Events

Canadian General Aviation Expo
September 7, 2024
Burlington, Ontario
www.canadiangeneralaviationexpo.ca

Annual Atlantic AME Golf Tournament
September 13, 2024
Bayside, Nova Scotia
www.atlanticame.com

Airshow London Skydive
September 13-15, 2024
London, Ontario
www.airshowlondon.com

California International Airshow
September 27-29, 2024
Salinas, California
www.salinasairshow.com

Ontario Aircraft
Maintenance Conference
October 2-3, 2024
Mississauga, Ontario
www.ame-ont.com

Careers in Aviation Expo, West
October 29, 2024
Edmonton, Alberta
www.careersinaviation.ca

ATAC Canadian Aviation
Conference and Tradeshow
November 5-7, 2024
Vancouver, British Columbia
www.atac.ca

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mar
7
Tue
HAI Heli-Expo
Mar 7 – Mar 9 all-day
May
6
Sat
Planes of Fame Air Show @ Chino, Ca
May 6 – May 7 all-day

See the website for details http://www.planesoffame.org/

Feb
26
Mon
HAI Update: FAQs
Feb 26 – Mar 1 all-day

February 26 – March 01, 2018
Las Vegas, Nevada

List of Contacts

 

 

Attendee FAQs

REGISTRATION

1. What are the HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 registration rates?

HAI HELI-EXPO registration rates are listed at rotor.org/register.

2. How do I register to attend HAI HELI-EXPO 2018?

You can register online at rotor.org/register or register on site in Las Vegas. However, we strongly recommend that all attendees register online to save time and money. Early-bird rates end midnight Jan. 19. Register today!

3. Can I attend HAI HELI-EXPO even if I’m not a member of HAI?

Both HAI members and nonmembers are welcome to attend the show. However, HAI members receive a discounted rate. To receive that discounted rate, visit rotor.org/join.

If you have additional questions about HAI membership, please contact the membership department at member@rotor.org or 703-683-4646.

4. How do I submit my attendee registration?

HAI cannot accept registrations over the phone. You can register for HAI HELI-EXPO in four ways:

  • Online: visit rotor.org/register
  • Fax: complete this pdf registration form and fax it to 703-683-4745
  • Mail: complete this pdf registration form and mail it to:
    Helicopter Association International
    Attn: Attendee Registration
    1920 Ballenger Avenue, 4th Flr.
    Alexandria, VA 22314-2989
  • On Site: Registration will be available at one of the many Attendee Registration kiosks. However, we strongly urge you to spend less time waiting in line on site and register online early. Early-bird rates end midnight Jan. 19 2018.

Please note that payment must accompany your registration. Also, HAI will not accept faxed or mailed registration forms after the early-bird deadline of Jan. 19, 2018.

5. What type of payments are accepted for HAI HELI-EXPO registration?

We accept all major forms of credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover) for online, fax, mail, or on-site registration. If registering by mail, you can submit a personal check, along with your printed registration form.

6. How do I register my spouse?

Spouses who accompany a full registrant can register at the spouse rate, which includes all benefits of a full 3-day registration. Learn more about the spouse rate at rotor.org/register.

7. Does HAI offer a student registration rate?

Students age 15+ who wish to register to attend HAI HELI-EXPO may do so at a discounted student rate. Learn more about the student rate at rotor.org/register.

Students will need to demonstrate proof of their student status with one of the following:

  • School ID card
  • Letter on school letterhead signed by your advisor or instructor
  • Tuition receipt demonstrating current enrollment.

Students who register online for HAI HELI-EXPO will need to show proof of status on-site at registration.  When registering by mail or fax, proof of status can be submitted along with your registration form.

8. May I bring my child and/or children to HAI HELI-EXPO?

Children are more than welcome to attend HAI HELI-EXPO. Registration for children age 14 and under is free. However, children must wear a youth badge, which can be picked up at Attendee Registration on site. All children (anyone under 18) must be accompanied by a registered adult.

For your safety, strollers are not allowed in the exhibit hall at any time. No exceptions will be made. Please make arrangements to leave strollers in the coat/bag check area.

9. Does HAI offer a military registration rate?

HAI does not offer a discounted rate for military personnel. However, active-duty military service members of any member state of the United Nations may become HAI members and receive the member discount on HAI HELI-EXPO registration.

