ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI seeks members for new Small Business Initiatives Industry Advisory Council As part of an overarching strategic effort to provide enhanced benefits and services to its small to medium-sized…Rotor MediaMay 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected] webinar: HAI’s New SMS Coaching and Assessment Program At the May 11, 2023, [email protected] webinar, we introduced the HAI SMS Coaching and Assessment Program with assistance…Dan SweetMay 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, May 12, 2023 HAI’s Government Affairs team discusses the FAA’s updated urban air mobility (UAM) blueprint, a Texas bill to exempt…Cade ClarkMay 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected] Webinar: Fighting Wildfires with UAS Aircraft What is the role of emerging technology in fighting wildland fires? Max Brodie of RAIN discussed how teams…Rotor DailyMay 1, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, Apr. 28, 2023 HAI’s Government Affairs team covers the latest on the FAA reauthorization process, how HAI’s pilot program to collect…Cade ClarkApril 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI pilot program a success as FAA announces plans to alter helicopter routes in D.C.–Northern Virginia area Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.-08) yesterday joined the FAA in announcing plans to modify helicopter routes in the District…Rotor MediaApril 26, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI, FAA seek information on recent helicopter ILS approaches to 2 eastern US airports HAI is asking readers’ assistance in conducting a survey with the FAA about helicopter instrument landing system (ILS)…Rotor DailyApril 20, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected]: Red Light, Green Light: Investigating Not Only What Went Wrong but What Went Right When we investigate aviation accidents, we immediately look for what went wrong. But what about what went right…Jen BoyerApril 18, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, Mar. 31, 2023 HAI’s Government Affairs team on the FAA’s invitation to James Viola to join new AAM Aviation Rulemaking Committee,…Cade ClarkMarch 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Defining the future of vertical aviation (ROTOR magazine) - HAI’s strategy to position the vertical aviation industry for growth addresses actionable insights and key…Daniel A. VarroneyMarch 30, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI members select new board directors Four candidates are elected by the association’s helicopter operator members.Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: State of the Industry, with James Viola If you missed HAI President and CEO James Viola’s presentation at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 earlier this month, watch…Rotor DailyMarch 29, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work The 11th annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest winners (ROTOR magazine) - Come along with us to celebrate the year’s best rotorcraft photos.ROTOR StaffMarch 22, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, Mar. 17, 2023 HAI’s Government Affairs team covers joint coalition support for FAA resources, the president's budget request, a DOT announcement…Cade ClarkMarch 17, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work New benefits for HAI members (ROTOR magazine) - HAI President and CEO James A. Viola reviews seven new member benefits the association introduced…James ViolaMarch 9, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI Launches Flight Training and Checking Program HAI has partnered with Helicopter Institute of Fort Worth, Texas, to make it easier for members to keep…Rotor DailyMarch 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI SMS Program now offers coaching by WYVERN HAI has partnered with WYVERN LTD. of Nashua, New Hampshire, to make it even easier for HAI members…Rotor MediaMarch 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Viola pushes for tighter coordination between rotorcraft, AAM (AIN) - HAI President and CEO James A. Viola sees opportunities at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 this week to…Rotor DailyMarch 6, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Advocating for You, Mar. 3, 2023 HAI’s Government Affairs team covers the new North Dakota Rotor Pathway Program rollout, the Senate nomination hearing for…Cade ClarkMarch 3, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work SafetyScan gives HAI members exclusive, free access to global accident reports (ROTOR magazine) - HAI has introduced a new benefit exclusively for its members: an accident and incident research…ROTOR StaffFebruary 28, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected] webinar: New Legal Support Benefit for HAI Members If you missed the Feb. 23 [email protected] webinar, you’ll want to make sure to watch the recording, especially…Rotor DailyFebruary 27, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected] webinar: Digital Flight Rules for UAM New urban air mobility aircraft and operations are like no other in existence today, and current IFR and…Dan SweetFebruary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI provides submitted testimony to House Committee regarding FAA reauthorization HAI President and CEO James Viola provided written testimony today to the US House of Representatives Committee on…Rotor DailyFebruary 7, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work From the HAI Board: a midyear report Six months into his term, HAI Chair Jeff Smith is very pleased with the association’s course and speed…Jeff SmithJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: [email protected]: Sharing the Air with Drones During our Jan. 26, 2023, webinar, John Meehan, a member of FAAST, analyzed several collisions between drones and…Dan SweetJanuary 31, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Ananda Thapa Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Humanitarian Service Award HAI is pleased to announce that Altitude Air Operations director Ananda “Andy” Thapa is the 2023 recipient of…Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work João Vinagre Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Lifetime Achievement Award HAI is pleased to announce that Capital Air founder and director João “John” Vinagre is the 2023 recipient…Rotor DailyJanuary 13, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Eric Bechhoefer receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Safety Award HAI is pleased to announce that GPMS International CEO and Chief Engineer Eric Bechhoefer is the 2023 recipient…Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work David Ellis receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Golden Hour Award HAI is pleased to announce that David Ellis, executive director of Haiti Air Ambulance, is the 2023 recipient…Rotor DailyJanuary 12, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Karl Cotton Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence W.A. “Dub” Blessing Flight Instructor of the Year Award HAI is pleased to announce that Helicopter Institute senior flight instructor Karl Cotton is the recipient of the 2023…Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Penny Ritter Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award HAI is pleased to announce Alameda County (California) Sheriff’s Office criminalist Penny Ritter is the recipient of the…Rotor DailyJanuary 11, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Skip Robinson Posthumously Honored with HAI’s Salute to Excellence Award for Communications HAI is pleased to announce that the late Vertical magazine photographer and writer Lawrence “Skip” Robinson is the…Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Mike Iven Receives HAI’s Salute to Excellence Maintenance Award HAI is pleased to announce Rainbow Helicopters VP of Maintenance Mike Iven as the recipient of the 2023…Rotor DailyJanuary 10, 2023
