13-Feb-2010 Source: Fipart
fipart will unveil a new online group designed especially for helicopter professionals during the Heli-Expo 2010, which takes place February 20-23 in Houston, Texas.
Under the slogan “Say hello to the industry,†fipart will encourage every participant and exhibitor at Heli-Expo to sign up for the new group at fipart’s stand (3625). Heli-Expo is the world’s largest tradeshow for the helicopter industry and is expected to attract around 16,000 visitors this year.
The introduction of an online “heli-group†is fipart’s answer to industry feedback. “Existing platforms for the aviation industry concentrate only on locating spare parts,†explains Andreas Lampprecht, fipart’s CEO. “Industry leaders have told us they need more: a place to not only trade and do business, but also to build their personal aviation network. Bringing people together to develop high-quality relationships is a fundamental part of our mission.â€
The new helicopters-professionals group will make it easier for members to communicate with each other, discuss new trends and exchange know-how in the future. It is the first group to be introduced on fipart. Other sector-specific groups can then be created and managed by users themselves at any time.
In addition to unveiling the “heli-group,†fipart aims to use its presence in Houston to increase overall awareness of fipart’s trading and networking platform in the helicopter community and boost its visibility in the US market.
All interested members who will not attend Heli-Expo can sign up for “Groups†starting February 20 at http://www.fipart.com.
Heli-Expo is organized by the Helicopter Association International (HAI), of which fipart is a member.
For more information, visit http://www.heliexpo.com.
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fipart.com is the only internet platform for the aviation industry that combines trading and networking. The system is built on three core business processes: a central search for buyers and sellers of parts and services, collaboration, and networking . With more than 6,000 users in over 150 countries and nine million listed parts, fipart is a market leader in its sector. fipart has been ISO 9001 certified since 2008.