Airbus Helicopters Hosts Symposium to Enhance Rotorcraft Safety in India
Airbus Helicopters held a symposium in New Delhi focused on rotorcraft safety, bringing together regulators, operators, and experts to discuss accident prevention and best operational practices. The event emphasized a safety-first culture in design, maintenance, pilot training, and data analytics. Sessions covered accident statistics, safety management systems, and innovations in helicopter operations across India.
On October 30, 2025, Airbus Helicopters convened a symposium in New Delhi titled 'Safety and Support and Services' aimed at advancing rotorcraft safety awareness in India. The event assembled helicopter regulators, operators, and aviation specialists to share knowledge and foster collaboration on accident prevention and operational best practices in India's expanding rotorcraft sector. Key speakers included Faiz Ahmed Kidwai of DGCA and Airbus leaders like Jurgen Westermeier, Florence Verlut, and Jerome Ronssin. Florence Verlut underscored the company's commitment to safety through design, maintenance, pilot training, and data-driven analysis, aiming to make every flight safer than the previous ones. Various sessions discussed accident data, flight data monitoring, safety management systems, decision-making frameworks, and aerial work mission best practices. Participants exchanged case studies and experiences reflecting safety innovations in Indian rotorcraft operations ranging from emergency response to aerial work missions. The symposium concluded with a roadmap presentation on future Airbus Helicopters’ product safety enhancements focused on reliability, operational safety, and mentorship, demonstrating Airbus's dedication to building a proactive safety culture across India's helicopter ecosystem.
