The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA)
has teamed up with EAN Aviation, organisers of the annual Nigerian Business
Aviation Conference, NBAC, to merge the two respected meetings into one powerful
event.
In a value-add for delegates the two meetings
will come together to spearhead discussions about the value of creative business
thinking, and how it can stimulate new ideas to help navigate the increasingly
challenging world of business aviation in the region. The organisers have
designed the programme with the aim of providing a set of pragmatic tools that
will support the region’s stakeholders’ future planning and development.
Networking will also from a significant part
of the meeting and organisers have introduced a 'Meet the Operators' session
that will enable suppliers and operators to effectively network in a dedicated
environment. “We see operators as a lynchpin for the industry and want to
facilitate meetings that will be genuinely useful for both parties,” says
Rady Fahmy,
CEO of AfBAA.
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The gala dinner will offer great networking
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The programme will include discussions about
human resources and training; the benefits of purchasing pre-owned as opposed to
new aircraft; and look at how to plan for ongoing success. Presentations will
explore the perception of West African business aviation and a case study will
look at how the closure of Abuja airport, Nigeria’s legislative capital may have
affected the sector.
“We’ve create a dynamic programme with some
fascinating new themes for delegates to debate. We are sure we can provide
several tangible take-aways that will contribute to business longevity,” added
Segun Demuren,
CEO of co-host EAN Aviation.
In another first the event will be Chaired by
African aviation industry veteran Nick Fadugba who, for more than thirty years,
has been supporting aviation development on the continent through his company
African Aviation Services. Sponsors are already confirming their interest with
leading names Bombardier, Gulfstream and RUAG all confirming their
participation.
The AfBAA Regional Symposium West Africa/NBAC
2017 event will take place at The Eko Hotel Convention Centre, Lagos on 23 and
24 March. For more information please visit
www.afbaa.org or www.nbac.com.ng
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