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Heli Expo Cancels and AERO Friedrichshafen Reschedules

The 2019 event drew exhibitors from around the world to AERO Friedrichshafen. Messe Friedrichshafen
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Key Takeaways:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt global aerospace trade shows, leading to significant changes for key events.
  • Heli-Expo, originally scheduled for March in New Orleans, has been cancelled entirely due to widespread stakeholder discomfort with current business travel logistics.
  • AERO Friedrichshafen, initially planned for April in Germany, has been postponed to July 14-17, 2021, in response to rising COVID-19 cases and extended lockdowns in Europe.
  • Organizers for both events are offering various options for participants, including refunds or re-allocating funds for cancelled events, and maintaining industry support for postponed dates.
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The evolving state of trade shows globally can’t seem to find a point of rest. Aerospace events aren’t immune, as key conferences such as Heli-Expo and AERO Friedrichshafen change plans while the COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge large-scale gatherings.

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