The VTOL show and safety conference European Rotors is looking ahead to its second iteration, which will be held 8-10 November 2022 in Cologne, Germany. Ticket sales are now live and the show's digital platform has been re-launched.

Early booking will be rewarded with a lower price point; tickets are priced at 75 euros per day or 150 euros for all three days. After 30th September these will rise to 90 euros per day or 180 euros for all three days. Students and media may attend at no charge, and the event will be 'Open Doors' for anyone to attend free on the afternoon of Thursday 10th November, subject to registration being completed.

There is also concessionary pricing for pilots, maintenance engineers and EHA members. Delegates signing up for paid training courses get a three-day pass included in the fee. All attendees must register and wear their pass on site at all times, including those on concessionary rates.

The show will cover all aspects of the rotorcraft industry, its myriad stakeholders and new technologies, innovations and methodologies; extending across VTOL mission types, HEMS and SAR, police and public safety, aerial firefighting and disaster relief, passenger transport and smart urban air mobility.

European Rotors will be attended by Leonardo Helicopters, Bell, Airbus Helicopters, Robinson, Safran Helicopter Engines, Trakka Systems, Air Covers, Bucher Leichtbau, Shotover Systems, Meeker Aviation, Airtelis, AUK Protection and Concorde Battery Corp among others.

The organisers have also scheduled a Training Day focusing on the promotion of safer helicopter operations and a Career Day looking for the next generation of pilots and engineers.

The show's digital platform proved a success in its first year and is being expanded further for 2022. Launched by event partners European Helicopter Association (EHA), Helicopter Association International (HAI) and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), European Rotors 365 includes exhibitor product and services information and is live throughout the year, providing a news and information hub for the international rotorcraft and VTOL community.

EASA head of general aviation and VTOL David Solar says: “This event represents a new communication means for the rotorcraft community by the rotorcraft community. This year, it is blending a physical and digital event. We are looking forward to meeting all stakeholders to share our industry future and challenges and address key safety issues. Meeting together is our key to success.”

EHA chairman Christian Mueller adds: “The development of new technologies and new safety standards in VTOL operations are fostered by EHA and its members in close collaboration with all stakeholders. We look forward to bringing these important concerns to a wider audience through European Rotors and its digital platform European Rotors 365.”