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Salt River Project Adds B412EPX

Salt River Project Adds B412EPX

10-Mar-2022Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced at Heli-Expo 2022 the signed purchase agreement by Salt River Project (SRP) for a SUBARU BELL 412EPX. Salt River Project performs critical missions providing water and electricity to the greater Phoenix area. “SRP’s Flight Services Department has relied on Bell aircraft for more than 40... Read more

Airbus launches new performance and safety enhancing technologies for single engine

Airbus launches new performance and safety enhancing technologies for single engine

10-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters puts the spotlight on recently developed improvements for its single-engine helicopter family aimed at enhancing performance and flight safety.Following the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification in April 2021, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the U.S. and Transport Canada (TCCA) in Canada have recently certified the H125 power upgrade, which increases the... Read more

Riverside Police Department orders two Airbus H125

Riverside Police Department orders two Airbus H125

10-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Riverside Police Department will add two new Airbus H125 helicopters to its law enforcement fleet that serves and protects the City of Riverside, California, following an order placed December last year.“The Riverside Police Aviation Unit is excited to expand its mission capabilities and offer our community additional services by entering into a larger helicopter platform,”... Read more

SMARTTECH Signs Purchase Agreement for One B407GXi

SMARTTECH Signs Purchase Agreement for One B407GXi

10-Mar-2022Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced that Mr. David Lukes, CEO of SMARTTECH based in Prague, Czech Republic signed a purchase agreement for a Bell 407GXi. The expected delivery is August 2022 out of Mirabel, Canada. “The dynamic capabilities of the Bell 407 have earned it a reputation for reliability and... Read more

BLR – Skywork Helicopters Partner to Certify the AS355 FastFin

BLR – Skywork Helicopters Partner to Certify the AS355 FastFin

10-Mar-2022Source: BLR Aerospace

BLR Aerospace, Booth #8653 at HAI Heli-Expo 2022, is pleased to announce a partnership with Skywork Helicopters Limited, New Zealand’s leading provider of helicopter services, to certify the BLR FastFin® on the AS355 model. Certification is expected by the end of the 2nd quarter of 2022. AS355 is a twin-engine variant of the AS350 so operators... Read more

Able Aerospace continues support of US Navy TH-57 fleet

Able Aerospace continues support of US Navy TH-57 fleet

10-Mar-2022Source: Able Aerospace

Able Aerospace Services Inc. today announced during the HAI Heli-Expo in Dallas, Texas, the continuation of its almost decade-long fulfillment platform support of the United States Navy’s TH-57 fleet of training helicopters through a collaboration with Vertex Aerospace. Able’s excellence in engineering, its focus on the customer and ability to produce cost effective repairs ensures... Read more

Bell Increases Presence in Switzerland with Purchase Agreements for Three Aircraft

Bell Increases Presence in Switzerland with Purchase Agreements for Three Aircraft

10-Mar-2022Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 the purchase agreements for three aircraft to customers in Switzerland. Centaurium Aviation, a Swiss helicopter sales and acquisition company, has expanded its Bell fleet with the purchase of a Bell 429. The signing ceremony was held at HAI Heli-Expo with Centaurium Aviation... Read more

Becker Avionics Partners with BendixKing and AvPanels for Innovation

Becker Avionics Partners with BendixKing and AvPanels for Innovation

10-Mar-2022Source: Becker Avionics

BendixKing from Pheonix, Arizona, Becker Avionics from Miramar Florida, and AvPanels from Ft. Worth Texas are pleased to announce the cooperative development of a new glass panel cockpit for the Robinson R44 helicopter to be featured in the booth of Helicopter Institute at Heli-Expo 2022 in Dallas Texas. The new cockpit will center around the... Read more

San Diego Gas & Electric Selects B412EPX

San Diego Gas & Electric Selects B412EPX

10-Mar-2022Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the signed purchase agreement by San Diego Gas & Electric® (SDG&E®) Company for a SUBARU BELL 412EPX during the 2022 Heli-Expo. SDG&E® will add its first Bell aircraft to its existing fleet of helicopters to complete various utility missions. “With more than 350 Bell... Read more

Outerlink introduces Air IP

Outerlink introduces Air IP

10-Mar-2022Source: Outerlink

Outerlink introduced a true broadband connection for helicopters in the form of their new product, Air IP.  The solution combines Outerlink’s traditional satellite-based asset tracking with the most innovative solution for delivering up to 100 Mbps throughput over Wi-Fi to crew and passengers. Air IP provides simple, single-point Wi-Fi access to multiple users at one... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces Show Offer For MD 500E-to-MD 530F Conversion

MD Helicopters Announces Show Offer For MD 500E-to-MD 530F Conversion

9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI), booth #9554 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, is presenting a HELI-EXPO show offer on MDHI’s long standing E-to-F conversion program. Customers can lock in pricing and receive part and service credit with this offer. Following a strict FAA-approved process, the E-to-F conversion upgrades an MD 500E helicopter to an FAA-certified MD530F model.... Read more

Milestone delivers H145 to Ecocopter Ecuador

Milestone delivers H145 to Ecocopter Ecuador

9-Mar-2022Source: Milestone Aviation

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing announced the delivery of an Airbus H145 helicopter to Ecocopter Ecuador, a leading South American operator. Located at Ecocopter’s base in Quito, the aircraft will be the first of its type to be based in Ecuador and will be deployed on missions across... Read more

Phoenix Heli-Flight upgrades Airbus fleet with Appareo’s new 4K Ultra HD FDR

Phoenix Heli-Flight upgrades Airbus fleet with Appareo’s new 4K Ultra HD FDR

9-Mar-2022Source: Phoenix Heli-Flight

Phoenix Heli-Flight, a charter helicopter company based in Alberta, Canada announced plans to upgrade the Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) systems on its fleet of Airbus Helicopters aircraft to Appareo’s recently-certified AIRS-400 4K Ultra HD flight data recorder. The announcement was made today at the HAI HELI-EXPO conference in Dallas, Texas. “When I first met the... Read more

HAI joins NATA, TSI to offer safety manager certification program

HAI joins NATA, TSI to offer safety manager certification program

9-Mar-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the US Department of Transportation’s Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) to provide safety management training to HAI members by enabling them to sign up for NATA’s Air Transport Safety Manager (ATSM) certification  program. The ATSM program provides... Read more

Metro Aviation partners with Outerlink Global Solutions

Metro Aviation partners with Outerlink Global Solutions

9-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation

According to the US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) and Inadvertent flight into Instrument Meteorological Conditions (IIMC) were two of the top three leading causes of all fatal rotorcraft accidents from 2014 to 2018.  Metro Aviation and Outerlink Global Solutions, with the introduction of a first-of-its-kind onboard weather sensor system, aim... Read more

Blackhawk Aerospace to acquire helicopter carbonfibre tank manufacturer Recoil

Blackhawk Aerospace to acquire helicopter carbonfibre tank manufacturer Recoil

9-Mar-2022Source: Blackhawk Aerospace

Blackhawk Aerospace announced today it has signed a Letter of Intent to acquire controlling ownership of Recoil Aerospace, LLC, an innovative designer and manufacturer of lightweight, carbon fiber composite wildland fire suppression tanks, aircraft aerostructures, and ballistically tolerant auxiliary fuel tanks for helicopters. This agreement allows Blackhawk to diversify into a growing marketplace while lending... Read more

Aero Asset reports 2021 Transaction Volume Up, Supply Down

Aero Asset reports 2021 Transaction Volume Up, Supply Down

9-Mar-2022Source: Aero Asset

Aero Asset’s 2021 Annual Heli Market Trends report, released today at HAI HELI-EXPO here in Dallas, reveals a 25 percent increase in retail sale volume year over year and a strong decline in supply and absorption rate. “In line with a very positive 2021 market performance, the number of twin engine helicopters on the market at the end of Q4 2021 shrunk by 26... Read more

Bell Completes Delivery of B505 to Beach Mosquito Control District

Bell Completes Delivery of B505 to Beach Mosquito Control District

9-Mar-2022Source: Bell

Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today at HAI Heli-Expo 2022 the delivery of a Bell 505 to Beach Mosquito Control District (BMCD). Located in Panama City Beach, FL, the organization will leverage aerial support from the Bell 505 to administer insect-repellant spray and maintain a high-quality environment for its residents.... Read more

HAI announces partnership with NGFT Solutions to introduce FRAT

HAI announces partnership with NGFT Solutions to introduce FRAT

9-Mar-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is excited to announce a partnership with Swiss-based aviation service provider NGFT Solutions to release a set of tools intended to help rotorcraft professionals determine and evaluate risks before and during flights. The Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) module is an intuitive and customizable method useful for helping crews understand risks... Read more

BLR nears FAA Certification for the AH-1 Cobra FastFin+ System

BLR nears FAA Certification for the AH-1 Cobra FastFin+ System

9-Mar-2022Source: BLR Aerospace

BLR Aerospace has completed all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements for its AH-1 Cobra FastFin®+ Performance System, STC issuance is pending.  BLR’s AH-1 FastFin+ System is comprised of aerodynamic modifications to the tailboom and vertical fin, a new modern technology Inlet Barrier Filter, and an innovative modification to the engine oil cooler system. Performance benefits of... Read more

Weststar picks GE TrueChoice Flight Hour service for CT7 engines

Weststar picks GE TrueChoice Flight Hour service for CT7 engines

9-Mar-2022Source: GE Aviation

GE and Weststar Aviation Services announced today at HAI Heli-Expo a five-year TrueChoice Flight Hour service agreement for its fleet of four CT7-2E1-powered Leonardo AW189 helicopters. This agreement is Weststar’s first through GE’s TrueChoice Flight Hour service. Malaysia-headquartered Weststar accepted its first AW189 in July 2014 and relies on GE’s reliable CT7-2E1 engines to perform... Read more

Smith Myers debuts at Heli-Expo 2022

Smith Myers debuts at Heli-Expo 2022

9-Mar-2022Source: Smith Myers

Smith Myers formally kicks off its North American expansion strategy when it makes its US event debut at Heli Expo (Booth 4826, March 8-10, Dallas, TX), to showcase ARTEMIS, an award-winning Mobile Phone Detection and Location system designed specifically for airborne SAR (Search and Rescue) and Disaster Relief. The global specialist in the design, development,... Read more

Volation buys retired B206 fleet of EDIC Horizon

Volation buys retired B206 fleet of EDIC Horizon

9-Mar-2022Source: Volation

Volation of Auckland, New Zealand has finalized an agreement with one of the world’s largest Helicopter flight training organizations EDIC Horizon, to purchase the operator’s surplus Bell 206B III ‘Jet Ranger’ aircraft. The Bell 206B III fleet was replaced with the Bell 505 in 2018 and this purchase will include the entire fleet of aircraft,... Read more

Safran launches digital services to improve helicopter engine monitoring

Safran launches digital services to improve helicopter engine monitoring

9-Mar-2022Source: Safran Helicopter Engines

Safran Helicopter Engines is launching two new digital services, My Engine Dashboard and Logbook Viewer, accessible from the EngineLife® Customer Portal. The services will provide customers with tools to facilitate the daily management of their Safran helicopter engines. My Engine Dashboard is an engine-centric management interface. It provides access to all the information available on... Read more

Customer profile guides Airbus Helicopters’ new HCare offer

Customer profile guides Airbus Helicopters’ new HCare offer

9-Mar-2022Source: Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters has unveiled a new support and services structure which replaces the company’s previous HCare offer. Operators will be matched to the best combination of services according to their profile and fleet make-up. Simplified to just three flexible solutions, HCare is now composed of HCare Initial, HCare In-service, or a combination of the two,... Read more

Donaldson Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Revolutionary IBF at Heli-Expo 2022

Donaldson Celebrates 20th Anniversary of its Revolutionary IBF at Heli-Expo 2022

9-Mar-2022Source: Donaldson

Donaldson Aerospace & Defense, a division of the Donaldson Company, Inc. (NYSE: DCI) is celebrating 20 years of its successful and industry-changing inlet barrier filter (IBF) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (booth #7440) with a special event featuring the company’s first commercial customer – MD Helicopters. 20th Anniversary Event Details When: March 9 from 3 to... Read more

