Helicopter Association International

Vote for Whirly-Girls and Support Women in Helicopter Aviation!

News Staff — Thu, 09 May 2013 16:22:00 GMT

The Whirly-Girls are finalists for a Lightspeed Aviation Foundation grant, but they need your help. Vote today!

NATA Announces New Leadership

News Staff — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:35:00 GMT

At its annual Membership Meeting, the National Air Transportation Association announced the selection of Michael Scheeringa, President and CEO of Flight Support, BBA Aviation, as Chair of the NATA Board of Directors. The association named Gary Dempsey, President, Flight Services - The Americas, Jet Aviation Holdings USA, Inc., board Vice-Chair.

AAMS Announces Excellence in Community Service Award Winner

News Staff — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:39:00 GMT

The Association of Air Medical Services is pleased to announce CareFlight, Westmead NSW, Australia as the 2013 recipient of the AAMS Excellence in Community Service Award.

CAMTS Announces Accreditations

News Staff — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 19:59:00 GMT

CAMTS is pleased to announce a number of medical transport services that have achieved accreditation for the first time and that have reaccredited.

Museums at Night Event 2013 – Flight Simulator Spectacular

News Staff — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:34:00 GMT

For the National 'Museums at Night' weekend in 2013, The Helicopter Museum in Weston-super-Mare is going to let its visitors test fly the aircraft in its collection, 21st century style!

MedEvac Foundation Congratulates SMTA Scholarship Winner

News Staff — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:16:00 GMT

Mercy Life Line Flight Nurse Supervisor, Matthew Benzen, RN, BSN, CFRN, CMTE, has been awarded the 2013 Safety Management Training Academy Scholarship by the MedEvac Foundation International.

NATA Announces Recipients of AMT Employer Recognition Awards

News Staff — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 21:24:00 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association announces the recipients of the 2013 AMT Employer Recognition Awards. The association presents these awards annually to companies that employ aviation maintenance technicians.

NATA Wings for Warriors

News Staff — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:31:00 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association is proud to announce its continued partnership with the Veterans Airlift Command to help provide air transportation to U.S. combat wounded veterans and their families.

Twirly Birds Announce 2013 Les Morris Award Recipient

News Staff — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:02:00 GMT

Social helicopter pilot group, Twirly Birds has announced the 2013 Les Morris Award recipient as Mr. Jake Hart.

Happy 70th Anniversary, AHS!

News Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 22:08:00 GMT

Seventy years ago, on February 25, 1943, twenty-six year old Edward Katzenberger stood up in a high school in Stratford, Connecticut and called a meeting to order. Those in attendance had gathered with an ambitious goal in mind – to establish an organized scientific society capable of attracting and holding the attention of an entire industry in disseminating information on what were then called rotating-wing aircraft. At that meeting, they founded the American Helicopter Society.

MedEvac Foundation Welcomes Jane Chittick

News Staff — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:32:00 GMT

The MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to announce the hiring of Jane R. Chittick as Chief Development Officer.

Twirly Birds Announce Annual Meeting during HELI-EXPO

News Staff — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:37:00 GMT

Social helicopter pilot organization, Twirly Birds, has announced their annual meeting to be held in Las Vegas on Tuesday, 5 March during HAI's HELI-EXPO 2013.

2013 Helicopter Rescue Summit

News Staff — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 17:43:00 GMT

The Helicopter Rescue and Response Association is in the planning phase for the upcoming 2013 Helicopter Rescue Summit, to be held in conjunction with HAI's HELI-EXPO 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

NATA Compliance Services Launches Cockpit-ready Access

News Staff — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 19:56:48 GMT

NATA Compliance Services, LLC announces security and technology upgrades, mobile capability and the launch of their new website and blog on the HubSpot platform.

NATA Adds Line Service Supervisor Training to Online Offerings

News Staff — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 20:09:27 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association is proud to announce the release of the NATA Safety 1st Line Service Supervision & Training Management Online program.

Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference Meeting

News Staff — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:48:12 GMT

The Helicopter Safety Advisory Conference meeting will take place Jan. 23-24 at the Four Points by Sheraton, New Orleans, La.

