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VAI BRIEFS EUROPEAN ROTORS a Major Success
EUROPEAN ROTORS 2024, HELD from Nov. 4–7 at the RAI Amsterdam convention center in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, attracted over 4,600 participants from across the globe. This annual event, organized by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and produced by VAI, highlighted advancements in the vertical flight industry, including innovative technologies and regulatory practices. The theme of the event, “Shaping
the Future of Vertical Flight,” under- scored the industry’s commitment to eco-friendly technologies. Industry leaders and experts addressed press- ing issues such as electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, safety advancements, and digital inte- gration in rotorcraft operations. Fredrik Kämpfe, chair of EHA,
remarked on the event’s success. “The exhibition floor was filled with enthu- siastic attendees. We had a robust educational program and a career day that engaged a large number of young participants,” he noted. “One of my [personal] highlights was flying a VR helicopter simulator.” David Solar, head of EASA’s General
Aviation and VTOL Department, echoed these sentiments. “Overall, the feedback was positive, particularly regarding the structure and topics discussed,” Solar said. “We showcased our strengthened ties with the FAA, and the EASA Rotorcraft Safety Zone presented live safety demonstrations.” Key highlights included the EASA
Safety Symposium on the first day of the show, focusing on regulatory
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compatibility and safety enhance- ments and featuring notable panelists including EASA Certification Director Rachel Daeschler. The exhibition hall boasted over 230 booths, displaying cutting-edge technologies and 18 full- sized aircraft. Workshops provided insights into
aircraft safety and efficiency, while EASA conducted training sessions on new rotorcraft technologies, including best practices for escaping vortex ring state. Show Director Frank Liemandt, PhD, highlighted the educational depth of this year’s program, including first- time presentations by helicopter stunt pilot Fred North. Networking opportunities were
abundant, allowing industry leaders and
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regulatory bodies to forge meaningful connections. Thierry Couderc, vice chair of EHA, emphasized the value of face-to-face interactions. “In-person communication is significantly more effective than electronic exchanges,” he remarked. Looking ahead, EUROPEAN
ROTORS 2025 will return to its very first venue, Cologne, Germany, from Nov. 17–20. Kämpfe invited participants to provide feedback to enhance future events: “Together, let’s make the 2025 edition the best show yet,” he said at the 2024 event’s close. Solar con- curred, promising an improved experi- ence based on participant input. To learn more about EUROPEAN ROTORS, visit
europeanrotors.eu.
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