StandardAero increases helicopter MRO Offerings after Signature acquisition

StandardAero increases helicopter MRO Offerings after Signature acquisition

9-Mar-2022Source: StandardAero

StandardAero acquired Signature Aviation’s Engine Repair (ERO) and Overhaul business last year, growing the combined companies’ significant helicopter MRO capabilities to better serve customers with expanded offerings. The addition of ERO immediately expanded StandardAero’s existing capabilities for providing MRO services for M250, RR300, PT6T, T700 and CT7 helicopter engines and added new OEM licenses for... Read more

MD Helicopters Announces Service Excellence Award Winners

MD Helicopters Announces Service Excellence Award Winners

9-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

 MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) announced the winners of its 2021 Service Excellence Awards yesterday during the manufacturer’s Authorized Service Center briefing. The five awards are given to MD Authorized Service Centers based on performance and level of customer support throughout the previous year. Winners received a plaque and a generous parts and service credit with MDHI. The 2021 Service... Read more

Web Manuals sees increased demand from helicopter operators

Web Manuals sees increased demand from helicopter operators

8-Mar-2022Source: Web Manuals

Helicopter operators now equate to more than 10% of Web Manuals’ customer base, demonstrating the growing demand for digitalization from this industry sector. Doubling its helicopter customer base in the past two years, Web Manuals has witnessed the move to digitalization being accelerated by the global Covid-19 pandemic, with operators keen to use this time... Read more

Astronautics relocates manufacturing ops to new HQ

Astronautics relocates manufacturing ops to new HQ

8-Mar-2022Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America, a global designer and manufacturer of avionics and connectivity solutions for the aerospace industry, is relocating its manufacturing operations and Federal Aviation Administration Repair Station from Milwaukee into a newly renovated, state-of-the-art, 80,000 square-foot facility in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.   Relocation of Astronautics’ manufacturing operation into its new production facility at... Read more

Spain picks P&WC engines for H135 order

Spain picks P&WC engines for H135 order

8-Mar-2022Source: Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada, a business unit of Pratt & Whitney, announced its PW206B3 helicopter engine has been selected by the Government of Spain to power 36 Airbus H135 helicopters. The new order is part of a multi-agency acquisition program to equip the Spanish Air force, Spanish Navy, Guardia Civil and National Police with the... Read more

Vislink Showcases Updated Airborne Video Downlink Solution
at Heli-Expo 2022 


Vislink Showcases Updated Airborne Video Downlink Solution
at Heli-Expo 2022 


8-Mar-2022Source: Vislink

Vislink (Nasdaq: VISL), a global technology leader in the capture, delivery and management of high quality, live video and associated data in the media & entertainment, law enforcement and defense markets, will be showcasing the latest generation of its Airborne Video Downlink System (AVDS) at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, in Dallas, TX, March 7-10. Vislink and... Read more

Outerlink Announces AXIS Command and Control

Outerlink Announces AXIS Command and Control

8-Mar-2022Source: Outerlink

Outerlink Global Solutions is pleased to announce the launch of the AXIS Command and Control platform. The new command and control platform will serve as a replacement for the Outerlink Console v2.4 with new feature enhancements, efficient dashboard tiles, online tutorials, and in-browser voice and text messaging. AXIS is unlike anything in the industry. With... Read more

Astronautics Launches AeroSync Mission Connectivity Solution and Product Line

Astronautics Launches AeroSync Mission Connectivity Solution and Product Line

8-Mar-2022Source: Astronautics

Astronautics Corporation of America announces the launch of its AeroSync Mission (AEC115) connectivity solution and branding of its AeroSync connectivity product line at HAI Heli-Expo 2022.  AeroSync is a next-generation of secure and integrated connectivity products that enable quick and reliable data transmission for crews and passengers operating in demanding helicopter environments. AeroSync Mission is... Read more

Precision to Deliver New Cabri G2 at Heli-Expo 2022

Precision to Deliver New Cabri G2 at Heli-Expo 2022

8-Mar-2022Source: Precision Support Services

Precision has taken delivery of the 295th Guimbal Cabri G2 and plans to hand over the key fob to the new PNW private customer at HAI Heli Expo 2022 in Dallas, TX this week. While getting the aircraft to Texas on time for the show has been a challenge due to sea freight delays, port... Read more

