More than 200 exhibitors have committed thus far to European Rotors, a number that is 25 percent ahead of the inaugural event held in 2021, organizers said. Host organization European Helicopter Association expects this number to grow since there are a few booth slots still available. Scheduled from November 8 to 10 in Cologne, Germany, European Rotors will cover the gamut of the rotorcraft industry—from helicopter emergency medical services and search and rescue (SAR) operations, police and public safety, aerial work and disaster relief, passenger transport, and advanced air mobility.
The conference will highlight the latest technologies, including dedicated areas for eVTOL, autonomous operations, and other future innovations. Companies including Bell, Airbus, Leonardo, Safran, Robinson, Boeing, Ruag, Pratt & Whitney, Luminator Aerospace, Rebtech, and Iwiation are among those participating.
A training day is scheduled in advance of the event on November 7 to cover human factors, night vision goggle operations, SAR system oversight, and a nominated postholder course, among others. In addition, the event will host a career day on November 9 to attract a wider range of people into the industry and help develop careers for those already working in the field.
The November show, which also has the support of Helicopter Association International, will be held in tandem with EASA’s annual Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium.