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Communicating with local drone operators is helping Carilion Clinic's Lifeguard helicopter EMS program reduce the number of drone encounters.

The organization is being recognized for providing local services for natural disasters, medical emergencies and security threats.

Helicopter air ambulance operator Air Methods is focusing on improving safety along with other HEMS issues.

Able Aerospace's services offer lower cost of ownership for EMS operators.

Known for its fixed-wing training devices, the Texas manufacturer is now branching out into the rotorcraft market.

The company's helicopter deliveries grew 5 percent last year compared to 2015, in a challenging marketplace.

Orders include some from 20 new customers, five of which are new helicopter owners or operators.

Research is accelerating on electric passenger-carrying aerial vehicles, possibly leading to new ways to travel in urban environments.

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center features a Heliport/Vertiport that is dedicated to demos and tours during Heli-Expo.

The facility, located at the Airbus training premises, houses a CAE-built FAA and EASA level-D ATR 42/62-600 simulator and classrooms.

Alexandre de Juniac made his first official visit to Washington, D.C., as International Air Transport Association CEO and director general.

The senior program manager at L-3 Link Simulation and Training has dedicated his career to flight safety and pilot more thantraining.

Flying the boundary layer

The award recognizes the two pilots’ work on the Copper King Fire in Montana during the summer of 2016.

Organizers expect the Dallas event to draw 20,000 attendees for educational and networking opportunities.

The Aircrew Labor In-Cockpit Automation System aims to reduce pilot workload and enhance mission performance.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sikorsky as expected will offer a variant of the Black Hawk, while Boeing and Leonardo have teamed to offer the MH-139 intermediate helicopter.

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

Australia has certified the new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and EASA validated the type certification for Robinson's two-seat R44 Cadet.

Certification allows for approach angles of up to 6.65 degrees to operate into destinations such as London City and Lugano Airports.

Effort marks the end of a 20-year effort by industry and regulators and aligns Europe with the ICAO standards for commercial air transport operations.

Its new satellite location there can now provide minor inspections and repairs for Gulfstream, Falcon, Bombardier, Hawker and Citation aircraft.

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

A second batch of Spyder air defense missiles has arrived, and Vietnam could be Elbit’s customer for a major Mi-17 helicopter upgrade.