Can you describe Hawker Pacific’s presence in the Asia Pacific region and the services it offers to clients?

Hawker Pacific was established in Australia and has been operating in Singapore since 1969, initially providing technical consultation for the Republic of Singapore Air Force. Since then, we have grown our presence in the region, establishing a technical support facility in Singapore and becoming one of the largest MRO operators in Singapore’s Seletar Airport. Our services include maintenance, modifications, upgrades, and other aircraft support services. We are market leaders for civilian and military aircraft and can provide integrated solutions across the aviation value chain. Additionally, we have aircraft maintenance facilities located across the Asia Pacific region in countries such as Malaysia, Philippines, China, Australia, and New Zealand. We support major business and general aviation manufacturers such as Beechcraft, Bell Helicopters, Bombardier, Cessna, DaherSocata, Dassault Falcon Jets, Diamond, Embraer Executive Jets, and Hawker. Our fixed-base operator (FBO) and handling services are also available at our locations in Singapore, Shanghai, Perth, Cairns, Sydney, and Brisbane. We also offer aircraft sales, aircraft management, special missions support, and component repair out of Australia, as well as spares distribution through our warehouse in Hong Kong. We have representative offices in China and Indonesia and a facility in Dubai, which offers rotary-wing maintenance and component support.

What kinds of trends for business aviation have developed in the Asia Pacific region over time, and what key drivers will we see for the segment’s continued growth?

The key drivers for the growth of the business aviation sector in the Asia Pacific region will be the increased demand stemming from countries with sizeable aircraft fleets, such as China, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Customers are becoming more aware of how using a business aircraft can increase their productivity when pursuing business interests in emerging economies. This is evident from increasing sales of business aircraft for personal use, particularly in Indonesia. Business owners recognize that the aircraft is a business tool that allows them to connect between continents and places that may not always have well-established commercial transportation links. This allows them to save on time, which they value above all else.

Could you highlight Hawker Pacific Singapore’s key objectives for the next 3-5 years?

Our key objectives for the next 3-5 years include increasing sales and the geographical reach of our aircraft support services. We are also focusing on growing and investing in our pool of skilled labor, which currently sits at approximately 150 people. Additionally, we are working alongside the Singapore government to attract younger generations into the business aviation industry, which remains a niche segment of the market. This is a key growth area that has seen many polytechnics offering aircraft maintenance and aerospace-related courses over the past five years. Hawker Pacific is looking into developing new opportunities in-country and throughout the Southeast Asia region. We are always open to partnerships and joint ventures wherever the demand requires it.