(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…
Jeffery 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
Bonneville Dam, Columbia River, Oregon and Washington Aug. 8, 2019 Wilson Construction MD 500E Pilot: Ron Stewart Photo by…
Mark BennettAugust 17, 2020
Retired Air Methods Pilot, 2018–19 HAI Board Chair Former HAI Board Chairman and retired Air Methods Corp. (AMC)…
ROTOR StaffAugust 14, 2020
Putting safety first isn't as hard as it looks. One of the worst parts about reading accident reports…
Zac NobleAugust 11, 2020
Three ditching survivors acknowledge owing their lives to underwater egress training. When there are only seconds in which…
David Jack KennyAugust 8, 2020
The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR StaffAugust 5, 2020
Award carries special meaning for first female aviator in her family. Growing up in Frenchtown, Montana, Diana Stearns…
Jaasmin FooteAugust 2, 2020
Samantha Bean Ansbach, Germany Current job: Boeing AH-64 Apache Longbow armament/electrical/avionics system repairman First aviation job: Bell OH-58D(R)…
ROTOR StaffJuly 28, 2020
PHI is the only offshore helicopter operator flying the Airbus H145 in the Gulf of Mexico. Why add…
Mark BennettJuly 26, 2020
This rural HAA service goes beyond mere transport. A picturesque rural town of 14,000 in northeastern Oregon, La…
Jen BoyerJuly 23, 2020
Improved technology brings HUMS to light, medium markets. What if an operator could tell—just by looking at a…
Paul SeidenmanJuly 20, 2020
The US National Transportation Safety Board recommends that all Part 135 operators install flight-data monitoring (FDM) technology. But…
ROTOR StaffJuly 14, 2020
When black students see people like them succeeding in aviation, then they know they can do it too.…
Dan ReedJuly 11, 2020
HAI is pleased to announce the election of three new members to its Board of Directors, selected by…
ROTOR StaffJuly 8, 2020
Many aspects of our prepandemic lives, such as shaking hands or drinking from public water fountains, may never…
ROTOR StaffJuly 5, 2020
HAI is pleased to announce the launch of the International Partnership Program to enhance safety and cooperation across…
ROTOR StaffJuly 1, 2020
Operations both small and large have experienced a lower volume of flights because of the COVID-19 pandemic, as…
ROTOR StaffJune 27, 2020
SMS works when people are empowered to act on safety. I once asked one of our veteran aviation…
Jennifer HomendyJune 22, 2020
Use this moment to prepare for better times. COVID-19 has meant fewer flights and tight finances throughout our…
James ViolaJune 19, 2020
Pandemic or no, these job-hunting tips will pay off. Low oil prices and the widespread disruption caused by…
Stacy SheardJune 16, 2020
Reach the beach! According to comments on social media, challenging landings at austere locations, like this one performed…
ROTOR StaffJune 11, 2020
Cover Photo by Mark Bennett/HAIRotak Helicopter Services, founded in 2016 to serve the telecommunications sector in Alaska, specializes…
Mark BennettJune 4, 2020
Ditching a helicopter in water isn’t an ideal way to end a flight, but as with everything flight…
ROTOR StaffJune 2, 2020
Matthew Zuccaro Past HAI President and CEO Former HAI President and CEO Matthew Zuccaro died Feb. 25, 2020,…
ROTOR StaffMay 29, 2020
Funds give Marine Corps veteran a sense of security and hope. With her aeronautical engineer father as a…
Jaasmin FooteMay 27, 2020
A failure to “mitigate foreseeable risks” proves lethal. Aviation’s approach to risk management has evolved into a two-pronged…
David Jack KennyMay 22, 2020
Prepare for IIMC Get Rated. Take the first step to surviving IIMC: get a rotorcraft instrument rating and maintain…
Chris HillMay 18, 2020
What’s your IIMC battle plan? It’s a quiet Sunday morning on Jan. 26, 2020. The HAI HELI-EXPO® flight…
Chris HillMay 15, 2020
During a global pandemic, personal protective equipment is hard to find—and still critical. What a difference a month makes.…
Zac NobleMay 12, 2020
Eugene Reynolds Coupeville, Washington, USA Current job: Assistant chief pilot for Life Flight Network, a medical transport company in the…
ROTOR StaffMay 8, 2020
The market for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS, or drones) grows bigger every year, as more companies, industries, and…
Dan ReedMay 5, 2020
FAA Administrator Stephen M. Dickson attended 12 different schools as his family moved to posts across the United…
Gina KvitkovichMay 2, 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
Like many of her colleagues in aviation, Kathryn Purwin has gotten The Call—the one that delivers dreaded news…
Gina KvitkovichApril 26, 2020
Air medical operators reset best practices and protective measures in the fight against an insidious pandemic. In just…
Jen BoyerApril 23, 2020
The rotorcraft accidents and incidents listed here occurred between Jul. 1 and Sep. 30, 2019. The accident details shown are preliminary…
ROTOR StaffApril 21, 2020
CANCELED The following events have been canceled for 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic: APSCON 2020…
ROTOR StaffApril 20, 2020
Jimmy Graham: Chicago Bears tight end and instrument-rated pilot. NFL tight end Jimmy Graham—newly signed to a lucrative…
Dan ReedApril 16, 2020
1 DO get trained and stay proficient. Training, certification, and proficiency are the best weapons against inadvertent entry into instrument…
Chris HillApril 13, 2020
With this issue of ROTOR, we debut a robust digital platform for the magazine, making it easier for…
ROTOR StaffApril 7, 2020
Robert M. Volmer has joined HAI as the vice president of Marketing Communications. In this role, Rob will…
ROTOR StaffApril 4, 2020
Inadvertent entry into instrument meteorological conditions (IIMC) is one of the top three causes of fatal helicopter accidents.…
ROTOR StaffApril 1, 2020
HAI is now offering a series of weekly webinars covering a wide range of topics to meet the rotorcraft community’s…
ROTOR StaffMarch 28, 2020
Legislative Update The US Congress has been busy this year attempting to provide a financial lifeline to the…
ROTOR StaffMarch 25, 2020
Where will pilots get the education they need to fly safely? As an 18-year-old planning for my future…
Stan RoseMarch 22, 2020
Preparing for a sustainable future. We’re nearly halfway through the year, and frankly, 2020 has been a bumpy…
James ViolaMarch 19, 2020
No pandemic paralysis here The COVID-19 pandemic has brought many daily activities to a halt while simultaneously forcing…
Jan BeckerMarch 16, 2020
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