On Thursday 30th June 2016, the 5th Annual Mediterranean Business Aviation (‘MBA’) Conference will be held at The Palace Hotel in Sliema, Malta. The Hon. Dr. Emanuel Mallia, Malta’s Minister for Competitiveness and Digital, Maritime and Services Economy, will be delivering a keynote address at the event.

WDM International shall be sponsoring the event.

Malta, already renowned as a global shipping centre with the largest ship registry in Europe and the sixth largest in the world, has been developing a highly-attractive jurisdiction for the business aviation industry – following the Aircraft Registration Act 2010 coming into force. The Act has allowed for the implementation of the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft Protocol which, in addition to attracting asset-based finance, has ensured a flexibility in approach to such contemporary aircraft ownership trends for business and private jets, such as fractional ownership and ownership through trust structures.

For manufacturers, operators, and interested organisations, the summit will offer a unique opportunity to delve into the aspects affecting the future of the aviation industry. While promoting a debate on the future of business aviation, the summit will allow attendees to learn about achieving cost efficiency and profitability, financial interactions on European transactions, the role of the corporate service provider in aircraft transactions and next generation in-flight connectivity. Attendees will also be given the opportunity to discuss different business models and learn about regional infrastructure development.

Confirmed expert speakers include the President of the MBAA and partners, directors and managers of companies that are involved in the aviation industry – from law firms to aircraft management and inspection providers. This will provide a great opportunity to network with leading experts in the industry.