Heavyweights Like Robinson and Bell (Among Others) Will Not Be There

Heli-Expo 2021 may not be all that difficult to get around in... despite aggressive efforts by HAI to assure exhibitors and attendees that they expect to have a safe event.

HAI has dug in their heels and seems bound and determined to pull this off -- and restore some normalcy and score a positive event on behalf of the imperiled commercial aviation industry... despite a number of vendors pulling out on the last allowable cancellation day.... some with big names like Sikorsky, Airbus, Bell and Robinson.

Robinson Boss, Kurt Robinson, told ANN that, "After careful consideration, Robinson Helicopter Company made the difficult decision, in light of the current COVID situation, to forego this year's HAI Heli-Expo in March. Heli-Expo is a yearly highlight and we are sorry to miss it, however, we will look forward to seeing our dealers, customers and friends in Dallas, 2022."

Still, HAI says they are committed to holding HAI HELI-EXPO IN PERSON in New Orleans on March 22-25, with exhibits open March 23-25.

"We believe it's in the best interest of our industry to create opportunities for business and education. Most importantly, we believe we can hold this event safely... HAI and our local partners, including the City of New Orleans and the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, are evaluating the risk factors daily and updating the health and safety plans designed to protect HAI HELI-EXPO participants."

Some of the measures HAI will use at HAI HELI-EXPO 2021 to protect visitor's health and safety include mandatory mask wearing, physical distancing, temperature screenings, and frequent, thorough cleaning of all public spaces.

HAI is also consulting with epidemiologist Dr. Allison Stock, formerly with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on health and safety measures at the show.

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