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 final HAI Heli-Expo, which will be renamed VERTICON next year, concluded with record attendance, reflecting strong optimism and growth in the vertical aviation industry.
Helicopter Association International (HAI) officially rebranded as Vertical Aviation International (VAI) at the event, expanding its focus to encompass all vertical or short takeoff and landing aircraft.
The expo attracted 15,000 professionals and 625 exhibitors, offering extensive networking, over a hundred educational and training opportunities, and career development, while also promoting sustainability through the provision 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).