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.

More Top Stories

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

More Galleries

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

Transmission test stand
Feb 18, 2015 - 12:30 PM
AgustaWestland Boosts MRO with Transmission Test Stand
The new stand, installed at the company's Philadelphia facility, can be used for testing intermediate and tail rotor gear boxes.
Feb 17, 2015 - 9:19 AM
Foley: Heli Market Woes To Spill into 2015
New shipments plummeted 24.7 percent to 971 helicopters in 2014, according to GAMA
Feb 16, 2015 - 1:36 PM
Eagle Copters Set to Make First 407HP Deliveries
In the 407HP the Honeywell engine provides up to 22 percent more takeoff power and significantly stronger hot-and-high performance.
Enstrom TH180
Feb 11, 2015 - 10:34 AM
Enstrom TH180 Makes First Flight
TH180 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 280FX three-seat model and uses its type certificate and rotor system.
Feb 2, 2015 - 9:47 AM
Phoenix Heliparts Adds Airbus Support In Scottsdale
Phoneix Heliparts launches Phoenix Heli-Support unit to support Airbus Helicopters product line.
Mar 4, 2014 - 6:55 PM
Bristow Taps GE Aviation for Long-term CT7-8A Maintenance Program
Deal combines several short-term hourly cost maintenance programs into a single, long-term agreement.
Mar 3, 2014 - 11:30 PM
Universal Avionics and Sikorsky Sign Order for 132 FMSs for S-92s
Deliveries of the Universal SBAS FMSs are expected to begin in a few months and continue through 2020.
Mar 3, 2014 - 12:45 PM
Frasca Shows New Training Devices and Technologies
Frasca’s engineers were able to incorporate the fidelity and quality of its full flight simulators into an entry-level FTD.
Mar 3, 2013 - 6:45 AM
Rotor Magazine Displays Award Winning Helo Photos at Heli-Expo
Images from third-annual Rotor magazine photo contest capture helicopters at work and play.
  •