HeliRussia 2027: a professional aviation industry guide

HeliRussia is an international exhibition focused on the helicopter industry and unmanned aviation systems. The organiser lists the 2027 dates as 3–4 June 2027 in Moscow, Russia. The venue for 2027 has not yet been confirmed; the 2026 edition took place at Crocus Expo, Pavilion 2, Hall 5. HeliRussia brings together rotorcraft, unmanned aircraft, components, control systems, aviation electronics, maintenance equipment and digital solutions. It is also a business programme for professionals examining development, operation, safety, maintenance and the practical use of unmanned systems.

HeliRussia 2027 at a glance

The dates are confirmed by the organiser's future-dates page. The venue, 2027 programme and visitor registration details remain to be announced.

Why HeliRussia matters to the aviation industry

Connect rotorcraft engineering with unmanned aviation

HeliRussia covers the helicopter industry from design and production through operation, and also includes unmanned aircraft systems and air mobility. This makes it relevant to professionals who need to consider aircraft, components, systems and operational requirements together.

Compare technologies against operating needs

Exhibits in the 2026 edition included piloted and unmanned aircraft, components, control systems, maintenance equipment and digital solutions. For operators and technical teams, the value lies in comparing products and asking how a solution fits the aircraft, mission, maintenance plan and support model—not simply collecting brochures.

Use the business programme to examine shared challenges

The 2026 programme addressed flight safety, unmanned systems in shared airspace, regional transport, airworthiness, staffing, service and digital change. Those discussions connected engineering decisions with the practical conditions of operating aviation equipment.

Latest published figures, 2026:

• More than 8,500 professional visitors, organiser-reported.
• 64 exhibiting companies from Russia and China, organiser-reported.
• More than 25 foreign delegations, organiser-reported.
• More than 20 business-programme events, organiser-reported.
• Over 95% of the 2026 exhibition was described by the organiser as domestic developments.

These figures indicate a recent gathering of suppliers, technical specialists and international delegations; they are not forecasts for the 2027 edition.

HeliRussia exhibition sectors and product groups

Helicopters and rotorcraft

• Piloted helicopters
• Light and multipurpose helicopter designs
• Rotorcraft for regional and utility operations
• Helicopter systems and associated equipment

The 2026 exhibition included the AP-55 light multipurpose helicopter. Its appearance is a previous-edition example, not a confirmed 2027 exhibit.

Unmanned aircraft systems

• Unmanned helicopters and vertical-lift aircraft
• Civilian unmanned aircraft systems
• Agricultural drones
• Long-range unmanned aircraft for civilian applications
• Cargo and logistics-oriented unmanned systems

The 2026 edition featured unmanned aircraft and systems from several Russian developers. Check the new edition's exhibitor information when it is released.

Aircraft components and assemblies

• Helicopter and aircraft components
• Assemblies for piloted and unmanned aircraft
• Equipment supporting aircraft operation
• Components for maintenance and repair workflows

Component suppliers can use the exhibition to explain compatibility, service life, supply arrangements and technical support to prospective customers.

Control systems and aviation electronics

• Aircraft control systems
• Aviation electronics
• Unmanned-system control equipment
• Systems for data processing and operational monitoring

In 2026, the organiser highlighted control systems and aviation-electronics solutions. Buyers should compare system integration, interfaces, reliability and support requirements for their intended operation.

Maintenance and airworthiness

• Equipment for aircraft technical maintenance
• Tools and systems used in maintenance workflows
• Solutions related to continued airworthiness
• Technical support for aircraft operation

Maintenance and airworthiness topics featured in the 2026 business programme. Operators and service teams may use these themes to prepare specific questions about inspection, repair, parts availability and lifecycle support.

Digital aviation and advanced technologies

• Digital solutions for aviation operations
• Aviation software, including applications using artificial intelligence
• Additive-manufacturing technologies
• Digital tools supporting aircraft and unmanned-system development

These categories connect product evaluation with questions about data, integration, cybersecurity, testing and the ability to support a product throughout its service life.

Who should visit HeliRussia Moscow?

