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Tempest Aviation Group plans service expansion with Quantum MRO and Logistics Software

Tempest Aviation Group plans service expansion with Quantum MRO and Logistics Software

5-Mar-2015Source: Component Control

Component Control announced today that Tempest Aviation Group, Inc., an independent helicopter service provider located in Prince George, British Columbia, is planning to expand its services and enterprise using Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software to manage operations. Tempest Aviation Group offers the full scope of MRO services for Bell 412, 212, 205, 206 and... Read more

Avialta Helicopter Maintenance expands Quantum Control software solution

Avialta Helicopter Maintenance expands Quantum Control software solution

5-Mar-2015Source: Component Control

Component Control announced today that Avialta Helicopter Maintenance, LTD, a Transport Canada approved helicopter repair and maintenance shop, has expanded its Quantum Control MRO and Logistics software solution to manage both Avialta Helicopter Maintenance and Aven Helicopters, its helicopter leasing operator. Both companies are located at the Villeneuve Airport, St. Albert AB just north of... Read more

Sikorsky Recognizes National Helicopter Services Ltd. for Recent S-76D™Helicopter Milestones

Sikorsky Recognizes National Helicopter Services Ltd. for Recent S-76D™Helicopter Milestones

4-Mar-2015Source: Sikorsky

Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. recognized National Helicopter Services Ltd. (NHSL) today for its successes with the S-76D™ helicopter. The event was held at Sikorsky’s booth at the 2015 Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo show. Sikorsky Aircraft is a subsidiary of United Technologies Corp. UTX, +0.01% At the 2014 HAI Heli-Expo show, Sikorsky recognized NHSL for being... Read more

Conklin & De Decker Announces 3rd Annual Exploring Aircraft Operating Costs Seminar

Conklin & De Decker Announces 3rd Annual Exploring Aircraft Operating Costs Seminar

4-Mar-2015Source: Conklin & de Decker

Conklin & de Decker has opened registration for its newest Seminar, Exploring Aircraft Operating Costs. The program will be presented on April 14-15, 2015 in Grapevine, Texas, near the DFW International airport.As a National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) accepted program, attendees can receive CAM credit for participating in this seminar. The... Read more

Conklin & De Decker Offerheli-Expo Visitors Show Discount and Drawing for Tablet

Conklin & De Decker Offerheli-Expo Visitors Show Discount and Drawing for Tablet

4-Mar-2015Source: Conklin & de Decker

Conklin & de Decker is offering special savings on their most popular products during the HAI Heli-Expo 2015 Convention. Visitors to the Conklin & de Decker exhibit booth #4719 will see live demos of the entire family of helicopter operating cost programs, life cycle budgeting tools, and can enter to have a chance to win... Read more

HAI Joins Call for Passage of Pilot’s Bill of Rights

HAI Joins Call for Passage of Pilot’s Bill of Rights

2-Mar-2015Source: HAI

HAI President Matt Zuccaro has joined the leaders of other general aviation associations in Washington, D.C., calling for the U.S. Congress to pass the new Pilot’s Bill of Rights legislation. Legislation introduced in both the House and Senate, H.R. 1062 and S. 571, aims to make improvements to the Pilot’s Bill of Rights (Public Law... Read more

Essex Industries to Showcase Capabilities at HAI HELI – EXPO 2015

Essex Industries to Showcase Capabilities at HAI HELI – EXPO 2015

2-Mar-2015Source: ESSEX

Essex Industries is proud to showcase their wide range of engineered products in booth #1848 at HAI HELI – EXPO 2015 The cyclic and collective grips designed for the Bell 525 Relentless program will be featured, along with other platform controls, a variety of aircraft components, Protective Breathing Equipment (PBE) and a full line of... Read more

Vision Systems to unveil dimmable sun visor at Heli-Expo

Vision Systems to unveil dimmable sun visor at Heli-Expo

27-Feb-2015Source: Vision

Next week at the Helicopter Association International Heli-Expo in Orlando, Florida, Research Frontiers (NASDAQ: REFR) licensee Vision Systems will unveil its SPD-Smart Opti-Visor electronically dimmable sun visor for the aircraft market. Opti-Visor was developed by Vision Systems and uses patented SPD-Smart light-control film technology invented by Research Frontiers to dynamically adjust the tint of the... Read more

