Helitech to move away from Duxford???
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Thought the Helihub report was a bit one sided, anti EXCEL and factual incorrect. A couple of points to note.
Although Rolls Royce didn't have a stand, there was the regional M250/RR300 rep, plus one of the VP's from the US walking the show, wearing large badges.
Multiflight had a stand and very well represented by all the departments
Eastern Atlantic were also walking the floor for at least two days.
Lots of the people I spoke with had an excellent show, with top quality people coming to see them; our company included. When you can put good quality giveaways on the counter, and they don't get grabbed by the bag fillers, something must be right.
Although Rolls Royce didn't have a stand, there was the regional M250/RR300 rep, plus one of the VP's from the US walking the show, wearing large badges.
Multiflight had a stand and very well represented by all the departments
Eastern Atlantic were also walking the floor for at least two days.
Lots of the people I spoke with had an excellent show, with top quality people coming to see them; our company included. When you can put good quality giveaways on the counter, and they don't get grabbed by the bag fillers, something must be right.
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I agree with Jeremy's report if anything it may have been more biased to helitech than against
I was one of the 10 visiting helicopters and I spent more time on the bus than flying that day
I think there would have been a lot more visiting helicopters if the weather had been kinder
We were lucky to have flown down the day prior and overnighted 11 mins flying time away otherwise we would have been driving (we were delayed anyway due to WX)
I preferred helitech duxford/redhill format than the new one but that's my own preference
I was one of the 10 visiting helicopters and I spent more time on the bus than flying that day
I think there would have been a lot more visiting helicopters if the weather had been kinder
We were lucky to have flown down the day prior and overnighted 11 mins flying time away otherwise we would have been driving (we were delayed anyway due to WX)
I preferred helitech duxford/redhill format than the new one but that's my own preference
Not sure if Senior Pilot would be up for it but .. t'would be interesting (I think) to run a poll on which format of show/exhibition is preferred ie. the airfield based (Duxford style) scenario or the larger convention centre arrangement. Perhaps the convention centre arrangement (as per ExCel) would have been more agreeable at some other location (eg. Birmingham etc.) or at a location with few flying restrictions.
One outsider observation I would make is that there appeared to be an emphasis on the 'convenience' and centrality of ExCel's location whereas many have testified that the logistics associated with attending the show were, well .. awkward.
The comments so far seem fairly mixed.
One outsider observation I would make is that there appeared to be an emphasis on the 'convenience' and centrality of ExCel's location whereas many have testified that the logistics associated with attending the show were, well .. awkward.
The comments so far seem fairly mixed.
Thank you all for reading my article! My apologies to Multiflight, who did have a stand and I have removed from the comment in the article (I missed their stand, it must have been significantly scaled down compared with their 2011 one...)
A past exhibitor walking the floor is not a commitment to an exhibition, it's a toe-in-the-water by those who thought the move to ExCeL might not work. The acid test is whether the same people are still walking the floor in Amsterdam or they commit to a stand. I'm not anti-ExCeL, btw, but it's a pain to get to for most people in the UK unless you happen to be staying at a nearby (probably very expensive) hotel or you love standing up on public transport.
The much larger number of aircraft shown at Duxford made it a better place to visit for many. Do we want an exhibition with less and less aircraft exhibits? Perhaps we do? An airframe purchase is a generally a long-term project, so it's not like someone pitches up (haha), sees a helicopter they like and places a deposit.
The test of success at ExCeL London will be shown in Amsterdam where there are likely to be less airframes shown as everything needs to come in/out by road.
How many other cities/countries will Helitech rotate through before it comes back to the UK?
A past exhibitor walking the floor is not a commitment to an exhibition, it's a toe-in-the-water by those who thought the move to ExCeL might not work. The acid test is whether the same people are still walking the floor in Amsterdam or they commit to a stand. I'm not anti-ExCeL, btw, but it's a pain to get to for most people in the UK unless you happen to be staying at a nearby (probably very expensive) hotel or you love standing up on public transport.
