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, soon to be renamed VERTICON, set attendance records and featured the significant announcement that its producer, Helicopter Association International (HAI), was rebranding as Vertical Aviation International (VAI).
VAI's rebranding signifies an expanded focus on the entire vertical aviation industry, encompassing all vertical or short takeoff and landing aircraft, reflecting industry optimism and growth.
The successful four-day event attracted 15,000 professionals and 625 exhibitors, offering extensive networking, over a hundred educational sessions, a career fair, and actively promoted 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).