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Chris Hill
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Spotlight on Safety: What’s in Your Head?

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Jen Boyer
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HAI Member Spotlight: Central Copters, Montana, USA

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Jen Boyer
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HAI Member Spotlight: Helicopter Experts, Inc., Texas, USA

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Spotlight on Safety: The Deadly Game of Low-Flight Limbo

Just how low should we go in a helicopter?
Chris Hill
Chris HillApril 21, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 19, 2022
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2022 HAI scholarship winners announced

Thirteen aviation students receive awards supporting HAI’s mission to educate next generation of vertical flight professionals.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 14, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 12, 2022
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HAI members select new board directors

Three candidates are elected by the association’s helicopter operator members at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas.
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyMarch 21, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerMay 17, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerMay 10, 2022
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HAI Member Spotlight: TheCanKey, Denmark

Aviation maintenance professional Torben Biehl Jensen started TheCanKey in 2006 to produce a suitable and safe tool for…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerApril 5, 2022
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Utah Rotor Pathway Program holds 1st annual fly-in event

The event, held Mar. 31 at Granger High School in West Valley City, Utah, featured several helicopters and…
Rotor Daily
Rotor DailyApril 1, 2022
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Spotlight on Safety: do you know where your tools are?

Tool control is one of those safety topics that seems like a no-brainer, but sometimes something distracts us…
Zac Noble
Zac NobleMarch 31, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerMarch 29, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerMarch 22, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerMarch 15, 2022
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Spotlight on Safety: Invest in Tech, and Train to Proficiency

Whatever the technology you adopt, don’t skimp on proper training—including stick-and-rudder skills.
Chris Hill
Chris HillFebruary 24, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerFebruary 22, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerFebruary 15, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerFebruary 8, 2022
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YOU are the culture

You don’t need more managers and experts telling you what to do. You already know the right answer.
Michael Ott, FRAeS
Michael Ott, FRAeSFebruary 4, 2022
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HAI Member Spotlight: Bucher Aircraft Interior Solutions, Switzerland

The Fällanden, Switzerland–based company specializes in lightweight interiors for both helicopters and airplanes.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerFebruary 1, 2022
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Spotlight on Safety: How Would You Rate YOUR Safety Intelligence?

Reporting safety events can uncover hazards, reveal mitigations, and save lives.
Chris Hill
Chris HillJanuary 27, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
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FAA Approves HAI Petition for Exemption to Allow Air Ambulance Operations

HAI is pleased to announce that the FAA has partially approved a petition, seeking relief from regulations that…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJanuary 14, 2022
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HAI offers web page with 5G NOTAM, AMOC information

In response to the unprecedented number of NOTAMs issued by the FAA, HAI has created a portal with…
Dan Sweet
Dan SweetJanuary 13, 2022
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HAI Member Spotlight: Helinet, California, USA

The Helinet name has been synonymous with the Los Angles helicopter industry for more than 30 years.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 11, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerJanuary 4, 2022
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerDecember 28, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerDecember 21, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerDecember 14, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerDecember 7, 2021
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Spotlight on Safety: Get Another Set of Eyes

Take extra precautions after return-to-service maintenance.
Chris Hill
Chris HillNovember 30, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerNovember 23, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerNovember 16, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerNovember 9, 2021
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FAA releases SAIB on potential 5G interference with radar altimeters

HAI recommends that all radar altimeter manufacturers, aircraft manufacturers, aircraft operators, and pilots read the document and follow…
Rotor Media
Rotor MediaNovember 2, 2021
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FAA to release regulatory guidance on 5G interference with radar altimeters

Several media outlets are reporting that the FAA will soon release updated guidance aimed at maintaining the safety…
Rotor Media
Rotor MediaNovember 1, 2021
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Spotlight on Safety: Proving the Value of Safety Investments

When it comes to making the case for safety, are you asking yourself the right questions?
Chris Hill
Chris HillOctober 29, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerOctober 26, 2021
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HAI Member Spotlight: Ace Aeronautics, Alabama, USA

Ace Aeronautics provides avionics and airframe solutions to commercial and government aviation professionals worldwide.
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerOctober 19, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerOctober 12, 2021
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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 Boyer
Jen BoyerOctober 5, 2021
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September ROTOR Now Online

Highlights include a profile of HAI’s new chairman, the return of Schweizer, and much more.
ROTOR Staff
ROTOR StaffOctober 1, 2021
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Spotlight on Safety: Don’t Be a Zombie

Refuse to allow fatigue to creep into your operation.
Chris Hill
Chris HillSeptember 30, 2021
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Spotlight on Safety: Slow down and listen to your aircraft

Our aircraft talk to us long before they start making noise. Are we listening?
Chris Hill
Chris HillAugust 26, 2021
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Spotlight on Safety: our proud tradition of pessimism

Helicopter pilots tend to plan for the worst—a mentality that goes hand in hand with having an escape…
Rotor Media
Rotor MediaJuly 29, 2021
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June Spotlight on Safety: Confront mission mentality and save lives

In our profession, multitasking is out of the question.
Chris Hill
Chris HillJune 24, 2021
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Behind the Scenes of 56 Seconds to Live

Giving thanks to the amazing team that produced 56 Seconds to Live. 
Chris Hill
Chris HillJune 11, 2021
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HAI Safety Symposium analyzes 2019 Survival Flight crash and lessons learned

At the HAI@Work webinar on May 6, as part of the annual HAI Safety Symposium, experts from NTSB…
Jen Boyer
Jen BoyerMay 10, 2021

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