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Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. (ARI), recently signed a joint venture agreement with global renewable energy company Mainstream Renewable Power (Mainstream) to build a 90-MW onshore wind project in Libmanan, Camarines Sur. URL Link to PR: https://journal.com.ph/aboitizpower-and-mainstream-renewable-power-enter-into-first-jv-agreement-for-90-mw-wind-project-in-camsur/

LEI YU Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Regional Head of Distribution, Asia, QBE Asia Pacific Lei Yu has joined PBEC and has been appointed to the board. Lei was Chief Executive Officer at Marsh Hong Kong, and Director at L2 SPACE. Lei Yu joined QBE Insurance in 2018. Lei Yu is currently Chief Executive Officer, North Asia, Regional Head of Distribution, Asia at QBE Asia Pacific “PBEC is a great platform providing meaningful connections and partnerships for the local &…

Adrien has been living in Asia since 2004, where he has been developing the Private and Business Aviation sectors for the major part of the past two decades. After working for a large private operator and selling business jets for Hawker-Beechcraft and then Bombardier across the region and globally, he founded Jet 8 in 2018 to provide tailor made private aviation solutions to clients in the Asia Pacific region. A true entrepreneur in his designated field of expertise with a…

PBEC Natalie Chung Sum Yue – Expedition Key Opinion Ambassador and Steering Committee Member is seeking to raise funds for her upcoming environmental expedition to the Antarctic to raise more awareness about climate change and its adverse affects to the people of Hong Kong SAR Download and view details of the expedition and sponsorship opportunities here

Exactly two months ago Urban-Air Port launched Air One to the world. For 3 weeks in #Coventry City Centre #UK, Urban-Air Port  hosted the AAM industry and for the first time the AAM consumer, showcasing the future of #infrastructure for the #advancedairmobility industry. After 15,000 visitors (including the press, 200 school children & university students, and attendees for closed door events); 1000 pieces of media coverage; 100 successful drone flights; 20 private events featuring world class catering; 1 fine dining experience and 1 maiden flight of a 23yr…

by Laura Singleton June 2022 The need for greater transparency, inclusiveness and ethics around AI was among the topics discussed at a Davos event hosted by the Business School. AI is evolving and is increasingly used as a tool for collaboration. Experts at the event, which coincided with the World Economics Forum, agreed that  it is important to be transparent whilst the industry is progressing rather than “getting everything right” privately. AI also needs to evolve with the changing demands and…

by Joanna Wilson, Deborah Evanson May 2022 PBEC Member Imperial College London is establishing a ground-breaking research institute dedicated to developing clean, safe and sustainable air-travel. Supported by a £25 million philanthropic donation, the Brahmal Vasudevan Institute for Sustainable Aviation will pioneer the breakthroughs and technologies needed to support the aviation industry’s transition to zero pollution. Its researchers will look at all elements of air transport, from fuel and aircraft design to airport infrastructure, air traffic control and aviation policy. The £25…

by Martin Sayers, Ryan O’Hare, Laura Gallagher, Emily Head, Deborah Evanson, Caroline Brogan, Hayley Dunning May 2022 PBEC member Imperial College has a greater proportion of world-leading research than any other UK university, according to the Research Excellence Framework (REF). The results confirm Imperial’s status as a world-class research university. The College ranks top in the UK overall – with a greater proportion of 4* “world-leading” research than any other UK university. Imperial ranks first in the UK for research outputs, first in the UK for research environment,…

Chris is an education entrepreneur, investor and non-profit leader focused on developing and scaling initiatives and technologies that lower barriers and reduce inequalities in accessing the opportunities of the Future of Work. He founded BSD Education in 2013, an educational software and curriculum provider that enables teachers in schools to teach students digital skills during their lessons. BSD has grown to work with schools around the world and has teams located in Hong Kong, Thailand, Philippines, and the United States….