3-Nov-2011Source: HAI
Gina Kvitkovich has been named HAI’s director of Publications and Media. Gina joins HAI after a 25-year career in publications, where she produced a wide variety of media for both technical and lay audiences. Beginning in 1986, she worked with several firms producing publications and outreach media for various government clients, including the Federal Aviation... Read more
3-Nov-2011Source: HAI
Chris Dancy has been named HAI’s director of Communications and Public Relations. Prior to joining HAI, Chris served nine-and-a-half years as the media relations director for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). Chris joined AOPA in April 2002. During his time there, the AOPA Media Relations department responded to events such as the two-seat... Read more
31-Oct-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro, accompanied by the presidents of the Eastern Region Helicopter Council and the Los Angeles-area’s Professional Helicopter Pilots Association, attended a roundtable discussion hosted by the Aviation subcommittee of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to answer questions about helicopter operations. The roundtable was held to discuss legislation co-sponsored by three members... Read more
26-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. There is just time to submit nominations for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award salutes excellence in... Read more
25-Oct-2011Source: HAI
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the HAI Government Contracting Committee meeting and HAI Helicopter Firefighting Safety Forum in Boise, Idaho on Nov. 14, 15 & 16. Meetings will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum. Attendees should contact the hotel directly to make a room reservation. The HAI Government Contracting... Read more
22-Oct-2011Source: HAI
Kristin Lord Anderson has been named as HAI’s new Manager of Education Programs. Kristin’s many duties will include developing and marketing HAI’s U.S. and international education courses, acting as the liaison for course instructors and students, providing logistical support for courses during HELI-EXPO®, and developing and implementing an on-line educational program tailored to the international... Read more
19-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. There is still a little time to submit nominations for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award recognizes... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are still being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Bell Helicopter Lifetime Achievement Award salutes excellence in management and... Read more
12-Oct-2011Source: HAI
On Oct. 6, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose attended an aviation career seminar at the Prescott, Ariz. campus of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Two years ago, the University added Bachelor and Masters degree programs that focus on helicopter operations. Stan Rose was pleased to be able to offer the students a view of HAI... Read more
9-Oct-2011Source: HAI
Mark your calendars and make plans to attend the HAI Government Contracting Committee meeting and HAI Helicopter Firefighting Safety Forum in Boise, Idaho on Nov. 14, 15 & 16. Meetings will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum. Attendees should contact the hotel directly to make a room reservation. The HAI Government Contracting... Read more
9-Oct-2011Source: HAI
HAI is attending the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention in Las Vegas, Nev. from Oct. 10-12, 2011. Come along to booth #N1313 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro, Executive Vice President Ed DiCampli, Vice President of Business Development & Expositions Karen Gebhart, and Manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales Lisa Henderson For all HAI members attending the... Read more
8-Oct-2011
The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Steve Champness will serve as an HAI Sales Representative beginning Oct. 7, 2011. As HAI continues to expand its reach from ROTOR® magazine and RotorNews®, to HELI-EXPO®, Champness will use his aviation experience and industry insights on behalf of HAI to increase visibility for the helicopter industry.... Read more
7-Oct-2011Source: HAI
On Oct. 4, 2011, HAI and the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) presented a morning and afternoon helicopter safety seminar at the Hilton Kansas City Airport, in Kansas City, Mo. Participants included representatives from many HEMS operators as well as ENG and local law enforcement aviation. Stan Rose, HAI’s Director of Safety, updated the group on... Read more
3-Oct-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro strongly urges all members of the general aviation community to join the more than 6,000 individuals who have signed a new petition on the White House Web site asking President Obama to take general aviation “user-fees†off the table. To sign the petition to the President, click here. General aviation is an... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For all HAI members attending the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention (Oct. 10-12, 2011) and for those members who live in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to join the HAI Board Members at a reception on Mon., Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las... Read more
1-Oct-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program, and there is now only one month left to nominate for the 2012 program! Winners will be recognized at the Salute to Excellence Awards dinner, to be held Feb. 13 during... Read more
29-Sep-2011Source: HAI
