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Alexandria, Virginia - Helicopter Association International (HAI) is working with industry and other interested parties to learn from the tragic results of recent helicopter accidents. We strongly believe it is in the best interests of the industry and the general public to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
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The results of a study forecasting the U.S. supply of rotorcraft pilots and mechanics over the next 18 years has been released, confirming what many in our industry suspected. Unless there are some fundamental changes in policy, outreach, scholarships, and access to financing, the helicopter industry faces large-scale deficits in the amount of available and qualified licensed and certificated pilots and mechanics.
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The University of North Dakota (UND) in collaboration with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Helicopter Foundation International (HFI) recently completed a study which forecasts the supply of helicopter pilots and mechanics over the next eighteen years. Unless there are some fundamental changes in policy, outreach, scholarships and access to financing, the industry faces largescale deficits in the amount of available and qualified licensed and certificated pilots and mechanics. This lack of human capital could very easily have wider negative consequences on the worldwide transportation industry and global economy.
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Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds Congress’s determination to move forward with a reauthorization bill to provide long-term stability for the FAA. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Bill Schuster (R-Pa.) announced today his decision to withdraw his proposal to privatize U.S. air traffic control services from the House FAA reauthorization bill.
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 27, 2018 – East/West Industries is flying into HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 on the wings of optimism and success as it celebrates 50 years of saving aircrew lives.
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27 FEB 2018 – Las Vegas, NV – Metro Aviation will display Seminole County Sheriff Office’s H125 at the Helicopter Association International HELI-EXPO February 26 – March 1 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Alexandria, Va. (February 1, 2018) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce today the winners of the 2018 ROTOR Photo and Video Contest. Every year, photographers submit photos in a variety of categories that represent the helicopter industry. This year, HAI expanded the contest to also include video entries.
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WASHINGTON, DC, Jan. 21, 2018 – In a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine Chao, six general aviation (GA) leaders today called for reopening the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA's) United States Aircraft Registry. Despite the current government shutdown, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and fellow GA groups argued that the U.S. Registry performs essential functions for safety, security and fulfilling international aviation treaties.
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Alexandria, Va. (Dec. 13, 2017) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Claude Vuichard, of Bern, Switzerland, is the 2018 winner of HAI’s Salute to Excellence BLR Aerospace Safety Award. This award, honoring those who have excelled in promoting safety in the helicopter industry, will be presented at HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards dinner at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Alexandria, Va. (Dec. 13, 2017) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) announced today that Jonathan “JR” Roebuck, remote access project manager for Lifeflight of Maine and MedComm, is the 2018 winner of HAI’s Salute to Excellence Airbus Helicopters Golden Hour Award. The award will be presented at HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards Dinner at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Alexandria, Va. (December 11, 2017) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce today that Maria Rodriguez , of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a pilot for Caribbean Buzz, is the 2018 winner of HAI’s Salute to Excellence Appareo Pilot of the Year Award. The award recognizes an outstanding single feat performed by a helicopter pilot during the year or extraordinary professionalism over time. It will be presented at HAI’s Salute to Excellence Awards Dinner at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 in Las Vegas.
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Alexandria, Virginia – Helicopter Association International (HAI) has joined five other general aviation organizations in letters urging transportation leaders in Congress to strip a controversial proposal to privatize the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system from a pending Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill.
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Alexandria, VA (September 8, 2017) – Based on concern for its members either affected by recent natural disasters within the United States and for those working on relief and recovery efforts, Helicopter Association International (HAI) has extended the nomination period for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards. The new deadline is October 16, 2017, three weeks later than the original deadline.
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Alexandria, VA – (August 25, 2017) With expectations of flooded roads, damaged roads and bridges, and downed trees, military and first responders are putting helicopters on standby to assist with search and rescue (SAR) operations that might follow Hurricane Harvey into Texas.
