Homeland security products and services will be the highlight of the upcoming Dubai Helishow 2014, which will feature key helicopter companies from across the globe.

The sixth edition of the biennial helicopter technology & operations exhibition will be held from November 4 to 6 at the Grand Stand, Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, announced the Domus Group, the leading international exhibition specialist based in Dubai.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Ruler of Dubai, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, the exhibition will showcase Russian Helicopters, AAL Group Ltd, Petroleum Air Services, Turner Aviation, Aerogulf Services, I.V.A.N  Kristoff, Lockheed Martin Corporation, Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, Motor Sich Middle East and A2B Aero Limited, among others.

Ahmad Abulhoul, managing director of Domus Group, said: “Dubai Helishow is the third largest  Helicopter show worldwide.  It demonstrates the success of the Show in adding business opportunities from the GCC and the Mena Region. The success of Helishow is a true indicator of the appeal of international exhibitors to the Middle East region as it is their portal to business opportunities and partnerships.”

“During the upcoming Helishow, AeroGulf, our exhibition partners, are offering helicopter Aerial tours from the venue this year, as the company is contributing it’s expertise as the oldest commercial helicopter company in Dubai,” he added.

“Apart from this, the company will handle both the air and ground movements of all helicopters at the Show and work closely with the concerned team at Meydan Racecourse to ensure that the highest safety and professional standards are maintained on site throughout the event.”

Captain Mike Ellis, director of Operation at AeroGulf Services Company said: “AeroGulf  Services is proud to be able to serve the United Arab Emirates region since 1976 and  we look forward to continuing to do so for the next 37 years and beyond.”

Russian Helicopters, the main sponsors of the Dubai Helishow 2014, has been participating in this exhibition since 2008 and are one of the most promising players at the show.

A key spokesperson from  Russian Helicopters said: “Every time we participate in Dubai Helishow we gain the best exhibition, business and cultural experience. From our point of view, Dubai Helishow is one of the best exhibitions organizationally and in terms of business development perspectives.  For the 2014 Helishow, our main purpose is to promote perspective multirole Russian made helicopters in the Middle East Region and strengthen existing partnership relations.”

Continental Aviation Services, which is another key exhibitor for the Helishow 2014, is one of the oldest and fully Emirati owned aviation and military support companies in the Middle East.

Juergen Fiebig, CEO of Continental Aviation Services, said: “Continental Aviation Services is pleased to return to the Dubai Helishow with our second participation. As one of the oldest Abu Dhabi based Emirati aviation support companies, we welcome another opportunity to refresh our acquaintance with existing and new customers, and to have the opportunity again to network with co-exhibitors and establish new bonds and friendships.”

“We hope to contribute to the show with our updated range of products and services which we feel will benefit regional helicopter owners, operators and service providers and in general promote aviation as one of the fastest growing transportation sectors in the region. Continental is confident that this year’s Dubai Helishow will be even more successful with increased numbers of aviation professionals participating, in turn providing the exhibitors the benefit of valuable one-to-one contact with customers,” he added. – TradeArabia News Service