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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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 - 9:45 AM
CAMTS Director Frazer Honored with Airbus Golden Hour Award
Emergency Room nurse spurs new safety criteria for airborne medical transport.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:45 AM
Global Aerospace Rolls Out New Online Portal
The system aims to simply the insurance coverage procedure or users and brokers alike.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:40 AM
Erickson Supports Navy Heavy Lift Program
The Portland, Ore., company is leveraging its experience gained in the S-54 to provide assistance for its siblings.
App-based helicopter services did not increase traffic at HTO as expected.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:30 AM
More Challenges for Hamptons Helo Flying
Growing helicopter operations have lead to noise complaints and restrictions in East Hampton, N.Y.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:30 AM
Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis
Turbomeca USA customer training manager imparts professional philosophy to maintenance technicians.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:25 AM
MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award
Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:20 AM
New-look Finmeccanica Promises Strong Rotorcraft Focus
The AgustaWestland brand is expected to survive the recent restructuring of parent company Finmeccanica.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:20 AM
Conklin & de Decker Updates Maintenance Programs
the newest version of its Life Cycle Cost software includes data for more than 460 aircraft.
Feb 29, 2016 - 9:15 AM
Erickson Supports Australian Firefighting Fleet
Two contracts call for deployment of additional Aircranes in firefighting and timber harvesting roles.