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 28, 2016 - 11:15 AM
Appareo Pilot of the Year Award
A high altitude long-line rescue earns Laing Pilot of the Year
Feb 28, 2016 - 11:00 AM
Embry-Riddle Celebrates 90 Years and Best-Value Accolades
From airmail provider to flight training expert, ERAU has proved it can grow and change with the times.
Feb 28, 2016 - 10:30 AM
Bell Donates Parts to Aeronautical Tech School
More than 3,000 items will help train future aeronautical professionals
Feb 28, 2016 - 10:00 AM
Turbomeca Celebrates 1 Million Hours With USCG
In 10 years, the Coast Guard has operated Arriel turboshafts in its MH-65 Dolphin fleet
Feb 28, 2016 - 9:50 AM
Bristow Deferring Some Deliveries
Moves to “rationalize” fleet in the face of declining oil revenues.
Feb 28, 2016 - 9:40 AM
Frasca Adds More Helicopter Simulators
The helicopter simulator market is growing globally for Frasca International.
Feb 28, 2016 - 9:15 AM
Children’s Hospital Honors Helinet Founder Alan Purwin
Alan Purwin left behind a legacy that Helinet aims to continue.
Airbus Helicopters H135
Feb 28, 2016 - 9:00 AM
Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA
Simpler and safer single-engine helicopter IFR has long been a goal of the rotorcraft industry.
Feb 28, 2016 - 8:30 AM
HAI Head Still Bullish on Helo Market
Despite the slump in offshore petroleum use, Matt Zuccaro says he’s seen this movie before and likes the ending.
Robinson unveiled the two-place R44 Cadet at last year’s Heli-Expo and is expected to release more details at this year’s event.
Feb 27, 2016 - 3:00 PM
R66 Leads Robinson Delivery Numbers
The Torrance, Calif., helicopter manufacturer has delivered more than 700 R66 turbine helicopters.