The third-annual European Rotors show, to be held in Madrid from November 27 to 30, will foster training and workforce development for the vertical flight industry. This event is a collaborative effort by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), the European Helicopter Association (EHA), Helicopter Association International (HAI), and Spanish helicopter association Ataire.
A series of curated training sessions will be conducted on topics such as human factors in helicopter operations, the integration of simulator training devices, advanced automation in helicopters, and night vision goggles training for crews. Courses will also be available for aircraft maintenance personnel.
Notable sessions will include Spanish Day (November 28), which Ataire coordinates, emphasizing Spain's influential aviation companies. Other themed events will focus on Swiss innovation, sustainability, and helicopter emergency medical services systems.
Addressing a critical global shortage of qualified pilots and maintenance personnel, European Rotors's Career Day on November 30 will aim to connect employers with skilled candidates. Pegasus Aviacion is also partnering with European Rotors to offer a specialized firefighting training module for helicopter pilots and incident command managers.
Approximately 200 exhibitors will be featured in the IFEMA Convention Center. There will be dedicated areas for advanced technologies such as electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and automation.