(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola announces the formation of an HAI working group to address…
James ViolaOctober 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI members have access to affordable, comprehensive health insurance coverage for individuals, families, and employees.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - What's more exciting than seeing a vintage MH-65D Dolphin? It's hard to believe, but HAI's social…
Jaasmin FooteJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - HAI scholarship winner Alex Atukwatse's curiosity about "cars moving through the air" led him to a…
Jaasmin FooteJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - Give your pilots, techs, and managers the freedom to follow safety protocols and avoid PINC.
Zac NobleJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Harley Bloecher, a helicopter tour pilot with Rainbow Helicopters in Honolulu, Hawaii, about…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - HAI members now have exclusive access to discounts and training on BowTieXP risk management software.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - HAI members now receive free access to a global database of rotorcraft accidents.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - Questionable maneuvering, faulty weather assessment leave two pilots seriously injured in this 2021 accident in British…
David Jack KennyJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - Most CRM failures involve preflight activities, so equip your team with critical safety information before every…
Greg CalvertJanuary 26, 2023
(ROTOR) - Veteran Swiss mountain pilot Claude Vuichard is changing how aviation approaches emergency procedures.
Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Training expert Terry Palmer tells readers how to avoid becoming too reliant on technology at expense…
Terry PalmerJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - A new year promises further gains for the vertical flight industry.
Cade ClarkJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - The flawed process for creating air tour management plans over US national parks raises deep concerns…
Jen BoyerJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett takes a look at what goes into a rotor blade, Dan Sweet captures
ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Founded by Ron Abbott in 2004, Evolution Helmets manufactures fully customizable helmets for aircrew in all…
Mark BennettJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Frank Robinson, founder of Robinson Helicopter Company, flies west.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Our industry has much to be thank for—and much for which we should be thanked, says…
James ViolaJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Broomfield, Colorado, from a Schweizer S333 operated by Rotors of…
Mark BennettJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Igor Sikorsky’s “last-ditch” effort to save his company established the helicopter industry. What will be the…
James T. McKennaJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - Six months into his term as chair of the HAI Board of Directors, Jeff Smith provides…
Jeff SmithJanuary 25, 2023
(ROTOR) - The HAI Aerial Work Safety Conference now includes content for aerial firefighters, utility operations, and those…
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Washington, D.C., from a Bell 412EP operated by the US…
Mark BennettOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Tom Poberezny, former EAA president and chairman, flies west.
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - A preflight fuel sample helps ensure the safety of the aircraft occupants. Pilots in command: don't…
Zac NobleOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Croman Corp. is more than a helicopter operator; the company develops and certificates products and systems…
Mark BennettOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett takes a look at what goes into a rotor blade, Dan Sweet captures
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI creates working group to study workforce development issues in the VTOL industry.
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI initiatives on sustainable fuel and workforce development move forward, while HAI and ERHC debut a…
Emma TaylorOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - It's past time to educate the entire aviation community about the dangers of helicopter wake turbulence.
Ned ParksOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - What goes into making a rotor blade? A lot more than you might think.
Mark BennettOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - The Piasecki family, with a historic legacy of VTOL innovation, is developing the PA-890, a hydrogen-powered…
David HughesOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Robert Feerst, president of Utilities / Aviation Specialists, reflects on the helicopter industry's changing safety culture.
Jen BoyerOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Viewers guessed correctly that HAI President and CEO was a former Chinook driver during his US…
Jaasmin FooteOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Loreto Moraga, a lawyer specializing in aviation law and president of the Chilean…
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Helicopters are essential in the effort to provide electricity to remote communities.
Dan SweetOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Failure to prepare for a dark-night flight sends seven to their deaths in this 2019 accident…
David Jack KennyOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Why does your aviation insurance cost so much, and what can you do about it? HAI…
Christine KnauerOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - The EUROPEAN ROTORS VTOL Show and Safety Conference is returning Nov. 8-10, 2022, in Cologne, Germany.
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Longtime EAA AirVenture announcer Lorenz "Lorry" Land dies at age 69.
