HELI-EXPO CONVENTION NEWS FEBRUARY 27, 2024
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HAI GOES
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HAI is now VAI By Kerry Lynch
Not only is the nascent advanced air mobility (AAM) sector plying new technologies in the aviation industry, but it is also challenging how the rotorcraft segment defines itself. This latter point was made apparent last night when Helicopter Association International (HAI) announced an updated identity: Vertical Aviation International (VAI).
AINONLINE.COM The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Bell 412EP flew in on Friday to the Anaheim Convention Center for Heli-Expo 2024.
SUSTAINABILITY SAF at Fullerton VAI promotes sustainable aviation fuel for turbine helicopters at this year’s show | 06
AVIONICS Tech upgrade Genesys and XP Services develop add-on STC to modify “Lima” Black Hawk | 20
CONNECTIVITY Better data exchange Leonardo‘s AW09 offers wireless real-time HUMS | 23 Likewise, the Heli-Expo name for the association’s annual gathering will be retired after the 2024 edition closes on Thursday, with the new show moniker to be Verticon, now scheduled for March 2025 in Dallas. Unveiled during the association’s welcome reception yesterday evening at Heli-Expo, the rebranding comes as the association closes out the celebrations of its 75th anniversary. “We’ve got all kinds of great things continues on page 29
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