Dubai
Helishow 2008 lines up a series of
new attractions for the Region’s Helicopter
Industry
The 3rd edition of the biennial International
Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition,
popularly known as Dubai Helishow 2008, is all
set to enthrall the visitors with the latest
civil and military helicopter technologies and
operations. This one-of-its-kind trade show
for the helicopter industry is scheduled to
take place from 11th to 13th November 2008 at
the East Hall, Airport Expo, Dubai, UAE. Held
under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed
Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime
Minister of UAE,
and
Ruler of Dubai, the exclusive show is hosted
by Mediac Communications & Exhibitions LLC.
The show will feature exhibitors from around
the world who will showcase their products and
services through indoor exhibits, static craft
displays, and flight demonstrations. Senior
level buyers and business visitors from various
sectors like Academia, Armed Forces, Commercial
Operators, Defense, Emergency Services, Government
Agencies, Maintainers and Private Buyers are
expected to show keen interest in this year’s
show. Some of the Key Exhibitors at this year’s
show include:
AgustaWestland – Italy Aviator & Aviation
- UAE, Boeing – USA, Emirates-CAE Flight Training
– UAE, Enstrom Helicopter – USA, Eurocopter
– France, Falcon Aviation – UAE, G&C International
- representative of Robinson Helicopters in
the Middle East, Hawker Pacific Air Services
- representative of Bell Helicopter in the Middle
East, Horizon International Training Academy
– UAE, MD Helicopters –
USA, Russian Pavilion - Kazan, Mil Moscow Helicopter
Plant, Ulan-Ude Aviation Plant, Sikorsky Helicopters
– USA to mention a few. The popularity and success
of the earlier editions of Dubai Helishow, has
attracted a growing number of new participants
for this year’s show. They include: Aerolite
Max Bucher AG – Switzerland, Avicorp – Middle
Easts, Bayards Aluminium Constructies BV – The
Netherlands, Bristow Helicopters – UK, Bristow
Academy – USA, GENA Systems – Austria, Goodrich
Sensors & Integrated Systems – USA, Honeywell
–
USA, Industria de Turbo Propulsores – Spain,
Onboard Systems – USA, Pall Corporation – France,
RFD Beaufort, Northern Ireland, Simplex Manufacturing
Company – USA and Tulsa Turbine Engines &
Aircraft - USA A significant development in
this year’s Dubai Helishow is the launch of
the Dubai Air Medical & Rescue Show 2008
– a specialist exhibition which focuses on air
ambulance, air rescue, air evacuation and other
medical transport services and will be held
alongside Dubai Helishow 2008. Additionally,
Helicopter Association International, USA (HAI)
a professional trade association of 2,750 plus
members worldwide will
be conducting a comprehensive educational program
offering courses on such topics as safety, maintenance,
economics among others during the Dubai Helishow
2008. Dubai Helishow’s significance is on the
rise, considering the fact that the UAE’s response
to the helicopter technology and investment
interest has been over-whelming over the last
few years. In fact, Dubai is well placed to
service the demand from the Middle East, |
