3-Jan-2013Source: HAI
If you’re a woman and you work in the helicopter industry, HAI and Women in Aviation, International (WAI) need you! WAI will have a booth on the exhibit floor at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, March 5-7, and is looking for members to staff it. HAI and WAI are also looking for some help during... Read more
3-Jan-2013Source: HAI
As one of its final acts of the 112th Congress, the U.S. Senate on Jan. 1, 2013 confirmed FAA acting administrator Michael Huerta to a full five-year term as the agency’s administrator. A vote on his confirmation had been held up for much of the previous year. “Michael Huerta has been a steady hand at... Read more
7-Dec-2012Source: HAI
On Dec. 5, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) announced plans to take up legislation to regulate low-flying helicopters above residential neighborhoods in Los Angeles, California, saying voluntary controls for “persistent fly-overs” were insufficient. The announcement comes amid longstanding complaints from residents regarding low-flying police and news helicopters. Schiff said he would take up stalled legislation introduced... Read more
7-Dec-2012Source: HAI
On Dec. 6, HAI hosted the General Services Administration’s (GSA) Interagency Committee for Aviation Policy (ICAP) meeting at the association’s headquarters in Alexandria, Va. HAI Executive Vice President Ed DiCampli took the opportunity to present the outgoing chairperson, Jan Dobbs, the HAI Meritorious Service Award for her distinguished service as the deputy associate administrator of... Read more
29-Nov-2012Source: HAI
The HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee held its Fall Meeting and Fire Safety Forum from Nov. 26-28 at the Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho. The sessions were well attended, with some 75 HAI members interested in the work of the committee, particularly regarding helicopter operations under contract to the federal government for wildland firefighting support.... Read more
21-Nov-2012Source: HAI
One of the measures on tap for the U.S. Congress’s lame duck session is to pass a bill that would reform the Postal Service (S.1789), due to its serious financial issues. However, the bill contains an amendment (SA2060) that would permit all federal agencies to attend only one association meeting per year. The category of “association meetings”... Read more
20-Nov-2012Source: HAI
Following on from the success of the recent meeting in Albuquerque, N.M., the New Mexico Helicopter Safety Seminar is set to become an annual event. More than 50 pilots attended the Nov. 14 seminar where they received the very latest information on the safety issues facing the rotorcraft industry, presented by some of the top... Read more
20-Nov-2012Source: HAI
Time is running out to submit your entry in the ROTOR® Magazine Photo Contest: all photos must be submitted by midnight ET on Dec. 1, 2012. Don’t put off your chance to share your winning photo! The ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest is open to all photographers — professional and amateur, HAI member and nonmember. All photos must... Read more
14-Nov-2012Source: HAI
On Sat., Nov. 10, HAI sponsored a safety seminar at Helicopters Inc.’s FBO at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in St. Louis, Mo. The FAA Safety Team brought together a group of more than 70 helicopter operators and pilots, and provided speakers on a variety of helicopter safety subjects. Topics covered included helicopter accident trends,... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: HAI
At HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, HAI and the HAI Safety Committee will debut the Rotor Safety Challenge — a convenient and economical way to learn industry best practices and safety tools and techniques you can apply back on the job. Free to all HELI-EXPO® attendees and conveniently scheduled on show days, the Rotor Safety Challenge... Read more
13-Nov-2012Source: HAI
At HELI-EXPO 2013, HAI will offer 27 differentprofessional education courses, including 14 that are new for 2013.New courses address areas of increased interest for HELI-EXPO attendees and are based on your feedback from 2012. These courses include: SMS Manual Development Workshop Introduction to Helicopter Accident Investigation HUMS and HFDM: Helicopter Health, Usage and Flight Data Monitoring... Read more
11-Nov-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of October. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability.Consider the benefits of joining HAI today! Regular Members... Read more
9-Nov-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro and 19 other aviation industry leaders have sent a letter to Acting FAA Administrator Michael Huerta on behalf of their associations, urging the FAA to continue to press forward with the integration of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) into the U.S. National Airspace System (NAS). “… As a goal, the FAA should ensure that... Read more
9-Nov-2012Source: HAI
Fly in or drive to this FREE workshop for all helicopter pilots, operators, students, and instructors in the Midwest region! Join HAI’s safety director, the FAA Safety Team, a cast of industry experts and your peers in the goal to reach the highest level of safety! Topics will cover helicopter accident trends, human factors, wire... Read more
9-Nov-2012Source: HAI
Don’t Gamble on Your Professional Development – Join HAI for a Course at HELI-EXPO 2013! With HAI professional education courses, you can bet on — Great early-bird and member discounts Easy inspection authorization renewal One complimentary day pass to HELI-EXPO 2013 with each course registration (Note: does not apply to free courses) 14 new courses Best-in-industry instructors The... Read more
