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 4, 2015 - 11:25 AM
National Helicopter signs SRT for SAR training
Operational training and support to various countries in South America
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:20 AM
East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market
East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:10 AM
Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge
Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:10 AM
Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display
Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:05 AM
Robinson Signs for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Engines
Helo OEM will buy 100 RR300 engines per year for the R66
Mar 4, 2015 - 11:00 AM
Heli-Expo ADS-B Forum Highlights Rules and Compliance Challenges
If current ADS-B installation trends continue, many rotorcraft will not meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline for compliance.
Mar 4, 2015 - 10:55 AM
Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours
According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.
Mar 4, 2015 - 10:55 AM
VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows
Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.
Mar 4, 2015 - 10:50 AM
Forest Service Gets Latitude Supply Load Monitoring Systems
Canadian company to supply OLMS for firefighting aircraft in the U.S.
Mar 4, 2015 - 10:45 AM
Helinet Lands Swedish Police Contract
Company will provide the latest design in intelligence-gathering and -transmitting helicopters.