There were positive signs for the Latin American and in particular Brazilian aviation industry last week at the Latin American business aviation conference and exhibition.  The event is the second largest of its kind in the aviation world and was held this year at Sao Paulo Brazil. Estimates say that up to 15,000 visitors attended the event which ran from the 12th to the 14th of August.

Overall 150 companies including Embraer, Helibras Gulfstream, Bombardier, Dassaut, Pilatus, Agusta, TAM Executive Aviation and Air Taxi Leader put on exhibitions. And aircraft like the Global 5000 and the Challenger 850, both manufactured by Bombardier were presented.

Good prospects for Brazilian sector
One company exhibiting at the event was the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Falcon. Its president and CEO John Rosanvallon said: "As the business aviation market recovers, we expect Brazil will be one of the fastest growing markets in the world. Brazil has experienced a very healthy growth in GDP and benefits from a diversified economy built on exports. All of the elements for a very bright future in Brazil are in place.”

Dassault Falcon, owns over 60% of the large cabin business jet category in Brazil. It expects market share to grow with 13 new airplanes to be delivered to Brazil over the next five years.

"Dassault Falcon delivered the first Falcon in Brazil over 30 years ago and opened our first office here 15 years ago,” said Rosanvallon. "Our commitment grew when we were the first manufacturer to open a service centre here. That facility in Sorocaba has been well received locally and recently received FAA certification to offer service on US-registered aircraft.”