Helicopter community across Middle East and Africa gets a single voice

MEAHA will provide the platform for the representation of the interests of all professionals associated with the helicopter sector in the region.

The Middle East and Africa Helicopter Association is a new organization aiming to support the helicopter operators, manufacturers and all professionals with an interest in the development of all helicopter activities in the region.

Panagiotis Panagopoulos, is the first chairman of MEAHA. He said: "The helicopter community is invited to join MEAHA in its efforts to support the industry throughout the Middle East and Africa. MEAHA will become the ideal network for all professionals in this sector and its members will be able to explore new business opportunities and challenges".

The Vision of MEAHA is to create the foundations for the further development of the helicopter industry in the Middle East and Africa in close cooperation with the regulatory authorities as well as operators, manufacturers, maintenance professionals, VIP transportation providers, law enforcement agencies, governments, oil & gas companies as well as regional airports.

MEAHA’s Mission is to promote and protect the business interests of helicopter operators, manufacturers and other professionals who contribute to the growth of the industry in the region, provide the link between businesses and new business opportunities, encourage the exchange of information and knowledge, establish a platform for debate and networking, support helicopter avtivities and institutions in the region, identify new business opportunities for its members as well as enhance local knowledge and understanding.

For more information about the new group, go to www.meaha.net