HAI Convention News 2016

Mar 2, 2016 - 8:35 AM
Air Zermatt Is Launch Customer for Marenco SKYe SH09
Air Zermatt becomes a launch customer for the new single-engine turbine helicopter.

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Mar 2, 2016 - 6:50 PM
Van Horn Customers Anxious for Composite LongRanger Blades
The Van Horn MRBs have an 18,000-hour service life, more than triple the life of current OEM 206B metal blades.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:14 PM
International Helicopter Safety Team rechartered
The group has seen positive trends in helicopter safety and is working toward the goal of zero accidents.
Trekker in flight
Mar 2, 2016 - 5:22 PM
AW Trekker Utility Helicopter Makes First Flight
EASA certification is expected by year-end.
Clearvision HeliEVS
Mar 2, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Skylens, Elbit’s Wearable EVS, Nears Certification
Certification of HeliEVS could occur in 2017.
Able Engineering hangar
Mar 2, 2016 - 10:01 AM
Bell MRO Approval Strengthens Bond With Textron-owned Able
Able Engineering has been made an approved service center for Bell Helicopters.
Mar 2, 2016 - 9:40 AM
HAI Names First Safety Standards Operators
Since the beginning of the year, the association has accredited four rotorcraft operators under its new safety standard system.
Sikorsky Aircraft president Dan Schultz
Mar 2, 2016 - 9:30 AM
Under New Ownership, Sikorsky Looks to the Future
Making its Heli-Expo Debut as a Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky fielded questions about its current market
Mar 2, 2016 - 9:25 AM
Airbus Partners with Thales for H160 Simulator
The first will be positioned in France, with more added as needed.
Mar 2, 2016 - 9:15 AM
Bell Reveals February Orders and Deliveries
India and Nepal are among the more recent buyers.
Mar 2, 2016 - 9:00 AM
P&WC Increases Service Intervals, Expands Support Offerings
The engine maker has taken a number of steps to lower costs for operators facing an uncertain market.
Apr 7, 2016
See How the Bell V-280 Valor Tilt-rotor Touchscreen Cockpit Works

Bell Helicopter is busy developing their next-generation V-280 Valor tilt-rotor aircraft, which is the planned successor to the V-22 Osprey. The company is experimenting with a completely new cockpit design for the aircraft featuring a massive touchscreen avionics interface that integrates night vision and synthetic vision.

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Mar 2, 2016 - 2:15 PM
Heli-Expo 2016 - Day 2
Heli-Expo 2016 attendees eagerly flocked to the Kentucky Exposition Center for the opening day of the show yesterday morning,

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Mar 2, 2016 - 2:15 PM
Heli-Expo 2016 - Day 2
Heli-Expo 2016 attendees eagerly flocked to the Kentucky Exposition Center for the opening day of the show yesterday morning,
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Mar 1, 2016 - 3:15 PM
Heli-Expo 2016 - Day 1
Flying examples of Bell Helicopter’s super-medium twin 525 Relentess and light turbine single 505 Jet Ranger X

All HAI Convention News

Mar 1, 2016 - 9:35 AM
JSfirm Survey Reveals Most Companies Plan To Hire in 2016
More than three-quarters of respondents expected moderate to significant growth this year.
Mar 1, 2016 - 9:20 AM
Transaero Named Parts Dealer for Hamilton Sundstrand Products
The fuel control products are on the Sea Stallion and Chinook.
Mar 1, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Tiger Tug Shows Typhoon Model
The Typhoon can drive any angle, rotating 360 degrees around its center.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:45 AM
L-3 Unveils ADS-B Solution for Helicopters
L-3 has installed a line of new ADS-B products in 93 helicopter models.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:40 AM
Aux Tank Available for R66
The 37-pound tank extends the turbine helicopter’s range by up to 200 nm.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:39 AM
Global Helicopter Industry Gathers for 2016 HeliExpo Show
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:20 AM
FAA Forms New ARC For Operation of Small UAS Over People
The ARC marks a reversal from the agency’s earlier micro classification.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:01 AM
Flightcell Selects Aspen Connected Gateway System for Airborne Connectivity
A proprietary version of Aspen’s CG-100 will be paired with Flightcell’s DZMx to provide airborne connectivity.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:01 AM
Night Vision Awards Announce Biennial Format
The next Night Vision Awards will be held in Reno in 2017.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:01 AM
New Interest in Swisshelicopter
The new helicopter maker has secured several letters of intent for the SKYe SH09.