Photo: Eurexpo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 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
Featured exhibitors
All 258 exhibitors
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
Exhibitors (252)
Companies exhibiting at European Rotors, 65 of them with a Flying Engineer profile. As published by the organiser.
Sponsors
Sponsors of European Rotors, as published by the organiser.
All exhibitors 252
- AA
A2B Aero Group
Stand 668, 764
Stand 668, 764 - AA
Able Aerospace
Stand 115
Stand 115Website - AH
ADAC Heliservice GmbH
Stand 333
Stand 333 - AA
AELIA ASSURANCES SA
Stand 69
Stand 69 - A
AEM
Stand 144
Stand 144 
Aero Asset offers market intelligence, helicopter value analysis, remarketing services, and tip to tail transaction and delivery
Stand 53
Stand 53View profile- AP
Aero Products Component Services, Inc.
Stand 647
Stand 647 
Advanced engineering capabilities and co-design with OEM s, to serve demanding missions. Externally-mounted systems for reliable use and ease-of-operation in al
Stand 188
Stand 188View profile- AG
AeroEx GmbH
Stand 650
Stand 650 - A
Aerolite
Stand 270
Stand 270
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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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