Will Play Host To Europe's Largest Event For The Rotorcraft Industry

After three years at London's ExCeL, Helitech International - Europe's largest event for the rotorcraft industry - has announced that the 2019 edition of the show will move to Farnborough International's recently launched permanent structure for exhibitions.

The purpose built multi-functional venue - which is 35 mins by train from London Waterloo and 30 minutes from London's Heathrow Airport - will provide exhibitors with enhanced facilities to showcase their latest solutions. The move follows feedback from both exhibitors and visitors who wanted an airfield location venue that would facilitate technology displays and live product demonstrations.

The airfield will enable exhibitors to offer test flights to potential and new customers, with Helitech International confirming that landing fees will be subsided for all exhibitors and visitors to maximize the potential of the new airfield location.

"Farnborough is internationally recognized for its role at center of the aerospace industry, we're thrilled to welcome Helitech International to our new Exhibition and Conference Center," said Michael Watton, Venue Director, Farnborough International Exhibition & Conference Center. "Rotorcraft fascinates and excites in equal measure, there is no better backdrop to showcase the best, the latest and the most innovative helicopters than here at the birthplace of British aviation, with a great venue that will enable the industry to meet, do business and grow."  

"The British Helicopter Association welcomes the move of Helitech International to Farnborough to showcase the capabilities of the European helicopter industry and offer the industry a great venue - and airfield - to demonstrate the latest technologies and innovation," said Tim Fauchon, CEO, British Helicopter Association (BHA). "We look forward to joining rotorcraft professionals at the new venue in 2019."

"Farnborough International has a long history, rich in pioneering heritage and presenting cutting-edge innovations. We're looking forward to welcoming the very best of the rotorcraft industry to our new UK home next year, where they will find facilities better suited to our industry requirements," said Teresa Heitor, event manager, Helitech International.

Helitech International currently takes place alternately in London and Amsterdam, where it will return this October from 16-18 October 2018 at the RAI Amsterdam Exhibition and Convention Center.

(Image provided with Helitech International news release)

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