MedEvac Foundation Awards Key Research & Education Grants

News Staff — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:20:43 GMT

The MedEvac Foundation International is pleased to announce funding provisions for three key research and education grants in emergency medical transport totaling $47,250.

'Lights....Camera....Copters!'

News Staff — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:28:47 GMT

The Helicopter Museum came alive with the sounds of "Action!" and "Cut!" on Jan. 4 as a small film crew recorded a number of scenes for their début feature.

ALEA Southeast Regional Safety Seminar

News Staff — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:53:57 GMT

The Airborne Law Enforcement Association Southeast Regional Safety Seminar takes place from Jan. 8-10, 2013 in Gainesville, Fla.

New Exhibits at The Helicopter Museum

News Staff — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:20:11 GMT

The Helicopter Museum has three models of the Fairey Rotodyne compound helicopter on display, complementing the only surviving sections of the actual aircraft that are also part of the collection.

Board Elections at HAC

News Staff — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:03:42 GMT

Jen Norie of VIH has been re-elected to the HAC Board by acclamation. There have also been a number of changes to the Officers of the HAC Board.

Staff Changes at NATA

News Staff — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:07:10 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) is pleased to announce two key staff changes.

ERHC Ramps up Relief Efforts in Wake of Superstorm Sandy

News Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:43:27 GMT

Even as another nor'easter bore down on the area, the Eastern Region Helicopter Council was stepping up its efforts to provide relief to residents still coping with the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.

AAMS Announces Newly Elected Board of Directors Chair

News Staff — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:37:17 GMT

The board of directors of the Association of Air Medical Services recently elected Gerald M. Pagano, ATP, CFI, CFII, ASPM, past CMTE of Delray Beach, Fla., to serve a one-year term as Chair of the Board following AAMS' 2012-2014 elections.

Civilian Helicopter Pilots Offer Services to N.Y. & N.J.

News Staff — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 14:32:18 GMT

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council is working with Ocean County, N.J. officials to provide helicopter flights to government officials and first responders to survey neighborhoods damaged by superstorm Sandy.

American Heroes Aviation Network Begins 2013 Campaign

News Staff — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 14:55:38 GMT

The American Heroes Aviation Network is set to kick off 2013 with the first of its series of four shows on January 19 in Fort Myers, Florida.

Seattle, Washington to Host Air Medical Transport Conference

News Staff — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 20:18:36 GMT

The 32nd annual Air Medical Transport Conference kicks off in downtown Seattle, Washington on Oct. 22, 2012, promising unmatched education and networking opportunities for flight crew and administrators, from clinical, administrative and aviation disciplines.

NEHC Fall Membership Meeting

News Staff — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:30:55 GMT

The New England Helicopter Council will hold its annual Fall Membership Meeting on November 14 at the Tewksbury Country Club, Massachusetts.

Deadline Extended for Whirly-Girls 2013 Scholarships

News Staff — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 14:07:53 GMT

The Whirly-Girls International has extended the deadline for their 2013 scholarships to Nov. 1, 2012. Eight of the scholarships will be available to Whirly-Girls in good standing, while a ninth offers a female rated pilot the opportunity to earn a helicopter add-on rating.

Whirly-Girls Announce $45,000 in 2013 Scholarships

News Staff — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:03:58 GMT

The Whirly-Girls International are accepting applications for nine scholarships in 2013, in total worth more than $45,000. Eight of the scholarships will be available to Whirly-Girls in good standing while a ninth offers a female rated pilot the opportunity to earn a helicopter add-on rating.

American Helicopter Museum Rotorfest 2012

News Staff — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:44:13 GMT

The American Helicopter Museum, along with David Schultz Airshows, presents Rotorfest 2012, an all helicopter air show, Oct. 13-14 in West Chester, Pa.

Virginia Airborne Search & Rescue Squad Golf Tournament

News Staff — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:09:41 GMT

On Fri., Sept. 14, 2012, the Virginia Airborne Search & Rescue Squad will be hosting its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament at the Stonewall Golf Club in Gainesville, Va.

NATA Presents FBO Success Seminar

News Staff — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:46:36 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association's acclaimed FBO Success Seminar Series will head to Dallas, Texas, Sept. 12-14 with an emphasis on improving the vital parts of an FBO operation.

