HAI Convention News 2023

Enstrom booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 9, 2023 - 6:10 AM
Rejuvenated helicopter manufacturer Enstrom logged 12 sales at Heli-Expo 2023 in Atlanta.
Leonardo booth at Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 9, 2023 - 5:56 AM
The Helicopter Company and Abu Dhabi Aviation boost Leonardo AW139 fleets.
Mar 8, 2023 - 4:27 PM
Plans for a Norwegian emergency medical service to deploy the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL are set to be among the early use cases for all-electric aircraft.
Coulson Aviation will fit its RADS-L tanks to Columbia's Model 234 Chinook helicopters.
Mar 8, 2023 - 4:00 AM
Coulson Aviation is working with Columbia Helicopters to install RADS-L high-flow tanks for water or fire retardant to the Model 234 Chinook rotorcraft.
Angelo Collins, new VFS exec. director
Mar 7, 2023 - 5:51 PM
VFS is bringing Angelo Collins on board as executive director in June as Michael Hirschberg becomes director of strategy.
Flight data recorder
Mar 7, 2023 - 5:00 PM
NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.
Sikorsky Matrix
Mar 7, 2023 - 4:52 PM
Sikorsky and GE developing large, fully-autonomous hybrid electric eVTOL demonstrator.
Airbus H125 helicopter
Mar 7, 2023 - 3:47 PM
With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.
Garmin G500H TXi flight displays in Enstrom helicopters.
Mar 7, 2023 - 12:00 PM
Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.
Leonardo booth at HAI Heli-Expo 2023
Mar 7, 2023 - 8:39 AM
Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.

All HAI Convention News

Eagle Copters Eagle Single helicopter in flight over snow-capped mountains
Feb 24, 2023 - 11:33 AM
Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
Pressure refueling system cap on Robinson R66 helicopter
Feb 24, 2023 - 10:11 AM
Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.
Twirly Birds membership meeting
Feb 22, 2023 - 4:20 AM
Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.
Feb 21, 2023 - 10:11 PM
The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
 Florida's Orange County Sheriff’s Office Bell 407 helicopter on airport ramp
Feb 21, 2023 - 7:30 AM
A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.
MyFlight Tours helicopter being marshalled for takeoff
Feb 20, 2023 - 10:42 AM
MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.
PHI MRO Services Tech inspecting engine on helicopter
Feb 19, 2023 - 9:41 AM
PHI MRO Services is holding a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.
Leonardo AW139 Firefighting helicopter dropping water overhead
Feb 19, 2023 - 9:14 AM
United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.
USHST
Feb 15, 2023 - 3:57 PM
USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.
AeroBrigham hangar
Feb 13, 2023 - 1:26 PM
AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.
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