HAI Convention News 2015

Mar 4, 2015 - 6:45 PM
Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.
Mar 4, 2015 - 6:38 PM
Erickson introduces new Jeff Roberts as new CEO
Mar 4, 2015 - 6:25 PM
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
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
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 has added more orders for the Airbus Helicopters H175 medium twin
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:50 PM
“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
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 are tackling issues such as slow speed, poor maneuverability, vibration, noise and cost of maintenance.
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:30 AM
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
Show floor was humming with activity as attendees fawned over the nearly 60 helicopters on display. Photos by Mariano Rosales
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:30 PM
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
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
Crate Expectations. Imagine the possibilities within.
Mar 2, 2015 - 5:15 PM
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 4, 2015 - 5:31 PM
Clark McGinn is joining Waypoint Leasing from CHC Leasing
Mar 4, 2015 - 5:30 PM
Bristow has added more orders for the Airbus Helicopters H175 medium twin
Mar 4, 2015 - 5:00 PM
With a composite fuselage and powerful turbine engine, newcomer is on track to deliver change to the rotorcraft industry.
Heli-Expo 2015
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:59 PM
HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015 show is on track to beat its record for visitor and exhibitor participation.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:57 PM
LCI will manage seven helicopters bought by asset management group SQN and operated by AAR and Erickson.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:50 PM
“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 - 4:48 PM
Initially for the Bell 206 and 407 models, the Arizona-based MRO provider plans to add more lines.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:46 PM
With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:45 PM
The new OWL lightweight gimbaled camera can operate in day or night conditions is about to enter production.
Mar 4, 2015 - 4:44 PM
The Ariz.-based company warns the clock is ticking on the FAA’s ADS-B compliance mandate.