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Africair
is the exclusive Independent Representative for the entire
Bell Helicopter/Textron product line in 18 African
countries. Bell is the premier manufacturer of light to
medium size helicopters in the world. We have provided
helicopters, parts, maintenance and technical support, and
training coordination to many government agencies, and to
many commercial operators, including those supporting the
exploration and production activities of major oil
companies. We also represent Bell's customizing affiliate,
Edwards and Associates, and provide configuration advice and
completion coordination for our customers.
Africair
is the exclusive distributor for
THIELERT
AIRCRAFT ENGINES GMBH (TAE) for the entire continent of
Africa. TAE manufactures a line of alternative fuel (Jet A-1/diesel) aircraft
engines which are EASA (JAA) and FAA approved for
installantion on a number of light aircraft, including the
popular Cessna 172 Skyhawk, models K through S. TAE engines
make light aircraft operation possible and affordable in
many areas of the continent where avgas is either
unavailable or unaffordable.
We also
provide product support for Piper, Beechcraft, Fairchild,
DeHavilland and other general aviation aircraft, and are
authorized distributors for Honeywell (Bendix/King)
Avionics, Garmin, Pratt & Whitney, and other manufacturers.
Hence, we are able to support the varied demands of the
modern aircraft operator, who frequently operates both fixed
and rotor-wing aircraft of various types and models.
In addition
to aircraft sales, we have owned and operated fixed base
operations, charter operations, and maintenance facilities,
and have operated a fleet of Cessna fixed wing aircraft and
Bell
helicopters that provided transport for a major oil company
and other commercial customers for over thirty-five years.
As a result of our experience from these varied operations,
we possess a thorough knowledge of aviation operations in
Africa which enables us to better understand and anticipate
the needs of our customers.
Our company
is headquartered in
Miami,
Florida
(USA) where we operate a modern distribution center. We are
familiar with each country’s importation and customs
regulations, as well as the best methods of shipment to each
country. Our
U.S. base greatly enhances our ability to coordinate
shipments from various vendors and, with respect to aircraft
sales, enables us to oversee the pre-delivery process to
ensure that our customer’s requirements are met.
Africair’s
dedicated and experienced management, sales and product
support team has over 255 years of combined aviation
marketing and product support experience in Africa. Our
sales and product support personnel are fluent in English,
Swahili, Spanish, French, Arabic, and German. Our full time
product support representatives travel the continent of
Africa continuously.
We also
sell and broker used aircraft; lease aircraft; process
overhauls; and provide assistance in arranging financing and
insurance. Our affiliate,
Tropical
Aviation Distributors
(www.tadistributors.com),
is the exclusive Cessna representative for 37 countries in
the Caribbean and South America, and is the Cessna Parts
Distributor for an additional four South American countries. |
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