AsBAA Announces the Winners of the Icons of Aviation 2018 and Raises Over US$30,000 for Orbis

AsBAA, Asia’s non-profit representative body for the business and general aviation industry (BA/GA) hosted VIPs, industry leaders and around 380 representatives of the industry at its annual charity gala dinner, the Icons of Aviation Awards.

The charity event, which was themed, James Bond, Diamonds in the Sky, raised over US$30,000 for AsBAA’s corporate social responsibility projects which include donations to Orbis Flying Eye Hospital. 

A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the coveted Mike Davis Award, which is a lifetime achievement award presented in the name of the late Mike Davis. AsBAA expressed its sincere gratitude that Ms. Zoe Davis, Mike’s daughter attended the event for the third year and that she recognised its winner Mr. Alan Smith. Zoe said, “the award has really grown over the years to be one that is very meaningful and a great honour for the recipient. Alan Smith has made enormous contributions to the industry and we recognise this in my late father’s name.” AsBAA Chairperson Jenny Lau said, “the Icons of Aviation has grown into a credible and well-attended awards event. We thank our VIPs and sponsors for supporting AsBAA, Orbis and CSR in business aviation. We look forward to hosting the industry once again next year at the Icons of Aviation 2019."

The Winners of the AsBAA Icons of Aviation Awards are:

• Most Innovative Company – VistaJet
• Best Manufacturer – Bombardier
• Best MRO Provider – Jet Aviation
• Best AOC Charter Operator – VistaJet
• Best Aircraft Sales Broker – Jetcraft
• Best Media – Asian Sky Media
• Best Charter Broker – Air Charter Service
• Best Operational Support – Universal Weather and Aviation
• Best Ground Handling Agent – Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre
• Best Management Company – TAG Aviation
• Best Business Service Provider – JSSI
• Trailblazer of the Year Award – Sarah Kalmeta, Universal Weather and Aviation and AsBAA Board of Governors.

The Icons of Aviation 2018 was sponsored by previous winner of the Best Manufacturer Award, Gulfstream. “Gulfstream Aerospace is proud to serve as the title sponsor for the Icons of Aviation Awards. The event not only celebrates Asia’s aviation community, it supports corporate social responsibility through opportunities to give back to local charities,” said Roger Sperry, Regional Senior Vice President, International Sales, Asia Pacific, Gulfstream.

The Icons of Aviation 2019 will take place 2 November 2019. Early-bird sponsorship is now open.