EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and European Rotors

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for the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium on November 30, 2026 and EUROPEAN ROTORS on December 1-3, 2026. 

Held annually since 2021, the show serves as Europe’s central meeting point for the vertical-flight sector — bringing together operators, manufacturers, regulators, suppliers, training organisations, and urban air mobility innovators across a single professional platform. 

Join us this year in Lyon, where the European rotorcraft community comes together to exchange ideas, share experience and shape the future of vertical flight. From safety and operations to innovation, sustainability and workforce development, EUROPEAN ROTORS provides a unique platform for open dialogue across the entire ecosystem.

In July you will be able to purchase your integrated ticket for all events from the EUROPEAN ROTORS ticket shop.

Together

No one organisation, company or individual can ensure aviation safety alone.

Whether designing aircraft, certifying new technologies, operating life-saving missions, maintaining fleets, training crews or developing regulations, safety depends on collaboration. That is why the theme for the EASA Rotorcraft Symposium and EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 is Together.

What's Happening at the show this year?

Monday 30 November - EASA Rotorcraft Symposium

The EASA Rotorcraft Symposium brings together regulators, manufacturers, operators, pilots, engineers, maintenance specialists, safety professionals and the next generation of aviation talent to discuss the latest developments in rotorcraft safety, certification and operations.
Topics will include:

• Rotorcraft safety priorities and emerging risks
• Certification developments and emerging technologies
• Flight operations and safety management
• Training and competency
• Sustainability and future technologies
• Collaboration across the rotorcraft community
• The Symposium provides an opportunity for open discussion and the exchange of lessons learned, experiences and best practices from across the sector.

Tuesday 1 December to Thursday 3 December — European Rotors

EUROPEAN ROTORS, co-organised by the European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), is Europe's leading rotorcraft and vertical aviation event, combining a major industry exhibition with a comprehensive conference programme.
The event offers:

• Manufacturer and supplier, MRO, provider, operator, and regulator exhibition stands, 
• Networking opportunities
• Industry conference sessions
• Technical presentations, workshops and the practical Rotor Safety Zone
• Career and workforce development activities
• The latest developments in rotorcraft and vertical flight
• Attendees can meet experts from across the industry and explore the technologies, services and innovations shaping the future of rotorcraft operations.

Why Attend?

Learn: Hear from industry leaders, regulators and operational experts on the latest safety, operational and technical developments.
Connect: Meet colleagues and partners from across the rotorcraft community.
Share: Exchange experiences, lessons learned and best practices.
Inspire: Discover the opportunities rotorcraft provide to society and the exciting careers available for the next generation of aviation professionals.

Why Rotorcraft Matter

Every day, rotorcraft support:

• Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS)
• Search and Rescue (SAR)
• Firefighting operations
• Disaster response
• Law enforcement missions
• Offshore transport
• Infrastructure support