Aircraft
Bizav OEMs Flock To Africa
The rugged Pilatus PC-24 (above) can operate from short and unpaved runways, so may be ideal for the African market. Below: Business aircraft dominated the ramp display at the African Aerospace and Defence show held in Pretoria last year; a business aviation show is slated to be held in Marrakech next April.
The rugged Pilatus PC-24 (above) can operate from short and unpaved runways, so may be ideal for the African market. Below: Business aircraft dominated the ramp display at the African Aerospace and Defence show held in Pretoria last year; a business aviation show is slated to be held in Marrakech next April.

While the business aviation world cautiously waits to see if the signs of recovery in the traditional markets of Europe and North America bear fruit, the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are looking elsewhere to satisfy demand for growth. While the Far East and Latin America offer encouragement, it is Africa that offers the best opportunities for increased sales, but the continent also has its own unique set of challenges.

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