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Labace 2011 a winner but future site uncertain
The eighth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition opened August 11 in São Paulo and exceeded its organizer’s expectations, but it

The eighth annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition opened August 11 in São Paulo and exceeded its organizer’s expectations, but it closed with uncertainly as to the location of next year’s show.

Unofficial records suggest contract signings at the show amounted to approximately $40 million, and show organizer Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral (Abag) said the event broke all past records for participation. According to commercial manager Rogério Sautner, there were 15,420 visitors, 586 more than in 2010 despite the increased cost of admission, $R150 ($93) compared with $R90 ($56) last year. He also noted there were a record 170 exhibitors, 20 more than last year, and 67 airplanes on static display, 12 more than last year.