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.
Apr 1, 2015
Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's new twin engine, fly-by-wire 525 Relentless helicopter has been designed for applications such as oil and gas support, search and rescue, VIP transportation, and emergency medical operations.

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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

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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

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Mar 2, 2015 - 12:15 PM
Mobile Video Downlink System Displayed in Command Center Truck
The company’s Chevy Tahoe is outfitted as a mobile central receive site for helicopter video downlinks.
Mar 2, 2015 - 12:00 PM
Sikorsky Assembling Second Raider
Developing unmanned systems
Mar 2, 2015 - 11:15 AM
AgustaWestland Boosts MRO With Transmission Test Stand
The new gearbox test stand is installed at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pa. facility.
Mar 2, 2015 - 11:00 AM
Return of the Rebuild
The popular Rolls-Royce M250 engine build returns to the Dallas Airmotive booth at Heli-Expo.
Mar 2, 2015 - 10:30 AM
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Aviation Eye Global Growth
Rotorcraft engines are a significant growth area for BBA Aviation’s engine repair and overhaul facilities.
Mar 2, 2015 - 10:15 AM
P&WC Announces Certifications, Deliveries of PW200 and PT6 Derivatives
Pratt & Whitney Canada celebrates new engine certifications and FAST engine diagnostics on AW139.
Mar 2, 2015 - 9:45 AM
Archangel Sensors Replace Costly Gyros
The company’s AHRS and ADAHRS sensors are available for a growing number of aircraft types.
Mar 2, 2015 - 9:38 AM
Rockwell Collins Displaying Flyable Pro Line Fusion Demonstrator
The flyable demonstrator is equipped with a cyclic and collective and will give showgoers a taste of cockpits of the future.
Mar 2, 2015 - 9:30 AM
Bell Updates Progress on 505 and 525
The 505 is on track for certification this year, while the 525 is preparing for first flight in the second quarter.
Mar 2, 2015 - 9:15 AM
Timken Reorganizes After Closing Overhaul Business
The Mesa, Ariz. Aerospace Aftermarket division is refocused on parts manufacturing, repair and overhaul.