ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Columbia Helicopters, Oregon, USA Longline pioneer, producer of the iconic Chinook is a leading global heavy-lift operator.Jen BoyerMarch 14, 2023
ROTOR DailyIndustry News HAI salutes excellence in vertical lift (ROTOR magazine) - Every year, through its Salute to Excellence Awards, HAI recognizes several outstanding members of the…Jen BoyerMarch 9, 2023
2023 MarchIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Tammy Duckworth, Helicopter Pilot, US Army Veteran and US Senator (ROTOR) - Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.Jen BoyerMarch 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Isolair Helicopter Systems, Alabama, USA Company manufactures aerial application systems for firefighting, agricultural, and forestry operations.Jen BoyerFebruary 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyPeople An interview with Claude Vuichard (ROTOR magazine) - The veteran Swiss mountain pilot is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.Jen BoyerFebruary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Air Greenland, Greenland Country’s national airline also provides charter flights, utility ops using helicopters.Jen BoyerFebruary 21, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Recoil, Tennessee, USA Designer–manufacturer provides helicopter tanks for wildfire suppression, auxiliary fuel, and other utility uses.Jen BoyerFebruary 15, 2023
ROTOR DailyRegulatory News Air tour management plans: planning for failure? (ROTOR magazine) - Commercial air tours over US federal lands under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service…Jen BoyerFebruary 8, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Enforcement Aviation Services, California, USA Certified repair station specializes in airborne law enforcement aircraft maintenance and upgrades.Jen BoyerFebruary 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Paraclete Aviation Life Support, Tennessee, USA Founded by a US Army veteran, the company makes, refurbishes, and inspects helicopter and aviation helmets.Jen BoyerJanuary 31, 2023
2022 DecemberIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Claude Vuichard, President VRASF (ROTOR) - Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
2022 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Air Tour Management Plans: Planning for Failure? (ROTOR) - The flawed process for creating air tour management plans over US national parks raises deep concerns…Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: LCI, Ireland Aircraft leasing company operates in helicopter, fixed-wing, and AAM markets around the world.Jen BoyerJanuary 24, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: MRG Labs, Pennsylvania, USA MRG Labs provides lubricant solutions and laboratory services and trains maintenance professionals in the art of lubrication analysis.Jen BoyerJanuary 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Heli-Dunn, Oregon, USA Patented tree-trimming and -removal tools have helped Heli-Dunn expand operations to industries unaccustomed to helicopter capabilities.Jen BoyerJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Thoroughbred Aviation Maintenance, Kentucky, USA Aviation maintenance provider offers in-house, mobile, and on-call services.Jen BoyerJanuary 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Héli-Union, France Héli-Union partners with civil and military organizations to help them establish operations and gain autonomy.Jen BoyerDecember 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Chopper Spotter, Minnesota, USA Company’s helicopter tugs are designed for ease of use, maneuverability.Jen BoyerDecember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Collaborator Spotlight: Aircraft Electronics Association AEA’s work with HAI creates an SMS for aircraft maintenance at no additional cost to HAI members.Jen BoyerDecember 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Vislink, New Jersey, USA Technology company provides real-time video data to government, law enforcement, news-gathering operations.Jen BoyerDecember 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: ASESA, Mexico Full-service helicopter operator provides transportation as well as FBO and MRO services.Jen BoyerNovember 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyPeople Meet Robert Feerst, president of Utilities / Aviation Specialists (ROTOR magazine) - Wire-strike avoidance expert sees much to like in today’s helicopter safety culture.Jen BoyerNovember 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Global Aviation Helicopter, Georgia, USA Parts distributor, MRO shop provides support to helicopter operators around the world.Jen BoyerNovember 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Partner Spotlight: National Air Transportation Association Trade group’s SMS course now available to HAI members at discounted rate.Jen BoyerNovember 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Commaris, Massachusetts, USA Brand’s flagship UAV is designed to perform various commercial inspection operations.Jen BoyerNovember 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: MRX Systems, Luxembourg Company’s software tracks, documents aircraft maintenance and pilot logs.Jen BoyerNovember 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Skyryse, California, USA Company’s automation technology designed to make flight safer for seasoned pilots, aspiring aviators alike.Jen BoyerOctober 25, 2022