The much larger number of aircraft shown at Duxford made it a better place to visit for many. Do we want an exhibition with less and less aircraft exhibits? Perhaps we do? An airframe purchase is a generally a long-term project, so it's not like someone pitches up (haha), sees a helicopter they like and places a deposit.
The test of success at ExCeL London will be shown in Amsterdam where there are likely to be less airframes shown as everything needs to come in/out by road.
How many other cities/countries will Helitech rotate through before it comes back to the UK?
it's not like someone pitches up (haha), sees a helicopter they like and places a deposit.
For what it's worth, I think helicopter OEM's would much rather have HeliTech become a 1/2-3/4 Heli-Expo rather than spend all that money at Farn/Paris....
There are indeed exceptions like that, but they're rare. I remember the Monaco helicopter show in about 1996 and a guy turned up from Burkina Faso (West Africa) and put a deposit on an Enstrom 480.
Taking the approach they have, Reed are starting to make it more of a B2B event by reducing the B2C element they had before. That would also reduce the number of your "Rich guys with money burning holes in their pockets" at the event.
Taking the approach they have, Reed are starting to make it more of a B2B event by reducing the B2C element they had before. That would also reduce the number of your "Rich guys with money burning holes in their pockets" at the event.
Interesting reading, doesnt sound like the same show that previous posters have described.
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Helitech International breaks records
More than 220 exhibiting companies, representing 26 countries, attended Helitech International 2013 at ExCeL London from 24-26 September. The event was almost 30% larger than the previous edition and hosted 18 aircraft, with over 5,600 attendees (this pre-audit figure represents a 12% increase on the 2011 attendance number) and a series of high-profile contract signings - making it the most successful edition to date.
The show's relocation to ExCeL proved an outstanding success. The proportion of international attendees increased by 20% and a record contingent of 70 first-time exhibitors were keen to showcase the latest technological innovations to grace the rotorcraft sector. "This was our first year at Helitech International", said Mikael Randhem, CEO of Northern Helicopters. "We felt that it was important to attend the event given the international nature of the exhibitors and visitors who attend. It has provided us with the opportunity to lay down a marker in the rotorcraft sector and showcase our unique products and services".
Held in association with the European Helicopter Association, Helitech International 2013 also saw a strong presence from AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter, Eurocopter, Russian Helicopters and Sikorsky.
Business was brisk at the event as AgustaWestland, Avincis Group, Bell Helicopter, Bond Air Services, Eurocopter, MD Helicopters, Milestone Aviation and PremiAir each took the opportunity to sign contract agreements and announce service launches. The strength of the attendance from key stakeholders across the rotorcraft sector proved especially popular with exhibitors. "The big players are all here, so we are very happy to be here. I am happy about the exhibition; it is a very good, well-organised event", said Andrea Girolin, CEO at 4Aviation. His thoughts were echoed by Mark Hammond, Sales Executive at Air & Ground Aviation; "We have welcomed a high-quality range of both national and international visitors to our stand this week and the feeling we have is that the change of venue to a more central London location has proved to be beneficial. We are confident that we will be following up a number of excellent business leads during the next few weeks that will likely materialise into future business whilst we've also maintained and strengthened existing links with our customer base this week".
Eurocopter took the opportunity to announce the sale of VIP EC175s to two customers; bookings which came only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was initially introduced to the high-end market. Meanwhile: Helicentre Aviation announced an order placed for a fourth addition to the Cabri G2 fleet at the company's Aviation Academy; Teal Group released its keenly anticipated annual world rotorcraft overview; Heli-One publicised a contract to upgrade two AS332 L1s to perform all-weather SAR missions in the Arctic area for Lufttransport AS; and AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new training centre dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter, centred upon the GrandNew Full Flight Simulator (FFS).