From Sept. 27-29, HAI will be attending Helitech 2011 at the Imperial War Museum in Duxford, England. Come along to Booth 1405 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro; Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of Business Development & Expositions; and Lisa Henderson, HAI’s manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales. Helitech is the largest dedicated helicopter exhibition... Read more
22-Sep-2011Source: HAI
From Sept. 22-24, HAI will be attending the 2011 Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) Aviation Summit at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford, Conn. The summit will bring together thousands of highly qualified pilots and aircraft owners. Come along to booth #532 and meet HAI President Matt Zuccaro, Vice President of Business Development &... Read more
21-Sep-2011Source: RLC
RLC, the largest privately-held helicopter operator in the Gulf of Mexico, today announced it has earned the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) 2010 Operator Safety Award. This coveted honor is bestowed upon helicopter operators who operated without accident in the previous year. HAI acknowledged RLC for its outstanding 2010 safety record of 72,000+ accident-free flight hours.... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: GAMA
The nation’s leading general aviation (GA) associations today forcefully opposed user fees for GA flights proposed in President Barack Obama’s proposal for addressing the nation’s deficit and job crises. The Aircraft Electronics Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, the Experimental Aircraft Association, the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, the Helicopter Association International, the International Council... Read more
20-Sep-2011Source: HAI
For all HAI members attending the NBAA Annual Meeting & Convention (Oct. 10-12, 2011) and for those members who live in the Las Vegas area, we invite you to join the HAI Board Members at a reception on Mon., Oct. 10 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Wynn Hotel & Casino in Las... Read more
16-Sep-2011Source: HAI
Harold Summers, HAI’s director of Flight Operations and Technical Services, and Karen Gebhart, HAI’s vice president of Business Development & Expositions, are participating in the 1st Biennial China Helicopter Exposition & Forum in Tianjin, China this week. This is the first time China has held this kind of dedicated helicopter event. A country of 1.4... Read more
11-Sep-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The Eurocopter Golden Hour Award recognizes the efforts of an individual,... Read more
30-Aug-2011Source: HAI
For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2012 program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas. The W. A. (Dub) Blessing Certified Flight Instructor of the Year... Read more
26-Aug-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro encourages all HAI members and operators of aircraft to review security ahead of the tenth anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. U.S. officials have stepped up warnings over the threat posed by lone individuals or small groups. At this time no specific or credible information has been issued about... Read more
19-Aug-2011Source: HAI
Nominations for the 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas, can now be made online and through the mail! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards program. The annual... Read more
2-Aug-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro, his wife Doreen, and the female staff of HAIÂ attending EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh Wis. joined the highly energized Women in Aviation International (WAI) AirVenture annual breakfast. Led by Dr. Peggy Chabrian, WAI is a unique subset of the pilot community. From an amazing woman like Marty Wyall who served as a... Read more
27-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Hundreds of attendees at EAA AirVenture, in Oshkosh Wis. visited the HAI HELI-CENTERâ„¢ on opening day AirVenture Monday. HAI President Matt Zuccaro welcomed the crowd and shared the vision for an expanded helicopter presence through the HELI-CENTERâ„¢ here at AirVenture as well as at other major shows in the U.S. and internationally. Along with more... Read more
21-Jul-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro this week joined the leaders of six major aviation associations in calling for members of Congress to discard a legislative proposal that would impose a $25 “departure fee†on both airlines and general aviation. This, in combination with the reported change to the depreciation schedule for aircraft, would cause undue burden... Read more
19-Jul-2011Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce the first-ever HELI-CENTERâ„¢ at EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wis. from July 25-31, 2011. This ‘Hub of Vertical Flight,’ located directly across from the flight line, is the perfect place for thousands of fixed-wing pilots and the general public to walk through a portal into the World of Helicopters. The HELI-CENTERâ„¢... Read more
11-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is proud to announce that nominations are being accepted for the 2012 Salute to Excellence Awards program, to be held Feb. 13 during HELI-EXPO 2012 in Dallas, Texas! For more than 50 years, HAI has recognized the outstanding achievements and exceptional merits of individuals and organizations through the Salute to Excellence Awards... Read more
7-Jul-2011Source: HAI
Over the 40-plus years that I have been in the helicopter industry, I—like many of you—have experienced the expression of negative comments from the public, elected officials and press regarding helicopter operations. A good part of my day at HAI involves my response to such comments. These thoughts are not limited to any particular helicopter... Read more
30-Jun-2011Source: HAI