September 2022In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Robert Feerst, President, Utilities / Aviation Specialists (ROTOR) - Robert Feerst, president of Utilities / Aviation Specialists, reflects on the helicopter industry's changing safety culture.Jen BoyerOctober 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Baldwin Aviation, South Carolina, USA HAI member and partner Baldwin Aviation provides safety programs and training products for flight operations of all sizes.Jen BoyerOctober 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Air Covers Ltd., Wales British company specializes in covers for aircraft and marine and land vehicles.Jen BoyerOctober 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Hughes Aerospace Corp., Texas, USA ICAO-endorsed air navigation services provider offers IFP and PBN services worldwide.Jen BoyerOctober 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Partner Spotlight: USDOT Transportation Safety Institute Safety training organization has joined with HAI, NATA to offer SMS course at discount for HAI members.Jen BoyerSeptember 27, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Arista Aviation, Alabama MRO company refurbishes commercial, military helicopters from a range of makes.Jen BoyerSeptember 20, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: ETEL 88, Spain Aeronautics services company focuses on sales, distribution, and representation of products in the Spanish market.Jen BoyerSeptember 13, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Partner Spotlight: NGFT Solutions NGFT Solutions recently partnered with HAI to make the company’s flight risk assessment tool (FRAT) available to HAI…Jen BoyerSeptember 6, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Nelson AeroDynamiX, Michigan, USA Helicopter operations company provides a variety of services, from flight instruction to purchasing and sales support.Jen BoyerAugust 30, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Maine Helicopters, Maine, USA Multi-operations company uses Bell helicopters, sUAS services to provide utilities patrols, external-load support, aerial cinematography, and more.Jen BoyerAugust 23, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Oceania Aviation, New Zealand Versatile company offers MRO, parts supply, sales, and manufacturing services.Jen BoyerAugust 16, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Reeder Flying Service, Idaho, USA Longtime operator provides charter, FBO, and other services in the Western United States.Jen BoyerAugust 9, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Partner Spotlight: Air Charter Safety Foundation Nonprofit offers affordable SMS service to HAI operator members.Jen BoyerAugust 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Safe Flight Instrument, New York, USA Since starting out with a focus on aircraft lift instrumentation, the firm has expanded its product line from…Jen BoyerJuly 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: SkyLifter, England Aerial-crane company is developing an airship to complement helicopter operations.Jen BoyerJuly 19, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Ace Aeronautics, Alabama, USA Avionics integrator modifies existing aircraft to meet modern tech requirements.Jen BoyerJuly 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: WYVERN, New Hampshire, USA HAI SMS Program partner provides variety of aviation risk-mitigation, safety services.Jen BoyerJuly 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI HELI-EXPO News A look back at the success that was HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (ROTOR magazine) - At this year’s show in Dallas, the VTOL industry rebounded from the pandemic with new…Jen BoyerJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Utilities / Aviation Specialists, Indiana, USA In addition to technical aviation consulting services, Utilities / Aviation Specialists provides safety auditing, low-level flying-in-the-wire-environment training, and…Jen BoyerJune 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: TrooTrax, Canada Company’s flight-planning, flight-monitoring software provides integrated weather and risk-mitigation information.Jen BoyerJune 21, 2022
2022 June5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine Mitigating High-Risk Operations (ROTOR) - Risk mitigation is crucial in any operation, so what can we learn from the best practices…Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Allison McKay, CEO, Women in Aviation International (ROTOR) - Allison McKay, CEO of Women in Aviation International and member of the FAA Women in Aviation…Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
2022 JuneROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Finding the Future in Dallas (ROTOR) - The VTOL industry rebounds from the pandemic with new sales, product launches, and lessons learned at…Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Arc-Tronics, Illinois, USA Arc-Tronics was founded in 1972 with the goal of becoming a world-class provider of streamlined solutions for the…Jen BoyerJune 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Quantum Helicopters, Arizona, USA Quantum provides comprehensive flight instruction as well as maintenance and overhaul services and aerial photography.Jen BoyerJune 7, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: OneSpan, Alabama, USA An aerial support company specializing in utility work, OneSpan employs a full staff of pilots, mechanics, and utility…Jen BoyerMay 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Helipaddy, England The London-based company’s mission is, in part, to “make finding a place to land as simple as finding…Jen BoyerMay 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Creative Tent International, Nevada, USA Creative Tent International is an ISO-certified manufacturer of semi-custom clear span fabric structures, including its Shasta Shelter, Shasta…Jen BoyerMay 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: BLUSA Defense Manufacturing, New Jersey, USA BLUSA Defense Manufacturing was founded in 1990 as a defense manufacturer of built-to-specification mechanical and electromechanical components for…Jen BoyerMay 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Central Copters, Montana, USA Central Copters is one of Montana’s original helicopter