If you are interested in joining HAI at the Military Member rate of $45 per year, you can sign up at rotor.org/join (please note: proof of military status must be provided). If you have additional questions about HAI membership for active-duty military, please visit rotor.org/military or contact the HAI membership department at member@rotor.org or 703-683-4646.

10. Can I make changes to my attendee registration?

HAI will accept changes to attendee registrations, such as the name on the registration or the dates attending, under the following conditions:

  • Changes can only be made to attendee registration onsite. No changes will be accepted after Wed., Feb. 28

11. I left my attendee badge in my hotel room — now what?

We would be more than happy to reprint your Attendee Badge at Attendee Registration.

12. What is HAI’s cancellation policy for attendee registrations?

If for some reason you need to cancel your HAI HELI-EXPO registration, please email heliexpo@rotor.org by midnight Jan. 19, 2018, to receive a full refund minus a $20 processing fee.

13. I received a Guest Pass Code from an Exhibitor, how do I register using this code?

To register online using your code, go to rotor.org/guestpass. Here you will be asked to enter your email address to get started. On the following screen, enter the 4-digits guest pass code to begin your registration. Once your registration is complete, you will receive a confirmation page with a bar code. Bring this confirmation page with you on site, where you will be able to scan the bar code at any of the Attendee Registration kiosk to print your badge.

To register with a guest pass on-site, use your 4-digits code at any Attendee Registration kiosk. You will be asked to go through the same process as above. Your badge will print at the end.

14. How many days is a guest pass good for?

Each 4-digits guest pass code is good for one person to use one time for one day. Once a code has been used, it cannot be reused, even by the same person. For example, if you have one guest pass and plan to attend HAI HELI-EXPO for two days, please plan to register at regular attendee rates, once you have used your guest pass.

HOUSING

15. Does HAI have a housing block in and around Las Vegas?

Yes, HAI has a wide variety of hotels both near the Las Vegas Convention Center and in downtown Las Vegas. Below are some useful housing resources:

16. How do I make my hotel reservations for HAI HELI-EXPO 2018?

You can reserve your hotel room by visiting our HAI HELI-EXPO housing page.

Need to book more than 25 room nights or need a suite? Click Here to fill out this group request and onPeak will work with you to accomdate your needs.

HAI is providing free shuttle service between the Las Vegas Convention Center and hotels in the HAI HELI-EXPO housing block Mon., Feb. 26, through Thu., Mar. 1. The shuttle schedule will be posted in January 2018.

17. How do I submit my housing forms and get in touch with onPeak?

You can submit housing forms to onPeak by

18. Where can I find information about airport and transportation needs for HAI HELI-EXPO?

Visit our Getting Around page for information about local airports, convention center parking, and links to mass transit and taxi service. You should also check out our Travel Discounts page.

SCHEDULES

19. Where is on-site Attendee Registration located?

Attendee Registration is located in Grand Lobby, Las Vegas Convention Center (3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109)

20. What are the hours of Attendee Registration?

Attendee Registration will be open:

Mon., Feb. 26  •  7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tue., Feb. 27  •  7:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wed., Feb. 28  •  8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thu., Mar. 1  •  8:00 am – 3:00 pm

21. What are the HAI HELI-EXPO exhibit hall hours?

The HAI HELI-EXPO exhibit hall will be open:

Tue., Feb. 27 • 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wed., Feb. 28 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu., Mar. 1 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

23. Where are the HAI professional Education courses located?

Las Vegas Convention Convention Center  • Grand Lobby, 2nd Fl.

24. Where are the education courses registration hours?

Fri., Feb. 23 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sat., Feb. 24 •  7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun., Feb. 25 •  7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Mon., Feb. 26 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tue., Feb. 27 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wed., Feb. 28 • 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thu., Mar. 1 • 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

23. Where and when is the HAI HELI-EXPO Welcome Reception?

The HAI HELI-EXPO Welcome Reception will take place at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108) on Mon., Feb. 26, at 7:00 pm.

24. Where and when is the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner?

The Salute to Excellence Awards dinner will be held at the at the Encore at Wynn Las Vegas (3131 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89108) on Wed., Feb. 28, at 7:00 pm. The Salute to Excellence is not included in your HAI HELI-EXPO registration; a separate ticket is required. Purchase your Salute to Excellence individual ticket or table for 10 today!

