20 August 2018
With less than five months to opening day, the 10th edition of Africa Aerospace & Defence (AAD) is gaining increased attention from exhibitors and other role players in the aerospace and defence field. This is exemplified by the number of confirmed exhibitors, the record number of national pavilions confirmed to date, as well as major sponsors that have pledged support towards the event.
Managed on a rotation basis by a partnership comprising the Department of Defence (DOD),Armscor, the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association (AMD) and the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA), AAD2018 will take place 19to 23 September 2018 at its long-standing home of Air Force Base Waterkloof in Tshwane.
According to the organisers, AAD2018 will once again be a world-class showcase, with spectacular aerial and ground displays, some of which have never been seen before on the African continent."We are currently still engaging several countries to finalise their participation of aircraft,"said Leon Dillman, CEO of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA),the lead partner tasked with ensuring the success of the popular air show and exhibition. "As we await confirmation of aircraft types, we hope to make an announcement shortly; watch this space”, commented Dillman.National pavilions confirmed are Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France (a new pavilion), Germany, Italy, Namibia, Russia, Turkey, Poland, USA and UK. With Lithuania taking a national pavilion, this brings the total number of pavilions to 14 thus far.Besides national pavilions, local and foreign exhibitors have booked up virtually all available space at AFB Waterkloof. According to Dillman, most outdoor space has been sold out and more than 90% of indoor exhibition space has also been taken. Of the available hospitality chalets, more than 80% have been booked.A new feature on the AAD2018 programme will be seminars, covering topical subjects such as "Cyber Security" and "The Future of Drones". Seminars at major exhibitions have gained popularity worldwide, both as a means to convey key capabilities in a specific field to the top level decision-makers attending the exhibition and to enable the industry to engage on a wider front.
These seminars are scheduled to run over the three trade days, i.e. 19 to 21 September. A complete schedule will be communicated in due course."For this reason, we offer a number of small theatres with seating capacity of fifty (50) for presentations, product launches and media briefings, which are ideal at a venue like Waterkloof," explains Dillman.Given the importance of drones in both the military and commercial spheres, and at the behest of drone manufacturers, AAD2018 will once again feature a dedicated drone pavilion at AAD2018, according to Dillman.The Exhibitor Briefing is scheduled for July. Trade registration (for trade visitors only) will open on 15 May 2018. Trade visitors are invited professional and business persons primarily engaged in legitimate areas of defence, general aviation, the military, government,equipment procurement, end-users of such equipment and research entities.
This precludes persons under the age of 18 years. The trade invitation is valid only for the Trade days 19 to21 September 2018.For any prospective exhibitors that still wish to participate, Dillman advises them to access the E-zone on the AAD website (http://www.aadexpo.co.za/portal/login) where bookings can be made.
This is done on a first-come-first-serve basis.MediaMedia accreditation will open on 1 June 2018. With a significant array of media partners,both local and from all over the world, the organisers expect large numbers of journalists,videographers and photographers to cover the event. All media channels offered by our partners, including the comprehensive Exhibitor catalogue and the official AAD Show Daily provide opportunities for advertising and branding. Sponsorship opportunities High-level sponsors who realise the importance of building their brand at an event likeAAD2018 include Air BP and NDIC (National Defence Industry Council), who are new Gold sponsors. Other opportunities still exist, notably on-site branding and various other types of sponsorships.
Exhibitors are advised to visit the official AAD2018website: http://www.aadexpo.co.za/ for more information.
Contact:Marketing & Communications Manager:Nakedi Phasha Cell: +27 82 544 3339 - Email: marketingcomms@aadexpo.co.za
Managed on a rotation basis by a partnership comprising the Department of Defence (DOD),Armscor, the South African Aerospace, Maritime and Defence Industry Association (AMD) and the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA), AAD2018 will take place 19to 23 September 2018 at its long-standing home of Air Force Base Waterkloof in Tshwane.
According to the organisers, AAD2018 will once again be a world-class showcase, with spectacular aerial and ground displays, some of which have never been seen before on the African continent."We are currently still engaging several countries to finalise their participation of aircraft,"said Leon Dillman, CEO of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA),the lead partner tasked with ensuring the success of the popular air show and exhibition. "As we await confirmation of aircraft types, we hope to make an announcement shortly; watch this space”, commented Dillman.National pavilions confirmed are Brazil, Canada, China, Czech Republic, France (a new pavilion), Germany, Italy, Namibia, Russia, Turkey, Poland, USA and UK. With Lithuania taking a national pavilion, this brings the total number of pavilions to 14 thus far.Besides national pavilions, local and foreign exhibitors have booked up virtually all available space at AFB Waterkloof. According to Dillman, most outdoor space has been sold out and more than 90% of indoor exhibition space has also been taken. Of the available hospitality chalets, more than 80% have been booked.A new feature on the AAD2018 programme will be seminars, covering topical subjects such as "Cyber Security" and "The Future of Drones". Seminars at major exhibitions have gained popularity worldwide, both as a means to convey key capabilities in a specific field to the top level decision-makers attending the exhibition and to enable the industry to engage on a wider front.
These seminars are scheduled to run over the three trade days, i.e. 19 to 21 September. A complete schedule will be communicated in due course."For this reason, we offer a number of small theatres with seating capacity of fifty (50) for presentations, product launches and media briefings, which are ideal at a venue like Waterkloof," explains Dillman.Given the importance of drones in both the military and commercial spheres, and at the behest of drone manufacturers, AAD2018 will once again feature a dedicated drone pavilion at AAD2018, according to Dillman.The Exhibitor Briefing is scheduled for July. Trade registration (for trade visitors only) will open on 15 May 2018. Trade visitors are invited professional and business persons primarily engaged in legitimate areas of defence, general aviation, the military, government,equipment procurement, end-users of such equipment and research entities.
This precludes persons under the age of 18 years. The trade invitation is valid only for the Trade days 19 to21 September 2018.For any prospective exhibitors that still wish to participate, Dillman advises them to access the E-zone on the AAD website (http://www.aadexpo.co.za/portal/login) where bookings can be made.
This is done on a first-come-first-serve basis.MediaMedia accreditation will open on 1 June 2018. With a significant array of media partners,both local and from all over the world, the organisers expect large numbers of journalists,videographers and photographers to cover the event. All media channels offered by our partners, including the comprehensive Exhibitor catalogue and the official AAD Show Daily provide opportunities for advertising and branding. Sponsorship opportunities High-level sponsors who realise the importance of building their brand at an event likeAAD2018 include Air BP and NDIC (National Defence Industry Council), who are new Gold sponsors. Other opportunities still exist, notably on-site branding and various other types of sponsorships.
Exhibitors are advised to visit the official AAD2018website: http://www.aadexpo.co.za/ for more information.
Contact:Marketing & Communications Manager:Nakedi Phasha Cell: +27 82 544 3339 - Email: marketingcomms@aadexpo.co.za