Bell, Enstrom and MD select Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

Bell, Enstrom and MD select Mid-Continent MD302 Standby Attitude Module

26-Feb-2015Source: Mid-Continent Instrument

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics today announced that the company’s MD302 Standby Attitude Module (SAM®) is being offered as the digital standby display in the Bell Helicopter 407GX, Enstrom Helicopter 480B-G, and the MD Helicopters MD900 Explorer. “SAM was a reliable and robust solution for our standby instrument need. The clean design and the ability to... Read more

Guidance Aviation Exhibiting at HAI’s Helicopter Career Fair

Guidance Aviation Exhibiting at HAI’s Helicopter Career Fair

26-Feb-2015Source: GA

Guidance Aviation hired 60 professionals in the last 12 months (02/14 – 02/15) – that’s just over one job created each week by the primary helicopter flight training institution. To support its growth, Guidance Aviation will be attending Helicopter Association International’s Helicopter Industry Career Fair at HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Florida. The organization will be... Read more

RF System Lab Returns to HAI Heli-Expo

RF System Lab Returns to HAI Heli-Expo

26-Feb-2015Source: RF System Lab

At the beginning of next month, RF System Lab borescope experts Casey O’Tool and Jess Kuznicki will trade the frigid temperatures of Traverse City, Michigan, for the warmer weather in Orlando, Florida, to attend HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015. This will be RF System Lab’s fourth year at Heli-Expo, which is taking place from March 2-5, 2015,... Read more

Living Legend of Aviation Chuck Aaron “Meet and Greet” at Heli-Expo 2015

Living Legend of Aviation Chuck Aaron “Meet and Greet” at Heli-Expo 2015

25-Feb-2015Source: Aspen Avionics

Aspen Avionics (Booth #3164) announced today the company is hosting an autograph session with Living Legend of Aviation Chuck Aaron at HAI’s Heli-Expo on Wednesday, March 4, 2015. Chuck is the only pilot licensed by the FAA to perform aerobatics in a helicopter in the United States, and one of only three such pilots in... Read more

HAI puts on Safety Double-Header at Heli-Expo

HAI puts on Safety Double-Header at Heli-Expo

22-Feb-2015Source: HAI

You’ve planned to attend the HAI Safety Symposium (NTSB – Managing Risk in Public Helicopter Operations) from 8:00–10:00 in room S310 on Mon., March 2 at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015. Be sure to also add to your diary, and attend, the Safety Directors Forum (Your Helicopter Crashed – Now What?) right after, from 10:30–12:00 in room S230C. Presented by Clint Johnson,... Read more

Rotortrade Services at HAI Heli Expo 2015

Rotortrade Services at HAI Heli Expo 2015

19-Feb-2015Source: Rotortrade

Philippe Lubrano and Raymond Lubrano, Senior Partners, as well as Nadjet Garmi, Sales Manager, and Pietro Bulleri, Sales and Contract Manager, will welcome you on Agusta Westland booth 5111. AgustaWestland, a Finmeccanica company, has the widest and most modern range of rotorcraft to meet any commercial and military requirement. AgustaWestland has its main operations in... Read more

General Aviation supports $219B of US economic output and 1.1M jobs

General Aviation supports $219B of US economic output and 1.1M jobs

18-Feb-2015Source: HAI

Eight general aviation associations on Wednesday unveiled a new industry-wide study detailing the economic contributions of general aviation to the U.S. economy at a press conference at the Newseum. The study, conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, determined that general aviation supports 1.1 million total jobs and supplies $219 billion in total economic output in the United States.... Read more

HAI President Message : Civilian or Military — We Need You All

HAI President Message : Civilian or Military — We Need You All

16-Feb-2015Source: HAI

Many of you reading this have been through the process of finding a place in the civilian helicopter industry, either straight from flight school or airframe and powerplant training, or as a transitioning military-trained service member. There we were … new applicants, our FAA or other agency certificate in hand along with our résumé, sitting... Read more

Airworthiness, CBM, and HUMS Specialists’ Meeting

Airworthiness, CBM, and HUMS Specialists’ Meeting

16-Feb-2015Source: Rotor News

Ed DiCampli, HAI’s COO; Harold Summers, director of flight operations & technical services; and Brian Haggerty, deputy director of flight operations & technical services, took part in the biannual Technical Specialists’ Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), and Health and Usage Monitoring Systems (HUMS) in Huntsville, Alabama, Feb. 9-11. The meeting, sponsored by The... Read more

