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Opportunities in Business Jets – 11th Annual Conference

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We are delighted to announce Opportunities in Business Jets, 11th Annual conference, taking place in Malta on Wednesday, 13th March 2024.

Established for over a decade, Opportunities in Business Jets is a unique networking forum for industry leaders from across the globe. Targeting lawyers, corporate service providers, operators, FBOs, family offices, financiers, insurers, MROs, brokers, associations, this international conference is a must-attend for anyone interested in the future potential for this exciting industry.

Attendees at Opportunities in Business Jets, 11th Annual Conference, will meet in Malta, itself a bustling private aviation hub, to discuss key topics with industry thought-leaders. This year`s programme will focus on:
* Growing the business jet market
* Managing the world`s fleet
* Plotting the future for advanced air mobility
* What are the latest trends in data and connectivity?
* What is driving business aviation sustainability?
* Financing business aviation
* Which new technologies are making a big impact?

What`s more, on the day after Opportunities in Business Jets its sister conference, Opportunities in Superyachts will take place on Thursday 14th March at the same venue. These two one-day back-to-back conferences, with their full programme of panel discussions, keynote presentations, roundtables, two Cocktail Parties, Networking Lunches and Refreshment Breaks, offer a tailor-made platform to meet your peers from allied industries.

“Thank you Lorna and Alison for a great event. It was with tremendous pleasure that I was able to host a Round Table, which provided an additional opportunity for networking and gaining valuable insights from my industry peers.”
ROBERTO HLACA, DIRECTOR, GETJET

Don`t miss out on seeing your clients and key contacts! Companies attending Opportunities in Business Jets, 10th Annual Conference included Boeing Business Jets, GE Aviation, AIRX, Flying Colours Corp, Legendaire, SATCOM Direct, JSSI, Flexjet, Insignia Cards, Hyperion, Jetka Switzerland, Duncan Aviation, Time to Fly, Hyperion, Helipass, Avionexus, Jaffa & Co., F/LIST, PWC, KPMG, Asia Flight Services, Malta Business Registry, Zedra, Dohle, FCF Assets, Textron Aviation, GetJet, Aerobid and many more.

To find out more about sponsorship or speaking slots for your company at Opportunities in Business Jets, contact Lorna@quaynote.ca

Improving Yacht Crew Retention

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We are delighted to announce that Improving Yacht Crew Retention, the 3rd Annual Conference, returns to Nice, France, on Thursday, 7th March, 2024.

Since its successful launch in 2022, this international conference has brought together an international audience to address one of the industry`s most pressing questions – how can superyachts retain their crew?

Captains, Senior Crew, Yacht Managers, Associations, Crew Managers and Agencies, Crew Training companies, Superyacht lawyers, Crew Pension Providers, Tax Specialists will gather in the south of France – itself a yachting and crew hub – to tackle some of the thorny issues that impact yacht crew retention.

With its emphasis on establishing best practice, Improving Yacht Crew Retention features interactive panels and case-studies moderated by an impressive line-up of thought-leaders. Topics to be discussed include:
* Why do crew stay? Why do they leave?
* The latest developments in crew benefits
* Career paths as an essential component of crew retention
* What role can crew themselves play in retention rates?
* What – if anything – can the shipping, airline, cruise and yachting industries learn from each other re: crew retention?
* Tackling on board bullying, harassment, and discrimination

What`s more, Improving Yacht Crew Retention offers the perfect platform for networking with superyacht professionals who share a passion for recruiting, training, incentivizing – and retaining – the best crew.

Numerous superyacht captains who attended Improving Yacht Crew Retention in 2023 were joined by representatives from leading organisations such as:
*Edmiston *Fraser Yachts *Camper & Nicholsons *Hill Robinson *Imperial Yachts *YPI *Y.CO *Bluewater *PYA *West Nautical *MHG Insurance *Nautilus International *Viking Maritime Group *Nautilus International *Crew Network *Luxury Hospitality Management * Pantaenius *Zedra *Dominion Crew Solutions *Dohle Yachts *WYCC Insurance *Richemont Delviso *PG Legal *Bargate Murray *Steam Avocats *iSWAN *Voyonic Crew and many more.

For further information on speaking or sponsorship opportunities email lorna@quaynote.ca

Opportunities in Superyachts – 11th Annual Conference

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We are delighted to announce Opportunities in Superyachts, 11th Annual conference, taking place on Thursday, 14th March 2024 in Malta.

Opportunities in Superyachts regularly attracts an international audience to Malta, itself a vibrant hub for yacht legal, corporate, marina, crew, refit and repair services, at the heart of the Mediterranean.

With an emphasis on networking and interactive discussion, Opportunities in Superyachts is the perfect forum for superyacht lawyers, corporate service providers, refit & repair facilities, marinas, family offices, insurers, yacht managers, charter brokers, destination managers, builders, financiers, associations and anyone with an interest in the future potential of this exciting industry.