A very serious matter affecting general aviation and the rotorcraft industry has now been elevated to the leadership level in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. General Aviation manufacturing tax incentives, such as accelerated depreciation, have come under attack from President Obama and House and Senate Democratic leaders, and could be... Read more
21-Jun-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a working forum on July 12 & 13 (14 if needed) at HAI Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. for all interested stakeholders. You will be advised of any location changes (to a facility immediately adjacent to HAI Headquarters) should the number of registered attendees warrant it. HAI is facilitating the... Read more
19-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Jacqueline Fawcett has been named HAI’s Advertising & Exhibit Sales Assistant. Prior to joining HAI, Jacqueline was co-manager at a Books-A-Million retail store. She has also interned for the Frederick Keys Minor League baseball team and worked as a sales representative for the Washington Redskins. Reporting to HAI’s manager of Advertising & Exhibit Sales, Jacqueline... Read more
10-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter pioneer, Harold “Hal” W. Symes paid a visit to HAI Headquarters on Wed., June 8, to speak with Martin J. Pociask, Helicopter Foundation International’s (HFI) vice president/curator about his long and noteworthy career. Symes has agreed to be a subject for an upcoming HFI Heritage Series interview—a series which charts helicopter history. The interviews... Read more
9-Jun-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro joined the leaders of several other general aviation associations earlier this month in a letter to TSA Administrator John S. Pistole expressing the need for TSA to work with industry to minimize the impact on general aviation businesses due to temporary flight restrictions (TFR) created to support presidential travel. Zuccaro and the... Read more
8-Jun-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro will host a working forum on July 12 & 13 (14 if needed) at HAI Headquarters in Alexandria, Va. for all interested stakeholders. You will be advised of any location changes (to a facility immediately adjacent to HAI Headquarters) should the number of registered attendees warrant it. HAI is facilitating the... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
I am sure most of you are familiar with the various accident reduction efforts within the industry – be they Helicopter Association International, FAA, the International Helicopter Safety Team, Tour Operators Program of Safety, Airborne Law Enforcement Association or the European Helicopter Safety Team. The basic premise of these efforts is to reduce the number... Read more
2-Jun-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International President Matt Zuccaro conveys the support of HAI and its members for recent FAA action to impose civil penalties upon individuals who point lasers at aircraft cockpits. “The helicopter industry is most susceptible to this safety hazard due to the lower altitude mission profiles we fly in both urban and rural locals. We are... Read more
26-May-2011Source: HAI
On Thurs. June 9, 2011, HAI and the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) will be presenting two events at the Hilton Hotel, Minneapolis, Minn. Overview of Current Trends in Helicopter Safety Starting at 9:30 a.m. – Stan Rose, director of Safety for HAI; Fred Brisbois of Sikorsky and the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST); and William... Read more
19-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at the 4th Annual Russian International Helicopter Industry Exhibition in Moscow from Thurs. 19 to Sat. 21 May. Stop by and visit with HAI Executive Vice President Edward DiCampli, HAI Director of Safety Stan Rose, and HAI Public Relations Assistant David Riddy at booth 7F2.... Read more
17-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI will be exhibiting at EBACE 2011 (European Business Aviation Conference & Exposition) in Geneva, Switzerland from Tues. May 17 to Thurs. May 19. Stop by and visit with HAI President Matt Zuccaro and HAI Manager of Advertising & Sales, Lisa Henderson.... Read more
13-May-2011Source: HAI
HAI urges all pilots and maintenance professionals to read the FAA’s proposed legal interpretation on various provisions in the regulations applicable to airworthiness directives. Comments must be provided no later than Mon, May 16, 2011 through the Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov or in writing to: Docket Operations, M-30 U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE.... Read more
4-May-2011Source: HAI
To ensure that HELI-EXPO® continues to grow and improve, HAI surveyed attendees of HELI-EXPO 2011 to find out their reasons for attending, what they expected of EXPO and how they spent their time. Survey respondents were entered into a draw to win an iPad. On Apr. 18, Jim Beckley from Johnson Service Group was selected winner... Read more
21-Apr-2011Source: HAI
HAI is co-sponsoring the NBAA North East Safety Symposium Thurs., May 19 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at TAC Air in Windsor Locks, Conn. The safety program is geared toward Airports, FBOs and Helicopter crews. Hear professionals discuss: WILDLIFE STRIKE AVOIDANCE and WILDLIFE MITIGATION RAMP and FBO SAFETY MISSION SAFETY AIRCRAFT INTERDICTION Presentations will be made... Read more
15-Apr-2011Source: HAI
HAI presents the “Overview of Current Trends in Helicopter Safety”seminar in Anchorage, Alaska, on April 29. HAI Director of Safety, Stan Rose, will speak at a combined event for pilots and maintaince technicians for commerical and General Aviation operations. Fred Brisbois, of Sikorsky and the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), will present safety discussions on hazard identification and... Read more