ROTOR StaffOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI scholarship winner Blake Olsen plans to combine passions for aviation and community service as a…
Jaasmin FooteOctober 20, 2022
(ROTOR) - Jeff Smith asks if advanced air mobility (AAM) will really look so different from today's helicopters…
Jeff SmithOctober 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - A busy Congress keeps aviation issues in focus, including 5G, workforce development, SAF, UAS integration, and…
Emma TaylorJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - This Bell 407 departing HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas was our top-rated recent social media post.
Jaasmin FooteJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Risk mitigation is crucial in any operation, so what can we learn from the best practices…
Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI introduces two new member benefits: comprehensive health insurance and loss-of-license insurance for pilots and AMTs.
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI continues to build closer relationships with other members of the international vertical aviation industry.
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI will welcome its 2022-23 board of directors on Jul. 1, 2022, including one new board…
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Allison McKay, CEO of Women in Aviation International and member of the FAA Women in Aviation…
Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR looks at initiatives to upgrade the sustainability of fuel for both turbine- and piston-engine aircraft.
Christine KnauerJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - When even one misplaced item can pose a serious hazard, perfect tool control is the goal.
Zac NobleJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Helimax Aviation operates a small fleet of helicopters to serve a narrow range of missions. But…
Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Photographer/writer Mark Bennett looks at how advanced air mobility is already working today--at the Dallas CBD…
Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - The VTOL industry rebounds from the pandemic with new sales, product launches, and lessons learned at…
Jen BoyerJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from a Bell UH-1H operated by the…
Mark BennettJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Assuming a “mission” mentality in HAA operations doesn’t equate to recklessness. It promotes safety.
Greg CalvertJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Learn how pilot, rotorcraft advocate, and incoming HAI chair Jeff Smith plans to expand the association's…
Paul KoscakJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Michele Viviani, an aviation maintenance technician working on Leonardo's Kopter AW09 project.
ROTOR StaffJune 19, 2022
(ROTOR) - Pilot inexperience and the absence of a crash-resistant fuel system lead to heartbreaking outcome.
David Jack KennyJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR profiles Jeff Smith, who will serve as chair of the HAI Board of Directors for…
ROTOR StaffJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - Bruce Landsberg, vice chair of the NTSB, calls for the industry and the FAA to ACT…
Bruce LandsbergJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - Randy Rowles reflects on the progress made during his year as chairman of the HAI Board…
Randy RowlesJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola announces new benefits that add value to your HAI membership,…
James ViolaJune 16, 2022
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares a view of Fort Worth, Texas, from a Europcopter As350 B2 flown by…
Mark BennettMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - Graham Nickisson discusses his 40-year career in HAA operations and the importance of mental health support…
Jen BoyerMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - Nevada-based helicopter operator El Aero Services has become the first member to join the HAI SMS…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - Matt Goodrich, a former computer scientist, explains how he found his passion—and career success—in rotorcraft flight.
Jaasmin FooteMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR profiles Erickson, the manufacturer and operator of the iconic Air Crane helicopter, as it celebrates…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI is holding four classes on communications techniques and best practices for attendees and members at…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - The FAA has approved HAI's petition to exempt HAA operations from restrictions due to 5G interference…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles welcomes attendees and exhibitors to HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas, Texas.
Randy RowlesMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Patrick Bory, a French pilot specializing in aerial work operations about his career…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - Meet the 10 recipients of HAI's 2022 Salute to Excellence Awards, honoring remarkable achievement in the…
ROTOR StaffMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI's "Fly-In Friday" posts, like this one featuring a Sikorsky S-92A, help our followers get ready…
Jaasmin FooteMarch 8, 2022
(ROTOR) - An unlikely confluence of circumstances causes a well-trained crew to perish during a rescue operation.