Attendees gather at the Eurocopter stand
Away from the show floor, a comprehensive conference programme, sponsored by Rolls-Royce, focused upon a range of topical subjects including: the future of the rotorcraft sector; Night HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Operations); rulemaking; and rotorcraft business challenges & opportunities. Keynote addresses were provided by an enviable array of industry specialists such as: Dr Norbert Lohl, Certification Director, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); Gerry Hermer, Aviation Consultant, East Anglian Air Ambulance; Willy Sigl, Rulemaking officer, EASA Flight Standards; and Dr Andrew Black, Director and Head of Analysis, Hawk Associates.
The excellent prospect of future perspectives within the rotorcraft sector provided the focus of Dr Lohl's opening address but he temporised his optimism with the warning that expectations within the industry had to be managed. This balanced message was something Dr Black developed in the conference's final session, suggesting that western companies' dominant market share will come under increasing pressure from Russia and new market competitors - including India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and China's AVIC - especially within the light military sector.
However he also argued that prospects looked bright in the civilian light sector between 2013 and 2022, whilst predicting that demand for civilian helicopters is currently set to peak in 2018 with a market valuation of $9 billion.
The breadth and depth of the conference impressed many, including London's Air Ambulance Charity Director and AOC, David Oakley; "Helitech International 2013 was a great opportunity to network and meet existing and new contacts and keep abreast of where the industry is moving. We found the conference sessions very informative and we look forward to next year's event. Thank you to Helitech International for choosing us as their charity".
The show's relocation to ExCeL London enabled visitors to have a hands-on experience as they were invited to sit inside a number of platforms situated on exhibitor's stands and within internal and external static display areas. A series of engaging demonstration flights also provided a welcome interactive element to this year's event. "NATS and London City Airport proved extremely helpful", said Event Director John Hyde, "their cooperation has enabled exhibitors to fly rotorcraft into ExCeL for display and provide them the opportunity for a full programme of demonstration flights for potential customers, showcasing platforms such as the Bell 429".
"Helitech International continues to strengthen its position as the preeminent helicopter event outside of America. I am already looking forward to Helitech International 2014, which will be held at the Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlands from 14-16 October and already anticipate another year of success given the popularity of this edition with exhibitors and visitors".
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Helitech International breaks records
More than 220 exhibiting companies, representing 26 countries, attended Helitech International 2013 at ExCeL London from 24-26 September. The event was almost 30% larger than the previous edition and hosted 18 aircraft, with over 5,600 attendees (this pre-audit figure represents a 12% increase on the 2011 attendance number) and a series of high-profile contract signings - making it the most successful edition to date.
The show's relocation to ExCeL proved an outstanding success. The proportion of international attendees increased by 20% and a record contingent of 70 first-time exhibitors were keen to showcase the latest technological innovations to grace the rotorcraft sector. "This was our first year at Helitech International", said Mikael Randhem, CEO of Northern Helicopters. "We felt that it was important to attend the event given the international nature of the exhibitors and visitors who attend. It has provided us with the opportunity to lay down a marker in the rotorcraft sector and showcase our unique products and services".
Held in association with the European Helicopter Association, Helitech International 2013 also saw a strong presence from AgustaWestland, Bell Helicopter, Eurocopter, Russian Helicopters and Sikorsky.
Business was brisk at the event as AgustaWestland, Avincis Group, Bell Helicopter, Bond Air Services, Eurocopter, MD Helicopters, Milestone Aviation and PremiAir each took the opportunity to sign contract agreements and announce service launches. The strength of the attendance from key stakeholders across the rotorcraft sector proved especially popular with exhibitors. "The big players are all here, so we are very happy to be here. I am happy about the exhibition; it is a very good, well-organised event", said Andrea Girolin, CEO at 4Aviation. His thoughts were echoed by Mark Hammond, Sales Executive at Air & Ground Aviation; "We have welcomed a high-quality range of both national and international visitors to our stand this week and the feeling we have is that the change of venue to a more central London location has proved to be beneficial. We are confident that we will be following up a number of excellent business leads during the next few weeks that will likely materialise into future business whilst we've also maintained and strengthened existing links with our customer base this week".
