HAI Heli-Expo 2017

All HAI Convention news

Dr. John Leverton Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award

Dr. Leverton will receive the award at the Salute to Excellence dinner on March 8 at the Hilton Anatole Dallas.
Maintenance and Modifications

Carl Jones Wins Rolls-Royce Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

The Bell 205/Bell 412 crew chief has earned the award for his outstanding career in helicopter maintenance.
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Aircraft

Robinson Helicopter Sees Sales Recovery in 2017

The California helicopter manufacturer sees sales numbers climbing this year, along with average unit prices growing due to customer options.
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Safety

Era SAR Receives 2017 Airbus Golden Hour Award

The search-and-rescue program is being recognized for its advancements in helicopter use during missions.
Safety

Bryan Smith Receives 2017 BLR Aerospace Safety Award

The award recognizes Smith's dedication to helicopter safety throughout his career as a pilot, instructor and safety program manager.
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Rotorcraft

True Blue Power Adds Bell 505 as Lithium-ion Customer

Bell's selection of the True Blue Power TB-17 lithium-ion main-ship battery should help lower operating costs and improve availability.
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Rotorcraft

Jack Schonely Receives MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Throughout his career, the retired LAPD officer and pilot tirelessly worked to bring helicopters and law enforcement together.
Rotorcraft

Heli-Expo 2017 Set To Break 2013 Record

This year's Heli-Expo features the new HAI Connect meetup area with demonstrations and presentations, new product demos and hot topic seminars.
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Rotorcraft

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.
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Regulations and Government

Harris Aims To Leverage ADS-B for UAS Ops in U.S. NAS

Availability of low-cost, small and lightweight ADS-B units might be more suitable and economical to safely separate unmanned aircraft from other traffic.
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