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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Mar 2, 2016 - 6:59 PM
VIH Outlines Projects and Achievements
Growth and capacity expansion are on the agenda.
JA94
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:57 PM
Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight
Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.
Turbomeca Arriel 2S
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:53 PM
Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+
The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.
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 - 6:45 PM
Hillsboro Aviation To Fit ADS-B in Helicopter Training Fleet
Hillsboro Aero Academy is upgrading its fleet with ADS-B capability.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:42 PM
Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators
The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:37 PM
FreeFlight Secures Approval for Part 27 ADS-B Installs
FreeFlight worked with Peregrine to obtain the AML supplemental type certificate for Part 27 rotorcraft.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:33 PM
Rolls-Royce Expands Engine Support Network
Rolls-Royce is increasing support options for its M250 and RR300 engines.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:27 PM
Globavia’s LEAT, Erickson Team with Astronautics on New EFI
Leat will collaborate on installations on AW109 and AB 412, while Erickson will work with Astronautics on certification and other legacy applications.
Mar 2, 2016 - 6:23 PM
Helifab's S-76 Aux Tank Gets EASA Nod
The 62-gallon tank is installed in the helicopter’s baggage compartment.