HAI Heli-Expo Sees Record-Breaking Attendance

According to organizers, 15,000 professionals from 87 countries came to the 35th annual show in Anaheim, California.

Meg Godlewski

Friday, March 01, 2024 at 04:08 PM ET

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Heli-Expo 2024 brought in 15,000 professionals from 87 countries along with over 625 exhibitors. [Courtesy: HAI/VAI]

Key Takeaways:

The 2024 Heli-Expo, the last under that name, set attendance records with 15,000 professionals and 625 exhibitors, and was widely reported as an "outstanding show" by attendees and exhibitors.
A major announcement at the event was the rebranding of Helicopter Association International (HAI) to Vertical Aviation International (VAI), with the annual expo to be renamed VERTICON starting in 2025.
The expo offered extensive networking, over 125 educational and training courses, career fair opportunities, and promoted industry advancements in safety and sustainability, including the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

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The last HAI Heli-Expo, which the organization will rename VERTICON next year, is in the books, and according to show organizers, attendance records were set at the 35th annual event in Anaheim, California.

This year’s event from February 26-29 included the announcement that the show’s producer, Helicopter Association International (HAI), was rebranding as Vertical Aviation International (VAI).