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HELICOPTERS

This should in part be helped by FIREFIGHTING
stabilising oil prices. The offshore drilling The rebound of the sector will be tied Firefighting is one of the sectors driving the
to ongoing efforts around testing and
market is forecast to grow by (US) $11 vaccination and subsequent easing of travel global helicopter market and has continued
billion between now and 2024 and have restrictions to boost tourism. to grow despite the global aviation crisis
a continuing ascent up to 2030. However with an increase in forest fires around the
a slight reinvention is on the cards as the global hotspots.
market will embrace a more diverse fleet AMBULANCE This has inspired a growing demand
of aircraft, allowing more light and medium In a period that has seen an unprecedented for helicopters in this segment but the
twins to replace the heavies that currently health crisis, emergency health services sector is riddled with safety concerns due
dominate offshore sector. have become ever more important to the dangerous nature of firefighting.
and a key part of the medical transport This is inspiring innovation in the sector
TOURISM infrastructure globally. The transport of especially with the emergence unmanned
It is no surprise that Heli-tourism has been critically ill patients, in demand medical autonomous helicopters.
professionals and much needed supplies
the worst affected sector as a result of over short to long distances has risen in the This is expected to develop and grow
the pandemic. Helicopter tour operators past year to position emergency services a whole new market for helicopters.
have had to watch on as tourists vanished as one of the key sectors driving the Helicopter OEMs continue to develop new
virtually overnight in the wake of covid helicopter market. models that are more effective and can
lockdowns and strict travel restrictions. carry larger volumes of water. Q

NEWS

AERO SOUTH AFRICA MOVED TO

2022

Sector and exhibitors are excited about the some of the leading manufacturers and
date change in the hope that the new dates suppliers to the industry.
Due to the ongoing uncertainty will allow sufficient time for the impacts of Exhibitors and visitors wishing to fly to
regarding the Covid-19 pandemic, Messe the pandemic to settle. the show will benefit from free landing,
Frankfurt South Africa has taken the “Faced with the global unpredictability approach and ground handling fees, making
decision to postpone the AERO South around event restrictions and international AERO South Africa the most cost-effective
general aviation show on the continent.
travel, we believe that we made the
Africa exhibition and conference to July best decision for the event. This way
Running alongside the exhibition are
2022. we can provide a platform that is safe high-quality workshop sessions, a ‘Park
The three-day event, supported by for exhibitors, visitors and staff and & Sell’ area, allowing private sellers the
AERO Friedrichshafen and presented in encourages high participation,“ said opportunity to be a part of the show and
co-operation with Messe Friedrichshafen, Annelie Reynolds, show director for AERO engage with potential buyers looking
will take place at Wonderboom National South Africa. to purchase a pre-owned aircraft, as
Airport, Tshwane in July 2022. The event will cover the full spectrum of well as demo flights allowing exhibitors
The launch event in 2019 was extremely general aviation products, technology and to demonstrate aircraft first-hand to
well received by the General Aviation services and already has commitment from propsective buyers. Q

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