An overly subscribed AviaDev conference got off to a great start at the Century City conference hotel in Cape Town.
Having been treated to a fabulous night at the welcome reception at the Execujet hangar by Bombardier amidst the surprise guest of having Uganda Airlines newly commissioned CRJ900 on display, it was only a matter of time that the Jon Howell led AviaDev Team will surpass their own record of organizing Africa’s premium aviation conference.
From the practicalities of open skies in Africa to which Aircraft is suitable for the continent were some of the interesting discussions which set the ball rolling.
Sessions on the quantifiable benefit of a new air service and who actually benefits was up for discussions.
Experts, decision makers Regulators and Policy makers in the aviation sector converged under one roof to discuss the aviation and tourism growth in Africa.
Well-coordinated one to one pre arranged meeting sessions would cap off the business day on the opening day of the event.
Networking gala dinner sponsored by the South Africa Tourism to be held at the Hazendal wine estate in Stellenbosch will wrap up an impressive day at the 4th AviaDev conference
VoyagesAfriq and partner news agency ATC News will be bringing you full report from the conference.
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