companies, opening its doors in 1963 with one aircraft. Since…Jen BoyerMay 3, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Helicopter Experts, Inc., Texas, USA Established in 1994, Helicopter Experts, Inc., provides flight training, charter services, tours, helicopter sales, and aircraft maintenance in…Jen BoyerApril 26, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Remote GeoSystems, Colorado, USA HAI member Remote GeoSystems, based in Fort Collins, Colorado, develops GPS-enabled full-motion video recorders and geospatial software solutions…Jen BoyerApril 19, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Falcon Crest Aviation Supply, Texas, USA Falcon Crest Aviation Supply is a one-stop shop for new parts, exchange rotables, and the full repair and…Jen BoyerApril 12, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: TheCanKey, Denmark Aviation maintenance professional Torben Biehl Jensen started TheCanKey in 2006 to produce a suitable and safe tool for…Jen BoyerApril 5, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Hillcrest Aircraft Co., Idaho, USA Hillcrest operates as a full-service helicopter operator, FBO, FAA Part 145 repair station, and full-service Bell helicopter customer…Jen BoyerMarch 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Peening Technologies, Connecticut, USA Founded in 1966, Peening Technologies provides a full range of shot peening, abrasive blasting, and surface-enhancement shop services…Jen BoyerMarch 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Aviation Instrument Services, Florida, USA AIS runs a multidimensional operation that provides a variety of services to customers in North America and around…Jen BoyerMarch 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyHow We Serve In the Spotlight: Graham Nickisson, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (ROTOR magazine) - The media and emergency service liaison and Australia’s longest-serving aircrew officer reflects on a 40-year…Jen BoyerMarch 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyIndustry News HAI salutes excellence in vertical lift (ROTOR magazine) - The 2022 HAI Salute to Excellence Awards honor a handful of outstanding members of the…Jen BoyerMarch 10, 2022
2022 MarchIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine Graham Nickisson, Media and Emergency Service Liaison, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service (ROTOR) - Graham Nickisson discusses his 40-year career in HAA operations and the importance of mental health support…Jen BoyerMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Hitemco, New York, USA For more than 40 years, Hitemco has specialized in high-performance surface coatings, providing diffusion, grinding, and thermal-spray processing…Jen BoyerFebruary 22, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Precise Flight, Oregon, USA Precise Flight was founded in 1980 by two aviation consultants who were concerned about the increasing speed of…Jen BoyerFebruary 15, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Genesys Aerosystems, Texas, USA Genesys Aerosystems, based in Mineral Wells, Texas, provides integrated avionics systems for military, government, and civilian airplanes and…Jen BoyerFebruary 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions, Switzerland The Fällanden, Switzerland–based company specializes in lightweight interiors for both helicopters and airplanes.Jen BoyerFebruary 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Gilchrist Aviation Law, Oklahoma, USA Gilchrist Aviation Law, based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, provides aviation title, registration, finance, and leasing counsel to national…Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2022
2021 December5 Dos and DontsROTOR Magazine Transitioning from Mil2Civ (ROTOR) - 5 Dos and Don'ts for making your transition from military service to a career in the…Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features Training the Modern Helicopter AMT (ROTOR) - Southern Utah University provides helicopter focus and updated options for electronics, management skills.Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
2021 DecemberIn the SpotlightROTOR Magazine HAI Training Working Group Members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton (ROTOR) - HAI Training Working Group members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton discuss new training resources for IIMC…Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Dakota Air Parts, North Dakota, USA The company offers sales, including domestic and international shipping, of more than 147,000 helicopter and airplane components and…Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Helinet, California, USA The Helinet name has been synonymous with the Los Angles helicopter industry for more than 30 years.Jen BoyerJanuary 11, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Direct Helicopter International, Canada The only company in the world specializing in helicopter shipping, Direct Helicopter provides a full turnkey, hangar-to-hangar service…Jen BoyerJanuary 4, 2022
