EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026

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EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, the sixth edition of the event, will bring together the rotorcraft and VTOL community at EUREXPO Lyon, France.

The event is described as Europe’s leading vertical aviation trade show and safety conference, with operators, manufacturers, regulators, service providers, and future professionals from across the global vertical flight sector.

The event has been held annually in Europe since 2021. EUROPEAN ROTORS is owned and co-organized by the European Helicopter Association and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and is managed and directed by EUROPEAN ROTORS GmbH.

Image credit: EUROPEAN ROTORS 2005

When is EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026?

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 is scheduled for 30 November – 3 December 2026.

The exhibits will be open from 1-3 December 2026.

What’s On?

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026 will include a major exhibition, a technical and educational program, safety demonstrations, networking opportunities, and business opportunities for the rotorcraft and VTOL community.

The event will cover vertical flight safety, technical innovations, future trends, operational excellence, sustainability, and VTOL safety and regulatory developments. The latest VTOL safety and regulatory developments will also be discussed with EASA representatives at the EASA Rotorcraft and VTOL Symposium.

Attendees will be able to meet organizations across the value chain, including OEMs and first, second, and third-tier suppliers. The event will also provide opportunities to learn from the three-day conference program, see technical innovations, and engage with attendees from different areas and professional levels of the industry.

Previous Highlights

EUROPEAN ROTORS 2025 recorded 5,400+ attendees, 260+ exhibitors, 70+ participating countries, and 20+ aircraft on display.

Where is EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026?

EUREXPO Lyon
Boulevard de l’Europe
69686 Chassieu
Lyon
France

To learn more about EUROPEAN ROTORS 2026, to register to attend or exhibit, please click below .