Helicopter and aircraft manufacturers

Useful if your company develops or produces rotorcraft, components, control systems or associated equipment. Focus on:

• Products that may fit local aircraft and operator requirements
• Component compatibility and supply continuity
• Maintenance and after-sales support expectations
• Potential technical or distribution partners
• How your offer compares with domestic developments

In 2026 the organiser reported a strong domestic-development share, making product positioning and local support important questions for a prospective exhibitor.

Unmanned aircraft developers and operators

Useful if you build, integrate or operate UAVs and need to understand civilian use cases and operational challenges. Prioritise:

• Mission fit for cargo, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring or other documented uses
• Payload, endurance and operating constraints relevant to your application
• Control, communications and data-system integration
• Maintenance, training and service requirements
• How unmanned operations interact with existing aviation systems

The previous business programme addressed practical integration and application of unmanned systems. Confirm which topics and sessions will return in 2027.

Operators, buyers, distributors and technical teams

Useful if you are evaluating aircraft, parts, maintenance equipment or digital solutions for an operating fleet or customer portfolio. Compare:

• Technical specifications and mission suitability
• Availability of components and maintenance support
• Training and service requirements
• Supplier capacity and delivery expectations
• Commercial and compliance questions to resolve before purchase

The 2026 edition drew company leaders, developers, operators and international delegations, according to the organiser.

Roles likely to benefit include general managers, procurement teams, flight-operations managers, aircraft engineers, maintenance leaders, airworthiness specialists, UAV programme leads, systems integrators and aviation distributors.

Why visit HeliRussia Moscow?

1. Compare aircraft and mission fit. Assess helicopter and unmanned aircraft solutions against the payload, range, operating environment and service model your work requires.
2. Evaluate components and control technologies. Ask suppliers about compatibility, integration, maintenance and support rather than comparing headline specifications alone.
3. Explore civilian UAV applications. The 2026 event report discussed cargo delivery, agriculture, infrastructure monitoring, forestry, emergency response and medical aviation as application areas.
4. Understand operating and safety questions. Use the programme themes from the previous edition to frame questions on flight safety, shared airspace, airworthiness and regional operations.
5. Meet potential suppliers and partners. The organiser reported hundreds of business meetings in 2026; plan targeted conversations, while treating future meetings and commercial outcomes as unconfirmed.
6. Assess market and product positioning. Compare local developments with your requirements and identify the technical, service and market-entry questions that need separate due diligence.

Why exhibit at HeliRussia Moscow?

Manufacturers of helicopters, unmanned systems, components, control technology, aviation electronics, maintenance equipment and digital solutions may find HeliRussia relevant when they want to present products to aviation professionals and discuss applications with operators, developers and business audiences.

The organiser reported 64 exhibiting companies and more than 8,500 professional visitors in 2026, including delegations from over 25 countries. These are previous-edition figures, not attendance commitments for 2027.

• Demonstrate a product or system to an audience with aviation and UAV interests.
• Discuss product specifications and operational needs with potential users.
• Explore local technical, service or distribution relationships.
• Use conversations to identify product questions, support needs and possible adaptations.
• Present maintenance, digital or component capabilities alongside aircraft and UAV products.

Before committing, assess the 2027 exhibitor information, participation terms, regulatory and certification requirements, import arrangements, local service capacity and the commercial case for your product. These conditions vary by product and business model; the event itself does not establish market access.

What makes HeliRussia different?

Its focus spans helicopter-industry products and unmanned aviation systems within one professional exhibition and programme.

In 2026, the exhibition included piloted and unmanned aircraft, components, control systems, maintenance equipment and digital solutions. The programme combined technical, operational and policy discussions, including flight safety, airworthiness, regional transport, UAV integration, workforce needs and international cooperation.

Previous-edition product examples included the AeroMax B-200 unmanned helicopter, the AP-55 light multipurpose helicopter, agricultural drones, long-range civilian unmanned aircraft, aviation electronics and software using artificial intelligence. These examples help define the event's range but should not be read as a preview of 2027 exhibitors.

