Tropical Aviation Distributors (TAD) has served the aviation community in the Caribbean and portions of South America continuously since 1984. Our business efforts are devoted to the distribution of new and used aircraft, helicopters and other aviation related products.

TAD is the exclusive Authorized Sales Representative for Cessna Aircraft Company's entire product line for the Caribbean and portions of South America (French Guyana, Guyana, and Suriname). We are also the exclusive authorized Cessna Parts Distributor for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Cessna Aircraft Company has built more general aviation aircraft than any other manufacturer and produces a wide range of aircraft, from the single engine piston Skyhawk to the fastest general aviation aircraft in the world, the Citation X. Cessna is recognized as the industry leader in safety, reliability, performance, and innovation. In addition to selling new Cessna aircraft, we provide spare parts, product support, warranty administration, technical support, and training coordination for Cessna operators.

TAD is also the exclusive Independent Representative for Thrush Aircraft for the Caribbean and portions of South America (French Guyana, Guyana, Suriname, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru). Thrush Aircraft manufactures the finest aerial spray application aircraft in the world. These versatile aircraft can be used for crop spraying, pest control, fertilization, fire bombing, mosquito control and other uses. Thrush Aircraft are rugged, durable and affordable. We also supply spare parts, product support, warranty administration, technical support, and training coordination for Thrush operators.

In addition to supporting Cessna and Thrush aircraft, TAD can provide spare parts and product support for Beechcraft, DeHavilland, Bombardier, Fairchild, Piper and other general aviation aircraft, and are authorized distributors for Garmin, Honeywell (Bendix/King) Avionics, Pratt & Whitney, and other manufacturers. Hence, we are able to support the varied demands of the modern aircraft operator, who frequently operates aircraft of various types and models. We also sell and broker used aircraft; lease aircraft; process overhauls; and provide assistance in arranging financing and insurance.

TAD is part of the Africair aviation group, which has owned and operated fixed base operations, charter operations, maintenance facilities, and has 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 which enables us to better understand and anticipate the needs of our customers. Africair is the exclusive representative for Cessna Aircraft Company, Bell Helicopter/Textron, Inc. and Thrush Aircraft for most of Africa.