15-Apr-2011Source: HAI
HAI was in Boston, Mass. this week sharing with professional planners from around the world a simple but important message: consider helicopters and heliports early in the process of planning your communities. Director of Flight Operations and Technical Services Harold Summers manned the HAI booth at the American Planning Association’s National Planning Conference at Boston’s... Read more
7-Apr-2011Source: Geisinger Health System
Capt. Curt Haldeman of Geisinger Health System’s Life Flight® program received international accolades for leading a rescue mission following the crash of an aircraft in early January. The Community Service Award was presented at the first annual Night Vision Awards during the 2011 Heli-Expo in Orlando, Fla., sponsored by Aviation Specialties Unlimited, the sole authorized... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: Alliance for Aviation Across America
Alliance for Aviation Across America announced a new partnership with the Helicopter Association International (HAI) during a press conference highlighting the recent achievements of the Alliance for Aviation Across America over the last 18 months. “We are thrilled and honored that the Helicopter Association International has decided to join the Board of Directors of the... Read more
22-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Major helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) associations have committed to “create the safest system possible for patients and the public†by adopting the data-driven safety recommendations of the International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST). They called on all HEMS operators to join their efforts. “The leading helicopter operators in our industry have made significant investments in... Read more
17-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International and other leaders of the Alliance for Aviation Across America are applauding New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch for declaring March “General Aviation Appreciation Month” in that state. “The helicopter’s unique capabilities provide lifesaving services to the citizens of New Hampshire, along with many other missions conducted on behalf of the greater good,”... Read more
16-Mar-2011Source: HAI
General aviation flights account for the highest number of helicopter accidents in the U.S. Striving to lower the rate of those accidents, the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) and HAI have joined forces to provide safety seminars tailored for general aviation helicopter instructors and pilots. The next is scheduled for Portland, Ore. on the evening of... Read more
11-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International this week produced a fast-paced, record event with the 63rd edition of HELI-EXPO®, held at the Orange County Convention Center here. At HELI-EXPO 2011, manufacturers conducted more than 90 customer demonstration flights from the convention center’s own private heliport, which HAI oversaw during the show. A total of 625 companies and organizations... Read more
8-Mar-2011Source: Sikorsky
Sergei Sikorsky, son of aerospace pioneer and Sikorsky Aircraft founder Igor Sikorsky, was inducted as an Honorary Lifetime Member of the Helicopter Association International (HAI) by its Board of Directors at the Heli-Expo industry show this week in Orlando. The honor was bestowed March 7 at the HAI “Salute to Excellence Dinner.” Sikorsky Aircraft is... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is partnering with EAA to establish a new, dedicated “home away from home†for the international helicopter community at EAA AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh this summer. The partnership unites the producer of HELI-EXPO®, the world’s largest trade show dedicated to helicopters being held here through March 8, with the organizer of the... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
PHI Chief Pilot Mike Hurst, one of this year’s “Salute to Excellence” award winners, is the featured speaker at the HAI Safety Symposium this morning at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. You can watch Mike’s presentation live on Just Culture starting at 8:00 a.m. (EasternST) Check back here for updates on live Webcasts of other HELI-EXPO 2011 programs,... Read more
6-Mar-2011Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to announce that a number of informative events taking place at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. will be streamed via live Webcast (CLICK HERE). The following events will take place at the Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse: (These are EASTERN STANDARD TIME GMT+5) Sunday, March 6 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.—HAI’s Annual Membership Breakfast and... Read more
25-Feb-2011Source: HAI
The annual HAI Operator Safety Award recognizes the safe operation of helicopters by HAI Regular Members. To be eligible for consideration for the current award, operators must not have had an accident during 2010. HAI presents first-time recipients with an engraved commemorative plaque and year-date medallion. For following accident-free years, Members will receive year-date medallions... Read more
24-Feb-2011Source: HAI
HAI’s Insurance Committee is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Underwriter Member. Those interested in serving on the committee must be employees or officers of Regular or Associate Members of HAI, or be an Individual Member of HAI, and possess a strong knowledge of and experience in underwriting helicopter insurance or of the helicopter risk... Read more
22-Feb-2011Source: HAI