HAI Hosts Industry-Government Forum on Critical Issues

HAI Hosts Industry-Government Forum on Critical Issues

30-Jan-2015Source: HAI

On Wednesday, January 28, HAI hosted a gathering of vertical lift industry representatives and government aviation officials to discuss a number of issues critical to the industry. More than 75 people gathered from across the country while more than 165 participated via a live streaming internet feed. The morning began with an overview of a... Read more

HAI Industry-Government Forum

HAI Industry-Government Forum

27-Jan-2015Source: HAI

On Wednesday, January 28, HAI will host a forum to give members and other industry leaders an opportunity to interact directly with government regulators. The Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) and the Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) are co-sponsoring the event. High-level executives from the FAA Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification offices will attend,... Read more

Donate to HFI Auction: Deadline Extended!

Donate to HFI Auction: Deadline Extended!

27-Jan-2015Source: HAI

Raise your company’s profile at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Fla., by donating to the Helicopter Foundation International Online SIlent Auction. This year’s auction, hosted by BiddingForGood, promises to be bigger and better than ever — reaching thousands of aviation enthusiasts and bidders from across the vertical aviation industry! Auction proceeds will support the HFI... Read more

Donate to HFI Auction: Deadline Jan. 23!

Donate to HFI Auction: Deadline Jan. 23!

21-Jan-2015Source: HFI

Raise your company’s profile at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Fla., by donating to the Helicopter Foundation International Online SIlent Auction. This year’s auction, hosted by BiddingForGood, promises to be bigger and better than ever — reaching thousands of aviation enthusiasts and bidders from across the vertical aviation industry! Deadline to donate: Jan. 23. Auction... Read more

International Bureau of Aviation expands analyst team

International Bureau of Aviation expands analyst team

20-Jan-2015Source: IBA

International Bureau of Aviation (IBA) has hired four more analysts to supplement its specialist team as the organisation ramps up professional resources to meet growing demand. Owen Geach, Commercial Director, commented ”The growth in engine finance and leasing, helicopter advisory services and general commercial aircraft appraisal requirements from our clients led us to start a... Read more

HAI and Others Urge Passing of Regulatory Accountability Act

HAI and Others Urge Passing of Regulatory Accountability Act

13-Jan-2015Source: HAI

On Jan. 12, 161 multi-industry organizations, including Helicopter Association International (HAI), signed on to a letter sent to all members of the U.S. House of Representatives in support of H.R. 185, the “Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015.” It is going to the Rules Committee Jan. 12 and it is requesting floor time the following day.... Read more

HAI, AAMS and AMOA to host Industry-Government Forum

HAI, AAMS and AMOA to host Industry-Government Forum

12-Jan-2015Source: HAI

HAI, along with AAMS and AMOA, is hosting an Industry-Government Forum with high-level executives from the FAA Flight Standards and Aircraft Certification offices, as well as the NTSB. The forum will provide a venue for you, our members, and other industry leaders to share your views and concerns with the regulators, so you can hear... Read more

HAI Announces Winners of the Salute to Excellence Awards

HAI Announces Winners of the Salute to Excellence Awards

9-Jan-2015Source: HAI Salute

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) today announced the winners of its acclaimed Salute to Excellence Awards in nine categories. They include, among others, two helicopter search-and-rescue (SAR) teams, a firefighting pilot who refused to give up on a crew on the ground, and a flight instructor with perhaps more time in one of the world’s... Read more

Raise Your Expo Profile with HFI Auction!

Raise Your Expo Profile with HFI Auction!

5-Jan-2015Source: HFI

Raise your company’s profile at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Fla., by donating to the Helicopter Foundation International Online SIlent Auction. This year’s auction, hosted by BiddingForGood, promises to be bigger and better than ever — reaching thousands of aviation enthusiasts and bidders from across the vertical aviation industry! Auction proceeds will support the HFI... Read more

New Mexico National Guard hosts annual Helicopter Safety Day

New Mexico National Guard hosts annual Helicopter Safety Day

22-Dec-2014Source: USAF

The New Mexico National Guard’s Charlie Company, 1-171st Aviation Regiment hosted the New Mexico Helicopter Safety Day on Dec. 3, at the Aviation Readiness Center. Bob Martin, Helicopter Pilot for KRQE News 13, organized this year’s helicopter safety day which gives civilian, law enforcement and military entities safety information designed especially for New Mexico aviators... Read more

New Mexico Safety Day: You’re Invited!

