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UNIQUE HELICOPTER SHOW

LAUNCHES IN COLOGNE

Symposium to reach out to the broader the needs of our customers to increase the
industry, enabling better collaboration and performance and safety of their operations
A new show aimed at creating a mutual understanding to enhance global will be essential in order to continue
global network platform for the helicopter aviation safety. Direct exchange with manu- leading the market by delivering state-of
industry will be held in November this facturers, operators, Approved Training the-art solutions.”
year at Koelnmesse, Germany. It will also Organisations (ATOs) and maintenance Leonardo Helicopters SVP strategy and
organisations will provide us with valuable
integrate the renowned EASA Rotorcraft 360° feedback for our work.” innovation Roberto Garavaglia has similar
and VTOL Symposium. The venue for European Rotors will be high expectations. “Europe is the world’s
The market leaders Airbus, Bell, Leonardo Hall 8 and the Congress Centre North of largest helicopter market, a benchmark for
and Safran are supporting the new format, Koelnmesse. Beside the organisers, the other emerging economies enhancing their
helicopter services or even introducing
both through their presence as exhibitors service partner is Messe Friedrichshafen, all new ones. The continent stays at the
and with an advisory function. an experienced exhibition and fairs forefront of technological and regulatory
“I am proud to announce the launch company, which also stages the established innovation and OEMs are, by definition, a
of European Rotors in co-operation with aviation show AERO Friedrichshafen. crucial element of such competitiveness.
EASA and with the great support of all our Alongside the exhibition section, an That is why Leonardo believes a new,
members,” stated Peter Möller, chairman additional focus of EUROPEAN ROTORS will strong dedicated exhibition is needed,
of the organisers, European Helicopter be on the varied conference components allowing all the relevant players to meet,
Association, at the opening press confer- with a large number of seminars and assess the state of the industry and define
ence held in Cologne. individual training sessions that visitors can the next steps.”
“The new gathering for the industry book. Bell senior vice president commercial
marks an important milestone in our The show aims to present topics for the business - international Patrick Moulay
endeavours to promote the social and general public and political leaders on a said, “Bell is proud to support the new
economic value of rotorcraft operations for separate stage inside the exhibition hall, European Rotors event. We thank the
European society. thus increasing interest in helicopters. European Helicopter Association for
“We will offer operators, manufacturers, Recruitment also plays a prominent role bringing together the vertical lift industry
aviation authorities, the supporting for the industry, which is why there are and the aviation authorities to focus on the
industry, mechanics, pilots, customers and favourable conditions for students and benefits and positive impact of helicopters
suppliers the opportunity to network and free admission for everyone as from the on society, today and in the future.
also to be informed on state-of-the-art afternoon of the third day. This event will be a driving force for the
equipment and services. Visitors will The major involvement of the leading advancement of VTOL throughout Europe.”
additionally have the chance to discuss OEMs is an additional added value for the CEO Safran helicopter engines Franck
present and future regulations as well as to three-day industry gathering, and Airbus Saudo said, “Safran wants the new
participate in dedicated training.” VP marketing and sales development Luc European Rotors show to be a powerful
Another fundamental component of the Bentolila is convinced of this. event for the European helicopter commu-
three-day event will be the integration of “50 years ago, Europe was giving birth to nity and the general public. It is a unique
the renowned EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL Airbus so we are thrilled to be supporting opportunity to bring together actors
Symposium. the EHA and EASA VTOL show and within the helicopter and VTOL industries
David Solar, head of VTOL Department safety conference. We expect high quality in the same location, centrally in Europe.
at EASA said, “Through our participation discussions and exchanges within the Exhibitions, conferences, best-practice
in European Rotors, in collaboration with industry, especially at a time of transition seminars and networking will make it an
EHA, we are integrating our very successful to new technologies and environmental indispensable event; one in which Safran
and established Rotorcraft and VTOL challenges. Understanding and anticipating intends to have a growing stake.” Q

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