David Jack KennyMarch 7, 2022
(ROTOR) - Reporting safety events can uncover hazards, reveal mitigations, and save lives. So why aren't we doing…
Chris HillMarch 7, 2022
(ROTOR) - The deployment of 5G wireless systems must be managed so that they can safely coexist with…
Emma TaylorMarch 7, 2022
(ROTOR) - Promising times are ahead for the VTOL industry, says HAI President and CEO James Viola as…
James ViolaMarch 7, 2022
(ROTOR) - Helicopter pilot Julie Pearson shares a gripping account of her IIMC encounter—and how she beat the…
Julie PearsonMarch 6, 2022
(ROTOR) - The Tenth Annual ROTOR Magazine Photo Contest brings you great photos about and for helicopter folks.
ROTOR StaffMarch 6, 2022
(ROTOR) - As Erickson Inc. celebrates its 50th anniversary, ROTOR takes a look at the company and its…
Christine KnauerMarch 6, 2022
(ROTOR) - After starting in 2014 as a flight-training company, HAI member Anthelion Helicopters has expanded its services…
Mark BennettMarch 6, 2022
(ROTOR) - Jessica Meiris, HAI scholarship winner, explains why a career change led her to the helicopter cockpit.
Jaasmin FooteJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Enjoy photos of HAI president and CEO James Viola and other members of the HAI staff…
Gina KvitkovichJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Children's Health has been operating helicopters as part of its Neonatal and Pediatric Specialty Transport service…
Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - 5 Dos and Don'ts for making your transition from military service to a career in the…
Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Francisco Beltran, pilot for a provincial government in Argentina, about his past and…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Modern life—brought to you, in part, by helicopters and the pilots and crews who maintain our…
Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Inadequate training and technical ignorance about an emergency procedure lead to tragedy for a New Zealand…
David Jack KennyJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view of Lynchburg, Tennessee, from a Sikorsky EH-60A Black Hawk flown by…
Mark BennettJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI will work with the wireless industry, FAA, and FCC on data-driven solutions to ensure aviation…
Emma TaylorJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Read the results of an survey conducted by HAI to learn how our readers conduct briefings…
Christine DeJoyJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - A Canadian company, Drone Delivery Canada, provides BVLOS deliveries to remote communities with its autonomous Condor…
David HughesJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI director of flight operations was an industry icon.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Aviation International News named the "56 Seconds to Live" video and companion course as its "top…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI welcomes accomplished storyteller and multimedia producer Katerina Bedoya as its new director of marketing.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Peter Moeller of the European Helicopter Association on efforts to advance VTOL industry sustainability, safety, and…
Peter MoellerJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI and the European Helicopter Association have formed an official partnership to increase collaboration between the…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him…
Randy RowlesJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Southern Utah University provides helicopter focus and updated options for electronics, management skills.
Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - We tickled our followers' funny bones with this Halloween social media post.
Jaasmin FooteJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI Training Working Group members Mike Becker and Scott Boughton discuss new training resources for IIMC…
Jen BoyerJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Focusing on semantics over content misses the point. Service bulletins provide information about potential safety hazards.
Zac NobleJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - A helicopter holds a lineman in place as part of an article on our industry's role…
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Entrepreneur Alvin S. Trenk formed several aviation businesses over a 50-year career.
ROTOR StaffJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola discusses the role of the rotorcraft industry in future—and present—UAM…
James ViolaJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - Helicopter pilots tend to plan for the worst—a mentality that goes hand in hand with having…
Chris HillJanuary 18, 2022
(ROTOR) - HAI's operator members elected two new directors to the association's board this past spring. Both directors…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Foreign object damage can endanger not only your aircraft but the safety of your employees and…
Christine DeJoySeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - The HAI Aerial Firefighting Safety Conference will return to Boise, Idaho, this Nov. 16–17.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola was able to get out of the office and into…
James ViolaSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rick Kenin of Boston MedFlight explains how the December 2021 rollout of 5G cellular networks will…
Rick KeninSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - New manufacturer offers iconic aircraft and commitment to customer service, as Schweizer RSG stands up S300C/S300CBi…
Jen BoyerSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For the right mission, drones are a low-cost, safe, effective choice. Hear from operators and drone…
David HughesSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Canadian veteran flies west; was renowned test pilot, instructor, author.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Getting swept up in the moment during a flight lead to a very unpleasant surprise for…
David Jack KennySeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an AS350 B2 flying over St. Petersburg, FL, flown by…
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Following checklists regularly ensures that pilots will know the steps to follow when they need them…
Matt PresnalSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Chairman Randy Rowles explains why being an HAI member is a winning proposition, providing him…
Randy RowlesSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - An S-52L Hummingbird is parked outside the Vertical Aviation Technology hangar at Orlando Sanford International Airport.