Metro Aviation Celebrates 40 Years

Metro Aviation Celebrates 40 Years

7-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation

Metro Aviation began in 1982 as a helicopter charter, flight training, and maintenance operation. Today, it is the largest traditional air medical operator and largest air medical completion center in the world, operating 155 aircraft for 39 programs across the United States. This year, the company commemorates its 40th anniversary by celebrating its rich history... Read more

Boost Human External Cargo Systems demonstrating New HEC Systems & Equipment at Heli-Expo 2022

Boost Human External Cargo Systems demonstrating New HEC Systems & Equipment at Heli-Expo 2022

7-Mar-2022Source: Boost Systems

Boost Human External Cargo Systems(Boost Systems-www.boostsystems.ca), a global industry leader in the provision of Supplemental Type Certified human external cargo (HEC) systems and training services for the rescue, utility, public safety and defense sectorsis exhibiting at Heli-Expo 2022 (Booth #1804) in Dallas, Texas from March 8th – 10th, 2022.  “We’re excited to be attending this... Read more

2021 Preowned Helicopter sales beats 2020 in volume and value

2021 Preowned Helicopter sales beats 2020 in volume and value

7-Mar-2022Source: Aero Asset

Aero Asset will release its 2021 Heli Market Trends report next week and be available to discuss details at a press conference scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 8, at HAI HELI-EXPO, in room D222 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas. Company President Emmanuel Dupuy and his team will comment on the reasons... Read more

MD Helicopters Showcases Growth at Heli-Expo 2022

MD Helicopters Showcases Growth at Heli-Expo 2022

7-Mar-2022Source: MD Helicopters

MD Helicopters, Inc. (MDHI) will return to HAI HELI-EXPO in booth #9554, sharing its successes in the two years since its leadership change. Featured in the MDHI booth is Wilson Construction’s MD500E to MD530F conversion helicopter. Aurora, Oregon-based Wilson Construction upgraded its MD 500E during overhaul to take advantage of increased hot-and-high performance capability. The conversion... Read more

Metro Aviation delivers new EC145e aircraft to Flight For Life

Metro Aviation delivers new EC145e aircraft to Flight For Life

4-Mar-2022Source: Metro Aviation

Flight For Life is upgrading its fleet of critical care helicopters with the addition of two new Airbus EC145e aircraft. The new helicopters will be replacing aircraft at their bases in Waukesha, WI, and Burlington, WI, and introducing a new paint scheme for the first time in fourteen years. The new EC145e is equipped with... Read more

ForeFlight showcases enhanced solutions for helicopter operations

ForeFlight showcases enhanced solutions for helicopter operations

4-Mar-2022Source: ForeFlight

Attendees will see better mission planning with advanced weather tools, briefing, filing, custom content, and powerful hazard awareness features, all in one integrated app during HELI-EXPO, March 8-10. Booth 8625. WHAT’S NEW Custom Content Packs: Adapt ForeFlight to the unique needs of your operation with bundles of custom content seamlessly distributed and updated via the... Read more

ViewTech Borescopes to exhibit at Heli-Expo for tenth time

ViewTech Borescopes to exhibit at Heli-Expo for tenth time

4-Mar-2022Source: ViewTech

After HAI HELI-EXPO was cancelled in 2021 due to COVID-19, ViewTech Borescopes will be exhibiting at booth 7802 during the annual event. With over 600 exhibitors and more than 14,000 industry professionals expected to attend, the international helicopter association will convene March 7 – 10 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.... Read more

Marenco reappears – taking new unfunded single turbine proposal to Heli-Expo

Marenco reappears – taking new unfunded single turbine proposal to Heli-Expo

3-Mar-2022Source: Marenco AG

Marenco AG is pleased to present at this year’s HAI-Heliexpo the vision of a complete new development of a helicopter family. An innovative idea for a powerful, economical and safe helicopter. The development starts with a single engine helicopter. Based on that platform, the twin-engine helicopter is developed in a further step. The helicopter covers... Read more

