ILA 2002 Attendance Expected To Rise

Next year's ILA 2002 International Aerospace Exhibition (May 6-12, 2002) in Berlin promises to be a great success, according to Dr. Gustav Humbert, president of the German Aerospace Industries Association (BDLI).

To date, bookings are up significantly over last year's show, which saw participation by more than 1,000 exhibitors.

For the first time, the show will feature a separate International Helicopter Center with conference facilities. With 52 helicopters on display, last year's ILA 2000 show was one of the largest international shows in this industry sector.

In 2002 an even higher turnout is expected. The new Heli-Center will be located on the west side of the exhibition grounds, close to a heliport independent of the rest of ILA's air traffic.
The ILA organizers, working in conjunction with the BDLI and the German helicopter magazine Rotorblatt, are sponsoring a helicopter event that will focus on the important role helicopters play in law enforcement.

Police helicopter squadrons from several European Union nations are expected to attend, along with units from several Eastern European countries under consideration for EU membership.
A conference and lecture program is planned as part of the event, as are flight demonstrations of various types of police helicopters.