Following hard on the
heels of EBACE, the African Business Aviation
Association, AfBAA, is pleased to announce that
ExecuJet South Africa’s Lanseria facility will be
the first venue for Africa’s new dedicated business
aviation conference, exhibition and static display,
AfBAC EXPO.
Gavin Kiggen,
Director, ExecuJet Africa and
Rady Fahmy,
CEO of AfBAA, signed the agreement during this
year’s annual convention in Geneva.
When AfBAC EXPO
kicks off on 29 November 2017, ExecuJet will welcome
international attendees from Africa, and beyond, to
its modern, purpose built, facility at Lanseria
International Airport. With a total footprint of
more than 18000 sqm the facility is well-positioned
to accommodate the needs of a one day conference on
the 29th November, and two-day exhibition and static
display on the 30th November and 1st December.
The 9,000 sqm
hangar provides ample space to accommodate the
booths of over thirty business aviation suppliers
highlighting their latest services. The private
apron will host up to twenty aircraft and
accompanying marquees, ensuring that OEMs and
brokers can make the most of a dedicated environment
to showcase their latest models. To add maximum
effect for those looking to buy or sell aircraft,
demonstration flights will be available on a by
appointment basis arranged with vendors in advance.
AfBAA anticipates that attendees will maximise their
time by visiting booths, participating in the
conference, viewing aircraft, attending up to 16
hours of workshops, and viewing the latest in
aircraft technology during the three-day event.
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ExecuJet
South Africa’s Lanseria facility will be
the first venue for Africa’s new
dedicated business aviation conference,
exhibition and static display, AfBAC
EXPO. |
ExecuJet will also
be offering delegates the opportunity to take a tour
of its FBO, which incorporates a domestic and
international lounge, as well as maintenance
facilities that house the only EASA approved
business aviation MRO in Africa. With ExecuJet
operating 53 aircraft for charter from the Lanseria
facility the business will also be showcasing a
number of their fleet.
“We are thrilled
to have secured ExecuJet’s Lanseria facilities as
the venue for AfBAC EXPO’s first outing,” said Fahmy.
“ExecuJet is a world class organisation, offering
the highest quality in professional services, with a
reputation that is second to none. To host the first
AfBAC EXPO at their South African facility brings a
further level of credibility to the event, and gives
all participants the confidence to know that they
will be welcomed by a facility that truly
understands business aviation in Africa.”
Kiggen added,
“It’s an honour for us to be the first hosts of the
AfBAC EXPO. We are looking forward to supporting the
development of the event over the next few years.
Our experience in Africa, and internationally,
brings another level of knowledge to facilitating
the event, and we know that it will appeal to any
individual or company that is focused on developing
business aviation across the continent.”
ExecuJet is no
stranger to managing a busy facility having handled
high traffic resulting from numerous sporting events
including cricket’s 2009 Indian Premier League and
the 2010 FIFA World Cup, when the team handed more
than 1430 aircraft, and at its peak arranged space
for 187 aircraft to be parked on and around the
apron. |