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.

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Merlin Simulation Blackhawk
Mar 8, 2023 - 12:09 PM
Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.
PS Engineering HUB50 audio management system
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:58 AM
The new HUB50 from PS Engineering brings many new features to audio management and system configuration.
Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:56 AM
A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Helicópteros de Guatemala and Rotortrade
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:52 AM
Leonardo distributor Rotortrade has sold aircraft to operators in West Africa and Central America this week.
PHI global maintenance
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:48 AM
PHI MRO Services will launch its new global maintenance support network, "Call PHI," in June.
Iridium Certus 100
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:22 AM
Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.
Paul Ross, ABS director holding StartStick 20
Mar 8, 2023 - 11:17 AM
Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.
The Helicopter Company orders Skytrac satellite communications equipment
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:50 AM
The Helicopter Company's large fleet of Airbus and Leonardo helicopters will be equipped with Skytrac's satellite communications system.
Leonardo AW09
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:44 AM
Leonardo announced new orders and an alliance on the AW09 helicopter program.
PHI MRO facility in Lafayette, Louisiana
Mar 8, 2023 - 10:38 AM
PHI MRO Services is now a factory-designated customer support center for Sikorsky S-92 and S-76C models.