What should you try to achieve at HeliRussia Moscow?

If you are a buyer or operator

Identify a shortlist of aircraft, components or maintenance solutions that meet a defined operational need. Record the mission, specification, support model and next technical question for each supplier.

If you develop unmanned systems

Map the relevant use cases and identify the system, integration and operating requirements you need to validate. Separate a demonstrated capability from an application that still needs testing or approval.

If you are an exhibitor or distributor

Define the product and customer segment you want to test, then prioritise target companies and follow-up questions. Use conversations to assess fit, not to assume a contract or partnership.

How to prepare before HeliRussia Moscow

1. Define your technical or commercial objective

Choose a question that can guide your visit: find a component supplier, compare maintenance options, assess UAV integration, review a helicopter for a particular mission or identify a distribution partner.

2. Build a target list

The official website has published an exhibitor list for the 2026 edition. Use it as historical context only; check for a separate 2027 exhibitor list before arranging meetings. Group companies by aircraft, UAV systems, components, control technology, maintenance and digital solutions.

3. Prioritise meetings

• A — Must meet: suppliers or operators directly connected to your project.
• B — Useful to meet: companies with adjacent technologies, components or service capabilities.
• C — Explore if time allows: new entrants and products relevant to longer-term plans.

4. Prepare aviation-specific questions

• Which aircraft, mission profile or operating condition is the product designed for?
• What payload, range, endurance or environmental limits matter for my use?
• Which components and control systems are included, and which are supplied separately?
• How does the system integrate with existing aircraft, communications and data processes?
• What testing, certification or airworthiness documentation is available?
• What maintenance, spares, training and after-sales support are offered?
• What is the product's delivery, service and lifecycle-support model?
• Which requirements or approvals must I verify before importing, operating or reselling it?

5. Check practical arrangements

Confirm the 2027 venue, opening hours, visitor registration, programme and exhibitor information with the organiser before booking travel. The future-dates page currently confirms the dates only.

How to make the most of HeliRussia

Do not collect technical information without recording what it means for your project. For each conversation, note:

• Company and product: who supplied the information and what system or service was discussed.
• Mission fit: the aircraft, operation or maintenance problem it could address.
• Evidence: specifications, documentation or test information to request.
• Support: spares, maintenance, training and integration requirements.
• Next action: the person responsible and the follow-up needed.

For UAVs, keep separate notes for the aircraft, payload, control link, software, operating environment and approvals. For rotorcraft, compare mission suitability, support and lifecycle needs alongside purchase specifications.

Beyond the HeliRussia exhibition floor

The 2026 business programme comprised more than 20 events and six parallel thematic tracks, according to the organiser. It included five forums, three strategic sessions, round tables and discussions. Topics included unmanned systems in shared airspace, flight safety, regional transport, airworthiness, aerologistics, workforce needs, digital transformation and international economic activity.

These are examples from the previous edition, not a confirmed 2027 schedule. Check the organiser's programme when it is released, then select sessions that support your product, operating or market objective.

HeliRussia visitor profile and business opportunities

One day or both days at HeliRussia?

The organiser lists a two-day exhibition for 2027. One day may be sufficient if your target list is short and you have pre-arranged meetings. Use both days if you need to compare multiple aircraft and systems, speak with technical and commercial teams, or attend relevant programme sessions. The 2027 programme and venue arrangements have not yet been published, so plan the final schedule once those details are available.

After HeliRussia: where the value starts

Sort contacts while details are fresh:

• A — Immediate: products that match a live project and require specifications, documentation or a technical meeting.
• B — Potential: suppliers or partners that need further comparison or a later-stage discussion.
• C — Market intelligence: conversations that clarify operating needs, service models or market questions.

Follow up with a focused request: aircraft or component specifications, compatibility data, maintenance schedules, test evidence, certification documents, spare-parts terms, delivery expectations or a demonstration plan. Compare claims against your own operating requirements before making a procurement or partnership decision.