Come See Us at “Super Science Saturday”

News Staff — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 18:53:21 GMT

This Saturday, the National Air and Space Museum Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will be hosting “Super Science Saturday.”

AHS Student Design Competition Winners Announced

News Staff — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:27:43 GMT

University of Maryland came in first-place in the 29th Student Design Competition graduate category, while Georgia Institute of Technology/University of Liverpool captured second-place honors.

PHPA 2012 General Membership Meeting

News Staff — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 14:11:49 GMT

On Mon., Aug. 13, the Professional Helicopter Pilots Association will hold its 2012 General Membership Meeting at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, Calif.

Airworthiness, CBM and HUMS Abstracts Sought

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:59:58 GMT

The American Helicopter Society, in conjunction with HAI, is sponsoring a Technical Specialists' Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance, and Health and Usage Monitoring on Feb. 11-13, 2013 in Huntsville, Ala.

NATF Announces Scholarship Recipient

News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:54:32 GMT

The National Air Transportation Foundation is proud to announce the first winner of its new Navigate Your Future Scholarship.

Eastern Region Helicopter Council 2012 Annual Meeting

News Staff — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 17:32:21 GMT

The Eastern Region Helicopter Council is to hold its Annual Meeting on September 15, 2012.

National Air Transportation Association Selects New President

News Staff — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 21:01:11 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association Board of Directors is pleased to announce the selection of Thomas L. Hendricks as the association's new president. He succeeds James K. Coyne, who has served as NATA's president since 1994.

Doug Doty Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients

News Staff — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:14:56 GMT

The Doug Doty Vertical Flight Foundation is excited to announce the recipients of the Accelerating Possibilities scholarships that were offered in the amount of $2,000 each.

Helicopter Museum Seeks Female Volunteers Too

News Staff — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 20:34:30 GMT

Volunteer engineers at The Helicopter Museum now include a growing number of women, keen to get involved in conservation and restoration work on the collection and to learn new skills for future careers in aviation.

MedEvac Foundation: Hero Retrieval

News Staff — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:30:51 GMT

Mission San Juan Island: Hero Retrieval brings together a group of eight Heroes, medevac industry leaders and volunteers from outside the industry, for a common cause… to raise money for vital medevac research and education programs.

Helicopter Event and Public Service Recruiting Fair Lands in Seattle

News Staff — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:16:49 GMT

The 8th annual American Heroes Air Show and Code 3 Fair will touch down from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sat., July 14 at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, Seattle.

NATA and Conklin & de Decker to Hold Popular Tax Seminar

News Staff — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 20:30:34 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association and Conklin & de Decker Associates, Inc will partner once again to offer the Commercial Operators Tax Seminar in Scottsdale, Ariz., Aug. 7-8, 2012.

GPS Firm Donates Navigation Tool to Air Medical Community

News Staff — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 21:58:48 GMT

Satellite Technology International, Inc. has donated a helicopter global positioning system approach/departure, to be auctioned off by the Association of Critical Care Transport.

News from the Helicopter Museum

News Staff — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 17:38:34 GMT

Helicopter Museum 2012 Weston Super HeliDays fly-in and display to take place July 21-22. Helicopter Museum is also gearing up to host its biggest event - 'Stars of Time' - July 29.

Popular Rotorcraft Association Annual Convention

News Staff — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 14:09:14 GMT

General Aviation News - Gyroplanes, gyrocopters, helicopters and autogyros, including other sport and general aviation aircraft, will gather at the Mentone Airport (C-92) in Indiana, July 31 through Aug. 4 for the 50th annual convention of the Popular Rotorcraft Association.

NATA Air Charter Summit

News Staff — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 17:56:06 GMT

The National Air Transportation Association's annual Air Charter Summit kicks off June 11 at the Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles with a welcome reception. Based on pre-registration numbers, NATA is expecting an increase in attendance over last year.

ALEA Technical Briefing Presentation Opportunities

News Staff — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 20:42:51 GMT

There are still spots available for Airborne Law Enforcement Association corporate members desirous of presenting a Technical Briefing at this year's ALEA Annual Conference, to be held July 11-14 in Reno, Nev.