The 20th edition of the Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) drew 14,157 visitors to São Paulo’s Campo de Marte Airport August 5 to 7, exceeding expectations for Latin America’s largest business aviation trade show. Organized by the Brazilian General Aviation Association (ABAG), the event featured 54 aircraft and more than 150 exhibiting brands.
The association noted that Brazil remains one of the world’s largest business aviation markets, with diverse operations, a robust airport and air navigation network, and a skilled workforce supported by established training centers. However, ABAG cautioned that several factors threaten the sector’s competitiveness. It cited specific concerns, including the common IBS/CBS rate, a selective tax on imports of aircraft and parts, state IPVA collection (except for air services), potential U.S. tariff impacts and reciprocal measures, ESG‑related operational limits, and shortages of specialized technical labor.
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