Abu Dhabi: More than 100 companies in the general aviation sector will take part in the Abu Dhabi Air Expo to be held next month.
Major players from the international and local general aviation community will bring their aircraft to the expo and share the latest innovations in the general aviation industry, Al Bateen Executive Airport, the dedicated business aviation airport of Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC), announced yesterday.
Embraer, a key participant, will showcase its ultra-large Lineage 1000 executive jet.
Falcon Aviation Services and Al Jaber Aviation will present the 4 Legacy 600 and 2 Lineage 1000 aircraft.
Bombardier, Hawker, Cessna, Al Jaber Aviation and Falcon Aviation Services are among the participants who will bring their aircraft as well as their latest products to the show.
Fujairah International Airport will be among the leading organisations present to support the development of the region's general aviation sector.
The show, running from March 6 to 8, will also bring the latest innovations in general aviation technology, with everything from pilot gear to aircraft accessories.
Fastest turboprop
Moreover, the expo will bring to the Middle East for the first time the TBM 850, the fastest single turboprop in the world, with a maximum cruising speed of 593km/h at 7,940 metres.
The TBM 850 combines the cruising speed and flying times typical of light jets with low operating costs, low environmental signature, range and excellent payload.
Yousuf Hassan Al Hammadi, Chairman of the Organising Committee for Abu Dhabi Air Expo, Deputy General Manager, Al Bateen Executive Airport, said: "We are pleased to welcome international aviation's key players to see our dynamic emirate and discover the growth opportunities for general aviation. The event will showcase Abu Dhabi as a thriving centre for business and hosting this event will allow the aviation sector to boost its growth and create innovative businesses and ventures."
"The show, with its first event in the region, will attract more than 100 companies to showcase their products and services to over than 5,000 visitors daily," added Al Hammadi.
