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Airshow London Skydive
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California International Airshow
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Ontario Aircraft
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October 2-3, 2024
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Careers in Aviation Expo, West
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ATAC Canadian Aviation
Conference and Tradeshow
November 5-7, 2024
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www.atac.ca
See the website for details http://www.planesoffame.org/
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
- Email: HELIEXPOhousing@onpeak.com
- Phone: (855) 211-4898
- International: (312) 527-7300
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.
Please Visit the Website for full Details : http://www.heliexpo@rotor.org
HAI HELI-EXPO 2018
Las Vegas Convention Center • North and Central Halls • 3150 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Tuesday, Feb. 27 • 10:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday, Feb 28 • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, March 1 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
- 1 million sq. ft. of exhibit and meeting space
- International press exposure
- 20,000 potential buyers
- 700+ competitive exhibitors
- 60+ helicopters on display
- 100+ education opportunities
- Recognizing the best at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner
- Numerous sponsorship opportunities to increase visibility
- Industry briefing and events
- Helicopter fly-in Feb. 23–24
- Helicopter fly-out Mar. 1–2
see the website for all the details
see the website for all of the details
The 25th Annual Aviation Symposium is on March 5 & 6, 2020!
Early bird discounts in effect before Feb 6, 2020!
Membership Registration: < click on text at left
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
1405 St Matthews Ave.
Winnipeg, MB
Stay tuned as we prepare for another great conference kicking off with an Aviation Career Fair, great speakers, exhibitor booths and the announcement of new scholarships. Once again COPA will sponsor a Pilot Rust Remover and much more!
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
CANADA’S LEADING NATIONAL AEROSPACE EVENT WELCOMES THE WORLD
The Canadian Aerospace Summit is growing, extending its reach across the world. Successful players from an increasingly globalized aerospace industry will meet in Ottawa to share knowledge and discuss possible avenues of collaboration in meeting the challenges of future growth.
The 2020 Edition will bring together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in Canada’s capital discussing a variety of topics on a cutting-edge theme presently in development.
Over 1,200 participants, primarily C-suite executives, and government officials are expected to attend.
NOT ONE, BUT FOUR DISTINCT EVENTS
The 2020 Canadian Aerospace Summit offers four distinct events:
- A Conference Program featuring renowned Canadian and international speakers
- A one-day B2B & Trade Show matchmaking program connecting prime contractors with potential suppliers
- The Aerospace Leadership Luncheon
- The Annual Canadian Aerospace Reception and Dinner
Sun N Fun Aerospace Expo – Lakeland FL. USA
April 13 – 18, 2021
Location: on their grounds in Lakeland FL. Concorde
Join Concorde Battery in Hangar B booths # 050-051
Battery representatives are excited to see you in person.
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Show Special —
In support of participation in the Sun n Fun Aerospace Expo 2021, Concorde is offering a show special. During the Expo if you purchase a Concorde RG® Series battery either upgrading to or replacing your current RG® battery, you will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card. The offer is applicable to each battery purchased on site at Sun N Fun. The VISA Gift Card can be used anywhere VISA is accepted! Purchase your battery from a Concorde Authorized Distributor, Wilco in Hangar A Booth #069-070 or Aircraft Spruce in Hangar B Booth #001-009. Then, bring your receipt to Concorde’s Booth in Hangar B, #050-051, and we will provide you with a $50 VISA card. To be eligible, RG®
Series Batteries must be purchased on site and each customer must present the receipt, or receipts, in person at the Concorde Battery booth to claim the VISA gift card.
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Want to learn more about how to maximize the life of your Concorde battery?
Concorde’s Chris Holder will be presenting Aircraft Battery Airworthiness 2021 during Forum sessions
Tuesday, April 13, Thursday, April 15 and Friday, April 16 at 10 AM EDT.
This course will teach you everything you need to know about caring for your sealed lead acid battery to maintain an airworthy battery and maximize the value of your investment.
Concorde Battery Corporation is recognized and respected worldwide as the manufacturer of premium valve regulated sealed lead acid aircraft batteries. For over 40 years Concorde has supplied the US and foreign militaries, has been the preference by airframe manufacturers for OE installations, and is the top choice for business and general aviation aircraft operators universally.
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For more information contact:
Customer-service@concordebattery.com
Phone 626-813-1234
June 9, 2021
Armed Forces Day – RCAF
North Bay, Ontario
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca
http://www.facebook.com/CanadianForcesBaseBorden
June 26, 2021
Spectacle Aerien International de Bagotville 2021
CFB Bagotville, Quebec
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca
July 1, 2021
Canada Day Canadian Snowbirds
Ottawa, Ontario
www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca