The International Helicopter Industry Exhibition HeliRussia is the only international exhibition in Russia where companies from Russia and other countries present world achievements in every helicopter industry segment, from design and manufacture to operation.
The expo is held in accordance with the Russian Government decree and allows demonstrating military purpose productswhich raises the prestige of the event and makes it possible to exchange ideas and experience between Russian and foreign designers and manufacturers of helicopters, special equipment as well as navigation, communication and control systems.
The Organizer of the exhibition is the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation.
HeliRussia not only gives a chance to show the achievements of Russian industry but also attracts the best companies of the world to the Russian market, thus contributing to the development of international cooperation in helicopter industry across the world. It gives the perfect opportunity to meet industry leaders, company CEOs and discuss cooperation matters.
An extensive business programme is traditionally an essential part of the exhibition and serves as a platform for discussing and handling the most burning helicopter industry tasks.
HeliRussia was held for the 10th times and here are some comparative figures
| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of participants | 129 | 143 | 156 | 161 | 201 | 205 | 212 | 219 | 224 | 237 |
| Exhibitors from Russia | 107 | 111 | 116 | 121 | 150 | 165 | 165 | 178 | 180 | 187 |
| Exhibitors from other countries | 22 | 32 | 40 | 40 | 51 | 40 | 47 | 41 | 44 | 50 |
| Number of participating countries | 10 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 13 | 15 | 21 |
| Number of helicopters on display | 18 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 23 |
| Number of events | 25 | 32 | 18 | 34 | 35 | 46 | 41 | 46 | 58 | 60 |
| Number of accredited journalists | 172 | 268 | 211 | 229 | 312 | 427 | 357 | 457 | 350 | 413 |
| Number of visitors | >7000 | >7000 | >7000 | >7000 | ~9000 | >10000 | >10000 | ~11000 | ~11000 | ~12000 |
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