Heli Japan and Asian Australian Rotorcraft Forum
3 to 5 November 2026
Juroku Plaza, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Photo: Alpsdake, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dates
- 3 to 5 November 2026
- Location
- Gifu, Japan
- Organised by
- Vertical Flight Society
- 3 days
- Duration
- Gifu
- Japan
About the event
Heli Japan 2026 and the 12th Asian/Australian Rotorcraft Forum (ARF) are held together as a technical conference on rotorcraft research and development. Heli Japan was set up by the VFS Japan Chapter and has been held every four years since 1998; the ARF, founded in 2012, rotates among Japan, South Korea, China, Australia, India, Singapore and Turkey.
The 2026 edition takes place from 3 to 5 November 2026 at Juroku Plaza in Gifu City, Japan, with a technical tour on 6 November.
- Technical paper sessions from acoustics and aerodynamics to unmanned rotorcraft
- Sessions on advanced air mobility and electric propulsion
- Topics on disaster relief and emergency medical services
- Technical tour on 6 November 2026
- Awards and dinner at Miyako Hotel Gifu Nagaragawa
Who attends
Rotorcraft researchers, engineers and industry in Asia Pacific.
- Operators
- Manufacturers
- MRO
- Public safety
- Pilots and crews
- Media
Exhibiting and sponsorship
Stands, sponsorship packages and exhibitor information come from the organiser. Contact them directly to book.
Visitor information
What you need to plan a visit to Heli Japan and Asian Australian Rotorcraft Forum.
Opening hours3 to 5 November 2026
3 to 5 November 2026. Daily hours on the official website.Registration and ticketsRegistration is through the official website.
Registration is through the official website.Register
Official visitor information. For the latest details, check the organiser’s website.
Visit official websiteLocation
Juroku Plaza, Gifu, Gifu, Japan
Juroku Plaza, Gifu
Juroku Plaza, 1-10-11 Hashimoto-cho, Gifu City, Gifu 500-8856, Japan
Open in Google MapsHow to get there
From NGO
Chubu Centrair International Airport, about 65 km from the venue.From NKM
Nagoya Airfield (Komaki), about 30 km from the venue.Flying privately
Charter operators in Japan can fly you in. Request quotes from several at once.Get charter quotes
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