25. Where can I find a listing of scheduled events?

Check out our Schedule of Events. Please note: you should reconfirm dates, times, and locations on site. Complete information will be printed in the HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 Program & Exhibit Guide, which is distributed to all attendees on site.

ON-SITE

26. Is there an HAI HELI-EXPO show app?

The HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 show app is available for download. Show app can be downloaded for free from the App Store on either your Apple or Android device.  You can also scan the QR code located on the front of your HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 Program & Exhibit Guide.  From there, follow the instructions provided on your device to complete the download.

27. What are the dining options at the Las Vegas Convention Convention Center?

Information on dining options at the Las Vegas Convention Center will be posted at a later date.

EDUCATION PROGRAMING

28. What education programs are offered during HAI HELI-EXPO?

HAI Professional Education Courses
HAI Professional Education courses provide helicopter-specific training for pilots, maintenance technicians, managers, and safety professionals who want to improve their skills in career development, maintenance skills, operations management, pilot skills, and safety management.

  • Cost: Attending an HAI Professional Education course requires a separate registration in addition to your HAI HELI-EXPO registration
  • Courses Offered: Visit our Courses at a Glance page to view this year’s course offerings
  • Schedule: With a few exceptions, HAI Professional Education courses are held before or after HAI HELI-EXPO (see the full schedule on the Courses at a Glance page); some courses are only half a day; others range from one to four days in length.

HFI Rotor Safety Challenge
The HFI Rotor Safety Challenge offers pilots, maintenance technicians, and other aviation professionals safety tools and techniques that can be applied back on the job.

  • Cost: The HFI Rotor Safety Challenge is free to registered HAI HELI-EXPO attendees and exhibitors; no additional registration is required
  • Courses Offered: Visit the Rotor Safety Challenge schedule to view this year’s offerings, or browse this list of session descriptions
  • Schedule: The Rotor Safety Challenge begins with the HAI Safety Symposium and the Safety Directors Forum on Mon., Feb. 26. The other events in the Rotor Safety Challenge will take place on Tue., Feb. 27, and Wed., Feb. 28; most are 1 hour in length

Manufacturer Technical Briefings
Offered annually at HAI HELI-EXPO, the Manufacturer Technical Briefings promote safety in the helicopter industry by providing free technical presentations and inspection authorization renewal opportunities for maintenance professionals.

  • Cost: The Manufacturer Technical Briefings are free to registered HAI HELI-EXPO attendees and exhibitors; no additional registration required.
  • Courses Offered: The list of 2018 briefings is available here.
  • Schedule: The Manufacturer Technical Briefings will be held on Tues., Feb. 27, and Wed., Feb. 28, and are 55 minutes in length

Inspection Authorization (IA) Renewals
HAI HELI-EXPO offers a variety of education activities accepted by the FAA for inspection authorization (IA) renewal credit. The list of courses available for IA renewal credit is available here.

FAA Continuing Education and Other Credits
HAI HELI-EXPO offers a variety of opportunities to receive professional aviation career-related credit, both before and during the show:

  • Flight Instructor Certificate Renewal: Upon successful completion of the Flight Instructor Refresher Course, students will receive authorization for renewal of their certificate
  • FAA WINGS and AMT Credits: The list of learning opportunities at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 that qualify for FAA WINGS or AMT credit is currently development.
  • Other Aviation Professional Credit: Professional Education courses offered at HAI HELI-EXPO are often approved by other aviation-related professional organizations to confer professional credit; this will be on a case-by-case basis and at the discretion of the instructor.
Jun
2
Sat
CFB Borden Airshow
Jun 2 – Jun 3 all-day
Jun
16
Sat
Great Lakes International Air Show
Jun 16 – Jun 17 all-day

see the website for all the details

Jul
11
Wed
Farnborough International Air Show
Jul 11 – Jul 17 all-day

see the website for all of the details

Jul
14
Sat
Great New England Airshow
Jul 14 – Jul 15 all-day

visit the website for more information

Jul
21
Sat
Cold Lake Air Show
Jul 21 – Jul 28 all-day

see the website for more information

Mar
4
Mon
HAI Heli-Expo 2019
Mar 4 @ 9:00 am – Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm
Mar
8
Fri
Yuma Air Show
Mar 8 @ 9:00 am – Mar 9 @ 5:00 pm
Mar
23
Sat
California International Air Show
Mar 23 @ 9:00 am – Mar 24 @ 5:00 pm
Aug
9
Fri
Abbotsford Air Show
Aug 9 – Aug 11 all-day
Sep
21
Sat
Peterborough Airport 50th Anniv. Air Show
Sep 21 – Sep 22 all-day
Aug
6
Thu
Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) and Abbotsford International Airshow @ Tradex, Trade Exhibition Centre
Aug 6 – Aug 7 all-day

Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE)

World-class Aerospace and Defence Exposition

The Aerospace, Defence and Security Expo (ADSE) is held each August in Abbotsford, British Columbia, in conjunction with the Abbotsford International Airshow. Produced by the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada (AIAC Pacific), 2019 will be the ninth year of the exposition, which continues to grow every year.

Thursday, August 8th

EXHIBIT HALL AND B2B MEETINGS 10:00 – 17:00

9:00 – 17:00
Registration

Sponsored by Collins Aerospace

9:00 – 10:00
ADSE Breakfast

Sponsored by Team SkyGuardian

10:00 – 17:00
Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B Meetings

Sponsored by KPMG

10:00 – 11:45
Business Improvement and Innovation Forum

Presentations:
Department of National Defence, ISED – ITBs & Value Propositions, SAI Global, Office of Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, Canadian Commercial Corporation, Babcock Canada

12:00 – 13:45
ADSE Luncheon and Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speaker

Opening addresses
Speakers:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC
His Worship Henry Braun, Mayor of Abbotsford

Keynote Speaker:
Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs Trade and Technology, Government of British Columbia

MRO Panel
Panelists:
Tracey Medve, President, KF Aerospace
Kevin Lemke, Vice President & COO, Cascade Aerospace
Gerry Egan, Vice President, Maintenance Operations, Harbour Air
Helmut Neuper, President & CEO, MTU Canada

13:45 – 14:15
MP Panel: Canadian Aerospace Discussion

Sponsored by MTU Maintenance Canada

Moderator:
Brad Lavigne, Counsel Public Affairs

Panelists:
Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna – Lake Country and Chair of the Standing Committee on National Defence
James Bezan, Member of Parliament for Selkirk — Interlake — Eastman, Shadow Minister for National Defence

14:15 – 14:30
Vision 2025: The Canadian Aerospace Advantage

Speaker:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC

14:30 – 15:15
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

15:15 – 15:45
The Present and Future of Supplier Diversity in Canada

Moderator:
Silvia Pencak, President, Women Business Enterprises Council of Canada

Panelists:
Maddy Baker, Director – Procurement, TELUS
Shannon Walker, Founder and President, WhistleBlower Security

15:45 – 16:15
Top 10 Technologies for Business Transformation in Aerospace

Speaker:
Grant McDonald, Aerospace and Defence Industry Leader, KPMG

16:15 – 17:00
Aerospace Innovation Panel

Moderator:
Dwayne Lucas, Vice President Special Projects, AIAC

Speakers:
Bob Hastings, President, Pointman Canada and CEO, WestCaRD
Grace Quan, President and CEO, Hydrogen in Motion
Jordan Cicoria, VP Operations, Aerium Analytics
Bernhardt Schuster, VP Engineering, Conair Aviation
Jennifer Tedman-Jones, Director, Business Development, BC Interior and the Yukon, Mitacs Inc
Christine Berka, VP HR, Urthecast

17:00 – 19:30
ADSE – Welcome Reception

Presented by Lockheed Martin Canada

Location:
Cascade Hangar
1337 Townline Rd, Abbotsford, BC V2T 6E1

Friday, August 9th

EXHIBIT HALL AND B2B MEETINGS 08:00 – 16:00

7:00 – 16:30
Registration

Sponsored by Collins Aerospace

8:00 – 9:00
ADSE Breakfast

Sponsored by Team SkyGuardian

8:00 – 16:00
Opening of the Exhibit Hall and B2B Meetings

Sponsored by KPMG

8:30 – 9:00
Welcoming Words

Speakers:
The Honourable Ed Fast, Member of Parliament for Abbotsford
Michael de Jong, Member of the Legislative Assembly for Abbotsford West

