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- Dates
- 30 November to 3 December 2026
- Location
- Lyon, France
- Visitors
- 5,478
- Exhibitors
- 266
- Aircraft on display
- 23
- Organised by
- European Helicopter Association (EHA) and EASA
- 5,478
- Visitors
- 266
- Exhibitors
- 23
- Aircraft
- Lyon
- France
About the event
European Rotors is an annual show and safety conference for helicopters and vertical flight in Europe, owned and co-organised by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and Vertical Aviation International (VAI), with EASA holding its Rotorcraft Symposium alongside it. It combines an exhibition with aircraft on display, an education and safety programme and networking.
The 2026 edition takes place at Eurexpo Lyon from 30 November to 3 December 2026, with the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium on 30 November and the exhibition open from 1 to 3 December.
- 5,478 attendees from more than 80 countries in 2025
- 266 exhibitors and 23 aircraft on display in 2025 in Cologne
- EASA Rotorcraft Symposium held on the opening day
- Exhibits cover rotorcraft, unmanned aircraft, advanced air mobility, maintenance and training
- Career Day for students and job seekers
Figures from the 2025 edition, as published by the organiser.
Who attends
Helicopter operators, makers, regulators and suppliers in Europe.
- Operators
- Manufacturers
- MRO
- Public safety
- Pilots and crews
- Media
Companies at European Rotors
All 258 companies
Programme highlights
Full programme- 30NovOpening of the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and EASA keynote09:00 to 09:15EASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 30NovIndustry keynote13:00 to 13:15EASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 30NovOperational challenges and safety risks (operational panel)14:15 to 15:15EASA Rotorcraft Symposium
Programme
Highlights from the 2026 programme published by the organiser. Timings and sessions can change; check the official website for the latest.
- 09:00 to 09:15Opening of the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and EASA keynoteEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 09:15 to 10:15Simplification and proportionality in rotorcraft certificationEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 10:15 to 10:45Certification collaboration: the low risk policy and OneTeam approachEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 11:00 to 11:30EASA flight test workshopEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 11:30 to 12:00Lessons learned: H160 ditching caseEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 12:00 to 12:15Updates on RCOMMEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 13:00 to 13:15Industry keynoteEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 13:15 to 14:15Operational safety collaboration in rotorcraftEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 14:15 to 15:15Operational challenges and safety risks (operational panel)EASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 15:30 to 15:45Flash talk: Who will fly, fix and lead the rotorcraft industry of tomorrow?EASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 15:45 to 16:45The state of our community todayEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
- 16:45 to 17:00Closing of the EASA Rotorcraft SymposiumEASA Rotorcraft Symposium
Companies at European Rotors (258)
Exhibitors and sponsors of European Rotors, 196 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. As published by the organiser.
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Sponsors
Sponsors of European Rotors, as published by the organiser.
European Helicopter Association (EHA)
The European Helicopter Association represents the helicopter community in 13 European countries. It includes HeliOffshore, the rotorcraft community of speciali
Sponsor
FlySight, the Flyby Group's defence and security company in Livorno, Italy, develops the OPENSIGHT PED system with 3D moving maps, enhanced reality video proces
Sponsor
- A
Airbus is a European aerospace group. It designs and builds commercial aircraft, helicopters, defence systems and space systems.
Sponsor
- B
Boeing is a US aerospace manufacturer of commercial airliners, defence systems and spacecraft, headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
App Sponsor
- MA
Milestone Aviation Group is a helicopter leasing and financing company. The company offers flexible financing solutions for helicopter operators around the worl
Sponsor
All companies 258
- AA
A2B Aero Group
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 668, 764
Stand 668, 764 
Able Aerospace, a Textron Aviation subsidiary in Mesa, Arizona, repairs and overhauls fixed and rotor wing components, runs exchange programs and supplies appro
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 115
Stand 115View profile- AH
ADAC Heliservice is a helicopter technical services company in Sankt Augustin, near Bonn, Germany. It is part of the ADAC group.
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 333
Stand 333View profile - AA
Aélia assurances is an aviation insurance broker. It offers insurance coverage for aviation needs, from wide body airliners to business aviation aircraft, with
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 69
Stand 69View profile - A
AEM
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 144
Stand 144 
Aero Asset is an aircraft sales and acquisitions company focused on helicopters. The website describes it as a turbine helicopter broker, helicopter dealer and
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 53
Stand 53View profile
Aero Products Component Services, Inc.
Aero Products is a helicopter parts, maintenance and support company in Show Low, Arizona. It was founded in 1986.
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 647
Stand 647View profile
Aero Sekur S.p.A. is an Italian company that designs, manufactures and maintains survival and safety systems for air and ground vehicles.
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 188
Stand 188View profile
AeroEx is a Swiss aviation compliance and safety consultancy offering EASA audits, compliance and safety management, manuals, AOC projects, training, interim ma
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 650
Stand 650View profile- A
Aerolite AG is a Swiss company working in aircraft completion. It describes its business as developing lightweight aeromedical solutions. Its website presents i
ExhibitorOther shows →Stand 270
Stand 270View profile
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Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to European Rotors.
Opening hours10:00 to 17:00 on the first day
- Tue 1 Dec
- 10:00 to 17:00
- Wed 2 Dec
- 10:00 to 17:00
- Thu 3 Dec
- 10:00 to 16:00
Registration and ticketsIntegrated tickets for the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium (30 November) and the EUROPEAN ROTORS show (1 to 3 December) are sold through the EUROPEAN ROTORS ticket shop. A 1-Day Exhibit-Only Ticket costs EUR 145 (attendee picks Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday); 1-Day Tickets including conference access are also offered, with Monday or Tuesday including the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium. Other ticket prices could not be read.
Integrated tickets for the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium (30 November) and the EUROPEAN ROTORS show (1 to 3 December) are sold through the EUROPEAN ROTORS ticket shop. A 1-Day Exhibit-Only Ticket costs EUR 145 (attendee picks Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday); 1-Day Tickets including conference access are also offered, with Monday or Tuesday including the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium. Other ticket prices could not be read.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Eurexpo Lyon, Lyon, France
How to get there
From LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport, about 15 km from the venue.From GVA
Geneva Airport, about 150 km from the venue.Local transport
EUREXPO Lyon, Boulevard de l'Europe, 69680 Chassieu, France.Flying privately
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