Carolina GSE to Attend Heli-Expo 2022

Carolina GSE to Attend Heli-Expo 2022

3-Mar-2022Source: Carolina GSE

Carolina GSE, a global provider of aviation ground support equipment, aircraft parts, consumables, and avionics solutions, is pleased to announce that it will attend the annual HAI HELI-EXPO in Dallas, Texas in March 2022. Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas (KBHCCD) hosts HELI-EXPO from March 8th through the 10th this year. Members of the Carolina... Read more

Vita Inclinata to bring Sling Load and Hoist Rescue Model to Heli Expo

Vita Inclinata to bring Sling Load and Hoist Rescue Model to Heli Expo

3-Mar-2022Source: Vita Inclinata

Vita Inclinata (Vita), developer and producer of helicopter and crane load stabilization and precision hardware, today announced that company representatives will be in attendance at HAI Heli Expo, held March 7-10 in Dallas, TX, booth #8243. At the expo, Vita will provide booth visitors a first look at their Sling Load and Hoist Rescue models as... Read more

Voting opens for 2022 HAI Board of Directors

Voting opens for 2022 HAI Board of Directors

3-Mar-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the candidates for this year’s election to the HAI Board of Directors. If elected, each director will serve a term of three years beginning Jul. 1, 2022. Three positions are available: two for helicopter operator, general aviation, and one for helicopter operator, commercial. The candidates for the... Read more

StandardAero Unveils first 4-axis autopilot for AS350

StandardAero Unveils first 4-axis autopilot for AS350

2-Mar-2022Source: StandardAero

StandardAero is unveiling the industry’s first 4-Axis autopilot available for retrofit on AS350 helicopters with demonstration flights at the 2022 HAI/Heli-Expo on March 8-10.  The autopilot, developed in partnership with Thales and known as StableLight, is equipped in an AS350 test rotorcraft which will be located at the Dallas Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center Vertiport... Read more

Aero Asset launches acquisition business unit

Aero Asset launches acquisition business unit

1-Mar-2022Source: Aero Asset

Aero Asset Inc., a leading helicopter trading firm, has launched Aero Asset Acquisitions, a vehicle dedicated to acquiring helicopters for inventory and resale, financed by 1st Source Bank. 1st Source Bank is part of 1st Source Corporation, a publicly traded (NASDAQ: SRCE) financial services company headquartered in Indiana, U.S.A. Its Specialty Finance Group (SFG) specializes in... Read more

GPMS Receives Transport Canada STC for Airbus H125 Helicopter Platform

GPMS Receives Transport Canada STC for Airbus H125 Helicopter Platform

1-Mar-2022Source: GPMS

GPMS, the leader in helicopter predictive analytics, announced today that Transport Canada Civil Aviation has issued a Supplemental Type Certificate for GPMS’s Foresight MX, the company’s enhanced Health & Usage Monitoring System (HUMS) solution, on the H125 helicopter. The certificate was based on a prior Federal Aviation Administration STC and covers the installation of Foresight... Read more

Milestone unveils plans for firefighting S92

Milestone unveils plans for firefighting S92

28-Feb-2022Source: Milestone Aviation

The Milestone Aviation Group Limited (“Milestone”), the global leader in helicopter leasing, has partnered with Australian fire-fighting equipment designer, Helitak Firefighting Equipment Pty Ltd (“Helitak”), to develop a new mission for the Sikorsky S-92A as a next-generation, multi-purpose fire-fighting platform. As the largest owner of the S-92A, Milestone worked closely with Helitak to develop the... Read more

Spartech to Attend Heli-Expo 2022

Spartech to Attend Heli-Expo 2022

28-Feb-2022Source: Spartech

Spartech, a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastics and custom packaging solutions, is pleased to announce it will be attending Helicopter Association International (HAI) HELI-EXPO 2022, the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exhibition, in Dallas, Texas, March 7 through March 10. Spartech will be showcasing its thermoplastics solutions at the event, including Polycast® SolarControl™ cell... Read more

