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Top 10 Reasons to Attend HELI‐EXPO
We think there are 100 reasons you should attend HELI‐EXPO, but here’s our Top 10:
10. EXPLORE 1.5 million square feet of exhibits
(more than 650 exhibitors!) for everything
related to the helicopter industry.
9. NETWORK with 20,000+ industry professionals
from more than 80 countries.
8. KEEP UP with industry developments by
attending manufacturers’ technical briefings,
workshops, forums, and other special events.
7. MEET the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge of 45
safety sessions throughout the show, all free
to attendees and exhibitors.
6. DEVELOP industry connections through
HAI’s 14 committee meetings and other
member events.
5. RENEW your inspection authorization certificate.
4. QUALIFY for continuing education credits,
including FAA-accepted courses for flight
instructor refresher, inspection authorization
renewal, and the FAA Safety Team’s AMT and
Wings programs.
3. BUILD professional success through HAI’s
Professional Education courses in safety, pilot
skills, maintenance skills, management skills,
and career development.
2. SEE the latest that the industry has to offer,
including 60+ helicopters on the show floor.
1. CONNECT with potential employers and
employees at the HAI Job Fair.
The World of Vertical Aviation
Attendee Profile
Position
37%
36%
Canada34%
Latin
America15%
27%
C-Level/Management
Sales/Marketing/Consultant
Operations/Maintenance/
Administration
Origination
19%
81%
U.S.
International
International Representation by Region
International attendees come from literally all over the world to gather
with industry professionals.
Europe31%
Middle East 3%
Asia8%
Australia/
New Zealand/
Oceania6%
Africa3%
Who Attends
HELI‐EXPO
• Helicopter manufacturers
• Helicopter pilots, owners,
operators, and students
• Aviation maintenance
technicians and students
• Distributors of products
and services for the
helicopter industry
• Training schools and
education institutions
• U.S. and international
government, regulatory,
and military agencies
• YOU! (Remember, your
competition will be there!)
HELI‐EXPO is a
magnificent show
that allows us to see all
that is going on in the
rotor industry at one time
and one place.
– Tom Jeffers, Helicopter Pilot
Los Angeles Fire Department
Las Vegas • March 4–7
rotor.com/heliexpo
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