HAI Convention News 2023

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Rotorcraft

Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year

Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.
Bell 525
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights

Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.
Leonardo AW139
Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet
Rotorcraft

Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM

HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.
James Viola, HAI president and CEO
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters

The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
Airbus Helicopters H125 single-engine helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans

Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
Garmin avionics upgrade AS350 helicopter
Rotorcraft

Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training

Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.
Schweizer 300C in flight
Engines

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.
Pratt & Whitney PT6C
Aircraft

Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.
Engines

DisruptiveLab Starts Testing Airbus's Latest Helicopter Advances

The DisruptiveLab demonstrator will slash CO2 emissions by 50 percent, says Airbus.
Airbus Helicopters' DisruptiveLab