7-Nov-2012Source: HAI
With the Nov. 19 comment deadline for the FAA’s revision of Part 145 repair station regulations fast approaching, members of the aviation industry met with FAA officials and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) on Nov. 5 to discuss the FAA’s proposed aviation repair stations rule, and its effect on aviation businesses. John Goodwin of the... Read more
4-Nov-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards, to be celebrated Wed., March 6... Read more
2-Nov-2012Source: HAI
Grant Bell has been named HAI’s new videographer. Grant’s previous work includes a position as an A/V production specialist for the Saylor Foundation and experience as an international multimedia reporter in Urbino, Italy. He also worked as the director of photography on the short film, Writer’s Block, which won an honorable mention at the 2012 BEA Film... Read more
31-Oct-2012Source: HAI
From October 22-24, HAI staff represented the interests of the international helicopter community at the 2012 Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, Wash. AMTC is specifically designed to educate, inform, and to supply up to the minute information on the latest techniques and innovative approaches to emergency medical... Read more
22-Oct-2012Source: HAI
Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters is proud to announce that they have completed IS-BAO (International Standard for Business Aviation Operations) registration last August and has received their certification September 1st, 2012. Papillon is now looking forward to completing HAI’s new accreditation program which has IS-BAO certification as one of its core requirements. The HAI Accreditation Program (HAI-AP) is... Read more
17-Oct-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. The deadline to submit nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards, to be celebrated Wed., March 6... Read more
15-Oct-2012Source: HAI
Why does HAI — an organization focused on rotary-wing aircraft — attend fixed-wing shows like the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association’s Aviation Summit, National Business Aviation Association’s annual convention, and Experimental Aircraft Association’s AirVenture? In large part because, on a multitude of issues, those associations, and the people who attend their shows, are helicopter operators’... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HAI
HAI is currently representing the interests of the helicopter industry at the 2012 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit in Palm Springs, Calif. Running from Oct. 11-13, the summit provides an opportunity to learn about the latest general aviation (GA) issues. Visitors can take in more than 100 hours of seminars, see product... Read more
12-Oct-2012Source: HAI
On Wed., Oct. 10, 2012, at the request of the Federal Aviation Administration’s Office of International Affairs, Helicopter Association International (HAI) joined forces with PHI Air Medical Group to host a delegation of 30 Chinese aviation professionals at the Leesburg Executive Airport in Leesburg, Virginia. The Chinese delegates were participants in a four month-long Executive... Read more
11-Oct-2012Source: HAI
The annual fall HAI Aerial Firefighting and Natural Resources Committee will meet November 26-28 at the Grove Hotel in Boise, Idaho. HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host the annual Firefighting Safety Forum on November 27 with participation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The U.S. Forest Service, Department of... Read more
9-Oct-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of September. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability. If you or your company is interested in... Read more
7-Oct-2012Source: HAI
At HELI-EXPO 2013, HAI is offering 27 different professional education courses, taught by some of the best instructors in the industry. Each course, designed specifically for helicopter professionals, targets important issues for operators, pilots, managers, maintenance professionals, young professionals, and transitioning military. 14 new courses are now available based on your feedback: Advanced Vertical Reference Long-Line... Read more
4-Oct-2012Source: HAI
I hope the title of this message got your attention. And no, I am not saying the helicopter industry intentionally causes accidents. But are we acting on all the information we possess to prevent accidents? If you have been in the aviation business for any amount of time, you have either heard or said one... Read more
26-Sep-2012Source: HAI
On Sept. 24, NTSB Chairman Deborah A. P. Hersman named senior air safety investigator Clinton O. Johnson as Chief of the Office of Aviation Safety’s Anchorage, Alaska Regional Office. “It gives me great pleasure to announce Clint’s selection to head the Anchorage office,” said Chairman Hersman. “Clint has deep roots in Alaska and has distinguished himself... Read more
26-Sep-2012Source: HAI
The Federal Aviation Administration is conducting the 34th annual General Aviation (GA) and Part 135 Activity Survey for calendar year 2011. This survey is used by the FAA to measure the size and activity of the general aviation fleet – INCLUDING HELICOPTERS! This online survey is used as the basis for FAA estimates of annual... Read more
25-Sep-2012Source: HAI
Registration for the biggest, most exciting helicopter trade show in the world is now open! HELI-EXPO® is headed for Las Vegas, March 4-7, 2013. Non-members who register between now and January 25, 2013 can save 25% on a 3-day registration. HAI members who sign up by the January 25th Early Bird deadline can save even more —... Read more
24-Sep-2012Source: HAI
