Daily Archives: Feb. 10, 2012

Wichitans head to Dallas, Singapore for helicopter, air shows

Wichitans are heading down the interstate to Dallas for the Heli-Expo, which starts Sunday.

It’s the largest trade show for the helicopter industry.

Some Wichita suppliers support helicopter manufacturers.

About 18,000 attendees from 100 countries are expected to attend Heli-Expo, which will feature 65 helicopters and 600 exhibitors.

Thousands of miles away, Cessna Aircraft, Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier will exhibit next week at the Singapore Airshow.

It’s the largest aerospace and defense show in Asia.

Hawker Beechcraft will exhibit its Hawker 4000, Hawker 900XP and special mission demonstrator, the King Air 350 ER.

The show is open to the trade attendees from Tuesday through Friday and is open to the public Feb. 18 and 19.