Manufacturers Join Together To Show Their Stuff

Hoping to jump-start aircraft sales in the Midwest, several aircraft manufacturers' representatives have banded together to host aircraft shows in the region.  The first, called the Show Me Air Expo, will be held at Midwest Aviation Center at Spirit of St. Louis Airport June 11 and 12.

Show organizers say this is an opportunity for prospective buyers to view numerous aircraft models at one location, speak with manufacturers' representatives, and gather information on insurance, financing and tax advantages.  "We felt that this would be a great opportunity for aircraft buyers to view a large variety of new aircraft in one location," said Angelo Fiataruolo, General Manager of Kansas City Aviation Center, which represents Pilatus, Piper and Diamond aircraft in the Midwest.  He said with the current economy limiting dollars available to attract prospects, all the different aircraft manufacturers will be able to inexpensively show their product lines and attract buyers.  "We are all facing the same issues with attracting buyers, and if we can join together for events like this, we all benefit in the end," stated Fiataruolo.

At the Show Me Air Expo, representatives from Cessna, Cirrus, Diamond, Gobosh, Hawker Beechcraft, Husky, Liberty, Pilatus, Piper, and TBM850 will be displaying a variety of their aircraft including pistons, turbo-props and jets.  In addition, representatives from insurance companies, tax consultants, and financing will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their products.  Additional vendors continue to join the event, and interested parties can go online to see the complete list of participants and register for the show.

Additional locations have not yet been announced.

FMI: www.showmeairexpo.com