HAI is pleased to welcome Facilities Maintenance Technician/Courier Jose “JR” Lazo and Research/Administrative Assistant Nick Prelosky to the team. JR brings to HAI a number of years of experience in many facets of the construction industry—ranging from serving as an electrical assistant to maintaining town homes for a homeowners association. His experience with UPS will... Read more
22-Feb-2011Source: HAI
The FAA Safety Team (FAAST) has eight regional teams that run regular local events to update pilots, mechanics and small operators on particular hazards to safe general aviation flying. Those teams, which have earned a reputation for conducting highly useful briefings for fixed-wing fliers, are focusing on developing the same strength for the helicopter community.... Read more
21-Feb-2011Source: HAI
The FAA has announced that a meeting of the National Parks Overflights Advisory Group Aviation Rulemaking Committee (NPAOAG ARC) will take place on March 9-10, 2011 in Orlando, Fla. following HAI’s HELI-EXPO®. Held at the Rosen Centre Hotel from 8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., the meeting will be open to the public. To ensure adequate... Read more
12-Feb-2011Source: HAI
Two workshops related to heliport design are planned for HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. These will focus on the design of private use (PPR) and hospital heliports in the U.S. and general aviation heliports designed to meet the requirements of the international ICAO Annex 14 Volume II – Heliport Design. The first workshop, scheduled for... Read more
11-Feb-2011Source: HAI
Helicopter Association International is proud to announce the winners of its “Salute to Excellence” awards, who will be honored at an awards dinner in Orlando, Fla. on March 7, 2011 during HELI-EXPO 2011, the world’s largest trade show dedicated to the international helicopter community. This year’s presentations will mark HAI’s 50th anniversary of saluting excellence... Read more
11-Feb-2011Source: HAI
The HAI Finance and Leasing Committee will be presenting its first full-day interactive workshop for HELI-EXPO 2011 attendees on Saturday, March 5 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The workshop is limited to 50 participants and is free for HAI members. Led by Dick Minot, program... Read more
10-Feb-2011Source: HAI
from the president of HAI, Matt Zucarro Bring up the topic of “Aviation Security†and my response is “Are you trying to ruin my day or what?†I remember all too well the events of 9/11/2001, considering I was just departing my home for a meeting near Manhattan when the first plane struck, and years... Read more
29-Jan-2011Source: HAI
Educational courses at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando are filling up. Please click here to reserve you seat today For more information please contact John Fried at 703-329-0808, john.fried@rotor.com or visit our website. Safety Management This course will provide individuals with the essential skills and materials required to develop, implement, and manage an organizational safety system. Emphasis will be... Read more
29-Jan-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro met with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Capitol Hill Jan. 25 to discuss issues of concern to the helicopter industry and Lee’s upcoming speech to the Annual Membership Meeting and Breakfast at HELI-EXPO 2011 in Orlando, Fla. “The senator is very interested in the concerns of the industry and in working... Read more
27-Jan-2011Source: HAI
The tour operators Paradise Helicopters and Sunshine Helicopters discussed initiatives to support and enhance the air tour business with HAI President Matt Zuccaro during his recent visit to Hawaii. Zuccaro met with Cal Dorn of Paradise and Sunshine’s Paul Morris to discuss a number of HAI initiatives to support air tours, including its ongoing discussions... Read more
25-Jan-2011Source: HAI
Streaming video of the HAI Public-Aircraft Forum held on Jan. 20 in Alexandria, Va. is now available online at rotor.com. The forum addressed matters of confusion surrounding the distinction between publicly owned and operated aircraft (such as military aircraft) and aircraft which operate under an FAA certificate but may be contracted at times for public-use.... Read more
20-Jan-2011Source: HAI
Now is an exciting time to consider a career in the international helicopter industry. Aviation companies seeking talented candidates will be attending the 9th Annual HELI-EXPO® Job Fair, to be held on March 6 from 1:30 – 5 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. If you are interested in a career... Read more
16-Jan-2011Source: HAI
HAI President Matt Zuccaro personally extended the thanks of HAI members to Jim Oberstar this week for his longstanding commitment to and support of aviation in the U.S. House of Representatives. “In his 50 years of public service, Congressman Oberstar had a major influence on some of the most significant legislative decisions relating to aviation,... Read more
6-Jan-2011Source: HAI
Now is an exciting time to consider a career in the international helicopter industry. Talented and qualified aviation students and professionals will be attending the 9th Annual HELI-EXPO® Job Fair, to be held on Sunday, March 6, 2011 from 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Orange County Convention Center, in Orlando, Florida. If your... Read more
4-Jan-2011Source: HAI
FAA officials will address industry-developed questions on public-aircraft operations and discuss related information at a meeting in Alexandria, Va. on Thursday, January 20, 2011 that will also be accessible through the Internet. HAI and the FAA encourage directors of operations, chief pilots, directors of maintenance, and pilots of Part 135 air carriers, and entities contracting... Read more
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