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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Maria Rodriguez, Appareo Pilot of the Year
Feb 21, 2018 - 11:25 AM
Maria Rodriguez To Receive HAI's Pilot of the Year Award
Rodriguez is receiving the award for her actions during Hurricanes Irma and Maria.
HAI 2017 show floor
Feb 21, 2018 - 11:00 AM
2018 Heli-Expo on Record-breaking Pace
The show exhibit floor was nearly sold out by mid-January.
Feb 1, 2018 - 4:33 PM
GlobalParts.aero Makes Move into Rotary-wing Market
The company is adding part numbers that will support its mixed-fleet customer base.
Frasca International helicopter training device (HTD)
Jan 31, 2018 - 10:24 AM
Frasca Launches Lower Priced Helo Training Device
The device is designed to give operators procedural training at a lower price point.
helicopter
Jan 31, 2018 - 9:39 AM
Leonardo Revving Up to 10 Percent Profit in 2020
New leadership team expresses mild optimism; investors register strong disappointment in five-year forecast.
Schweizer 333
Jan 26, 2018 - 12:35 PM
Sikorsky Sells Schweizer S-300 Helicopter Line
The new entity, Schweizer RSG, will be based in Fort Worth and headed by David Horton, a former Schweizer general manager.
Dec 14, 2017 - 9:47 AM
HEMS Continues Medicare Struggles
Average cost per transport was $10,199 but Medicare reimburses at an average rate of 59 percent, for an aggregate of more than $1 billion below costs.
Feb 27, 2002 - 9:03 AM
Cadorath Receives R-R, FAA Approvals for Nozzle Repair
The process involves replacing worn cooling tubes for existing nozzles that previously could not be repaired.
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