New Mexico Safety Day: You’re Invited!

28-Nov-2014Source: HAI

Bob Martin, longtime secretary of the HAI Electronic News Gathering (ENG) Committee and pilot reporter for KRQE TV News, invites you to a day of helicopter safety on Wednesday, December 3, at the New Mexico Army National Guard at 7001 Huey Road, Santa Fe, N.M. From 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., the Helicopter Association International... Read more

Seeking Nominations for HAI Board of Directors

Seeking Nominations for HAI Board of Directors

26-Nov-2014Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is currently seeking nominations for candidates for the HAI Board of Directors. Board elections will take place at the HAI Membership Meeting and Breakfast, March 3, during HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando. In accordance with Article IV, Section 4.01 of the HAI By-Laws, candidates must be nominated to serve a... Read more

The destiny of the helicopter made by a Vietnamese farmer

The destiny of the helicopter made by a Vietnamese farmer

26-Nov-2014Source: Vietnam

The two helicopters made by Tran Quoc Hai, a Vietnamese farmer and mechanic in the Mekong Delta, have never been flown. One of them was part of an exhibition in Australia, while the other was sold to a museum in the US. See Full Story... Read more

St. Louis Regional Helicopter Safety Seminar Another Great Success!

St. Louis Regional Helicopter Safety Seminar Another Great Success!

20-Nov-2014Source: HAI

Helicopter Association International (HAI), the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), and the St. Louis Rotor & Wing Association, hosted the Midwest Regional Helicopter Safety Seminar in St. Louis, Mo., on November 15. More than 50 professionals from a variety of helicopter operations attended the event. Bill Hopper, president and founder of HAI Affiliate Member, St. Louis... Read more

HAI, Aviation Industry Press Senate Leaders for Action

HAI, Aviation Industry Press Senate Leaders for Action

14-Nov-2014Source: HAI

HAI on Nov. 11 joined 16 other aviation associations in pressing the US Senate leadership to bring two important bills forward for a vote as soon as possible, before the 113th adjourns in December. In a letter to Sens. Harry Reid (D-Nev.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), the associations say S.1893, the Transportation Security Acquisition Reform... Read more

HAI on Road at ALEA Safety Seminar

HAI on Road at ALEA Safety Seminar

10-Nov-2014Source: HAI

Stan Rose, HAI director of safety outreach, was in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) Central Region Safety Seminar, November 4–6. Ryan Miller, ALEA Central Region director, was assisted by the host agency, Texas Department of Public Safety – gracious hosts who put on an exceptional event. In the opening remarks,... Read more

HAI President : Let’s Get High!

HAI President : Let’s Get High!

10-Nov-2014Source: HAI

Calm down, get a grip. No, I am not advocating the use or distribution of drugs. The high I speak of involves altitude, height above the ground, the distance between the aircraft and the real estate below. Also known as your safety margin. I think we can all agree that, in general, flying lower than... Read more

Got Weather? Helps GA Pilots Prepare for Crosswinds

Got Weather? Helps GA Pilots Prepare for Crosswinds

10-Nov-2014Source: FAA

The Got Weather? campaign aims to help general aviation pilots prepare for potential weather challenges they may encounter during the 2014 flying season. For November, the campaign is focused on crosswinds: get it straight. Check out a new video featuring FAA Administrator Michael Huerta discussing crosswinds with pilot Ty Chaudhry. The Got Weather? campaign partners... Read more

HAI Welcomes New Manager of Marketing

HAI Welcomes New Manager of Marketing

4-Nov-2014Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International on November 3 welcomed Charles Visconage to the newly created position of manager of marketing. As such, Visconage will be responsible for making sure HAI members are aware of all the products and services available to them from the association. “I’ve always had a strong interest in aviation, so I’m especially... Read more

HAI to Host Summit on Single-Engine IFR Certification

HAI to Host Summit on Single-Engine IFR Certification

3-Nov-2014Source: HAI

On Monday and Tuesday, November 17 and 18, HAI will host a two-day summit intended to outline a path forward for the IFR certification of single-engine helicopters under Part 27 of the federal aviation regulations (14 CFR 27). Invitations have been extended to all Western certificated airframe manufacturers. Since 1999, installation and use of technically... Read more

HAI Heli-Expo Strikes Gold at TSE Summit!

