and I look forward greatly to being a part of its continuing growth,” said Alud. “I’m always available to chat, so please do feel free to reach out, or drop by our offices if you are ever close by.”

10/07/2025

Asian Sky News is now available! In this edition, you'll find our latest Asian Sky Quarterly, highlights from The Asian Sky Forum 2025 in Bangkok, and news on Phenix Jet Cayman's New Appointment of Philipp Kugelmann as Vice President – Sales and Business Development, South East Asia - https://mailchi.mp/asianskygroup/july-newsletter-4889423

09/07/2025

A Look Back at The Asian Sky Forum 2025 in Bangkok

The third annual Asian Sky Forum, held in Bangkok, Thailand, proved again to be a pivotal event for the business aviation sector, bringing together over 300 industry professionals from across the Asia-Pacific region. Held from June 24 to 26, 2025, the forum featured a packed agenda filled with two days of insightful discussions and panels, as well as three days of networking and evening drinks.

The event kicked off with welcoming remarks from Asian Sky Group’s Vice Chairman, Jeffrey C. Lowe. Following the introduction, Asian Sky Group’s Consultancy Services Director, Dennis Lau gave a presentation on the status of business aviation in Thailand, and the significant developments in the country’s business aviation landscape with data from Asian Sky Group’s Business Jet Fleet Report YE 2024.

Panels included discussions on “Indochina Dynamics”, which explored the immense growth potential across Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam, with insights from industry leaders on infrastructure developments, ownership trends, and how the political landscape is affecting the sector. Furthermore, with offshore registries becoming increasingly popular over the past few years, representatives from The Registry of Aruba, San Marino Aircraft Registry, and Bermuda Aircraft Registry sat down and discussed the reasons behind this trend and the benefits for aircraft operators.

Read the full article: https://www.asianskygroup.com/a-look-back-at-the-asian-sky-forum-2025-in-bangkok/

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04/07/2025

The Asian Sky Forum in Bangkok partnered with MJets, who hosted The Unseen Party at the River Club! It was an incredible evening filled with industry professionals coming together to celebrate and network. The evening featured unlimited drinks, captivating performances, and a stunning fireworks display by the riverside.

See the MJets Party Photo Gallery: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1zbLT55bdPvAfNHVOfWjWbVomMicPSwMW

See the full Asian Sky Forum Photo Gallery: 197727679@N03/albums/72177720327278908/" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/197727679@N03/albums/72177720327278908/

03/07/2025

As a valued reader and business aviation professional, your insights play a vital role in helping us better understand market trends and industry sentiment.

We invite you to take part in our latest Quarterly Survey. Your feedback will directly contribute to our upcoming industry reports and help shape the future direction of business aviation.

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02/07/2025

The Asian Sky Forum 2025 was a tremendous success!

Over 300 business aviation professionals joined us in Bangkok for three evenings of cocktail receptions and two days of insightful panel discussions.

We extend our gratitude to all our sponsors: ACJ, AsBAA, Asia Flight Services, Avinode Group, Chapman Freeborn, Crew Chiefs, Dassault Aviation, Gogo, Jetset, JSSI, MJets, Qatar Executive, Rolls-Royce, The Registry of Aruba, San Marino Aircraft Registry, Textron, Vista, and Web Manuals.

You can view all the photos here: 197727679@N03/albums/72177720327278908" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.flickr.com/photos/197727679@N03/albums/72177720327278908

25/06/2025

The Asian Sky Forum in Bangkok got off to a great start last night with a well-attended and lively cocktail reception hosted by Rolls-Royce. Industry leaders from across the region gathered to network, share ideas, and build connections ahead of the main forum event!

25/06/2025

Asian Sky Forum 2025 Bangkok - Fireside Chat!

The highlight of the forum so far is a rare opportunity to hear directly from the visionary of Thai business aviation William Heinecke, Minor International. As founder of MJets, Mr. Heinecke’s entrepreneurial journey began nearly 60 years ago. Over the decades, he has led Minor International’s transformation into one of the world’s largest hospitality and restaurant groups, operating in 66 countries across six continents, with a market cap of USD 5 billion and a global team of over 78,000 people.

24/06/2025

Asian Sky Forum 2025 Bangkok - AsBAA!

The last panel of the day two forum will be hosted by Jeffrey Lowe, featuring a panel discussion with Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)'s Board of Directors. The panellists include Aljoscha Subasinghe, Asia Flight Services, Chayanin (Max) Sukkhasantikul, MJets, Mannix Manalo, Ocampo & Manalo Law, Phil Balmer, TAG Aviation, and Yeow Meng Ng, WingsOverAsia.

For the complete agenda, please visit our website, where you can also learn more about all the speakers: https://www.asianskygroup.com/events/asian-sky-forum-2025-bangkok/

23/06/2025

Asian Sky Forum 2025 Bangkok - AsBAA Update!

The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA)'s chairman Phil Balmer will give a brief presentation discussing the work of AsBAA and the importance of business aviation in the region.

For the complete agenda, please visit our website, where you can also learn more about all the speakers: https://www.asianskygroup.com/events/asian-sky-forum-2025-bangkok/

23/06/2025

Asian Sky Forum 2025 Bangkok - Indochina Dynamics!

Moderated by Nadav Kessler, the panellists include Aljoscha Subasinghe, Asia Flight Services, Chayanin (Max) Sukkhasantikul, MJets, Sonny Souvannavong, Aerodyne Aviation, and Quang Le, Chapman Freeborn.

Indochina is one of the fastest growing subregions in Asia-Pacific. This panel will look at the growing opportunities in Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam, who the new owners are, the infrastructure and political challenges that lay ahead, and more importantly, how much can the countries grow in the next five years.

For the complete agenda, please visit our website, where you can also learn more about all the speakers: https://www.asianskygroup.com/events/asian-sky-forum-2025-bangkok/