Organisers are expecting to exceed the number of delegates who registered for this increasingly prestigious and high profile event in 2012. The organising committee includes the Isle of Man’s Director of Civil Aviation, Hartley Elder, Director of ICM Aviation, Mark Byrne and Director of Operations at Appleby Aviation, Brian Johnson. The chosen theme for the conference is The Global Connection, reflecting the global reach of M-registered aircraft beyond Europe into the Middle East, Asia and Australasia and the continuing emergence of the Island as a leading International Business Centre.

The 2013 speaker list draws on business aviation expertise from around the globe and includes American aviation lawyer John Schmidt of Aero Law LLC, Ali Al Naqbi, founding chairman of the Middle East Business Aviation Association (MEBAA), Trevor Lambarth of Canadian executive jet manufacturer Bombardier and Thierry Betbeze of French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. They will be joined by Island-based aviation professionals Hartley Elder, Mark Byrne and Nigel Watson as well as Marc Bailey of the British Business and General Aviation Association (BBGA) from the UK. Nigel Watson of Luviair will facilitate a helicopter session during the conference, supported by a number of rotary wing professionals including a representative from Eurocopter. Presentations by members of the Isle of Man Government will include the Minister for Economic Development, John Shimmin.

The conference is not only a platform for topical discussion but also a showcase for the Isle of Man. Minister Shimmin is keen to highlight the importance of the aviation management sector to the Island. He said:

‘I am delighted to see that the aviation conference is going from strength to strength and I am looking forward to addressing delegates at the conference in June. The conference theme of the ‘global connection’ is highly appropriate as many global corporations and high profile individuals have their aircraft assets registered and managed in the Isle of Man via our growing cluster of world class aviation companies and supported by the Isle of Man Aircraft Registry, now widely considered to be the best in the world.’

The conference will be opened by the Lieutenant Governor for the Isle of Man, Mr Adam Wood, and will end with a post-conference reception in the glorious Castle Rushen, one of the best preserved medieval castles in Europe. Delegates from overseas will also be offered the opportunity to join a coach tour round the famous Mountain Course, where the Island’s TT motorcycle races are held, with live commentary by TT winner Richard ‘Milky’ Quayle.

The event is sponsored by Appleby (Isle of Man) LLC, Luviair and Lloyds TSB International and supported by media partner Fly Corporate. For further information about the conference including online registration and sponsorship availability please visit: www.icmaviationconference.org.

FlyCorporate reaches the key decision makers of successful international corporations, from chief pilots, aircraft owners and operators through to the boardroom. FlyCorporate is also present at key industry events throughout the year.

www.fly-corporate.com

Delegates will  be collected from their hotel and taken to have a game at Castletown in the South of the Island. Castletown Golf Links  rates in the Top 100 Golf Courses in the world. It is a stunning course with wonderful sea views.  Club hire is bespoke and shoes are available too. Following the round, the golfers will be returned to their hotel.

If any delegates wish to extend their stay and play more golf – there are 9 courses on the Island – then please contact Isle of Man Golf Tours directly.

Experience the magic of Castletown Golf Links after the aviation conference

Wednesday 12 June: Networking opportunity for delegates at The British Embassy (tbc) in Douglas. An opportunity to unwind, have a drink and meet other delegates.

Thursday 13 June: Post-conference evening reception hosted by ICM Aviation (venue tbc).

Friday 14 June: Morning networking event with coffee and croissants at The Courthouse in Douglas, followed by a tour of the Famous TT course, accompanied by TT Ace, Milky Quayle.

For further information please contact Jenny Oliver on info@i.im. Online registration is now available, with an early bird discount until 01 April.

The discounted delegate fee is £130 (+VAT) and normal delegate fee is £160 (+VAT). Click here to register.

Sponsorship packages are also available should you wish to support the event and take advantage of this opportunity to promote your company and services.

• Marc Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, BBGA
• Brian Humphries, President, EBAA
• Bombardier
• Dassault Aviation
• Aoife O’Sullivan, Gates and Partners
• Graham Austin, Aerolaw LLC
• Hartley Elder, Director of Civil Aviation, Isle of Man
• Mark Byrne, ICM Aviation
• Isle of Man Government

* This list could be subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances

Aoife said of the 2012 conference, As with all off my experiences in dealing with the Isle of Man, the conference is efficient, professional, friendly and worthwhile.

Many thanks to our delegates and speakers who agreed to be interviewed and to Dave and Christy at Runningmedia for making such a great video.

Happy viewing!

The full story is on the Isle of Man Government website  -  Isle of Man registers 500th aircraft

Mark Byrne talks about the success of the Aircraft Registry:

Local Island-based delegates were joined by colleagues from the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, Russia, Poland and the USA.

Some quotes from speakers and delegates:

“A genuine “one not to miss” annual event”. Andrew Hoy, Managing Director, Execujet Aviation Group

“No better forum for interaction with the world’s premium aircraft register and its users”. Stephen Kett, Chief Pilot EMEA, Hawker Beechcraft

“The Isle of Man is a one stop shop which is focussed on providing a solution for the customer”. Marc Bailey, Chief Executive Officer, BBGA

Conference organisers will be announcing the date and venue for the 3rd annual Isle of Man Aviation Conference shortly.