Eurocopter took the opportunity to announce the sale of VIP EC175s to two customers; bookings which came only six months after the twin-engine, medium-class helicopter was initially introduced to the high-end market. Meanwhile: Helicentre Aviation announced an order placed for a fourth addition to the Cabri G2 fleet at the company's Aviation Academy; Teal Group released its keenly anticipated annual world rotorcraft overview; Heli-One publicised a contract to upgrade two AS332 L1s to perform all-weather SAR missions in the Arctic area for Lufttransport AS; and AgustaWestland announced the availability of a new training centre dedicated to the GrandNew light twin helicopter, centred upon the GrandNew Full Flight Simulator (FFS).
Attendees gather at the Eurocopter stand
Away from the show floor, a comprehensive conference programme, sponsored by Rolls-Royce, focused upon a range of topical subjects including: the future of the rotorcraft sector; Night HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Operations); rulemaking; and rotorcraft business challenges & opportunities. Keynote addresses were provided by an enviable array of industry specialists such as: Dr Norbert Lohl, Certification Director, European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA); Gerry Hermer, Aviation Consultant, East Anglian Air Ambulance; Willy Sigl, Rulemaking officer, EASA Flight Standards; and Dr Andrew Black, Director and Head of Analysis, Hawk Associates.
The excellent prospect of future perspectives within the rotorcraft sector provided the focus of Dr Lohl's opening address but he temporised his optimism with the warning that expectations within the industry had to be managed. This balanced message was something Dr Black developed in the conference's final session, suggesting that western companies' dominant market share will come under increasing pressure from Russia and new market competitors - including India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and China's AVIC - especially within the light military sector.
However he also argued that prospects looked bright in the civilian light sector between 2013 and 2022, whilst predicting that demand for civilian helicopters is currently set to peak in 2018 with a market valuation of $9 billion.
The breadth and depth of the conference impressed many, including London's Air Ambulance Charity Director and AOC, David Oakley; "Helitech International 2013 was a great opportunity to network and meet existing and new contacts and keep abreast of where the industry is moving. We found the conference sessions very informative and we look forward to next year's event. Thank you to Helitech International for choosing us as their charity".
The show's relocation to ExCeL London enabled visitors to have a hands-on experience as they were invited to sit inside a number of platforms situated on exhibitor's stands and within internal and external static display areas. A series of engaging demonstration flights also provided a welcome interactive element to this year's event. "NATS and London City Airport proved extremely helpful", said Event Director John Hyde, "their cooperation has enabled exhibitors to fly rotorcraft into ExCeL for display and provide them the opportunity for a full programme of demonstration flights for potential customers, showcasing platforms such as the Bell 429".
"Helitech International continues to strengthen its position as the preeminent helicopter event outside of America. I am already looking forward to Helitech International 2014, which will be held at the Amsterdam RAI in the Netherlands from 14-16 October and already anticipate another year of success given the popularity of this edition with exhibitors and visitors".
Certainly doesn't sound the same show we attended! I know rotors go around but they don't spin to this extent.
Interesting they don't list Sikorsky in the list of satisfied customers. Not surprised ,they were spitting blood when I visited their stand and said how it was a total waste of 250,000 dollars. There were more retired people,consultants and enthusiasts than real buyers and pilots and how they can say it was so much bigger than the previous show is farcical.Ask those who booked space to be near the (half empty) indoor static or those who saw the one Bell 429 doing demo flights on just two afternoons!
Sorry but HeliExpo it ain't and moving next year to Amsterdam can only be downhill....(Yes I know Holland is flat!)
Interesting they don't list Sikorsky in the list of satisfied customers. Not surprised ,they were spitting blood when I visited their stand and said how it was a total waste of 250,000 dollars. There were more retired people,consultants and enthusiasts than real buyers and pilots and how they can say it was so much bigger than the previous show is farcical.Ask those who booked space to be near the (half empty) indoor static or those who saw the one Bell 429 doing demo flights on just two afternoons!
Sorry but HeliExpo it ain't and moving next year to Amsterdam can only be downhill....(Yes I know Holland is flat!)
