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

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Feb 29, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Florida Sheriff Department Takes Third Airbus H125
Single-engine helicopter will be used in a variety of roles.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:50 AM
P&WC Takes On Busy R&D Agenda for Upgrades, New Engines
The engine-maker provides sneak peak at long-term vision for new common core engine.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:40 AM
Dart Aerospace Launches Maintenance Network
Dart Aerospace sets up a network of new maintenance centers throughout Canada and the U.S.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:30 AM
Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Maintenance
Company extends rotorcraft MRO capabilities.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:30 AM
Sikorsky Reports Progress With Demonstrators
The S-97 Raider will fly 60 hours this year, while the Matrix autonomy program will be reinforced with the UH-60A.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:20 AM
Tour Operators Mark 20th Anniversary of TOPS
TOPS was incorporated in January 1996 as tour operators hoped to improve safety and change public perception.
Rig'NFly
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:15 AM
Airbus Helicopters Gets EASA Nod for Automated Rig Approach
Optional system to cut pilot workload in offshore oil-and-gas operations.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:00 AM
MDHI Secures Launch Customer for 530G
Malaysian Army Aviation will take delivery of the new variant beginning later this year.
SW009 on display
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Finmeccanica Stressing Lighter Product Offerings
EMS, VIP and other sectors boost the company as the oil-and-gas sector flags.
Feb 29, 2016 - 10:00 AM
ITT Enidine Features Rotorcraft-Unique Product Line
ITT Enidine’s products are featured on Bell’s new 525 Relentless super-medium twin-engine helicopter.