HAI Heli-Expo Strikes Gold at TSE Summit!

3-Nov-2014Source: HAI

The senior executive staff of the 100 major exhibitions that make up the Trade Show Executive (TSE) Gold 100 were saluted this Fall at the 7th annual TSE Gold 100 Awards & Summit, October 22-24 in Dana Point, Calif. More than 150 industry leaders were present, including Karen Gebhart, HAI vice president of business development.... Read more

HAI at ALEA Canadian Region Safety Seminar

HAI at ALEA Canadian Region Safety Seminar

29-Oct-2014Source: HAI

The Airborne Law Enforcement Association (ALEA) held its Canadian Region Safety Seminar from October 15–17 in Ottawa, Ontario. Representatives from numerous law enforcement agencies gathered to hear presentations from a variety of speakers. Stan Rose, HAI director of safety outreach, and Murray Maschmeyer of Edmonton Police conducted the Safety Officers Roundtable discussion on the first... Read more

30 Years of ARSA

30 Years of ARSA

23-Oct-2014Source: ARSA

On Oct. 15, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) celebrated its 30th birthday with a reception and dinner to open the 2014 Strategic Leadership Conference (SLC). The event continued on Oct. 16 with a full agenda that explored the state of the aviation maintenance industry. For participants, the invitation-only SLC is a yearly opportunity to... Read more

HAI Thanks TSA Admin. Pistole for Cooperative Effort

HAI Thanks TSA Admin. Pistole for Cooperative Effort

21-Oct-2014Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International extends its thanks and appreciation to TSA Administrator John Pistole, following his announced intention to retire at the end of this year. “For more than four years, Administrator Pistole has worked cooperatively with the helicopter industry, general aviation, and in fact the entire aviation industry to protect the United States’ aviation... Read more

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference

8-Oct-2014Source: Hai

The HAI Firefighting Safety Conference covers operational and flight safety issues faced by aerial firefighters. In addition to an overview of the upcoming 2015 fire season, the conference will feature — 1) A meeting of the HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee 2) A firefighting safety forum 3) A DOI-USFS interagency briefing There is... Read more

LCI adds to Helicopter Advisory Board

LCI adds to Helicopter Advisory Board

8-Oct-2014Source: LCI

Lease Corporation International (LCI), the aviation leasing arm of The Libra Group, has appointed Angelo Raimondi to its Helicopter Advisory Board. Mr. Raimondi joins the Board with over 40 years’ experience in the helicopter and aircraft services industries, having worked for Agusta and subsequently AgustaWestland since 1972. He holds a BSc. In Aeronautical Engineering and... Read more

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference

7-Oct-2014Source: HAI

The HAI Firefighting Safety Conference covers operational and flight safety issues faced by aerial firefighters. In addition to an overview of the upcoming 2015 fire season, the conference will feature — A meeting of the HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee A firefighting safety forum A DOI-USFS interagency briefing There is no registration fee to attend,... Read more

Last week to nominate for Salute to Excellence!

Last week to nominate for Salute to Excellence!

29-Sep-2014Source: HAI

Nominations for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards are being accepted for one more week! Don’t delay; nominate a person or organization you believe is deserving of recognition for their service to vertical aviation before it’s too late! Within vertical aviation are pilots, mechanics, safety professionals, and others who go above and beyond the call of... Read more

Nominate for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards

Nominate for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards

24-Sep-2014Source: HAI

Within airborne law enforcement are helicopter pilots, crews, mechanics, and others who go above and beyond the call of duty in service to their communities. Their dedication to the public is an inspiration to us all. HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards recognize outstanding achievement in vertical aviation. Go to rotor.org/salute and nominate an exceptional individual or organization... Read more

PHM Society to Host Rotary Wing HUMS Evolution Panel

PHM Society to Host Rotary Wing HUMS Evolution Panel

22-Sep-2014Source: IHST

The Prognostics and Health Management (PHM) Society, a new HAI affiliate member, will host a special panel on health usage monitoring systems (HUMS) at its annual conference in Fort Worth, Texas, September 29 through October 3. HAI Director of Flight Operations and Technical Services Harold Summers will be one of the panelists. The past 10... Read more

Eliminate 3rd Class Medicals for Pilots!

Eliminate 3rd Class Medicals for Pilots!