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - If you aren't at the table, you're on the menu, so let's examine how HAI is…
Emma TaylorSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - This Sikorsky S-64E Skycrane has been outfitted for aerial firefighting by San Diego Gas & Electric.
Jaasmin FooteSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Another case of helicopters saving lives (in this case, human, canine, and equine ones).
Mark BennettSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Former HAI Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award recipient dies at 74.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Don't take your vision for granted. There's no more valuable asset to an aviation professional.
Zac NobleSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - Randy Rowles, a world-class flight instructor and aviation leader, steps up to guide HAI as its…
Paul KoscakSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - ROTOR talks with Helicopters Inc. mechanic Faith Lorenz about the many opportunities in helicopter aviation.
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2021
(ROTOR) - For more than a year, MD Helicopters made weekly flights to bring equipment, PPE, and cleaning…
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2021
(ROTOR) - Pilots benefit from flight simulation training, but limited availability of FAA flight credit inhibits its full…
Jen BoyerAugust 4, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from an R44 flying over Phoenix piloted by Bruce Haffner, the…
Mark BennettJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - A K-Max rests after nearly a month of heli-logging in central Idaho, the type of operation…
Mark BennettJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jan. 1 to Mar. 31, 2021.
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - No one takes off expecting to crash, but thoughtful action to prevent that contingency is essential…
David Jack KennyJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Routine inspections and familiarity with your helicopter can spot engine problems before they lead to big-ticket…
Zac NobleJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft operations can take steps beyond regulatory compliance to mitigate maintenance safety risks.
Terry PalmerJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - “The most rewarding part about teaching is seeing your students achieve their goals and evolve from…
Jaasmin FooteJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI is launching a redesigned website for its media, including ROTOR Magazine, ROTOR Daily, and HAI@Work…
ROTOR StaffJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - Ingenuity more than lives up to its name, in accomplishments, design, and promise for the future…
Paul KoscakJuly 12, 2021
(ROTOR) - In 2020, with communities around the world reeling from the economic and social disruptions resulting from…
Mark BennettJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - Ryan Terry, director of regulatory licensing and policy for Lockheed Martin Corp., explains how the FCC's…
ROTOR StaffJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - VAST provides global forum for sharing safety data, information, initiatives.
Gina KvitkovichJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Chair Stacy Sheard details how HAI speaks on behalf of the global VTOL industry.
Stacy SheardJuly 9, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola on the flawed Ligado Networks proposal and how HAI is…
James ViolaJuly 9, 2021
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI's global survey in early 2021 of members and nonmembers contained some promising news of operators'…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI celebrates the best in vertical aviation through its 2021 Salute to Excellence Awards.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - You've never heard a story until you've sat around a virtual campfire with former military pilots…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - This Robinson R44 enjoys a brief moment in the sun on an otherwise dreary, windy, chilly…
Mark BennettApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Did we get some great photos of helicopters in 2020? Why, yes, we did.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - New year, new Congress, new leadership ... same politics.
Cade ClarkApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Even experienced pilots can lose focus and fall prey to this common aviation threat.
Zac NobleApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Remembering HAI's 2018 Pilot of the Year, Maria Rodriguez, the co-owner of Caribbean Buzz Helicopters.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola interviews US Army Sgt. Javaughn Harrison, UAS operator.
James ViolaApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Alan Frazier explains why we need a standardized process for evaluating sUAS pilots and equipment, as…
Alan FrazierApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI promotes a 360-degree approach to reducing accidents that addresses culture, processes, training, and the appropriate…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2020.