The conference programme will combine panel discussions and break-out groups to explore key topics, including:
* 2023/4 trends: Key developments and opportunities unpacked
* Annual Tax Return: Our yearly round-up of superyacht tax issues across Europe
* Technologies: Which are the ones to watch?
* The roadmap towards refit sustainability
* Creating superyacht destinations and marinas for the next generation

Opportunities in Superyachts builds on Quaynote`s reputation, established over the last two decades, for producing ground-breaking conferences that engage audiences and tackle important issues.

Here`s what top sponsors and speakers at our recent conferences in London, Malta and Nice, France have to say:

“Thank you everyone for what appeared to be an exceptionally well received and certainly fun, thought-provoking panel – I certainly enjoyed it!
Thanks to Lorna and Alison for kindly asking me to attend and for organising another great Future of Superyachts conference.”
Paul Cook, COO, Hill Robinson

“I wanted to send my thanks for such a great conference. You did a super job of bring everything together. Needless to say, I am very keen to attend again.”
Mike Wimbridge | Managing Director, PANTAENIUS UK Limited

“Good set-up and engaging conversations. Good panelists.”
FAROUK NEFZI, MARKETING & BRAND DIRECTOR, FEADSHIP

“Thank you for having me on the panel, it was a pleasure as always and a very successful event. I hope you have received positive feedback as your events are always super informative and relevant.”
SHELLEY DOWIE, HEAD OF YACHT MANAGEMENT, ROYALE OCEANIC SUPERYACHTS

Quaynote Masterclass – Aviation Insurance 101

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Welcome to The Quaynote Academy, a series of masterclasses where business aviation executives can complete continuous education in a virtual, self-paced environment.

Building on our formidable reputation as industry specialists, the Quaynote Academy will offer students a range of modules, each  presented by respected leaders in their field, designed to help professionals like you to learn the full spectrum of business aviation disciplines.

Learning can be done at your own pace using the recorded masterclasses with course materials included and online networking to be offered to those registering for a series of masterclasses.  Quaynote Academy students will take a short online quiz at the end of each masterclass and once this has been successfully completed, you will be issued with an attendance certificate.

Launched in 2023, The Quaynote Academy inaugural masterclass, Aviation Insurance 101, is presented by Zoe Layden, Chief Business Officer, at Falcon MGA Services. As a Lloyd`s backed MGA (managing general agent) that provides AOG (aircraft on ground) replace jet insurance for the insurance industry, Zoe and the team at Falcon are well-placed to introduce you to this vital component of business aviation.

Aviation Insurance 101 will cover:

*Types of Aviation Insurance – General Aviation; Product; Liability; Airports

*The parties – the insured; insurance brokers / intermediaries; the insurance companies

*The insurance market – insurance entities; Lloyd`s of London

*Types of aviation policies – Aircraft/Fleet Hull and liability; Hull War insurance; Products, Premises, Hangar keepers, Product Liability, Contingent third-party liability; other risk covers

*Golden rules – how to select a broker; relationships and trust; standard exclusions; who pays when there is a claim?

 Update your continuous education now! To register for Aviation Insurance 101 for the introductory rate of 99 Euros.  Register Here.

Eligible for one hour of CPD from the Quaynote Academy.

Subsequent masterclasses will provide an in-depth understanding of specialist areas such as Aircraft Management, Purchase, Financing, Registration, Insurance, Crew, Operations and Maintenance.  With each masterclass regularly updated to reflect new developments, The Quaynote Academy will offer a comprehensive learning suite to keep you at the forefront of the industry.

Kickstart your career in business aviation! To receive updates on future masterclasses or for more information about becoming a Quaynote Academy student or lecturer, please contact us:

alison@quaynote.com OR lorna@quaynote.ca

The Future for Bizav Africa

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We`re delighted to announce The Future of BizAv Africa, planned for Thursday, 25th January, 2024 in Marrakesh, Morocco.

Building on Quaynote`s track record as producers of “must-attend” industry events for almost two decades, The Future of BizAv Africa will bring together business aviation leaders from across the African continent and around the globe for networking and discussion. The programme will focus on the needs of private aviation companies in Africa itself, as well as the opportunities the continent presents for international companies.

The Future of BizAv Africa will target owners, fleet managers, operators and their advisors, lawyers, fiduciary / trust companies, family offices, corporate service providers, associations, MROs, FBOs, corporate service providers, lawyers, regulators and anyone with a keen interest in the growth of private and business aviation across the African region.