New for 2013 – New Days: Show Floor Open Tuesday Through Thursday in Las Vegas – New Time: Show Floor Opens at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, March 5 – New Free Safety Education Program — The Rotor Safety Challenge – 45 New Exhibitors (and We’re Not Done Growing) – 14 New Professional Education Courses and... Read more
17-Sep-2012Source: HAI
On Friday, September 14, HAI welcomed several members from ATEC, the Aviation Technician Education Council, for a discussion about the helicopter industry’s other impending shortage: maintenance personnel. “The shortage is real, and it’s only going to get worse,†said Harold Summers, HAI’s director of flight operations and technical services, who led the meeting. “Now is... Read more
14-Sep-2012Source: HAI
Chasity Hinken has been named HAI’s executive assistant to the president. Chasity brings to HAI more than ten years experience of supporting high-level executives in a variety of professional arenas. Most recently, she served as a contractor with the Federal Aviation Administration working at the Joint Planning and Development office supporting the executive director of the NextGen... Read more
13-Sep-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro, Chairman Chris Erickson, VP of Business Development & Expositions Karen Gebhart, and Director of Safety Stan Rose are representing HAI at the ILA Berlin trade show, Sept. 11-16. Although the much anticipated Brandenburg International Airport was not fully completed, ILA was able to secure their new space for the show and... Read more
7-Sep-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of August. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability. If you or your company is interested in... Read more
6-Sep-2012Source: HAI
Scattered around the U.S. are nine FAA regions, 10 Aircraft Certification Offices, and more than 80 Flight Standards District Offices. That these are not always on the same page when it comes to the application or interpretation of regulations comes as no surprise to anyone familiar with the aviation industry. Recently, however, the U.S, Congress... Read more
29-Aug-2012Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute to Excellence Awards dinner is the premier event of HELI-EXPO®. Nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held on Wed., March 6 during... Read more
15-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI, in partnership with the FAA Safety Team (FAASteam), will host a free, two-day safety seminar, Aug. 24-25, in Des Plaines, Ill. for all helicopter pilots in the Great Lakes region. Doors and registration open at 8:30 a.m. The workshop days start at 9:00 a.m. and will run until 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is not required... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI Vice President of Regulations and International Affairs Dave York is heading to New Zealand this week for that country’s Aviation Industry Association’s annual Aviation Week conference. On Friday, August 10, he’ll speak about global safety initiatives. He’ll discuss how the backbone of the United States’ Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) – Automatic Dependent... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
ROTOR® magazine is looking for some great photos of helicopters! Enter the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest and capture the beauty and thrills of helicopter aviation. The ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest is open to all photographers — professional and amateur, HAI member and nonmember. All photos must contain all or part of a helicopter and must be... Read more
13-Aug-2012Source: HAI
HAI is proud to welcome the following new members for the month of July. Working on behalf of the international helicopter community, HAI provides its members with vital services that significantly benefit their operations, through programs and initiatives that enhance safety and encourage professionalism and economic viability. If you or your company is interested in... Read more
6-Aug-2012Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International (HAI), in collaboration with the HAI Safety Committee, is developing the HAI Rotor Safety Challenge, a new education initiative that debuts at HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev. Open to all HELI-EXPO® attendees, the Rotor Safety Challenge will feature free safety events and short courses, conveniently scheduled on show days, and will provide... Read more
1-Aug-2012Source: AHS
The American Helicopter Society, in conjunction with HAI, is sponsoring a Technical Specialists’ Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance (CBM), and Health and Usage Monitoring (HUMS) on Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Huntsville, Ala. Abstracts are sought in a variety of technical disciplines related to commercial or military aircraft Airworthiness, CBM, Health-Monitoring Technologies, or Certification/Qualification of... Read more
30-Jul-2012Source: HAI
More than 350 U.S. veterans and national security officials have signed a letter calling on President Obama and members of Congress to support the Defense Department’s efforts to invest in alternative fuels. “As a country, we must support efforts inside and outside the Department of Defense to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, deploy clean energy technology, and... Read more
27-Jul-2012Source: HAI
At HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, HAI and the HAI Safety Committee will debut the Rotor Safety Challenge — a new program of free safety events, forums, and short courses for HELI-EXPO® attendees. Conveniently scheduled on show days, the Rotor Safety Challenge will provide an economical way for show attendees to learn industry best practices and safety tools... Read more
