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Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 Aviation and Aerospace Contents Message from the Premier of Victoria Minister for the Arts The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA 5 Message from the Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Minister for Tourism and Major Events The Hon Louise Asher MP 7 Message from the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC 9 Message from the Minister for Technology Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC 11 Message from the Commissioner for Victoria to Greater China Mr Patrick Stringer 13 About Melbourne, Victoria 16 2 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace Contents Victoria’s Aviation Industry 20 Victoria’s Aerospace Industry 60 Airport Consultancy Group 22 Aerospace Australia Limited 62 Avalon Airport 24 Marand 64 Aviation/Aerospace Australia 26 About the Department ACS Aviation Solutions 28 of Business and Innovation (DBI) 66 Aviation Training Services Victoria 30 About the Victorian Government Business Offices (VGBOs) 68 Bilectual Enterprise (Australia) Pty Ltd 32 DBI Contacts 71 Cadden Crowe 34 VGBO Contacts 75 City of Greater Geelong 36 Notes 77 Fox Strategic 38 JNP Simulators 40 Latrobe City Council 42 Moorabbin Flight Training Academy 44 PCR Australasia 46 Periploi Aviation 48 RedStick Strategic Communications 50 RMIT University 52 Swinburne University 54 TECH RESOURCE 56 Tristar Aviation 58 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace 3 4 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace Message from the Premier of Victoria Minister for the Arts The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA Victoria and China share a very close relationship that is based on historic and enduring ties, mutual respect and friendships developed over many years. Victoria would not be the vibrant and cosmopolitan place it is without the significant cultural and commercial contribution of the Chinese community that has thrived in our state since its settlement a century and a half ago. The city of Melbourne is an Asian city, with the Chinese community playing a crucial role in business, and with Mandarin now the second most spoken language in Victoria. In September 2011, I had the privilege of visiting China again – this time on my first overseas trip as Premier. This year marks the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Australia and China in the modern era, and I am honoured to be returning to China this time to lead the Victorian Government’s 2012 Super Trade Mission. This historic initiative is Australia’s largest ever trade mission abroad, comprising more than 400 Victorian businesses and organisations, representing a diverse range of industries including automotive, aviation and aerospace, cleantech, education, tourism, food and beverage. We also have strong representation from ICT, life sciences, mining equipment and technology services, professional services, as well as organisations offering expertise in financial, healthcare services, carbon markets and sustainable urban design. China’s dynamic economic growth and rapid urbanisation present exciting new opportunities for Victoria and China. As home to some of the world’s best urban planners, engineers and architects and as a leader in new energy and environmental protection, Victoria has much to offer China as it continues on its extraordinary development path. This trade mission will build on the solid foundation of existing partnerships and take important new steps that will strengthen the deepening Victoria- China relationship well into the future. The Hon Ted Baillieu MLA Premier of Victoria Minister for the Arts Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace 5 6 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace Message from the Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Minister for Tourism and Major Events The Hon Louise Asher MP I am delighted to be visiting China as part of the Victorian Government’s historic trade mission to present Victorian excellence in services, business and innovation, as well as introduce our world-class universities and leaders of our tourism industry. We are committed to encouraging new partnerships and facilitating mutually productive trade and investment opportunities between Victoria and China. In addition to our Business Offices in Shanghai, Nanjing and Hong Kong, our soon to be opened State of Victoria Representative office in Beijing provides practical support on the ground for businesses establishing a presence or expanding in China. China is Victoria’s largest source for international students with enrolments from China accounting for 30 per cent of those studying in our state. Victorian Universities rank highly among the world’s tertiary institutions, providing high quality education and internationally recognised degrees. Victoria’s education sector is well placed to expand on our already substantial research collaborations with Chinese researchers and institutions. China is also Victoria’s largest source of tourists from abroad, with more than a quarter of a million Chinese visitors expected this year. Victoria is committed to delivering an outstanding tourism experience for Chinese visitors. Melbourne has been recognised as the world’s most liveable city two years running, and is Australia’s sporting capital playing host to events such as the Australian Open Tennis, soccer and rugby internationals and the Australian Formula One Grand Prix. Melbourne has an innovative arts scene with vibrant exhibitions and blockbuster theatre productions. Regional Victoria offers a diverse range of activities and natural landscapes, from pristine beaches to wine growing regions and stunning rainforests. I am confident this trade mission will develop many fruitful partnerships. We welcome these partnerships and invite you, our hosts, to visit Victoria and experience all our state has to offer. The Hon Louise Asher MP Minister for Innovation, Services and Small Business Minister for Tourism and Major Events Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace 7 8 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace Message from the Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC I am honoured to be part of this important trade mission to China, showcasing the very best Victoria has to offer across a range of industries that provide scope for exciting new partnerships between Victoria and China. China is already our largest export market and, while our trading relationship has been based predominantly on primary and merchandise exports, our thriving service-based industries present exciting new export opportunities to meet China’s growing needs. By the end of 2012, China’s powerhouse economy will be more than 60 per cent larger than it was just five years ago. This dwarfs the economic growth of the rest of the world’s high-income economies. With this phenomenal growth comes an increase in Chinese consumption. It is estimated that China’s domestic consumption will account for about 12 per cent of the world’s total by 2020. Victoria’s highly skilled and diverse advanced manufacturing sector has the potential to meet some of the growing demand for new products in China. China’s rapidly expanding economy will also need more services. Victoria’s service-based industries, including finance, communications and software and information technology, are strongly represented on this mission and they are well positioned to meet China’s current and future needs. There are also significant opportunities for Victorian businesses to collaborate with China in the areas of new energy, environmental protection, cleantech and sustainable urban development, as well as sharing expertise in food, water and agriculture. As the internationally recognised Australian centre for electric vehicle research with 100 years of automotive experience behind it, Victoria has much to offer China in this important emerging industry. The Victorian Government proudly supports our state’s dynamic and innovative businesses in their further engagement with China and we look forward to many successful new ventures that will deepen the Victoria-China trade relationship to the mutual benefit of our two economies. The Hon Richard Dalla-Riva MLC Minister for Employment and Industrial Relations Minister for Manufacturing, Exports and Trade Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace 9 10 Victorian Government Super Trade Mission to China September 2012 | Aviation and Aerospace Message from the Minister for Technology Minister responsible for the Aviation Industry The Hon Gordon Rich-Phillips MLC It is my great pleasure to be a part of this trade mission to China, an opportunity to put proven Victorian know-how on display, and to initiate exciting new joint ventures between Victoria and China in technology industries. Victorian innovation in the areas of aviation and aerospace, biotechnology, alternative-fuel cars, and information technology, offers high quality solutions to the challenges posed by the rapid population growth of China’s cities. Home of Australia’s aviation and aerospace industries, Victoria is highly