The audience will hear from thought-leaders who will examine some of the key challenges and openings for this rapidly evolving market, such as:

* Top tips from Africa`s business aviation leaders: A tour around the continent`s mature markets
* From transport for farmers to catching rhino poachers: Private jets as an essential tool
*How can asset values be protected? Obtaining the right tax, legal, financial and regulatory advice
*The impact of increasing inward investment
* The Future of Air Mobility and Sustainability in Africa

To join our Business Jet related email list please register here

Don`t miss out! To find out more about sponsorship or speaking opportunities available for your organisation at The Future of BizAv Africa, contact us now:

Lorna Titley
T: +1 604 9966937
lorna@quaynote.ca

Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax

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Quaynote is delighted to introduce Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax, the one-day international event in Brussels, Belgium on Tuesday, 17th October, 2023. The conference seeks to demystify complex rules, ownership structures, VAT – and much more – across multiple jurisdictions.

Presented by leading tax and customs specialists, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax is timed to coincide with the launch of 2 new groups set to influence regulators – the Superyachts & Business Aviation VAT Think Tank and an EU group of business aviation experts lead by the EBAA. What`s more, the conference`s location in the heart of EU policy-making will create the ideal platform for discussion of tax matters between regulators and the superyacht / business aviation industries.

Targeting charter & sales brokers, charterers, tax advisors, corporate service providers, lawyers, family offices and policy-makers, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax is produced by Quaynote Communications, event management, PR and marketing specialists in the yacht and private jet industries for 18 years.

Our speakers will shed light on some of the thorniest tax issues that anyone involved in owning, chartering, operating or managing a superyacht or business jet needs to grapple with. Key topics to be covered at the conference include:

*The EU Customs Code & VAT Directive: How it is implemented into national legislation

*Brexit: Current UK customs and VAT regulations

*Inward processing relief: EU vs UK new opportunities

*Commercial, private, corporate?: the best structure for your yacht or jet

* EU, US and non-EU Europe: VAT, charters, transactions and more across the jurisdictions

* Temporary Admission, Import options, Stamp duties, transfer tax, withholding tax, cross-border claims, FCE, ICE, etc.

Officially supported by both our Gold co-sponsors, Tax Marine and Richemont Delviso, Understanding Superyacht & Business Jet Tax will provide an influential, networking platform for all industry professionals concerned with understanding and improving international tax regimes.

To join our mailing list please register here.

Aviation Health Conference 2023

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We are delighted to be running the Aviation Health 2023 as an in person event which this year is taking place once more in London, UK

The Aviation Health Conference 2023 is jointly convened with the International Airlines Medical Association (IAMA) and Chaired by: Dr Rui Pombal, Medical Director, UCS -TAP Group Health Services, and Medical Advisor to IATA.

Hotel rooms are available at the conference hotel which is the Millennium Gloucester Hotel. To reserve your room please book directly using this link Hotel Room Booking

Sponsorship and Exhibition Opportunities
This year we have an expanded range of exhibition and sponsorship opportunities available to reflect the bigger exhibition area that we will be having this year.

If you are interested in exhibition or sponsorship opportunities please email Lorna Titley – lorna@quaynote.ca in the first instance.

To join our mailing list in the Aviation Health area please register here

Quaynote Masterclass – Legal perspective on buying & registering an aircraft in the US

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So you want to purchase an aircraft?

Welcome to latest module produced by The Quaynote Academy, a series of masterclasses where business aviation executives can complete continuous education in a virtual, self-paced environment.

Building on our formidable reputation as industry specialists, the Quaynote Academy will offer students a range of modules, each presented by respected leaders in their field, designed to help professionals like you to learn the full spectrum of business aviation disciplines.

Learning can be done at your own pace using the recorded masterclasses with course materials included and online networking to be offered to those registering for a series of masterclasses. Quaynote Academy students will take a short online quiz at the end of each masterclass and once this has been successfully completed, you will be issued with an attendance certificate.

Presented by David T. Norton JD / MBA / ATP, Head of Aviation at Shackelford, Bowen, McKinley & Norton, LLP, this one-hour module will cover the following:

So you want to purchase an aircraft?

Thoughts from a legal perspective on buying and registering an aircraft in the United States

*Key planning issues to consider: who will be in control? Is the Owner or Operator ultimately liable?

*Major landlines: the flight department; illegal charters

*Review of the typical purchase / sales process

*Insurance: physical damage to the plane; potential personal injury to third parties; civil risk

*US Federal, State and other Tax issues

*US Customs & Border protection

Update your continuous education now! Register for this masterclass at the introductory rate of $99 . Register Here.

Eligible for one hour of CPD from the Quaynote Academy.

Subsequent masterclasses will provide an in-depth understanding of specialist areas such as Aircraft Management, Purchase, Financing, Registration, Insurance, Crew, Operations and Maintenance. With each masterclass regularly updated to reflect new developments, The Quaynote Academy will offer a comprehensive learning suite to keep you at the forefront of the industry.

Kickstart your career in business aviation! To receive updates on future masterclasses or for more information about becoming a Quaynote Academy student or lecturer, please contact us:

alison@quaynote.com OR lorna@quaynote.ca

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