HeliRussia visitor checklist

Before

• ☐ Set a technical or commercial objective.
• ☐ Check the confirmed 2027 venue, registration route, opening hours and programme.
• ☐ Review the 2027 exhibitor list when it becomes available.
• ☐ Prepare mission, component, maintenance or UAV-integration questions.
• ☐ Prioritise target companies and request meetings where appropriate.

During

• ☐ Record product specifications, operating limits and support requirements.
• ☐ Ask for documentation rather than relying on a brief demonstration.
• ☐ Separate confirmed product information from proposed applications.
• ☐ Capture a named contact and a specific follow-up action.

After

• ☐ Sort contacts by project urgency and technical fit.
• ☐ Request specifications, certification and lifecycle-support information.
• ☐ Compare suppliers against the same requirements.
• ☐ Assign owners and dates to the next technical or commercial steps.

Is HeliRussia Moscow worth visiting?

HeliRussia is most relevant to professionals working with helicopters, unmanned aircraft, aviation components, control and electronic systems, maintenance or operational services. The 2026 edition's reported mix of aircraft, systems and technical programme themes suggests value for visitors who arrive with a defined mission, procurement question or product-development objective. The exhibition may be less useful to someone seeking a general consumer aviation experience. Its 2027 venue, programme and registration details still need confirmation, so check them before making travel commitments.

Make your HeliRussia visit purposeful

Choose what you need to compare, which technical questions must be answered and what follow-up would move your project forward. Discover. Compare. Meet. Evaluate. Follow up.

Helicopter and unmanned aviation opportunities in Russia

Market context and demand signals

The organiser's 2026 post-show report described the domestic market as a primary driver for Russian aviation manufacturers. It also highlighted civilian unmanned-aircraft applications including cargo delivery to remote areas, infrastructure monitoring, forestry, agriculture, emergency response and medical aviation. These are reported demand themes, not a measure of total market size or confirmed procurement.

Areas to investigate

• UAV cargo and logistics: the 2026 report identified delivery to remote areas and last-mile use as applications; operators and suppliers would need to test mission economics, operating limits and serviceability.
• Infrastructure and environmental monitoring: pipeline, power-line and environmental monitoring were cited as use cases; buyers may compare payloads, data workflows and operating requirements.
• Agriculture and forestry: the report referenced agricultural drones and forestry applications; suppliers should establish where their systems fit local operating conditions and support needs.
• Rotorcraft and regional services: the organiser's material discussed regional transport, medical aviation and access to areas with limited road links; operators may evaluate aircraft and support against defined routes and missions.

Market-entry considerations

No current product-specific import, certification or market-access rule is stated here. Companies should verify requirements with the relevant authorities and advisers before shipping equipment, operating aircraft or appointing a distributor. Assess maintenance capacity, spare parts, training, documentation and payment arrangements as part of any commercial evaluation.

What this could mean for exhibitors and visitors

Exhibitors may use HeliRussia to test how their aircraft, components or services relate to the reported application areas and to identify technical questions from prospective users. Visitors may compare domestic and international products, seek evidence for operational fit and investigate support arrangements. The organiser-reported themes offer a shortlist for due diligence, not a guarantee of customers, access or sales.

How ilikevents can help you at HeliRussia

Turning an aviation exhibition into a focused visit or a considered stand plan takes preparation. ilikevents can help visitors and exhibitors organise the practical steps around their objectives.

For visitors

• Exhibition visit planning around aircraft, UAV or maintenance priorities
• Flight and hotel arrangements
• Visa application assistance
• Airport transfers and local transportation
• Interpreter and business guide services
• Exhibition ticket and registration assistance
• Business meeting coordination
• Factory visits and industrial tours

For exhibitors

• Exhibition registration and organiser coordination
• Stand selection and participation planning
• Booth design and construction
• Exhibition staffing and interpretation
• Promotional materials and advertising
• Business meeting arrangements
• Local market research and distributor identification
• Accommodation, flights and transportation

Explore Event Opportunities

Explore how HeliRussia may help you compare aviation technology, assess supplier fit or plan a focused market conversation, with practical support from ilikevents.

Get Expert Assistance from ilikevents to plan your visit or exhibition participation.