Monday, 14 May 2012 00:00

Source: Australian Helicopter Industry Association

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In April 2012, Australian CASA Register data indicated the helicopter industry was growing at 9% pa. At present the fleet consists of 1,950 helicopters. At this rate of development, the fleet will be nudging 3,000 in five years. In 2008 the fleet numbered only 1,450 helicopters.

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

Source: HAI

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HAI Chairman of the Board Mark Gibson, in Washington, D.C., recently for a series of meetings with members of Congress on a variety of issues, made sure they understand the dangers of the so-called Alexander amendment. The measure, attached to the Senate version of the highway transportation bill, would give the National Park Service nearly total unilateral control over airspace above National Parks.

Friday, 11 May 2012 00:00

Source: HAI

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HAI bids farewell to president of Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Jeff Pino, who retires July 1 having served in the position since 2006. Pino will be succeeded by Mick Maurer, formerly president of Sikorsky Military Systems.

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 12:32

Source: HAI

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HAI has joined the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) in calling on Congress to avoid an overreaction to the Government Services Administration conference scandal – one that could ban almost all government employees from attending legitimate conferences. More than 2,000 other associations and individuals from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have also signed the ASAE letter, which was delivered to every congressional office on Monday, May 7.

Tuesday, 08 May 2012 11:28

Source: HAI

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On Mon., May 7, Helicopter Association International, the FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam), and local industry experts conducted a safety seminar at the Juneau International Airport, Juneau, Alaska.