16-Sep-2014Source: HAI

Did you know there is legislation pending in both the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate (H.R. 3708 and S. 2103) that would expand the FAA’s current and successful Sport Pilot standard by not requiring pilots to obtain a third-class medical certificate? Have you weighed in with your elected House member and your two senators?... Read more

Obit — Past HAI Chairman Vernon Albert Flies West

Obit — Past HAI Chairman Vernon Albert Flies West

15-Sep-2014Source: HAI

Past HAI chairman and former PHI vice president and chief pilot Vernon E. Albert passed away on September 11 after a long battle with cancer. He was 72. “I was profoundly saddened to learn of Vern’s passing on Thursday,” said HAI President and CEO Matt Zuccaro. “It was my distinct pleasure to serve with him... Read more

Orlando Boosts ROI for the HAI Heli-Expo 2015

Orlando Boosts ROI for the HAI Heli-Expo 2015

5-Sep-2014Source: Orlando Meeting

When the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exposition comes to Orlando next March it should be a smooth ride, according to Karen Gebhart, VP business development for the Alexandria, VA.-based Helicopter Association International. See Full Story... Read more

HAI’s appoints new Director of Conventions

HAI’s appoints new Director of Conventions

4-Sep-2014Source: HAI

HAI on Wednesday announced the selection of Charlotte Zilke to be the director of conventions. As director of conventions, Zilke is responsible for the overall preparation, coordination, and execution of all aspects of the association’s annual trade show and exposition, HAI HELI-EXPO®, the world’s largest trade show and exposition dedicated solely to the vertical lift... Read more

Apply Today for an HFI 2015 Scholarship!

Apply Today for an HFI 2015 Scholarship!

29-Aug-2014Source: HFI

HFI has long recognized the need for qualified commercial helicopter pilots and helicopter maintenance technicians — the current shortage is very real and many of our experienced pilots and maintenance technicians are nearing retirement age. HFI annually offers up to 19 scholarships to help support students studying to become part of tomorrow’s vertical aviation industry.... Read more

USFS Vendor Summit Meeting, Boise, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

USFS Vendor Summit Meeting, Boise, Sept. 30 and Oct. 1

19-Aug-2014Source: HAI

HAI advises members of the aerial firefighting industry of a U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Aviation and Contracting Vendor Summit Meeting in Boise, Idaho, September 30 and October 1. Note these are corrected dates as per a USFS announcement in FedBizOps. The meeting will be held at the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho, and information regarding... Read more

Recognize Your Peers: Nominate for HAI’s Salute to Excellence

Recognize Your Peers: Nominate for HAI’s Salute to Excellence

12-Aug-2014Source: HAI

Nominations for HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards are being accepted. Nominate a person or organization you believe is deserving of recognition for their service to vertical aviation! Within vertical aviation are pilots, mechanics, safety professionals, and others who go above and beyond the call of duty in pursuit of the highest standards of professional excellence.... Read more

ROTOR Magazine Wins Award for Editorial Excellence

ROTOR Magazine Wins Award for Editorial Excellence

8-Aug-2014Source: HAI

ROTOR, HAI’s flagship quarterly magazine, was honored by Trade Association Business Publications International with a 2014 Tabbie Award for Excellence in the Editor’s Column category. The Tabbie Awards recognize editorial and design excellence in trade, association, and business-to-business media. The President’s Message in the Summer 2013 issue of ROTOR, “Land the Damn Helicopter,” won an... Read more

HAI President’s Message: Safety from the Top Down

HAI President’s Message: Safety from the Top Down

5-Aug-2014Source: HAI

I notice that when talking about safety, we tend to focus on field personnel — pilots, mechanics, and dispatchers. This makes sense, as they are on the front lines of safety. But let’s discuss other critical safety stakeholders: owner-operator’s and their management, along with the end user, or customer. These groups play a big part... Read more

Bell CEO John Garrison: In It Together

Bell CEO John Garrison: In It Together

1-Aug-2014Source: Bell

The Aero Club of Washington hosted John Garrison, president and CEO of Bell Helicopter, at a luncheon on July 29 in Washington, DC. HAI was there to hear Garrison deliver to a captivated audience his thoughts on “Igniting Innovation in the Rotorcraft Industry.” John Garrison is emphatic: “OEMs need to present ONE voice! Despite our... Read more