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - This pilot's quick reaction enabled him to survive a helicopter crash in which the aircraft lost…
David Jack KennyApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI is moving HAI HELI-EXPO events online so that our industry can still take advantage of…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2021
(ROTOR) - Desire for a hands-on career led Colorado student to pursue A&P school. "It meant a lot…
Jaasmin FooteApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Pilots must practice skills to avoid IIMC if possible, to recover when needed.
Scott BoughtonApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Mark Bennett shares the view from a Bell 407 flying near the Mount Rushmore National Memorial.
Mark BennettApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI Board member and Treasurer Jeff Smith details the many benefits and resources HAI offers to…
Jeff SmithApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Surrounded by debris, 850 miles from land, a merchant mariner floats and waits.
Thomas McKenzieApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - The International Partnership Program, HAI's forum for global collaboration provides connection, best practices.
Jen BoyerApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - Formed last year during the pandemic, HAI’s International Partnership Program has already begun delivering on its…
Bryan BurnsApril 20, 2021
(ROTOR) - HAI President and CEO James Viola on HAI HELI-EXPO 2022, HAI’s five-year strategic plan, the just-launched…
James ViolaApril 20, 2021
On the Cover: Aviation photographer Dan Sweet (who also has a day job as HAI’s director of public…
ROTOR StaffDecember 4, 2020
Cover Photo: Flames sweep across the Mazatzal Mountains 40 miles northeast of Phoenix. This remnant of the Bush…
Mark BennettDecember 3, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffNovember 27, 2020
Army Aviation Heritage Foundation | Bell AH-1F Palm Springs, California | Sep. 28, 2019 Pilot: Eric Pacheco
Mark BennettNovember 21, 2020
Adapting to new conditions can lead to positive changes. This November, Americans had the privilege of participating in…
James ViolaNovember 19, 2020
The Lazy T Ranch is several thousand acres of pasture, hayfields, rolling hills, and dramatic canyons 10 miles…
Mark BennettNovember 17, 2020
Student aspires to use piloting skills to help wildlife conservation. Nic Tillim has known flying helicopters would be…
Jaasmin FooteNovember 14, 2020
QUICK FACTS Ann Protheroe Air Evac Lifeteam Maryville, Illinois CURRENT JOB I’m a base mechanic for Air Evac…
ROTOR StaffNovember 11, 2020
The performance and safety of your aircraft depend on this procedure. At my firm, Aviation Marketing Services, we’re…
Walter ChartrandNovember 8, 2020
Unclear responsibilities between pilots can lead to a deadly outcome. A flight review conducted by a CFI without…
David Jack KennyNovember 4, 2020
Pandemic conditions may accelerate Part 147 reforms. Well before COVID became a household word, the aviation industry was…
Jen BoyerOctober 23, 2020
2020 NOV. 17–18/VIRTUAL HAI Virtual Aerial Firefighting Conference Helicopter Association International Learn more at rotor.org. NOV. 26 Young Eagle…
ROTOR StaffOctober 10, 2020
DOI UAS have conducted nearly 1,800 flights supporting wildland fire operations this year. As the incredibly intense and…
Jen BoyerOctober 7, 2020
Longline work is a special niche of the vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) industry, one that requires precision…
Christine DeJoyOctober 4, 2020
Experiencing an accident or near miss can be a wake-up call—time to go back to basics, dust off…
Christine DeJoyOctober 1, 2020
Exciting changes are underway at HAI, and the result means significant changes for our members. HAI’s Operations and…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 28, 2020
HAI’s efforts to support and inform the vertical flight industry throughout the COVID-19 pandemic received recognition in a…
ROTOR StaffSeptember 25, 2020
We share a goal: to provide safe, efficient aviation services. In an industry that was once seeking a…
Randy RowlesSeptember 16, 2020
Legislative Update As the HAI government affairs team, John Shea and I represent your interests to your elected…
Cade ClarkSeptember 1, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffAugust 23, 2020
Van Horn Aviation, founded in 2001, designs and manufactures tail and main rotor blades for a number of…
Mark BennettAugust 20, 2020
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