Dubai Helishow 2024 set for vertical takeoff
With a concurrent conference
With Dubai and Abu Dhabi hastening steps to establish themselves as hubs for advanced air mobility operations in the Middle East, all eyes will be on the Dubai Helishow at Skydive Dubai from October 22-24, 2024.
The event, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, and organised by Dubai-based Domus Group, is poised to be a unique gathering for the global and regional VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing), UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle), and helicopter industries.
Middle East-based industry leaders, military representatives, and business stakeholders will attend the show to learn about the latest advancements and trends in the rapidly evolving vertical aviation sector.
The Dubai Heliconference 2024, running in parallel with the exhibition, will feature talks, panel discussions, and keynote speeches by 45 industry experts focusing on hybrid and electric helicopters, military helicopter technologies, AI integration, UAV combat operations, and civil aviation.
Maysoon Abulhoul, Chief Operating Officer of Domus Group, said: “Dubai Helishow 2024 is on track to be our most impactful edition yet. For any serious player in the helicopter and UAV sector, this event offers an invaluable platform to connect, collaborate, and gain a competitive edge.”
The commercial helicopter market in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is expected to reach a projected revenue of $546.9 million by 2030, with a CAGR of 5.4% during the forecast period from 2024 to 2030. The MEA commercial helicopter market generated $377.9 million in 2023.
Sharief Fahmy, Executive Director of Kaman Middle East, noted: “Dubai Helishow is the ideal exhibition and conference for us to engage directly with our key visitor profile—military officials, civil aviation professionals, police, and search and rescue aviation operators. This event allows us to showcase the latest technologies and stay connected with those shaping the future of the VTOL, UAV and helicopter sectors.”
Featured image: File photo of an Airbus H225 helicopter in flight. The MEA commercial helicopter market generated $377.9 million in 2023. Credit: Airbus Helicopters