A Lot of Energy at the HAI HELI-CENTER

A Lot of Energy at the HAI HELI-CENTER

30-Jul-2014Source: HAI

Day One of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh saw a lot of visitors to the HAI HELI-CENTER. HAI members who are sharing space with HAI had a steady flow of traffic. As in years past, the members-only observation deck and the lawn in front of the HELI-CENTER were extremely popular locations for viewing the afternoon airshow. Inside,... Read more

Carter’s PAV-II on display at HAI-HELI-CENTER during AirVenture 2014

Carter’s PAV-II on display at HAI-HELI-CENTER during AirVenture 2014

29-Jul-2014Source: Carter

Carter Aviation Technologies, LLC (Carter) of Wichita Falls, TX, is pleased to announce that they will showcase their newest, most refined, Personal Air Vehicle (PAV) at the HAI-HELI-CENTER® on the AirVenture grounds Twenty years in the making, Carter’s 2nd generation PAV (PAV-II) is cleaner, greener, and safer than any existing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL)... Read more

X-Copter has FAA Approval; Offers Show Incentives at AirVenture 2014

X-Copter has FAA Approval; Offers Show Incentives at AirVenture 2014

29-Jul-2014Source: X-Copter

X-Copter is offering over $7,500 in incentives for the lease or purchase of its next generation helicopter simulator during AirVenture 2014 taking place July 28 – August 3, 2014. The new X-Copter will be on display and ready for demo at AirVenture 2014, located in the HAI HELI-CENTER (Helicopter Association International), helicopter central at the... Read more

HAI Heli-Center at Oshkosh Opens Today!

HAI Heli-Center at Oshkosh Opens Today!

28-Jul-2014Source: HAI

The HAI HELI-CENTER at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh opens today! All of us on the HAI staff are excited to welcome members and anyone else who is interested in helicopters. There are half a dozen helicopters on display, including Airbus Helicopters’ EC145 with interior by Mercedes Benz, three from Enstrom – one piston, one turbine, and their new design... Read more

Heading to EAA AirVenture: Visit the HAI HELI-CENTER

Heading to EAA AirVenture: Visit the HAI HELI-CENTER

25-Jul-2014Source: HAI

HAI is bringing the helicopter industry to the forefront of the world’s largest general aviation show. Plan to visit the HAI HELI-CENTER™ at EAA® AirVenture™ Oshkosh, July 28 – August 3 View helicopters and products and services, chat with flight instructors and pilots, learn how HAI is working to secure the future of vertical aviation,... Read more

Come Say Hello to HAI at Farnborough

Come Say Hello to HAI at Farnborough

16-Jul-2014Source: HAI

HAI is exhibiting at the Farnborough International Airshow at the Farnborough Aerodrome in Farnborough, England. The airshow combines a major trade exhibition for the aerospace and defence industries with a public airshow, providing an opportunity to demonstrate civilian and military aircraft to potential customers and investors. Ed. DiCampli, executive vice president; and Stan Rose, director... Read more

Heading to EAA AirVenture? Visit the HAI Heli-Center

Heading to EAA AirVenture? Visit the HAI Heli-Center

11-Jul-2014Source: HAI

HAI is bringing the helicopter industry to the forefront of the world’s largest general aviation show. Plan to visit the HAI HELI-CENTER™ at EAA® AirVenture™ Oshkosh, July 28 – August 3 View helicopters and products and services, chat with flight instructors and pilots, learn how HAI is working to secure the future of vertical aviation,... Read more

Housing for HAI Heli-Expo 2015 opens today

Housing for HAI Heli-Expo 2015 opens today

9-Jul-2014Source: HAI

Housing for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 opens today, July 9, at 1:00 pm EDT. Once again, Connections Housing will be the official housing and reservations coordinator. Make your reservations online tomorrow at www.rotor.org/housing. Helpful Information and Printable Forms •Map of Hotels •Hotels At-A-Glance •Hotel Descriptions •Hotel Amenities Chart •Individual Housing Form •Group Housing Form Questions? Contact... Read more

HAI Seeks Educators and Experts in Rotorcraft Safety

HAI Seeks Educators and Experts in Rotorcraft Safety

2-Jul-2014Source: HAI

HAI is developing the Education Program for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 and seeks proposals for Professional Education courses and Rotor Safety Challenge sessions from qualified persons or vendors. Be part of continuing excellence in your industry—submit your proposal today! Professional Education Courses To provide a high-quality program for helicopter professionals, HAI strives to enhance, expand,and adjust these fee-based... Read more

