Industry-Leading Awards


Recognising the innovators transforming the sector across the globe.

This is an invaluable opportunity for our visitors to elevate their industry knowledge, and gain an upper hand on the competition! The Helitech awards are a celebration of the innovations, services, and solutions that have made an outstanding impact on the world of VTOL over the past 12 months.

Better still, with each finalist showcasing their product or service to a panel of industry giants in front of a live audience, the awards make for an entertaining and educational break from the hustle and bustle of the show floor.

All nominees will be announced 6 weeks prior to the event so make sure you keep your eye out for the companies breaking the boundaries of innovation!

  • Nominees

  • Agenda

    • 1:05pm - ADAC HEMS Academy
    • 1:15pm - Civitanavi Systems S.p.A
    • 1:25pm - Padpilot
    • 1:40pm - Award ceremony
  • Judges

    • Harry Nolan: Speaking at the DroneX

      Harry Nolan

      Babcock International

      Adrien Bécue (M) is Head of Innovation of Airbus Cybersecurity. He graduated from Toulouse Business School in 2003 with a Master in Aerospace Management. In 2004, he joined the French defence procurement agency (DGA) as a Program Purchaser for Land Weapon systems. In this position he managed a portfolio of industrial and research projects driven by Network-Centric Warfare and Digital Battlefield transformations. He joined EADS group in 2008 to manage acquisition programs in Tactical Communication systems for the French Navy and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) deployed in Afghanistan. In 2010 he became Research & Technology Project Manager for border security and maritime surveillance projects.

    • Julia Jiggins: Speaking at the DroneX

      Julia Jiggins

      Thales

      Julia is responsible for developing Thales UK’s market opportunities for future aviation and space products and services across the whole of the aerospace and space environment.

      Prior to joining Thales UK in 2008, Julia worked for Boeing UK for 6 years and was with the RAF for 13 years. She has worked in various logistics, after sales support, manufacturing, product development including the delivery of integrated communication packages to aircraft and product strategy throughout her career. Julia has a longstanding career in the aerospace and avionics industry, and is a senior specialist within the Thales UK business, with responsibility for civil aviation, drone, and space-related activities. Julia maintains various board memberships including Digital Aviation Research and Technology Centre (DARTeC), and has deep insights across the wider aviation ecosystems and industries. Julia is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society (FRAeS) and an alumni of Warwick University having graduated in 1987 with BSc(Hons) in Management Science.

    • Tim Fauchon: Speaking at the DroneX

      Tim Fauchon

      British Helicopters Association

      Adrien Bécue (M) is Head of Innovation of Airbus Cybersecurity. He graduated from Toulouse Business School in 2003 with a Master in Aerospace Management. In 2004, he joined the French defence procurement agency (DGA) as a Program Purchaser for Land Weapon systems. In this position he managed a portfolio of industrial and research projects driven by Network-Centric Warfare and Digital Battlefield transformations. He joined EADS group in 2008 to manage acquisition programs in Tactical Communication systems for the French Navy and the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) deployed in Afghanistan. In 2010 he became Research & Technology Project Manager for border security and maritime surveillance projects.