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Alexandria, VA – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to congratulate the Honorable Robert L. Sumwalt, who the U.S. Senate confirmed as the chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on Thursday.
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Alexandria, VA (August 2, 2017) – Helicopter Association International has initiated a request to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for helicopters to be included in a little-used grant program that offers rebates to owners installing NextGen technology in certain types of aircraft.
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Alexandria, VA – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the hiring of Matt Callan as director of regulations and international affairs.
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Alexandria, VA – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that the nomination period for the 2018 Salute to Excellence awards is now open. Due to a scheduling change, nominations for these annual awards will close early this year, on September 25, 2017.
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Alexandria, VA (June 29, 2017) – Following the Senate markup of the FAA reauthorization bill, Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the Senate Commerce Committee on pursuing a commonsense approach to FAA funding.
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Alexandria, VA - Two staff members of Helicopter Association International (HAI) met with other aviation and industry stakeholders this week as members of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s new Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Identification and Tracking Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC) to provide recommendations to the FAA related to remote identification and tracking of UAS.
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Alexandria, VA – Following the release of the Senate’s version of the FAA reauthorization bill, Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the Senate Commerce Committee on pursuing a common-sense approach to FAA funding.
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Alexandria, VA – Helicopter Association International (HAI) today joined other national organizations in opposing privatization of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
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Washington, DC, – With the release of the White House’s budget proposal, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is alarmed that the Trump administration is pursuing a controversial concept of privatizing the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) system.
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Helicopter Association International (HAI) strongly disagrees with the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals to halt the registration of drones deemed to be “model aircraft.” Helicopters routinely operate at the same low altitudes as drones, and we in the helicopter industry are deeply concerned about our ability to fly safely in air space where pilots could encounter any unmanned aircraft, be it commercial or otherwise. One valuable component of the FAA’s drone registration program is the opportunity to educate the general population about the hazards of careless drone operation, and we believe that the FAA’s drone registration program serves to protect everyone in the air and on land.
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Alexandria, VA (March 17, 2017) – With the release of the White House’s budget blueprint, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is alarmed that the Trump administration is pursuing the transfer
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February 27, 2017 - Decatur, TX - Helicopter and airplane maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider, AeroBrigham, has launched a campaign to focus on their deep experience and broad depth of capabilities. From utility configured aircraft to ultra-corporate, the company provides professional services such as total reconfiguration and completions, to paint, interior, avionics and repair services. The North Texas based company will again be exhibiting during the Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo at the Dallas, Texas, Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center from 7-9 March 2017. During the event, AeroBrigham will hold a drawing for a pair of women's Christian Louboutin shoes in addition to a women's Christian Louboutin clutch bag.
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Whirly-Girls International, a non-profit, educational, and charitable organization dedicated to advancing women in the helicopter aviation industry, is proud to announce that it will be hosting its first ever Casino Night this year at HAI’s HELI-EXPO in Dallas, Texas. All proceeds will go towards the Whirly-Girls Scholarship Fund.
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MCLEAN, VA, February 6, 2017 - M International is pleased to announce representatives from their world-class portfolio company’s Keystone Turbine Services, LLC (KTS), Airborne Engines Ltd (AEL), MINT Turbines, LLC (MINT) and Southwest Fuel Systems (SWFS) will be exhibiting at booth #10837 from 6 through 9 March during the 2017 HAI Heli-Expo held at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, Texas.
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Helicentre Aviation Chairman Chris Line visited HAI Heli Expo last week to finalise plans to expand Cabri G2 operations to the USA and agree final support arrangements with David Rath, CEO of the US Guimbal distributor Precision Helicopters.
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(BOISE, IDAHO– March 2, 2016) After more than three decades with little to no changes, Aviation Specialties Unlimited, (ASU) and Wilcox Industries revealed at the Helicopter Association International (HAI) annual HELI-EXPO in Louisville, Kentucky a new helmet mount and battery back for night vision goggles.
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