European Rotors plans even bigger debut in 2021

Now, a digital event platform will allow additional attendees to participate and interact with exhibitors, even if travel restrictions are extended.

European Rotors has already signed up some 60 companies and organisations as exhibitors. Market leaders like Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo Helicopters, Safran Helicopter Engines, Boeing Global Services, H+S Aviation Limited, Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp., RUAG, ESG Elektroniksystem- und Logistik, Aerometals and others will be showcasing in Cologne.

The organisers of European Rotors are in talks with many more companies, institutions and associations.

The exhibition floor will feature an indoor aircraft static display, a drone pavilion as well as a starter area dedicated to new and emerging companies in the rotorcraft market. The trade show covers all aspects of VTOL operations including HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services), firefighting, public safety, offshore, logging, VIP transport and looks into the next generation of vertical flight with displays of eVTOLs and other unmanned solutions.

European Rotors, jointly organised by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), brings together major OEMs from the industry as well as operators, users, pilots, technicians and government authorities. Joining forces is not only all key to further promote safety, but also to a successful recovery of the rotorcraft industry after the COVID-19-pandemic.

European Rotors will also offer conferences, training and workshops alongside the trade show. One of the highlights is EASA’s Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium, held by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. The symposium is developed to be the premier platform for European helicopter operators and the industry to jointly discuss current and future challenges with the European regulator. The integration into European Rotors will allow EASA to expand its audience and reach out to new entities within the rotorcraft industry.

David Solar, head of the general aviation and VTOL department at EASA, said: “We are all looking at new ways to communicate and leverage the possibility given by new digital platforms. We have also to consider that people are forming the core of the rotorcraft community. Bringing people together in a responsible manner while making the most use of digital interactions are the pillars of the new concept for European Rotors for this year."

European Rotors 2021 edition will be a hybrid event combining the best of a live show with plenty of networking opportunities and additional content over its own online event platform.

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