Rotortech 2016 Program @ 15 May '16
This preliminary schedule is subject to change due to circumstances beyond our control. Updates will be sent as needed. Please check
AHIA, Australian Helicopter Industry Association for latest information or contact Event Organiser, Rob Rich at
[email protected] or call 0415 641 774. From outside Australia dial +61 415 641 774.
26 May ’16. Exhibitor set-up. 1400 to 2000 hours.
Honeywell Operators Conference will be held on Thu 26 of May 2016, the day prior to Rotortech 2016, at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort. An estimated 60 delegates will attend and most will join our Rotortech 2016. Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business, will be a guest speaker. More info:
[email protected].
Day 1 – Fri 27 May ’16. 0800 to 1700 hours.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth & delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 1000 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
1000 – 1030. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1030 – 1040 “Organiser’s brief and introduction of MC.” Rob Rich, Event Organiser. M: 0415 641 774. Master of Ceremonies for conference and dinner. Greg Ward, M: +64 27 285 3310
1045 – 1115 “President’s Welcome & Progress Report”. AHIA progress to date, major milestones and challengers for the future. Peter Crook, President AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
1120 – 1150 Keynote address. “Looking back at two decades of Australian airshows.” Ian Honnery, CEO, Aerospace Australia Limited, AHIA’s Founding Corporate Patron Sponsor.
1200 – 1230 “Sunshine Coast Aviation Task Force.” Terry O’Brien, Chair, of local government task force, explains why the Sunshine Coast Airport is the fastest growing airport in Australia. In addition, the region surrounding our conference has over 70 aviation businesses which employs 500 people. Terry believes the rapidly emerging use of commercial UAVs will need for training, maintenance and operational base facilities on the Sunshine Coast.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1350 “Performance Based Navigation- where have we been and where are we going?” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia, will explain many topics, such as your GNSS needs.
1400 – 1445 “Honeywell’s global operations.” Tom Neumann, Director for Honeywell’s Global Commercial Helicopter Business. Tom is accountable for Honeywell’s $300M Commercial Helicopter Business. He has over 20 years’ experience with long term demand forecasting. Tom’s logistics background also includes working globally for DHL. He began his professional career working for Papillion Grand Canyon Helicopters.
1500 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1530 – 1610 “You’ve managed the crisis, what happens next?” Practical tips for managing and recovering post-incident costs. Understanding the claims environment in Australia and Papua New Guinea. Utilising contracts to understand and manage your claims exposure. Shannon O’Hara, Senior Associate, Carter Newell, Brisbane.
1615 – 1700 “Port Arthur Tragedy – 20 years on – the untold Hobart Airport Story.” Aviation played a major part in the first few hours of this tragic event. This is a first-hand account of that involvement and what eventuated. (This year is the 20th Anniversary). Ken Keech, Executive Manager Aviation Development, Australian International Airshow.
1730 - Welcome drinks. Wandiny Room. Sponsored by Oceania-Aviation.
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Day 2 – Sat 28 May ’16.
Special Notice 1620 – 1700 - Open to general public! “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager)
0800 onwards Registration, issue of booth @ delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “ADS-B - what the helicopter industry needs to know.” Ed Williams, Airservices Australia. Updates on latest rulings on fitment of ADS-B and other advice for helicopter attendees.
1045 – 1135 “CoaX Unmanned Systems – The BIG end of town.” Peter Batten, Managing Director of CoaX Helicopters. Peter’s primary responsibility is the operational management of the CoaX Helicopter Project.
1140 – 1230
“Updates on CASA’s restructure and regulatory reform projects.” Jeff Boyd, Chair of the CASA Board was appointed by the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport. The Board is responsible for deciding the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by CASA and for ensuring that CASA performs its functions in a proper, efficient and effective manner. In 2008 Mr Boyd was a finalist in the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award. He has served as a member of the Reserve Bank Small Business Advisory Board, a Director and Chairman of the Regional Aviation Association of Australia to mention a few key positions.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “The New Zealand aviation scene.” John Sinclair. Executive Officer, New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association & New Zealand Helicopter Association.
1420 – 1510 “TOLL new Aeromedical Crewing Excellence (ACE) Training Centre.” Colin Gunn, Head of Flying & Chief Pilot. ACE is opening in October. The new training centre will offer world class training via a level D simulator, virtual reality aircrew trainer, HUET trainer & winch simulator.
1510 – 1530 Afternoon tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1540 – 1610 “Increasing safety during operations – day and night.” Point Trading is the first Australian company to design and manufacture night vision and has successfully launched its own family of night vision products. Speaker Avner Klein was a Commanding Officer in the Israeli Defence Force and a member of Israel’s Internal Security Counter-Terrorism Unit.
1620 – 1700 “Industry emergency services operator’s panel.” Hosted by TOLL Aeromedical Crewing Excellence Training Centre. Colin Gunn, Head of Flying Operations (Chief Pilot), Brett Tapin (Chief Crewman), Graham Svenson (Head of Check and Training) and Steve Nelson (Senior Operations Manager).
1900 Rotortech 2016 Silver BBQ Buffet Dinner – The Mudjimba Ball Room. Dress neat casual. (Reminder – bring your Dinner Pass).
Day 3 Sun 29 May ’16.
0800 onwards Registration, issue of delegate passes and early coffee?
0900 – 0930 Free-time in Mt Wandiny Room (exhibition hall) and nearby VIP Heli-Park.
0930 - 1000. Morning tea and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1000 – 1040 “Proposed CASR Part 139 Aerodrome and heliport standards.” Enhanced airspace protection for heliports, e.g. cranes near aeromedical facilities. Options under consideration for offshore facilities such as helidecks. Darren Angelo, CASA Standards Officer - Aerodromes and Heliports. M: 0409 034 491.
1045 – 1135 “Airways Aviation and Chopperline. The Global vision and an insight into the writing of our Part 142 application.” Johanna Osborne, Chief Pilot and Chief Flying Instructor, Rotary Wing, Gold Coast and Caloundra. The latter is only a 30 minute drive from Rotortech 2106.
1140 – 1230
“TAAAF Policy for the 2016 Election – how will this impact the helicopter industry?” Greg Russell, Honorary Chair, of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum is an alliance of the majority of Australia’s major aviation associations to ensure the industry presents a united voice to government on key aviation issues and policy, characterised by expertise and a wide representation of people and organisations committed to aviation. The Forum represents the significant majority of aviation operators, aircraft owners, service providers, supporters and participants. The Forum has been operating successfully since 2008.
1230 – 1330. Lunch and exhibition – sponsor TBA.
1330 – 1410 “Real-time tracking as part of a safety management system.” Luke McCarthy, Spidertracks NZ. It all started in 2005 when a high profile New Zealander crashed his helicopter and was not found for two weeks. A few creative brains interested in aviation got talking about a better and more affordable way to find downed aircraft. Not too long after that the first ‘Spider’ was born.
1420 – 1500. Closing address by AHIA. Peter Crook, President, AHIA. M: 0407 638 811
Need more info? Contact AHIA Events Coordinator, Rob Rich, Australian Helicopter Industry Assn Limited. PO Box 462 CARINA QLD 4152 Australia. Mob: +61 (0) 415 641 774.
Email:
[email protected]
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