The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) is proposing an initiative to raise awareness of aircraft maintenance and condition, particularly corrosion, which is prevalent in South and Southeast Asia, where airports are close to the sea or exposed to extreme humidity, rain, and heat.
“AsBAA proposes to establish a task force to make the industry aware of growing concerns related to the overall operating environment: physical, climatic, security, and regulatory aircraft experience in Asia and the negative impact it is having,” said AsBAA vice chairman and program leader David Dixon at the AsBAA annual general meeting in Singapore this week. “This is an issue that affects the entire industry both here in Asia and around the world. The new task force of volunteers will include representatives from all sectors of the industry to address this serious issue.”
AIN understands that the group has currently received eight volunteers from various sectors of the industry. The next step is to produce data for aircraft owners to make them aware that leaving aircraft on an open ramp will have detrimental effects on the airframe, and it is recommended to apply aircraft protective wax. They are also planning to encourage airports in the region to make provisions for aircraft used less frequently.
