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,
helicopter
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 - 8:01 AM
Bristow To Lease Three AW139s From Waypoint
Waypoint Leasing says rates and terms are increasing.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Orders Flowing for R44 Cadet
The new Robinson is targeting the trainer and utility markets, with a lower-cost but better-performing two-seat ship.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Bell Showcasing New Products
The 525 super-medium twin and 505 light single are two highlights of Bell’s presence at Heli-Expo 2016.
Mar 1, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Twirly Birds Announces Les Morris Award Recipient
Anthony Melvin O’Reilly will receive the Le Morris Award at the next annual membership meeting.
Roadrunner cockpit
Mar 1, 2016 - 6:00 AM
Glass-panel Replacements Offered for Twin-turbine Helos
The Astronautics upgrade replaces two electromechanical instruments with a single-piece LCD.
Feb 29, 2016 - 5:58 PM
Airbus H145 Demonstrates Marine Mettle
The helicopter recently underwent rigorous testing in Germany.
Feb 29, 2016 - 1:46 PM
Rotors’n Ribs to Take Place In July
The Rotors’n Ribs fly-in will take place on July 15 and 16 in Goshen, Indiana.
Feb 29, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Watch Out For Lights During Running Landings
The FAA’s advice is designed to help pilots avoid damage to skids from embedded lighting systems.
Feb 29, 2016 - 11:10 AM
Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year
Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards
engine maintenance
Feb 29, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Dallas Airmotive, H+S Expands To Cover 65 Percent of Rotorcraft Fleets
The expansion has involved a $40 million investment in new capabilities, facilities and cross training.