HAI and EHA strengthen partnership

Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the European Helicopter Association (EHA) have highlighted ways in which the two organizations are strengthening their partnership.

Effective from 14 March, HAI’s headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia – a suburb of Washington DC – will also be branded with an EHA logo and will also be used as a workspace by the EHA and its members when in the area.

“While providing EHA with an office may not seem significant, it is symbolic of the strengthening relationship between our two organizations,” said James Viola, President and CEO of HAI.

“Having a physical space for use by EHA staff and our members when in Washington is much appreciated, and I believe it will be well used,” added EHA Chairman Christian Műller.

HAI will serve as the primary service provider for the European Rotors conference

The organizations also announced that HAI will serve as the primary service provider for European Rotors – The VTOL Show and Safety Conference 2022, which takes place in Cologne, Germany, between 8 and 10 November, and is jointly organized by EHA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). As part of its role at European Rotors, HAI will be responsible for marketing the show and providing both exhibitor and attendee services.

It follows HAI HELI-EXPO earlier this month, where EHA and HAI hosted a joint sails lounge.

“The key to producing this exceptional event is collaboration,” says EHA Executive Director Isabella Abbate. “EHA’s partnership with HAI joins two experienced, talented organizations with a proven history of producing well-attended shows of the highest caliber. Additionally, our steering committee, consisting of EHA’s industry, national helicopter association representatives, and EASA, is already a strong team, made even more capable by the unique network HAI brings to the table.”