HAI commits to lead-free aviation fuels transition

HAI commits to lead-free aviation fuels transition

25-Feb-2022Source: HAI

HAI joined leaders of aviation and petroleum groups in committing to an initiative laying out a clear plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by the end of 2030. Announced at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the Eliminate Aviation Gasoline Lead Emissions (EAGLE) initiative calls for an industry and government partnership... Read more

HAI partners with Longhorn Helicopters for Heli-Expo flights

HAI partners with Longhorn Helicopters for Heli-Expo flights

24-Feb-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is excited to announce a partnership with Longhorn Helicopters that, for the first time, will bring charter helicopter flights to the association’s annual trade show, HAI HELI-EXPO®. In Dallas, March 7–10, attendees, exhibitors, and others can book charter flights between the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas and any outlying business... Read more

HAI announces 2022 candidates for Board of Directors

HAI announces 2022 candidates for Board of Directors

14-Feb-2022Source: HAI

Two positions for helicopter operator, general aviation, and one position for helicopter operator, commercial, are available, for a term of three years. Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the candidates for this year’s election to the HAI Board of Directors. If elected, each director will serve a term of three years beginning Jul.... Read more

JETNET Debuting New Features at Heli-Expo 2022

JETNET Debuting New Features at Heli-Expo 2022

14-Feb-2022Source: JETNET

JETNET, the industry-leading business aviation research company, has announced they will be taking part in the 2022 HAI HELI-EXPO, with an emphasis on their technological advancements in data analysis. The 2022 HAI HELI-EXPO will be held March 7-10, 2022, in Dallas, Texas. “JETNET is excited to be back at the HAI HELI-EXPO,” stated Paul Cardarelli,... Read more

HAI Announces Winners of 2022 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

HAI Announces Winners of 2022 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest

3-Feb-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. The annual contest attracts hundreds of entries submitted by photographers from around the world, as demonstrated by the international slate of winners. This year’s Grand Prize went to David Chow of Atlanta, Georgia, USA, who says taking sunset... Read more

El Aero Systems is First to Sign with HAI’s SMS Program

El Aero Systems is First to Sign with HAI’s SMS Program

28-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that El Aero Services, a northern Nevada–based helicopter operator, is the first member to join HAI’s SMS Program. Last fall, HAI introduced the safety management system (SMS) program as an affordable, scalable system for small rotorcraft businesses that desire assistance with incorporating SMS into their business. “We... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

18-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Dwayne Williams is the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Bell. This award honors excellence in management and leadership and is granted to an individual for long and significant service to the international helicopter community. It will be presented March 7 at... Read more

FAA Approves HAI Petition for Exemption to Allow Air Ambulance Operations

FAA Approves HAI Petition for Exemption to Allow Air Ambulance Operations

18-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has partially approved a petition for exemption that HAI had submitted in anticipation of 5G C band deployment, seeking relief from regulations that require a normally functioning radio altimeter for certain operations. This exemption will allow Part 119 certificate holders authorized... Read more

HAI warns of 5G potentially grounding helicopters across the US

HAI warns of 5G potentially grounding helicopters across the US

17-Jan-2022Source: HAI

The nation’s helicopter fleet, including airborne law enforcement and air ambulance services, faces the imminent likelihood of being grounded next week when Verizon Communications and AT&T plan to activate new 5G communication towers across the United States. The potential grounding results from an unprecedented number of Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs) issued by the FAA... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Pilot of the Year Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Pilot of the Year Award Recipient

17-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce United States Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Travis Christy, an MH-60 aircraft commander, as the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Pilot of the Year Award. The award, presented by ROTOR Media, recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot during the year or extraordinary professionalism... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Law Enforcement Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Law Enforcement Award Recipient

14-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Michigan State Police Aviation Unit Sgt. Matt Rogers is the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award. This award, sponsored by MD Helicopters, recognizes an individual who has contributed to the promotion and advancement of helicopters in support of law enforcement activities. It will... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Humanitarian Service Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Humanitarian Service Award Recipient

14-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce MD Helicopters is the 2022 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award. The award, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, honors the person or people who best demonstrate the value of helicopters to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Golden Hour Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Golden Hour Award Recipient

