Heli-Expo 2008
February 24th-26th
The worlds largest convention and exposition dedicated to the advancement of the international helicopter community
Of the many signs of confidence at the resurrected MD Helicopters, the new parts-by-the-hour programme is perhaps the most telling. Peter Donaldson
Sikorsky and Schweizer have blended manned helicopter and UAV components to create a state-of-the-art new light turbine single. Jon Lake
Big windows and four-abreast seating for ease of escape seen in the newly unveiled mock-up should help endear Eurocopter's new part Chinese bird to roughnecks. Jon Lake
A bouncy Sikorsky president Jeff Pino relishes pioneering and expansion in a time of plenty. Peter Donaldson
Standing room only as Frank Robinson talks about his R66. Tony Osborne
With orders for 33 aircraft from companies based across the globe, the EC175 programme has been given the perfect jumpstart. Tony Osborne
Eurocopter keeps breaking its own sales records as the boom in the helicopter industry continues unabated. In 2007 the company sold 802 aircraft. Tony Osborne
From this morning the Rotorhub team will be bringing you analysis and stories direct from the exhibition floor of Heli-Expo 2008.
11 - 17 May 2008
Grand Hyatt Hotel, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
14 - 16 May 2008
Kursaal Venue, Interlaken, Switzerland
27 - 29 May 2008
Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, Australia
