HAI Convention News 2023

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Rotorcraft

OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution

Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Plans Updates, More Support Options for Commercial Lines

Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.
Bell 505
Rotorcraft

Robinson Boosts Production as Backlog Swells

As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.
Robinson Helicopter production facility
Rotorcraft

Frank Robinson Remembered

The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Frank Robinson
Rotorcraft

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline
Regulations and Government

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
AIN Logo
Rotorcraft

HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners

Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
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Safety

Software House Flight Vector Sees Opportunity in the Middle East

Growing Middle East market in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar constitute a major draw.
Flight Vector software
Aircraft

New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters

Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
Archer's Midnight eVTOL aircraft.
Rotorcraft

Metro Delivers EMS EC135 to Health First

Metro Aviation has delivered an Airbus Helicopters EC135 to Health First in Melbourne, Florida.
Health First EC135 air ambulance helicopter in flight