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 - 8:45 AM
What Was Once N16HT Pro Is Now Ecliptus
Aviation Specialties Unlimited hopes the renamed product will be appealing to a larger audience.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:45 AM
Frasca Level 7 FTD To Be First in Canada
The training device is convertible among three different configurations: the AS350 B2, AS350 B2 VEMD and the AS350 B3e (now the Airbus H125).
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.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:30 AM
Aerox Displays Kevlar-based Medical Oxygen Tanks and Hardware
Maine-based company touts lightweight and adaptability of its systems.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Helitowcart Introduces Remote-controlled Models
The optional remote-controlled helicopter towcarts should work well in tight spaces.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Integrated Flight Deck in Tests on MD 902
The Universal InSight will replace aging Bendix/King EFIS 40 cathode-ray-tube displays on the MD 902.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Marenco Builds Sales of New SKYe SH09 Helicopter
Swiss start-up airframer already setting up production, support organization
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Sikorsky Looks to Polish Customer Support Image
Based on the results of recent industry surveys and user feedback, Sikorsky has its sights set on bolstering its product support.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Bell Launches Aftermarket Service Plans
The new plans cover in-service and new helicopters, and CareFlite is the first customer.
Mar 2, 2016 - 8:00 AM
Honeywell Downgrades Helicopter Delivery Outlook
Survey indicated that Latin America led all global regions in the rate of new aircraft purchase plans, despite an economic slowdown in Brazil.