LABACE 2010- Day 1
Aug 13
Organized by ABAG (Brazil’s General Aviation Association), LABACE 2010, the 7th Latin America Business Aviation Conference, opened yesterday at Congonhas Airport in São Paulo, Brazil.
During the opening ceremony, ABAG’s director, Francisco Lyra, highlighted the important role played by general aviation for the country’s growth. Brazil hás the world’s 2nd largest fleet of GA aircraft. In Brazil, G.A. serves close to 75% of all major airports, as well 3,500 airfields.
Despite the growth of general aviation over the last decade, aeronautical infrastructure in Brasil remains insufficient, and outdated. Brazil needs not only more airports but also more general aviation terminals. Moreover, Brazil also needs more pilots.
The organizers of LABACE expected 15,000 visitors over the 3 days of the show. Yesterday alone, the show registered 9000 visitors.