HAI Looks Forward to Working With NTSB Chairman-Designate

HAI Looks Forward to Working With NTSB Chairman-Designate

30-Jun-2014Source: HAI

The Helicopter Association International and its president, Matt Zuccaro, welcome the news that President Obama has nominated NTSB Vice Chairman Christopher Hart to fill the chairman’s position in the wake of Deborah Hersman’s departure. “As a commercial-rated pilot, Chris Hart understands aviation and its importance to the nation,” said Zuccaro. “He is also the NTSB’s... Read more

HAI urges US members to contact Senators over Burbank night curfew plan

HAI urges US members to contact Senators over Burbank night curfew plan

19-Jun-2014Source: HAI

Call Your U.S. Senators Today! Provision Under Consideration Would Impose Curfew at Burbank Airport The U.S. Senate began work this week on a mini appropriations bill that includes funding for the Department of Transportation, and HAI President Matt Zuccaro is very concerned over an amendment to be offered by California Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) that... Read more

Lottery 1 Deadline for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in 10 Days – June 27

Lottery 1 Deadline for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in 10 Days – June 27

19-Jun-2014Source: HAI

Don’t miss out on HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 in Orlando, Florida! HAI HELI-EXPO 2014 exhibitors are eligible to participate in Lottery 1 for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015. The deadline to submit an Application for Space with payment for Lottery 1 is June 27, 2014. To receive the HAI member rate, dues for the 2014–2015 membership year must be... Read more

HAI and Sikorsky pull out of HeliRussia exhibition

HAI and Sikorsky pull out of HeliRussia exhibition

19-May-2014Source: HeliHub.com

HeliRussia spokesman Maxim Federov has confirmed to HeliHub.com that both HAI and Sikorsky have pulled out of HeliRussia and they are seeking to reassign the freed-up exhibition space. Additionally, Polish company Ankol – who represent Kamatics Corp in that region – have also announced their intention to follow suit These moves are a direct result... Read more

HAI Seeks Educators and Experts in Rotorcraft Safety!

HAI Seeks Educators and Experts in Rotorcraft Safety!

16-May-2014Source: HAI

HAI is developing the Education Program for HAI HELI-EXPO 2015 and seeks proposals for Professional Education courses and Rotor Safety Challenge sessions from qualified persons or vendors. Be part of continuing excellence in your industry—submit your proposal today! Professional Education Courses To provide a high-quality program for helicopter professionals, HAI strives to enhance, expand, and... Read more

HAI Expands Safety Outreach to Myanmar

HAI Expands Safety Outreach to Myanmar

11-May-2014

The country of Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, recently began a rapid expansion of its economy and infrastructure, due to a relaxation of sanctions that have been in place for some time. As offshore oil exploration, tourism, and other traditional helicopter markets expand, the Myanmar Ministry of Transportation is faced with the task of developing... Read more

HAI promote Houston Helicopter Safety Conference

HAI promote Houston Helicopter Safety Conference

8-May-2014Source: HAI

Multiple Safety Briefings for all helicopter pilots, and a free lunch! Attention all helicopter pilots! Don’t miss this event featuring the latest information on the safety issues facing the rotorcraft industry. Presented by top industry experts in their field, discussions inlcude accident trends, Next-Gen for helicopters, medical qualifications, and more! May 15, 9:00 am, 1940... Read more

Save Your Space for HAI Heli-Expo 2015 Now!

Save Your Space for HAI Heli-Expo 2015 Now!

7-May-2014Source: HAI

Plant your flag now for your spot at the world’s largest helicopter trade show and exhibition. HAI is now accepting applications for space at HAI HELI-EXPO 2015. The deadline for submitting an Application for Space and payment for Lottery One is June 27. Lottery 1 is only for those who exhibited at HAI HELI-EXPO 2014. The... Read more

Accident Free in 2013? Apply for HAI’s Operator Safety Award

Accident Free in 2013? Apply for HAI’s Operator Safety Award

6-May-2014Source: HAI

To recognize helicopter operators who go the distance for safety — day in and day out — HAI presents the HAI Operator Safety Award to its member-operators who were accident free* throughout the previous calendar year. HAI presents one engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion at no cost to first-time recipients who qualify. Previous recipients... Read more

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