HAI Convention News 2018

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Feb 28, 2018 - 9:00 AM
Leonardo Helicopters Signs $147M Order with Sino-US
Leonardo Helicopters and China's Sino-US strengthened their relationship with addtional orders for new helicopters.

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Feb 28, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Cobham's Aviator Provides Vital Air-ground Link
The unit, which works on Inmarsat’s SwiftBroadband satcom network, is being highlighted at Heli-Expo 2018.
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Feb 28, 2018 - 4:21 PM
Kaman To Support Rebuilding Puerto Rico
ROTAK Helicopter Services will operate its K-Max aircraft in Puerto Rico to support infrastructure rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Maria.
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Feb 28, 2018 - 12:00 PM
Airbus Helicopters Maintains North American Lead
Airbus continued its dominance of the parapublic sector, winning 70 percent of available orders in the market.
helicopter in flight
Feb 28, 2018 - 11:35 AM
LCI Sees Strong Middle Market for Helicopters
The company has $750 million worth of rotorcraft in service and on order.
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Feb 28, 2018 - 10:57 AM
Dart Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters Develop H145 Basket
DART Aerospace and Airbus Helicopters have received FAA approval for a H145 Heli-Utility-Basket.
Feb 28, 2018 - 10:10 AM
HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down Yields Extra Safety Margin
HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down lowers collective in a split second.
Feb 28, 2018 - 5:00 AM
HAI Helps Military Personnel Transition To Civilian Jobs
The military-to-civilian workshop attracted a diverse set of military pilots, technicians, and active-duty service members.
Feb 27, 2018 - 8:44 PM
Airbus Inks Deals for 17 More Helicopters
14 Ships To China, Germany
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Feb 27, 2018 - 8:41 PM
MD Helicopters on a Roll with Military Contracts
Deliveries of the first five of 30 of new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force are slated to begin delivery in May.
Feb 27, 2018 - 7:00 PM
Ontic Expands Rotorcraft Offerings
Enters into first license with Esterline
Apr 16, 2018
Hands Off Helicopter Flying with the Genesys HeliSAS

For the complete pilot report, visit: https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-04-09/helisas-genesys-pilot-report

AIN’s Randy Padfield test flies a Bell 206 equipped with the Genesys HeliSAS autopilot and stability augmentation system (SAS). The demo pilot and Randy are able to remove their hands from the controls and the helicopter automatically stabilizes. Typically, a helicopter without autopilot requires that the pilot’s hands be on the controls at all times.

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Feb 28, 2018 - 1:00 PM
Heli-Expo At the Show - Day 2
Any major aviation event is rife with opportunities for aviation enthusiasts to geek out over the latest and greatest tools and toys.

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Feb 28, 2018 - 1:00 PM
Heli-Expo At the Show - Day 2
Any major aviation event is rife with opportunities for aviation enthusiasts to geek out over the latest and greatest tools and toys.
helicopter in flight
Feb 26, 2018 - 9:15 PM
Heli-Expo Arrivals Part 2
For the second day, aircraft arrivals for the 2018 edition of HAI’s Heli-Expo brought to the Las Vegas Convention Center
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Feb 25, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Heli-Expo Arrivals Part 1
At any major air show, aircraft arrivals are a major attraction for watchers. Most of the time, an airport, its runways and a parking ramp

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Feb 25, 2018 - 4:11 PM
Honeywell Taps Precision Aviation as Avionics Dealer
Precision Aviation Group has signed a dealership agreement with Honeywell to provide services on Aspire and SkyConnect.
Sikorsky S-92
Feb 25, 2018 - 4:00 PM
Aircraft Availability Takes Central Focus at Sikorsky
Over the last two years, Sikorsky has made significant progress reducing AOGs (aircraft on ground) and AOG turnaround time, Sikorsky exec says.
Feb 25, 2018 - 3:41 PM
FreeFlight SBAS Sensor Approved for ADS-B
Now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant.
helicopter in flight
Feb 25, 2018 - 3:00 PM
With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer
Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.
Feb 25, 2018 - 2:00 PM
Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio
Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board
Feb 25, 2018 - 1:15 PM
Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018
Pete Gillies Master Pilot
Feb 25, 2018 - 1:00 PM
FAA Honors Pete Gillies as Master Pilot
Gillies has amassed 18,000 hours in helicopters over a career that traced its beginnings back to the late 1960s.
Feb 25, 2018 - 12:49 PM
JetNet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Reporting Tool
Under the new format, users can generate customized market reports.
Feb 25, 2018 - 12:00 PM
New Hawaii Helo Association To Promote 'Fly Neighborly'
The association is gathering noise complaint data.
Bell V-280
Feb 25, 2018 - 11:00 AM
Bell V-280 flight campaign advances
The V-280 program could result in deliveries of 4,000 aircraft by 2030 under a contract potentially worth $100 billion.