Helicopter Foundation International will once again be holding its fundraising silent auction at HELI-EXPO. This year's auction will feature a number of exciting offerings, including several trainings.

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Helicopter Association International (HAI) President Matt Zuccaro has announced a significant change in the organization’s staffing, designed to keep up with members’ changing needs. Paul Schaaf, currently Chief Pilot for the Fairfax, Va., County Police Department, will join HAI in mid-March as Vice President of Operations; J. Heffernan, formerly vice president of aviation and product safety for Sikorsky Helicopters, returns to HAI as the director of safety; and current Director of Safety Stan Rose moves into the newly created position of director of safety outreach programs.

"These changes strengthen an already strong department and will make it possible for us to further enhance our member services in these areas," said Zuccaro.

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Sequestration appears on track to take effect March 1, prompting HAI President Matt Zuccaro to caution, "It is of significant concern to HAI and our members that critical services required by our members from the FAA at all levels will be drastically reduced and our National Airspace System (NAS) will take a huge hit, imperiling the air traffic control system if and when sequestration takes effect."

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If you are looking for a new career or job opportunity in the international helicopter industry, plan to attend the job fair at HELI-EXPO 2013 on Tues., March 5, from 10:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

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Following two days of Manufacturers' Technical Briefings – FAA-approved for inspection authorization renewal – on March 5 and 6 at HELI-EXPO, plan to attend the "Why SMS in Maintenance?" Workshop.

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If you love to play golf, want to support the education of the next generation of pilots, mechanics and aviation technicians, and ensure preservation of helicopter history, here is the perfect opportunity!

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From February 11-13, the American Helicopter Society Redstone Chapter, with sponsorship from HAI, hosted a Technical Specialists' Meeting on Airworthiness, Condition Based Maintenance, and Health and Usage Monitoring at the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

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Helicopter Foundation International will once again be holding its fundraising silent auction at HELI-EXPO 2013, which will take place from March 4-7 in Las Vegas. HFI thanks the many individuals and organizations who donated auction items.

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Now that you have selected what helicopter to acquire, how do you decide whether to lease it, finance it, or purchase it for cash? "The Nutz and Boltz of Financing or Leasing Your Helicopter - How it Really Works!" interactive seminar, designed by HAI's Finance & Leasing Committee, answers this question by explaining the "dos and don'ts" and "whys and why nots" of the financing and leasing process.

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It is still not too late to get your name in lights at HELI-EXPO and increase your competitive edge. HAI has added video signage to its array of sponsorship opportunities for 2013. And there are now only TWO spots left! With this extremely high visibility, yet cost-effective opportunity, more than 20,000 attendees will see your brand !

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