HAI Convention News 2015

Heli-Expo 2015
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:59 PM
Heli-Expo Scores Big On Return to Orlando
HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015 show is on track to beat its record for visitor and exhibitor participation.

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Mar 4, 2015 - 6:45 PM
Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP
Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.
Mar 4, 2015 - 6:38 PM
Roberts Replaces Retiring Rieder at Erickson
Erickson introduces new Jeff Roberts as new CEO
Mar 4, 2015 - 6:25 PM
Enstrom Announces Launch Customers for TH180
The first flight of the TH180 prototype was made on February 6 and this aircraft is now on display at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando.
Mar 4, 2015 - 5:35 PM
AAR Airlift Signs for Two AW-189 SAR Helicopters
The Falklands mission requires all-weather SAR, helicopter EMS, rescue hoist, night-vision imaging systems and passenger and cargo transfers.
AW609
Mar 4, 2015 - 5:33 PM
Test Pilots Say AW609 is Easy to Fly
AW609 test pilots say neither helicopter, nor fixed-wing pilots will find it hard to transition to flying a tiltrotor.
Mar 4, 2015 - 5:30 PM
Bristow Orders 17 Airbus H175s
Bristow has added more orders for the Airbus Helicopters H175 medium twin
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:50 PM
Sikorsky S-76D Demo Flight Proves Performance Boost
“This aircraft wants to get up and fly because of its power and the blades,” high-time Sikorsky pilot Ray Altieri commented.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:40 PM
10 Years under Tilton, MD Helicopters Announces MD 902 Upgrade
The company supplies training and armed helicopters to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Jordan, Costa Rica, Mexico and others.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:37 PM
Sikorsky’s Innovations Engineers Tackle Big Challenges
Sikorsky’s Innovations engineers are tackling issues such as slow speed, poor maneuverability, vibration, noise and cost of maintenance.
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:30 AM
New Bell 407GXPs Will Get Upgraded Rolls-Royce Engines
The kit increases “hot and high” power by up to 8 percent, improves fuel efficiency by 2 percent and expands mission range and payload capability.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:30 PM
On the Show Floor at Heli-Expo 2015
Show floor was humming with activity as attendees fawned over the nearly 60 helicopters on display. Photos by Mariano Rosales

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Mar 4, 2015 - 4:30 PM
On the Show Floor at Heli-Expo 2015
Show floor was humming with activity as attendees fawned over the nearly 60 helicopters on display. Photos by Mariano Rosales
It can be tough to grasp how a helicopter can turn engine power into spinning rotors, front and rear, but this transmission at the Heli-Mart booth shows how it happens.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:00 PM
Heli-Expo 2015 - Around the Show
Even a helicopter show is a "show" and how can you have one without music.
The Bell AH-1 Cobra was the war horse of choice for many Vietnam-era pilots.
Mar 2, 2015 - 5:15 PM
Heli-Expo 2015 - Arrivals
Heli-Expo 2015 - Arrivals
Crate Expectations. Imagine the possibilities within.
Mar 2, 2015 - 5:15 PM
HeliExpo 2015 - Hall Setup
Heli-Expo 2015, Hall Setup: The bright lights of the helicopter industry's biggest show are only part of the story. Photos: Mariano Rosales

All HAI Convention News

Mar 2, 2015 - 2:45 PM
Bell 412EPI Wins Cat A Takeoff Approval
Bell 412EPI twin’s backup Cat A takeoff adds capability to the twin-engine helicopter.
Mar 2, 2015 - 2:30 PM
Bell Promotes Orndoff to Oversee North American Sales
Ron Orndoff is now Bell Helicopter’s regional sales manager for all of North America.
Mar 2, 2015 - 2:15 PM
S-76D Gains EASA Nod and Gets iFly Sikorsky App
The app allows the user to configure an aircraft, evaluate weight and balance and do common performance calculations.
Mar 2, 2015 - 2:00 PM
Rockwell Collins Boosts Safety on Bristow SAR Fleet
Safety enhancements for S-92 and AW189 include night-vision goggle-compatible displays.
Mar 2, 2015 - 1:45 PM
Aerox Demonstrates New Medevac Oxygen Systems
Remote High-flow Regulator for medevac operations and Personal Emergency Oxygen System are among products on display at Heli-Expo.
Mar 2, 2015 - 1:45 PM
Robinson R66 Gets Genesys Autopilot, Garmin Glass
Cockpit of R66 upgraded, with Garmin G500H and Genesys HeliSAS autopilot.
Mar 2, 2015 - 1:15 PM
LCI Starts 2015 With Strong Leasing Activity
Helicopter leasing group is seeing growth in the emergency medical sector
Mar 2, 2015 - 1:00 PM
Wysong Announces EMS Kit STC, Airbus AS350 Completion
New emergency medical services equipment is now available for the Bell 407 family.
Mar 2, 2015 - 12:45 PM
USAIG Touts Cost-Saving Training Program
The insurer offers clients safety enhancement services, including some exclusively for rotorcraft operators.
Mar 2, 2015 - 12:30 PM
VIH Aerospace Receives Master Caution Panel STC
New master caution panel is available for retrofit on the Bell 212.