Like so many in the industry, Aeroheli is gritting its teeth and hoping that the problematic phase we have encountered over the last two years won't last much longer. It has been active on both sides of Europe.

Aeroheli already operates a seven-strong fleet of Airbus and R44 helicopters. It has seen an uptick in interest from Poland, and plans to deploy an incoming R66 for missions around the Balkans.

EBACE, like other major shows, is often privy to the signing of lucrative aircraft purchase deals between manufacturers and owners or private individuals. In the past year EBAN subscriber data reveals that scores of companies and individuals invested in new aircraft, with countless others taking on pre-owned.