(And do a whole lot for GA by having a proper trade show in a major population centre)
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It is up to the various GA organisations to get together and organise a major GA expo. Can you GA guys see that happening?
This is exactly what we are trying to achieve with Aviatex at YWOL in May. And everyone that we talk to agrees it is a much needed event for GA and RA. But to put on an event like this is expensive and it is very hard to get operators to commit.
We all agree that the industry needs this, but without the support of the industry it's a hard one to get off the ground.
Aviatex is going to be a three day trade expo that will be held in conjunction with Wings Over Illawarra and we have had some good support from a few! Cirrus, Heliflite, Aust LightWing, Gipps Aero and Brumby are just some that have commited to take part in the trade expo.
AOPA and SAAA are both on board. yet to have offical discussions with RAAUS, but initial inducation are pretty positive.
We are working hard and are very committed to making this a very successful event for both exhibitors and visitors and to ensure that this becomes an anticipated event on the aviation calendar, but it will not happen without the industry's support.