25-Jul-2012Source: HAI
At an event otherwise dominated by the fixed-wing aviation community, HAI has a dominant presence with its HELI-CENTERTM at EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. And the HELI-CENTER offers some great opportunities to HAI members who stop by. When he’s not involved in other meetings or events, HAI President Matt Zuccaro can be found in the HELI-CENTER,... Read more
20-Jul-2012Source: HAI
The biggest fly-in in the world – EAA’s AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin – is just days away, and once again HAI will be there in a big way! HAI’s HELI-CENTER™, a two-story tent right on the flight line, celebrates vertical flight and gives the fixed-wing crowd a chance to see what rotary-wing flight is all... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: HAI
HAI Vice President Ed DiCampli, along with Jane Zaretskie, HAI’s membership assistant; and José Orozco, HAI operations assistant, will be attending the 42nd annual Aviation Law Enforcement Association Conference and Exposition in Reno, Nevada from July 11-14. HAI encourages all members and non-members to stop by booth 451/453 in Hall 2 to learn more about developments for... Read more
9-Jul-2012Source: HAI
At HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., HAI and the HAI Safety Committee will debut the Rotor Safety Challenge — a new initiative offering free safety events, forums, and short courses to HELI-EXPO® attendees. Conveniently scheduled on show days, the Rotor Safety Challenge will provide show attendees with an economical way to learn industry best practices... Read more
6-Jul-2012Source: HAI
HELI-EXPO 2013 housing will open on Wed., July 11, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. EST. Connections Housing has been designated as the official Housing and Reservations Coordinator for HELI-EXPO 2013. Call toll-free within the U.S. on 1-877-254-HELI (4354) or international on 1-404-842-0000.... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HAI
Nominations for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held on Wed., March 6 during HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., are now being accepted! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual Salute... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HAI
On May 21, 2012, the FAA issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) in an attempt to clarify and update the Part 145 regulations governing repair station certification. The NPRM proposes to alter the rating system classification by reducing the current system of eight ratings down to five. Under the proposed rules, repair stations... Read more
4-Jul-2012Source: HAI
As many of you know, I am passionate about safety and unreasonable regulatory and political initiatives, but I thought it might be nice to discuss my other passion — the people that make up this great industry of ours. Besides, if I think about regulations, legislation, politics, and life inside the Beltway too much, my... Read more
2-Jul-2012Source: HAI
As of July 1, 2012, the HAI Communications Department is accepting requests for news conference slots at HELI-EXPO 2013, to be held March 4-7, 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Confirmed HELI-EXPO exhibitors may submit requests using the News Conference Request form found under the Exhibitor drop-down menu on the left side of the HELI-EXPO web... Read more
18-Jun-2012Source: HAI
HAI is currently accepting course proposals from leading educators and aviation experts for the Professional Education Courses Program at HELI-EXPO 2013 (March 4-7, 2013; Las Vegas, Nevada), but only seven days remain to submit your proposal before the June 22 deadline. Do not miss out on this opportunity to be part of the team that... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: HAI
The nominations process for the 2013 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held during HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nev., opens Mon., July 2, 2012, so start thinking now about who you believe should be honored in 2013 for their contributions to the international rotorcraft community. For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized... Read more
13-Jun-2012Source: HAI
From June 8-9 at the Greater Rochester International Airport in New York, the Monroe County Airport Authority partnered with the FAA, USAirports, and HAI to bring a seminar addressing safety and risk management for aviation operators and maintenance technicians. Event host Rochester WINGS has an eight-year track record of promoting aviation safety through safety seminars,... Read more
12-Jun-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro was in Atlanta, Ga., on Thurs., June 7, where he was the guest speaker at the Spring luncheon of the Atlanta Aero Club. Zuccaro brought the attentive crowd up to speed on the current state of the vertical flight industry, as well as some of the issues facing rotorcraft operators, manufacturers,... Read more
11-Jun-2012Source: HAI
Join HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, the Rochester FSDO, and numerous helicopter experts on Sat., June 9 to address safety and risk management for helicopter operators and maintenance technicians. The Helicopter Symposium takes place during Rochester WINGS 2012, New York’s largest aviation expo. Featured presentations of HAI and IHST safety initiatives include: Surviving the... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: HAI
