Heli-Expo’08 breaks record for attendance
The uncertain U.S.

The uncertain U.S. economy had little effect on sales and attendance here at Heli-Expo’08. A record-setting 16,829 rotorcraft enthusiasts had attended the show through yesterday afternoon, a figure certain to provide a boost to the industry’s confidence in the health of the worldwide helicopter market.

This year’s final count is already guaranteed to exceed the record of 16,200 visitors set in 2005 at the Heli-Expo in Anaheim, Calif. HAI chairman Michael Suldo noted that the numbers are a sign of continued strength in the industry.  “It’s hard to see the effects of any recession in the U.S. helicopter market,” he said.

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