Dubai Helishow 2012 would be held in November

The 5th addition of the International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition, also known as Dubai Helishow , will take place on November 6-8, the Domus Group, organisers of the show announced

The show will be held at its new venue the Grand Stand, Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai.

The Helishow is the industry’s third largest exhibition in the world after Heli Expo-USA, and Helitech-UK.  Around 85 exhibitors around the world have confirmed their participation to date while more are expected. Lockheed Martin and Gulf Helicopters will also be exhibiting at the show. Exhibitors will display product offerings and technological solutions for use within the commercial, military, air medical & rescue and civil defence sectors.  

Its main purpose is to highlight the achievements and advancement of helicopter technologies and services and to address the specific requirements in the Middle East region. 

The show will host two conferences to be organised by Tangent Link, focusing on different inland and offshore emergencies and security issues pertinent to the Middle East. 

The first conference, titled ‘High-Rise Firefighting & Rescue’, taking place on day one of the event, will look at the international emergency services first responders, civil and government helicopter operators, helicopter and firefighting equipment manufacturers in the event of fires in high-rise and mega-buildings. It also highlights the solutions, tactics, technologies and the systems explored along with introducing new ideas to help meet the increasing requirements of specialist fire protection and rescue field. 

On the second day, ‘Heli-borne Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (ISR)’ will discuss how effectively manned and unmanned air assets are operated in the airborne ISR solutions role. 

Abdulla A. Abulhoul, director of Dubai Helishow at the Domus Group, said: “Our vision is to contribute to the development of the helicopter industry and its associated trade in the Middle East region through bringing together the leading key industry suppliers and distributors worldwide. We were pleased by the achievements and business deals accomplished through the last Helishow and we are expecting an expansion in both the participation of the exhibitors and visitors for this year.  

“The trade show is the perfect setting for networking and conducting business deals for helicopters and its associated products from direct suppliers,” he added.