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Oct
26
2023

Senate Approves Whitaker as FAA Head

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Alexandria, Va. (Oct. 24, 2023) – Following a 98-0 bipartisan vote by the US Senate, Michael G. Whitaker was approved on Tuesday to lead the FAA. He is most recently the chief operating officer of Supernal, Hyundai’s advanced air mobility (AAM) company. Whitaker also has previous FAA experience: from 2013–14, he served as the deputy administrator, where he led the agency’s efforts to modernize the US National Airspace System.

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Oct
18
2023

Aviation Stakeholders’ Response to EPA Endangerment Finding on Leaded Avgas

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Alexandria, Va. (Oct. 18, 2023) –WASHINGTON, D.C., October 17, 2023 – A coalition of aviation stakeholder organizations, including Helicopter Association International (HAI), issued the following joint statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) endangerment finding on lead in aviation gasoline (avgas) issued on October 18:

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Sep
22
2023

Only About One Week Remains to Submit Nominations for Helicopter Association International ‘2024 Salute to Excellence’ Awards

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Alexandria, Va. (September 22, 2023) – HAI wants to remind the vertical flight industry that there is just over one week left to submit nominations for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards program. Interested individuals or businesses can submit nominations at rotor.org/salute; HAI must receive all nom

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Aug
23
2023

Submit Your Nominations for Helicopter Association International ‘2024 Salute to Excellence’ Awards

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Alexandria, Va. (August 23, 2023) – HAI wants to remind the vertical flight industry that it is now accepting nominations for its annual Salute to Excellence Awards program. These awards recognize superior achievement across the rotorcraft industry and are open to individuals, teams, or organizations who work with helicopters and remotely piloted aircraft systems (drones or UAS). Interested individuals or businesses can submit nominations at rotor.org/salute; HAI must receive all nominations by September 30, 2023.

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Jul
28
2023

Submit Regulatory Comments on Bandelier National Monument draft ATMP

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The National Park Service (NPS) and the FAA are rewriting the rules for air tours over US national parks. In fact, the draft Bandelier National Monument ATMP ELIMINATES air tour flights over the park.

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Jul
17
2023

2024 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OPEN NOW!

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HAI is pleased to announce that the association is now accepting applications for its 2024 scholarship program, which is open to HAI members only. Scholarships are available for aviation maintenance, commercial helicopter pilot ratings, and pilot safety.

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Jun
14
2023

HAI Applauds House Committee Advancement of Bipartisan Aviation Bill

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Alexandria, Va. (June 14, 2023) – The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed—with bipartisan support—a sweeping bill that reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and addresses many important safety, workforce, technology, and other issues facing the rotorcraft and other aviation industries. The bill now moves to the House floor for consideration.

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Jun
07
2023

HAI Issues Call to Action on Proposed Air Tour Management Plans

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Alexandria, Va. (June 7, 2023) – In response to the US National Park Service’s (NPS) severe curtailment of air tours over national park lands, Helicopter Association International (HAI) is calling on its members and allies to show their support for America’s air tour industry.

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Apr
25
2023

HAI’s Innovative Pilot Program Yields Successful Results: Congressman Beyer Hosts FAA Announcement of Plans to Alter Helicopter Routes in D.C.–Virginia Area

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Alexandria, Va. (April 25, 2022) – Following a six-month study of rotorcraft sound in the greater Washington, D.C., area, Congressman Don Beyer (Va.-8) today joined the FAA in announcing plans to modify helicopter routes in the District of Columbia and parts of Northern Virginia. The FAA based these route modifications on data collected from a six-month pilot program launched by Helicopter Association International (HAI) and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council (ERHC) in partnership with PlaneNoise, an aviation noise consultancy.

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Mar
07
2023

HAI Launches Flight Training and Checking Program

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Alexandria, Va. (March 7, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) has partnered with Helicopter Institute of Fort Worth, Texas, to make it easier for members to keep their aircrews’ training, testing, qualifications, certifications, and compliance up to date. With the new HAI Flight Training and Checking Program, members can choose to have Helicopter Institute manage all aspects or one part as needed.

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Mar
06
2023

HAI SMS Program Now Offers Coaching by WYVERN Plus, an easy-start risk assessment completed in just one day

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Alexandria, Va. (March 6, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) has partnered with WYVERN LTD of Nashua, New Hampshire, to make it even easier for members to start using a safety management system (SMS). In addition to a customized SMS software solution, the HAI SMS program now offers coaching by WYVERN for one-on-one assistance with implementation, evaluation, and validation.

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Mar
02
2023

HAI Applauds North Dakota Rotor Pathway Program Rollout

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Alexandria, Virginia (March 1, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) applauds the leadership of the University of North Dakota (UND) in rolling out the North Dakota Rotor Pathway Program.

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Feb
16
2023

U.S. Helicopter Safety Team Invites HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Attendees to Participate in All-Hands Meeting

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WASHINGTON DC – The United States Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) invites the entire vertical aviation community to attend its all-hands meeting at the HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 to discuss the USHST’s five new safety enhancements.

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Feb
01
2023

HAI Announces 2023 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest Winners

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Alexandria, Va. (February 1, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest. The popular contest attracts hundreds of entries annually from photographers around the world.

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Jan
13
2023

Joäo Vinagre Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 13, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Capital Air founder and director Joäo “John” Vinagre is the 2023 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award. This award, sponsored by Bell, salutes excellence in management and leadership and is granted to an individual for long and significant service to the international rotorcraft community. It will be presented Mar. 6, 2023, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Jan
13
2023

Ananda Thapa Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 13, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce that Altitude Air Operations Director Ananda “Andy” Thapa is the 2023 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award. The award, sponsored by Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, honors the person or persons who best demonstrate the value of rotorcraft to the communities in which they operate by providing aid to those in need. It will be presented Mar. 6, 2023, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Jan
12
2023

David Ellis Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award

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Alexandria, Virginia (Jan. 12, 2023) – Helicopter Association International (HAI) is pleased to announce David Ellis, executive director of Haiti Air Ambulance, is the 2023 recipient of the Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award. The award recognizes the efforts of an individual, group, or organization that, through a particular activity or contributions over time, has advanced the use of helicopters or UAS aircraft in air medical transport. It will be presented on Mar. 6, 2023, at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Jan
12
2023

Dr. Eric Bechhoefer Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety Award

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Eric Bechhoefer changed the playing field for aircraft safety with the helicopter health and usage monitoring system (HUMS) for single-engine helicopters. After retiring from his career as a naval flight officer, he pursued a PhD in engineering with an interest in advancing aviation safety. During his tenure at Goodrich Sensor Systems in the 2000s, he saw his dream become a reality.

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Jan
11
2023

EuroSafety Announces H125 Airframe Course During Heli-Expo 2023

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January 11, 2023 - Las Vegas, NV - Professional flight and ground training experts, EuroSafety International (ESI) have announced they will offer an H125 airframe ground school presentation during the upcoming Helicopter Association International (HAI) Heli-Expo at the Atlanta Convention Center during the event in March 2023. 

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