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Out and about with HAI staff and Board members (ROTOR magazine) - We catch up with HAI staff and Board of Directors members as they travel across…ROTOR StaffNovember 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: Watch the Oct. 27 H[email protected] Webinar: Avoiding the Helicopter Maintenance Dirty Dozen In the Oct. 27, 2022, [email protected] webinar, FAASTeam Program Manager James Dangerfield discussed the FAA’s “dirty dozen”—human factors…Dan SweetOctober 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI seeks members for new Aviation Insurance Working Group HAI is taking steps to assist with insurance rates in our industry and is seeking member subject-matter experts…Dan SweetOctober 14, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI submits testimony to Congress on FAA reauthorization HAI President and CEO Jim Viola today provided testimony to the US Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and…Rotor DailySeptember 28, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI Advocating for You: Aug. 22–Sep. 1 HAI’s Government Affairs team travels to Utah to visit with operators and educators and participate in the Aviation…Cade ClarkSeptember 2, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work President’s Message: what is HAI doing for you? (ROTOR magazine) - Choosing to be an HAI member should be easy—and rewarding. That’s one reason we’ve added…James ViolaJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Meet HAI’s 2022-23 Board of Directors HAI welcomes its 2022–23 board of directors today, Jul. 1, including one new board member and a new…Rotor MediaJuly 1, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work From the HAI Board: a chairman’s reflection (ROTOR magazine) - Randy Rowles reflects on the progress made during his year as chairman of the HAI…Randy RowlesJune 29, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: Watch last week’s [email protected] webinar: Aviation’s Hydrogen Fuel Alternative Watch the May 5 [email protected] webinar to learn how hydrogen fuel cell technology will benefit rotorcraft.Rotor DailyMay 10, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI, NEXA Advisors report highlights AAM opportunities for helicopter industry White paper, unveiled at Advanced Air Mobility Infrastructure Industry Day at HAI HELI-EXPO, aims to bridge gap between…Rotor DailyMarch 31, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ROTOR Magazine Tenth Annual Photo Contest Winners (ROTOR magazine) - In 2022, the ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest celebrates its 10th year of showcasing the best…Rotor DailyMarch 17, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI joins NATA, TSI to offer safety manager certification program The partnership enables HAI members to sign up for the National Air Transportation Association’s Air Transport Safety Manager…Dan SweetMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI announces partnership with NGFT Solutions to introduce FRAT The partnership with Swiss-based aviation service provider NGFT Solutions releases a set of flight risk assessment tools to…Rotor MediaMarch 8, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI joins aviation stakeholders committed to lead-free fuels transition HAI joins leaders of aviation, petroleum groups on plan to transition piston-engine aircraft to lead-free aviation fuels by…Rotor MediaFebruary 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Inaugural HAI Instagram LIVE Contest winner announced Valerie Smith of San Diego Gas & Electric receives a free three-day pass to HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in…Rotor MediaJanuary 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work ICYMI: Watch last week’s [email protected] webinar: Update, Part 2: How 5G Could Affect Your Operations In the Jan. 20 [email protected] webinar, HAI and FAA panelists answered viewers’ questions about the impact of 5G…Dan SweetJanuary 24, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Critical information for rotorcraft operations As of Friday, Jan. 14, the FAA had issued over 1,600 Notices to Air Missions (NOTAMs). The NOTAMs…James ViolaJanuary 18, 2022
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI applauds introduction of AAIM Act HAI commends House Subcommittee on Aviation Chair Rick Larsen (D-Wash.-02) for introducing the Advanced Aviation Infrastructure Modernization Act.Rotor DailyDecember 16, 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 DailyHAI at Work HAI Advocating for You The HAI Government Affairs team provides important updates for members on the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, infrastructure bill, H.R.…Cade ClarkNovember 19, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI, EHA form partnership Helicopter Association International and the European Helicopter Association will collaborate on initiatives supporting the international VTOL industry.Dan SweetNovember 16, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI and aviation coalition request joint industry 5G working group Action comes after meeting with National Economic Council, wireless industry delay of 5G rollout last week.Rotor MediaNovember 9, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI Advocating for You Telecom companies, FAA, aviation industry address 5G rollout; HAI urges members to provide public comment on Bay Area…John SheaNovember 5, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI joins aviation groups encouraging Congress to increase funding for alternative fuels program Six aviation associations—including HAI—have written the leaders of two US House and Senate subcommittees asking them to increase…Dan SweetNovember 3, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work HAI seeks proposals for legal services for pilots, aircraft mechanics HAI is expanding its suite of member benefits by offering a legal services program to its pilot and…Rotor MediaNovember 2, 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 DailyHAI at Work President’s Message: Seeing Aviation from All Sides (ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO Jim Viola shares the association’s work with the EHA, IFHA, and other…Christine DeJoyOctober 21, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work Why Representation Matters (ROTOR) - If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu.Christine DeJoyOctober 18, 2021
ROTOR DailyHAI at Work How Do You Control FOD In Your Operation? (ROTOR) - To learn how our readers tackle foreign object damage in their organizations, ROTOR conducted an anonymous…Christine A. DeJoyOctober 7, 2021