Deutscher Hubschrauber Verband

The Deutscher Hubschrauber Verband, or DHV, is the German helicopter association. It is based in Bückeburg, Germany. It represents the interests of helicopter businesses and individuals across the helicopter sector.

Its members include aviation companies and commercial helicopter operators, non-commercial helicopter operators, flight training companies, the aviation industry and suppliers, associations and clubs, and individual helicopter enthusiasts. Membership is open to companies, clubs and individuals.

For commercial members, the DHV supports work with national and international aviation authorities, including the LBA and EASA. It is a member of the European umbrella association EHA. It takes part in committees and political work to promote the helicopter in aviation and in society.

Members can get a free first legal consultation with contract lawyers on air law, and a reduced hourly rate for longer cases. Freelance commercial flight instructors are covered by a DHV framework insurance for personal injury. The association also runs a peer support programme, which has been mandatory for all AOCs since February 2021.

Individual members receive the Rotorblatt magazine and a newsletter, and they can use a members area. Members get discounted tickets for national aviation fairs, and the association organises events with guest speakers, networking and webinars. Members can also get a discounted stand at AERO Friedrichshafen and at European Rotors.

The site has an industry directory of helicopter businesses, news and an events list. It links to helicopter magazines including Rotorblatt, Aerokurier, EHA-4ROTORS, Helionline and Hai Rotor. The site also has a membership application and a privacy policy page.

The association offers a 65 year anniversary brochure to download. The home page uses photos of rescue, passenger and agricultural helicopters, and the site is written in German.

Services

• Representation of member interests
• Industry directory
• Members area
• Membership application
• Flight training information
• Operations areas
• Events and webinars
• Peer support programme
• Legal support for members
• Helicopter magazine links