LABACE 2013: Bizav Industry Makes Inroads with Government

The 10th edition of LABACE proved a success for organizer ABAG on several fronts, as the Brazilian industry association seemed to make its case to government officials about the importance of ensuring the sector’s access to major airports. At the same time, the region proved its value, with exhibitors generally happy despite an absence of orders during the show. (Photo: Kirby J. Harrison)

By AIN Staff • AIN Staff

September 1, 2013

LABACE 2013 Report

The 10th annual Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition at Congonhas Airport, in the southern suburbs of São Paulo, Brazil, came to a close August 16, having proved a success for organizer ABAG (Associação Brasileira de Aviação Geral, the General Aviation Association of Brazil) in its efforts to promote business aviation in the halls of government in the vast country. However, most notable to visitors–who tended to turn up en masse after 3 p.m. each day–was the lack of a wider “Latin American” flavor, or even a wider flavor of Brazil as plans for São Paulo business aviation airports took much of the attention. There was almost nothing from operators in the way of aircraft orders, perhaps because they are waiting for the impending infrastructure changes to acquire a satisfactory shape.

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LABACE 2013 Report

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