Matt Fackner brings to HAI significant experience working on transportation and energy policy issues for the European Union Delegation for the United States. Matt also worked as a research assistant at Bates White Economic Consulting in Washington, D.C. Reporting to HAI’s vice president of regulations and international affairs, Matt will monitor and respond to regulatory initiatives... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: HAI
U.S. Senators Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) and James Inhofe (R-Okla.) have made a proposal to their House of Representatives counterparts in an effort to break an impasse in highway bill negotiations. HAI continues to work with U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leaders to alter or remove the Alexander Amendment, which would usurp the authority of... Read more
7-Jun-2012Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro and a team of HAI staff members met on Tues., June 5, with ITT Exelis at the company’s offices near Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C. to discuss the benefits of the Next Generation Air Traffic System (NextGen) to helicopter operators. ITT Exelis is the FAA’s prime contractor on ADS-B (automatic... Read more
4-Jun-2012Source: HAI
Regular Members Delaware State Police Aviation Section Georgetown, DE Heliservice LLC Sanford, FL Associate Members Advanced Cooling Technologies, Inc Lancaster, PA AEROtitle Oklahoma City, OK C. T. Solutions, LLC Shelton, CT Mechanic Members Valery Malygin Moscow Region, Russian Federation Pilot Members Stuart Ashmun Austin, TX Mark Bowen Fallbrook, CA Richard Harding New Cumberland, PA Felix... Read more
25-May-2012Source: HAI
A gap in safety between experimental and certificated aircraft is widest on the first flight, and the early hours of flying in a new pilot’s hands. That is among the conclusions of a detailed analysis released by the NTSB on May 22 along with a set of recommended changes approved unanimously by the board. Working... Read more
22-May-2012Source: HAI
From May 17-19, as part of continued efforts to expand its global presence and outreach to members, HAI participated in the 5th International Helicopter Industry Exhibition, HeliRussia, at the Crocus Expo Center in Moscow. Matt Zuccaro, president of HAI; Stan Rose, HAI director of Safety; and Nick Prelosky, staffer of the Helicopter Foundation International (HFI), joined... Read more
22-May-2012Source: HAI
Join the Atlanta Aero Club as it welcomes Matt Zuccaro, president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), at a luncheon on June 7, 2012 at the Capital City Club Downtown, Atlanta, Ga. All HAI members are invited and will receive the Aero Club member discount for attendance. Zuccaro, who became HAI President in 2005, has... Read more
16-May-2012Source: HAI
HAI and the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) present a two-day safety seminar, June 1-2, 2012, in Irving, Texas. The target audiences on the first day are commercial helicopter operators and pilots, and the target audiences for the second day are General Aviation helicopter pilots, certified helicopter flight instructors, and helicopter student pilots. For more information and to register, click here.... Read more
15-May-2012Source: HAI
Do you want to be part of the team of educators who set the industry standard for rotorcraft professional education and teach at the world’s largest helicopter trade show? If so, don’t miss this opportunity. HAI is currently developing the program of HELI-EXPO 2013 Professional Education courses. We are looking for course proposals from highly... Read more
11-May-2012Source: HAI
Last year, when the FAA announced that it was beginning a multi-year process to clean up the civil aircraft registry by requiring all aircraft to re-register on a rolling schedule, the agency warned it would cancel registrations for any aircraft whose owner did not respond. They weren’t kidding. HAI’s Finance and Leasing Committee checked recently... Read more
11-May-2012Source: HAI
HAI Chairman of the Board Mark Gibson, in Washington, D.C., recently for a series of meetings with members of Congress on a variety of issues, made sure they understand the dangers of the so-called Alexander amendment. The measure, attached to the Senate version of the highway transportation bill, would give the National Park Service nearly... Read more
10-May-2012Source: HAI
In an unusual public rebuke, the FAA’s Office of Special Counsel said in letters to the White House and Congress that it lagged in responding to urgent safety problems, with the administration not following through on promised corrections in five of seven whistleblower cases. Special Counsel Carolyn Lerner claims there is a pattern dating at... Read more
10-May-2012Source: HAI
The U.S. Congress has kicked off conference negotiations on the Highway Bill that contains the maligned Alexander Amendment. The amendment contains provisions that strip away control of national park airspace from the congressionally mandated FAA and gives the power to regulate airspace to the ill-equipped National Park Service. Conferees have precious little time – approx.... Read more
8-May-2012Source: HAI
Philip J. Landi, 89, a helicopter industry pioneer, former HAI Director, and former Manager of Heliports and Helicopter Operations for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, May 5, 2012. Landi flew into the Guinness Book of World Records in September 1976 when he made the first helicopter landing... Read more
7-May-2012Source: HAI
As many of you are aware, HAI has as two of its top priorities the defense of your right to access the airspace and the maintenance of an operating environment absent of overburdensome, ill-conceived regulations and legislative mandates. Of the several critical issues we are currently dealing with, one demands your immediate attention. The Joint... Read more
