Global Giants Exhibit at Dubai Helishow the international civil & military helicopter technology and operations exhibition - early November

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1 Global Giants Exhibit at Dubai Helishow the international civil & military helicopter technology and operations exhibition - early November PHI Air Medical, International Vertical Access Network, Gulf Helicopters and MedEvac International to feature pioneering developments in the emerging Air Medical and Rescue sector Ministry of Defense, Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing and Dubai Police Air Wing announce their presence at the show s 5 th edition International Air Medical Communities to gather along with region s professionals in Dubai United Arab Emirates, Dubai, October 22 nd, 2012: The International biennial civil and military helicopter technology and operations exhibition, Dubai Helicopter Show 2012 will play host to global giants in the helicopter industry under the show s Military, Homeland Security, Civil Defense, Air Medical and Rescue Sectors. The Dubai Helishow 2012 will be held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and with the support of Department of Civil Aviaition-Dubai on the 6 th to 8 th November 2012 at its new venue, the Grand Stand, Meydan, Dubai-U.A.E. Domus Group, Helishow official organizer, confirmed the attendance of nearly 100 exhibitors of the multi-billion dollar industry. Ministry of Defense U.A.E, Abu Dhabi Police Air Wing and Dubai Police Air Wing will attend to demonstrate latest plans and programs at the show s 5th edition. The three-day-event will include daily conferences, workshops, and networking sessions that cater to each sector emerging challenges and needs. Conferences and networking sessions will be organized by Tangent Link, Ivan Kristoff, and MedEvac Foundation International (MFI). Air Medical & Rescue sector s Key players including PHI Air Medical, Gulf Helicopters, FLIR Systems, HR Smith Group, International Vertical Access Network (I.V.A.N) and Mark Mennie & MFI will be promoting their latest medical helicopter additions, aircraft medical equipments, thermal imaging systems in addition to their innovative search and

2 rescue products (SAR). Besides showcasing their best product offerings, exhibitors specialized in this sector are looking for expanding their presence in Middle Eastern countries and guaranteeing new business developments with various governmental, semi-governmental authorities and/or commercial and private organizations. Industry insiders will also focus on presenting their air medical operations and maintenance programs, pilot training programs, helicopter transportation management protocols and aircraft technological advancements especially when applied to emergency aviation services for the purpose of saving human lives. PHI Air Medical, a renowned medical helicopter manufacturer and a leader in the provision of air ambulance services across the USA and internationally, will explore in the show the possibility of establishing business relationships similar to the multimillion U.S. dollars contract they signed with Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) last April. The agreement involved the purchase of 8 new helicopters; it guaranteed providing necessary training to Saudi pilots and covered operation and management. Lance Bospflug, President and Chief Operating Officer of PHI said, "We are honored to participate in the Dubai Helishow and look forward to meeting with other world-class organizations. As a global leader in helicopter transportation for over 60 years, we have been invited to expand our footprint into many new countries by like-minded partners committed to the highest standards of performance. PHI continues to lead our industry with our aircraft, technological advancement, forward thought around human capital, safety protocols and commitment to the highest levels of personal service. Mr. Mohamed Al Mohannadi, CEO of Gulf Helicopters Company (GHC) said: GHC is the first civilian helicopter operator in the region to provide Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS). Inspired by the Qatari vision for 2030 to provide Qatar citizens and residents with world class health care, the Life Flight (HEMS) program was launched on 2007 in partnership with Hamad Medical Corporation. In addition to the experienced pilots and air crew, GHC s Life Flight staffed by internationally trained Critical Care Paramedics, offering the highest standard of non-physician pre-hospital