9:00 – 9:30
Canada First, Mission Always – Team SkyGuardian

Speaker:
Chris Pogue, President, MDA Government

9:30 – 10:00
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

10:00 – 10:30
Industry 4.0 in Aerospace and Defence: A Paradigm Shift for the Industry

Speaker:
Rahul Gangal, Partner, Roland Berger

10:30 – 11:00
Building a Great Canadian Aerospace OEM

Speaker:
David Curtis, Executive Chair, Longview Aviation Capital

11:00 – 11:45
Lockheed Martin Canada: Leveraging Canadian Partnerships for Complex Programs

Moderator:
Lorraine Ben, Chief Executive, Lockheed Martin Canada

Panelists:
Gabe Batstone, CEO, Contextere
Bob Pask, Program Manager HCM CSI Design and Build, Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems
Erica Leonard, Program Director, CH-148 Maritime Helicopter Program, Lockheed Martin Sikorsky

12:00 – 13:45
ADSE Lunch & Keynote Speaker

Sponsored by KF Aerospace

Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility

13:45 – 14:15
Boeing – 100 Years in Canada

Speakers:
Bob Cantwell, Managing Director, Boeing Canada & Boeing Vancouver
Roger D. Schallom, Senior Manager, Canada, International Strategic Partnerships, Boeing

14:15 – 14:45
Airbus Defence and Space

Sponsored by Airbus

Speaker:
Florian Sodtke, Head of Combat Air Systems Marketing, Airbus Defence and Space

14:45 – 15:30
Refreshment Break with Exhibitors/Static/B2B Meetings

Sponsored by Pyrotek

15:30 – 16:00
Defence Super Session

Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable Harjit Sajjan, Minister of National Defence

16:00 – 16:15
ADSE Closing Ceremony

Speaker:
Jim Quick, President & CEO, AIAC

16:30 – 22:00
ADSE Chalet Dinner & Abbotsford International Air Show Twilight Show

Sponsored by Cascade Aerospace

 

Jun
9
Wed
@ Armed Forces Day - RCAF
Jun 9 all-day
Jun
12
Sat
CFB Borden Armed Forces Day & Air Show @ CFB Borden, Ontario
Jun 12 @ 9:00 am – Jun 13 @ 5:00 pm

http://www.facebook.com/CanadianForcesBaseBorden

Jun
26
Sat
Spectacle Aerien International de Bagotville 2021 – CFB Bagotville, Quebec @ CFB Bagotville, Quebec
Jun 26 all-day

June 26, 2021
Spectacle Aerien International de Bagotville 2021
CFB Bagotville, Quebec
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Jul
1
Thu
Canada Day Canadian Snowbirds
Jul 1 all-day

July 1, 2021
Canada Day Canadian Snowbirds
Ottawa, Ontario
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Jul
17
Sat
Boundary Bay Airshow @ Boundary Bay
Jul 17 all-day

July 17, 2021
Boundary Bay Airshow
Delta, British Columbia
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Jul
18
Sun
Snowbirds Fly for CH.I.L.D
Jul 18 all-day

July 18, 2021
Snowbirds Fly for CH.I.L.D
White Rock, British Columbia
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Jul
21
Wed
Northwest Regional Airshow
Jul 21 all-day

July 21, 2021
Northwest Regional Airshow
Terrace, British Columbia
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Aug
6
Fri
Abbotsford International Airshow
Aug 6 @ 10:00 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

August 6-8, 2021
Abbotsford International Airshow
Abbotsford British Columbia
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Aug
14
Sat
Vanderhoof International Airshow
Aug 14 @ 9:00 am – Aug 15 @ 5:15 am

August 14-15, 2021
Vanderhoof International Airshow
Vanderhoof, British Columbia
www.vanderhoofairshow.ca

Aug
20
Fri
Edmonton Airshow
Aug 20 @ 9:00 am – Aug 21 @ 5:00 pm

August 20-22, 2021
Edmonton Airshow
Edmonton, Alberta
www.edmontonairshow.com

Aug
21
Sat
Gander Airshow
Aug 21 all-day

August 21, 2021
Gander Airshow
Gander, Newfoundland
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca

Aug
22
Sun
Snowbirds over Conception Bay – Newfoundland
Aug 22 all-day

August 22, 2021
Snowbirds over Conception Bay
St. John’s, Newfoundland
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca