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Aerospace and Defence (AAD) is a
premier event on the international
aviation and defence calendar. As
a showcase for civil and military
aviation, maritime and land-based
defence technologies, AAD is the
largest exhibition of its kind in
Africa. With the world-class infrastructure
of South Africa, AAD is uniquely
positioned for exhibiting companies
to market their products and services
to the entire continent and beyond.
Introduction
to Africa Aerospace and Defence
2010 (AAD2010)
Following on the successful
hosting of the show in Cape Town,
AAD2010 returns to Air Force Base
Ysterplaat from 21 to 25 September
2010. As always, AAD2010 runs over
three trade days followed by two
days open to the general public.
This allows for networking opportunities
and face-to-face business interaction.
AAD2010 affords exhibitors ample
access to official delegations and
decision makers. Moreover, AAD2010
in Cape Town provides the ideal
hub from which to pursue a range
of interests, including sporting
activities and visits to South Africa´s
renowned tourist attractions.
Exhibition
Profile
Covering the full spectrum
of leading edge aviation products
and defence-related technologies,
AAD2010 will highlight contemporary
developments in these areas. Niche
sectors incorporated into AAD2010
cover commercial and general aviation,
homeland security (aviation, maritime
and land-based), humanitarian relief
and disaster management, freight
and forwarding services, as well
as search and rescue.
Visitor
Profile
Building on the success
of previous exhibitions, AAD2010
is set to attract significant numbers
of participants. Almost 80 officially
invited foreign delegations attended
AAD2008, including 20 defence ministers,
many from African countries. Some
13000 trade visitors provided the
400 exhibitors from 35 countries
with the opportunity to market their
products to the African continent.
AAD2010 is expected to attract even
greater numbers of diplomats, entrepreneurs
and representatives of local and
national governments who seek potential
trade opportunities and future business
collaboration.
Demonstrations
A comprehensive flying
programme, with slots for demonstration
flights, enables aerospace companies
to demonstrate their products to
potential clients. A dynamic vehicle
track allows for the demonstration
of land-based products, while the
close proximity of the Cape Town
harbour and the V&A Waterfront
offer berthing of ships and other
maritime exhibits.
Government
Support
The South African government
considers Africa Aerospace &
Defence a national asset which it
fully supports through the national
departments of Trade and Industry,
Defence, Transport and Science and
Technology.
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