3 care available. The company has got the experience and knows how to provide such service, whenever there is a requirement, in the region or elsewhere in the world. Amongst giant attendees, HR Smith Group will be also represented. Commenting on their participation, Peter Gick, Senior Sales Engineer said, The HR Smith Group of Companies will showcase its products and technologies to the commercial, civil defense and military helicopter sectors. The company manufactures aircraft antennas and SAR products to include Personal Locator Beacons, Emergency Locator Transmitters, deployable Crash Position Indicators, Homing Systems and Direction Finding Systems. The Helishow enables us to meet existing customers in the region and discuss new developments in technology which can further enhance their (SAR) capabilities. Another major highlight of the 2012 show is international aviator, high-rise rescue worker, and rope access expert in vertical and aerial operations, Ivan Kristoff. Known as the new Spiderman, Kristoff has dedicated his time to charitable causes in support of volunteer rescue units and initiatives. During the 2012 show, Ivan will explore his efforts on creating an International Vertical Access Network called (I.V.A.N.) along with his Eiger Highrise Rescue Team. He will also conduct a round-table workshop with around 30 experts who will exchange ideas on rescuing people from high-rise buildings and will aim definite practical benefits. Speaking about the latest Air Medical and Rescue challenges, Kristoff said, In the last few years Dubai became the tallest vertical city in the world where the city currently has 15-25% of all the world s cranes. For a very short time, the landscape in Dubai achieved the pinnacle of vertical engineering and the challenge to provide efficient emergency response at extreme heights laid ahead. Our purpose is to minimize loss of life, injury, property damage and risk to the high-rise environment and maximize the rope rescue efficiency through innovation. On third day event, Mark Mennie Photography in conjunction with the MedEvac Foundation International (MFI) will be hosting a networking session for Gulf region and international air medical professionals. Taking place for the second time during the

4 Dubai Helishow, this meeting of the minds aims to connect medical professionals throughout the Gulf Region with those from all over the world. The session will introduce the research programs that the MedEvac Foundation International is funding as well as the other conferences, fundraisers and events they are involved with in the United States and Europe. This year's show will include two unique one-day conferences organized by Tangent Link; High-Rise Aerial Firefighting & Rescue which is sponsored by Russian Helicopters and Heli-Borne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance which is sponsored by Griffon Aerospace Middle East, Schiebel and Thales. Both conferences include an exciting line-up of international experts who will share their knowledge and experience on the conference subjects. ### For more information, log on to: For media requests, please contact: Salma Madhoun Tamra C2- PR Tel: Fax: /99 GSM:

5 About the Dubai Helishow International Helicopter Technology & Operations Exhibition, popularly known as the Dubai Helishow is a biennial exhibition which is celebrated as the only one of its kind for the helicopter industry in the entire Middle East region. First launched in 2004, the event turned out to be an instant success by attracting over 2,500 industry visitors representing 20 countries including high-powered key delegations from the Gulf Co-operation Council (GCC) countries. Entering its 5th edition, Dubai Helishow 2012 will be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President & Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, from 6 th to 8 th November 2012 at the prestigious new venue of the Grand Stand, Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, Dubai. About Showcase- The official app for Dubai Helishow: Domus Group is delighted to announce that a new web, ipad and smartphone application called Showcase is launched for Dubai Helishow Showcase will help visitors and exhibitors make the most of the forthcoming show, taking place in Dubai from 6-8 November Showcase is designed to enhance engagement between trade show participants, making it easy to meet new and existing contacts, generate quality leads and follow up on opportunities after the show has finished. Carrying piles of business cards and heavy bags of leaflets can now be a thing of the past as Showcase enables all this to be exchanged digitally. Showcase users will also be able to access their personalised event report as well as a summary of their leads generated at the show, helping to dramatically cut time on post-event reporting, evaluation and follow-up. About PHI Air Medical: A leader in the provision of state of the art air ambulance services across the USA and internationally, PHI is responsible for the safe transport of over 30,000 patients annually and operates one of the most diverse and advanced fleets in the industry with dedicated crews of pilots, mechanics, nurses and communications specialists, exceptionally trained and ready to respond About MedEvac Foundation International: MedEvac Foundation (MFI) mission is to advance medical transport worldwide through support of research, education, outreach and other charitable services. MedEvac Foundation invests in vital data collection infrastructure that will help the medical transport community become more efficient in the delivery of safe, quality air medical and critical care ground transport to all critically ill or injured patients.