16 October 2018
AAD2018 media round-table highlights aerospace and defence successes and shortcomings
The first ever Africa Aerospace and Defence media round-table event hosted at AFB Waterkloof to set the tone for the upcoming Expo scheduled to take place on 19-23 September under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Aerospace and Defence Potential” provided significant insight into the challenges and successes of South Africa's aerospace and defence industry.
"Our belief is that the media has always played a crucial role in the success of Africa Aerospace & Defence, especially now with AAD2018, which takes place in an economic environment best described as flat," said Leon Dillman, CEO of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA). "For that reason, we invited a few journalists and editors to get a first-hand glimpse into what's on offer and the state of play at present."
To further enhance this year’s theme and in ensuring that the success of the event delivers its mandate, CAASA is the lead partner hosting this 10th edition of AAD – 20 years since the first aerospace and defence exhibition in this format was staged in South Africa.
The first ever Africa Aerospace and Defence media round-table event hosted at AFB Waterkloof to set the tone for the upcoming Expo scheduled to take place on 19-23 September under the theme “Unlocking Africa’s Aerospace and Defence Potential” provided significant insight into the challenges and successes of South Africa's aerospace and defence industry.
"Our belief is that the media has always played a crucial role in the success of Africa Aerospace & Defence, especially now with AAD2018, which takes place in an economic environment best described as flat," said Leon Dillman, CEO of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA). "For that reason, we invited a few journalists and editors to get a first-hand glimpse into what's on offer and the state of play at present."
To further enhance this year’s theme and in ensuring that the success of the event delivers its mandate, CAASA is the lead partner hosting this 10th edition of AAD – 20 years since the first aerospace and defence exhibition in this format was staged in South Africa.