13-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that the Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team at Children’s Health of Dallas, Texas, is the 2022 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award. The award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group, or organization that, through a particular activity or contributions over time, has advanced the use... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Safety Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Safety Award Recipient

13-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce United States Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod as the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Safety Award. The award, sponsored by BLR Aerospace, recognizes outstanding contributions to the promotion of helicopter safety and safety awareness. It will be presented Monday, March 7, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Communications Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Communications Award Recipient

12-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Helicopter Life Editor Georgina Hunter-Jones as the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Communications Award. The award, sponsored by Lightspeed Aviation, recognizes an individual for creative distinction in disseminating information about the helicopter industry. It will be presented March 7, 2022, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas,... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Flight Instructor Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Flight Instructor Award Recipient

12-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Scott Tinnesand as the recipient of the Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award. This award, presented by H. Ross Perot & Family, recognizes superlative contributions by a helicopter or UAS flight instructor in upholding high standards of professionalism. It will be... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Maintenance Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Maintenance Award Recipient

12-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce Panther Helicopters mechanic Jeffrey Donnell as the recipient of the Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award. This award, presented by Rolls-Royce, recognizes an individual for long-standing excellence in rotorcraft maintenance, maintenance instruction or supervision, or a single significant contribution to rotorcraft maintenance. It will be presented Monday, March... Read more

HAI Announces 2022 Land & LIVE Award Recipient

HAI Announces 2022 Land & LIVE Award Recipient

11-Jan-2022Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce US Coast Guard Avionics Electrical Technician Second Class Andrew Champagne as the first recipient of the Salute to Excellence Matthew S. Zuccaro Land & LIVE Award. This award recognizes aeronautical decision-making, crew resource management, and coordinated actions by flight crews that result in the decision to terminate... Read more

“56 Seconds to Live” Safety Course Wins AIN 2021 Top Flight Award

“56 Seconds to Live” Safety Course Wins AIN 2021 Top Flight Award

14-Dec-2021Source: USHST

Highlighting a collaborative effort between the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team (USHST), Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST), Aviation International News has awarded the “56 Seconds to Live” safety course with a 2021 Top Flight Award. The companion course is a follow-up to the “56 Seconds to Live” safety video. It... Read more

HAI Issues Statement on FAA Response to 5G Wireless Issue

HAI Issues Statement on FAA Response to 5G Wireless Issue

9-Dec-2021Source: HAI

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) yesterday issued two airworthiness directives (ADs), one for helicopters and one for airplanes, containing measures that will avoid potential effects on aviation safety equipment that could occur as a result of the Jan. 5, 2022, deployment of 5G technologies in the C-band. These ADs will require flight manual limitations that... Read more

HAI now accepting nominations for Board of Directors

HAI now accepting nominations for Board of Directors

8-Dec-2021Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is seeking nominations for three open positions on the HAI Board of Directors for the term Jul. 1, 2022, through Jun. 30, 2025. All HAI Helicopter Operator Member organizations are invited to submit nominations for candidates to fill the following openings: Director, Commercial Operator: one position Director, General Aviation Operator: two... Read more

HAI and NGFT Release New Flight Risk Assessment Tool

HAI and NGFT Release New Flight Risk Assessment Tool

18-Nov-2021Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International and Swiss-based aviation software and training provider NGFT Solutions are pleased to announce the soft release of a set of tools produced to assist rotorcraft professionals in evaluating risks during flights or in the workplace. The Flight Risk Assessment Tool (FRAT) currently features an easy-to-use question-and-answer format, giving crews a common understanding... Read more

HAI and EHA form partnership

HAI and EHA form partnership

16-Nov-2021Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce a new level of partnership and collaboration with the European Helicopter Association (EHA). This agreement solidifies a long-term relationship between the two associations for the international vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, recognizing their aligned values and missions and formalizing their ability to collaborate on initiatives and... Read more

HAI lobbies US Congress to up funding for alternate fuels program

HAI lobbies US Congress to up funding for alternate fuels program

10-Nov-2021Source: HAI

As the US Congress prepares to finalize its funding allocations for fiscal year 2022, six aviation associations, including Helicopter Association International (HAI), came together yesterday to write the leaders of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees to increase funding for the Alternative Fuels for... Read more

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