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Volo Mission, Texas, USA Volo Mission is a helicopter external-load training company focused on achieving increased mission safety and performance standards.Jen BoyerDecember 28, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Switlik Survival Products, New Jersey, USA For more than 100 years, Switlik Survival Products has produced sewn and heat-sealed inflatable safety and survival products…Jen BoyerDecember 21, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Merlin Simulation, Michigan, USA Since 1996, Merlin Simulation of Dexter, Michigan, has offered specialized simulation solutions for commercial training centers, flight schools,…Jen BoyerDecember 14, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Aircore Aviation, England For more than 20 years, Aircore has worked with many of the world’s leading aviation consultancies, airlines, and…Jen BoyerDecember 7, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI Member Spotlight: HP Helicopters, California, USA High Performance Helicopters (HP Helicopters) provides a variety of heavy-lift helicopter operations, from precision services to aerospace research…Jen BoyerNovember 30, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Air2, Tennessee, USA Air2 provides helicopter-assisted utility construction and maintenance services for extra–high voltage (EHV) transmission lines throughout North America.Jen BoyerNovember 23, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Meridian Helicopters, Louisiana, USA The Broussard, Louisiana–based company is a diversified international aircraft brokerage, leasing, and refurbishment firm. For more than 30…Jen BoyerNovember 16, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: CONSIST Aviation, Malaysia CONSIST Aviation, recognized by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia for conducting aviation safety and survival training, has…Jen BoyerNovember 9, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI Member Spotlight: GPMS, Vermont, USA GPMS was founded to improve health and usage monitoring systems (HUMSs) for helicopter operators while developing a cost-effective,…Jen BoyerNovember 2, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Analar Corp., New Jersey, USA An FAA Part 135 operator since 1979, Analar Corp. of Princeton, New Jersey, operates a charter helicopter service…Jen BoyerOctober 26, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Ace Aeronautics, Alabama, USA Ace Aeronautics provides avionics and airframe solutions to commercial and government aviation professionals worldwide.Jen BoyerOctober 19, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Skytrac Systems, Canada An international leader in intelligent connectivity solutions for all segments of aviation, Skytrac Systems of Kelowna, British Columbia,…Jen BoyerOctober 12, 2021
ROTOR DailyIndustry News The Return of Schweizer (ROTOR) - New manufacturer offers iconic aircraft and commitment to customer service.Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Member Spotlight: Homestead Helicopters, Montana, USA Operating a fleet of Bell 206L LongRanger and Bell 407 helicopters, the Missoula, Montana–based company provides a wide…Jen BoyerOctober 5, 2021
2021 SeptemberROTOR MagazineCurrent Issue Features The Return of Schweizer (ROTOR) - New manufacturer offers iconic aircraft and commitment to customer service, as Schweizer RSG stands up S300C/S300CBi…Jen BoyerSeptember 28, 2021
ROTOR MagazineFeatures2021 June Helicopter Simulation Training: Should It Pay to Play? (ROTOR) - Pilots benefit from flight simulation training, but limited availability of FAA flight credit inhibits its full…Jen BoyerAugust 4, 2021
ROTOR DailyTop Story HAI Safety Symposium analyzes 2019 Survival Flight crash and lessons learned At the [email protected] webinar on May 6, as part of the annual HAI Safety Symposium, experts from NTSB…Jen BoyerMay 10, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2021 March HAI international partners team up to fight COVID (ROTOR) - The International Partnership Program, HAI's forum for global collaboration provides connection, best practices.Jen BoyerApril 20, 2021
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q4Features Is AMT Education Ready for the 21st Century? Pandemic conditions may accelerate Part 147 reforms. Well before COVID became a household word, the aviation industry was…Jen BoyerOctober 23, 2020
In the SpotlightROTOR Magazine2020 Q4ROTOR Wash Mark Bathrick, Director, Office of Aviation Services, US Department of the Interior DOI UAS have conducted nearly 1,800 flights supporting wildland fire operations this year. As the incredibly intense and…Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q3Features Life Flight Network: Connecting Community with Care This rural HAA service goes beyond mere transport. A picturesque rural town of 14,000 in northeastern Oregon, La…Jen BoyerJuly 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Cautious Optimism Marks HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 Safety and steady growth take the main stage at this year’s show. HAI HELI-EXPO 2020 kicked off in…Jen BoyerApril 29, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 Q2Features Air Ambulances in a COVID-19 World Air medical operators reset best practices and protective measures in the fight against an insidious pandemic. In just…Jen BoyerApril 23, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2020 WinterFeatures The Return of Single-Engine IFR Helicopters Cover Photo: The IFR-capable Bell 407 GXi is available in models suitable for US military training as well…Jen BoyerJanuary 20, 2020
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures HAI HELI-EXPO 2019: The View from the Exhibit Floor Innovations keep the helicopter industry looking toward the future. An optimistic mood prevailed at HAI HELIâEXPO 2019 in…Jen BoyerMay 1, 2019
ROTOR Magazine2019 SpringFeatures New Products from HAI HELI-EXPO 2019 Small businesses bring innovative products to the industry. While news from large companies dominated the daily headlines at…Jen BoyerApril 23, 2019
2018 FallROTOR MagazineFeatures Pilot Pathway Programs Gain Traction One way to expand your pilot recruiting pool? Partner with a flight school. As recently as 2011, Mark Schlaefli…Jen BoyerNovember 8, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures Business Bounces Back at HAI HELI-EXPO 2018 The mood at HAI HELIâEXPO 2018 in Las Vegas was one of optimism, with several small signs —…Jen BoyerMay 11, 2018
ROTOR Magazine2018 SpringFeatures Pilot and Mechanic Shortage Looms During the next 18 years, the US helicopter industry will experience a shortage of more than 7,600 pilots,…Jen BoyerApril 6, 2018