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ANSERIA based avionics company Aeronautical Aviation has, after fourteen years, rebranded its identity, including a new logo and font. “We believe the new look better matches how we have grown and what we have become since 2005, and
that it is as a service provider striving to keep up with: technology, the ever-changing aviation industry, higher service levels and meeting the personal needs for each and every one of our clients,” said Clinton Carroll, Director Aeronautical Aviation, announcing the rebranding at the recent Aero SA exhibition. Aeronautical Aviation is not only limited to instrumentation, but over the years has launched its battery shop, avionics facility, online shop, and increased its autopilot facility. The design goal was to better match how the company aligns with its principles, values and the customers it serves. The management team worked with a marketing agency to find something that appeared crisp, approachable, smart and connected to capture the essentials of Aeronautical Aviation. Explaining the change, Carroll said that they decided to stay true to their original colours with the red and grey and stuck to their roots. The company has also moved into a new facility at Lanseria International airport where it is able to provide a better service to its customers and offer a more personalised experience with the same quality that customers have become used too. We welcome all to come see our new facility and have a cup of coffee with us.
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FEATURE REPORT: MARK MANSFIELD
AERO SA TAKES OFF
Not your most common training aircraft in SA, the Tecnam P2006T from Avconjet training school.
The launch of the inaugural African expo for general
aviation, AERO South Africa, hosted at Wonderboom
airport, Pretoria, welcomed over 4,200 visitors and will most certainly go down as a successful business-tobusiness aviation exhibition event.
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presentations over the three days and manufacturers were able to take prospective buyers on demo flights of their aircraft. There was a lot on offer, and the battle of the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) was noticeable with three major companies all
showcasing
their
latest
offerings.
Aviation Direct, with its already well-known EasyCockpit software, launched its new
decline
and
companies
webcam facilities at some of the major
aviation
including industry heavyweights such as
airports, with a lot more to come online with
participation in Africa’s
Absolute Aviation Group, Century Avionics,
the next few updates. The South African
premiere show, Africa
NAC, Jeppesen, Garmin and Bose. Leading
Weather
Aerospace and Defence
industry
weather forecasters promoting its weather
OTICING in
a
general
international
experts
aviation
presented
informative
Services
had
three
aviation
(AAD) over the past
few years, an opportunity was identified to specifically cater to the needs of general aviation. Aero SA, in partnership with Messe Frankfurt South Africa and Messe Friedrichshafen - who organise Europe’s largest general aviation show – Aero Friedrichshafen, launched the inaugural 3-day event. As South Africa’s first major general aviation trade show it met with some scepticism by the general aviation community who needed convincing to participate. Those that did were not disappointed. The expo showcased around 90 local
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NAC in full support of Aero SA.
platform for pilots. OzRunways was also
Century Avionics awarded Bose a certificate
years to build. The team from Aeronautical
promoting its newest updates that included
of appreciation for their endless contribution
Aviation, formerly known as Aeronautical
smaller airfields not normally included in
and investment into South Africa.
Instruments, also used the Aero SA event
the SA AIP onto its local base map. Boeing
As a business to business expo,
has bought out Jeppesen, so Jeppesen’s
Little Annie did not fly its usual outreach
Foreflight is now a Boeing product which will
programme, however, the team were on
In a first of its kind, AERO South Africa
be replacing the Jeppesen Mobile FliteDeck
hand to sell raffle tickets for a Bose A20
presented a ‘Park & Sell’ area sponsored
VFR SA app from end December 2019.
headset; the funds raised will contribute
by AutoTrader. This dedicated area allowed
to the purchase of a new engine for the
private sellers the opportunity to be a part of
Antonov.
the show and engage with potential buyers
Thanks to the influence of Messe Friedrichshafen, international
Aero
exhibitors
Pooley’s, and Boeing.
SA
also
such
as
hosted
as an opportunity to launch its new branding and name change.
Bose,
Pooley’s, a first-
time exhibitor in South Africa had its latest offerings of pilot books and accessories for pilots and student pilots. Pooleys Air Pilot Manuals (APMs) are prescribed by the South Africa Civil Aviation Authority as the preferred study material for the PPL. Bose had a dedicated stand, as did Garmin and both are represented in South Africa by Century Avionics.
Not just a fixed-wing trade show, a host of helicopters were also on display.
Bose has
invested considerably in South African aviation this past year with over 100 Bose
There was a plethora of aircraft on
A20 headset donated to various charities,
display, but some ‘notable mentions’ must
looking to purchase a pre-owned aircraft. Joshua Low, Managing Director of
such as The Red Cross, SanParks, Red
be the Cirrus G2 Vision Jet, making its
Messe Frankfurt South Africa noted; “We
Cross Air Mercy services, as well as the
South African show debut, the Stemme S12
are pleased with the success of this launch
Just Love Mission – popularly known as
motorised glider, as well as the PCAD700 –
event and the positive response from the
Little Annie – the world’s most famous AN2.
a South African project that has taken eight
industry. We pride ourselves in being a
AV I AT I O N
In great numbers you showed your appreciation for Bose technologies, and enjoyed a product demonstration. Bose Aviation thanks you for being part of the first AERO SA, and contributing to the event’s success.
Connect with us @BoseAviation
© 2019 Bose Corporation. All rights reserved.
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catalyst that promotes growth and business interactivity within the market.” The free-to-attend exhibition exposed visitors to the latest the general aviation
Utilising the vast space of Wonderboom airport’s apron for wall-to-wall exhibits and exhibitors.
industry has to offer, from never before seen aircraft such as the Cirrus Vision Jet G2, on display for the first time in South Africa, to ‘The Link’ STEM Innovation Challenge, an exciting programme for Grade Ten scholars who excel in mathematics and physical science to learn more about aeronautics at the Blue Chip hangar. Both exhibitors and visitors expressed their
satisfaction
business-to-business
with
this
first-time
showcase.
“The
show was a great success and certainly met our expectations. We are confident that AERO South Africa will become the premier
Part of the three day event was hosting various workshops and expert discussion.
promotional platform for general aviation, and we look forward to participating again in the future,” said Guy Worthington, Executive Director at Absolute Aviation Group. Fanie
enthusiasts fly-in to the show to be part
Jansen, the GM of Hiconnex, an aftermarket
of the first edition of the leading general
parts supplier, observed that; “AERO South
aviation trade expo in the Southern region.
and Wonderboom National Airport. Without
Africa connects the right people with the
Shaun Swart, Head of New Business
your support, an event like this would not
right industry. It is a firm platform to market
Development at Messe Frankfurt South
be possible. We are busy engaging with
your brand to a niche market.”
Africa commented that; “We would like
the industry as to suitable dates for the next
On Saturday, 6 July, the expo hosted
to thank all the exhibitors, sponsors,
Aero South Africa hope to announce when
an official fly-in at Wonderboom airport
partners and visitors who participated in
the next edition will take place in the next
which saw more than 250 general aviation
this event as well as the City of Tshwane
month.” Swart concluded.
SA newest aircraft from Cirrus South Africa, the Cirrus G2 Vision Jet.
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