Helitech International opens its doors for global business

Helitech International 2014, in association with the European Helicopter Association (EHA), is making its first appearance in Amsterdam with 180 exhibitors representing 21 countries from around
the world including over 65 first-time exhibitors. A USA Pavilion is also making its Helitech International debut. The event is strongly supported by helicopter OEMs including AgustaWestland, Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopter, MD Helicopters and Russian Helicopters and engine manufacturers Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca. Other prominent names from the rotorcraft industry include BAE Systems, CAE, FlightSafety International, Honeywell, ITT Enidine, L3 Communications - Wescam, Milestone Aviation, Saab and Vector Aerospace.

Visitors can also see the latest products and services from a diverse range of specialist suppliers from the rotary wing sector. Among the impressive exhibits on display is an operational EC145 T2 helicopter on the Airbus Helicopters stand, while Universal Avionics has a functional and interactive demonstration of the Next Generation flight deck for the MD Explorer helicopter. Mecaer Aviation, a platinum sponsor for the Education Programme, is displaying the AW169 VIP mock-up interior cabin, while Cobham Life Support will introduce its manually-operated wearable personal overboard survival system - Survivor+.

This is a new class of maritime safety system that incorporates both a SOLAS-approved inflatable life jacket and a tethered single person life raft (thermal protective aid) into a single compact vest.

 "The fact that Helitech International has attracted exhibitors from as far away as Australia and New Zealand, as well as nearly 60 companies from North America, is clear evidence that the show is recognised as a truly global platform for the rotorcraft sector," said John Hyde, Event Director for Helitech International.