Incoming HAI Chair Jeff Smith enjoys the bright spring sun at Teterboro Airport (KTEB) in New Jersey, shortly after arriving in an AW139. The chief pilot for R.O.P. Aviation, Smith routinely flies in some of the world’s most congested airspace, the New York City metropolitan area. Photograph by Dan Sweet who, when not directing HAI’s public relations and communications program, moonlights as an aviation photographer. View Digital Issue Get Comfortable with SAF (ROTOR) – ROTOR looks at initiatives to upgrade the sustainability of fuel for both turbine- and piston-engine aircraft. Has the Future Already Arrived? (ROTOR) – Photographer/writer Mark Bennett looks at how advanced air mobility is already working today–at the Dallas CBD Vertiport. Finding the Future in Dallas (ROTOR) – The VTOL industry rebounds from the pandemic with new sales, product launches, and lessons learned at HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas. Jeff Smith: Giving Back (ROTOR) – Learn how pilot, rotorcraft advocate, and incoming HAI chair Jeff Smith plans to expand the association's global reach and voice. Midterm Report: The Only Constant Is Change (ROTOR) – A busy Congress keeps aviation issues in focus, including 5G, workforce development, SAF, UAS integration, and air tours over national parks. Bell 407 Departs HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 (ROTOR) – This Bell 407 departing HAI HELI-EXPO 2022 in Dallas was our top-rated recent social media post. Mitigating High-Risk Operations (ROTOR) – Risk mitigation is crucial in any operation, so what can we learn from the best practices employed in high-risk operations? HAI Introduces Two New Member Benefits (ROTOR) – HAI introduces two new member benefits: comprehensive health insurance and loss-of-license insurance for pilots and AMTs. HAI International Trip Builds Relationships (ROTOR) – HAI continues to build closer relationships with other members of the international vertical aviation industry. Meet HAI’s 2022-23 Board of Directors (ROTOR) – HAI will welcome its 2022-23 board of directors on Jul. 1, 2022, including one new board member and a new special advisor. Allison McKay, CEO, Women in Aviation International (ROTOR) – Allison McKay, CEO of Women in Aviation International and member of the FAA Women in Aviation Advisory Board, discusses workforce diversity in aviation. Do You Know Where Your Tools Are? (ROTOR) – When even one misplaced item can pose a serious hazard, perfect tool control is the goal. Helimax Aviation Boeing CH-47D (ROTOR) – Helimax Aviation operates a small fleet of helicopters to serve a narrow range of missions. But being small doesn't mean they work small. FlyOver: Albuquerque, New Mexico (ROTOR) – Mark Bennett shares a view of Albuquerque, New Mexico, from a Bell UH-1H operated by the Bernalillo County Sheriff Department. The ‘M’ Word (ROTOR) – Assuming a “mission” mentality in HAA operations doesn’t equate to recklessness. It promotes safety. Flight Path: Michele Viviani (ROTOR) – ROTOR talks with Michele Viviani, an aviation maintenance technician working on Leonardo's Kopter AW09 project. Past the Limits (ROTOR) – Pilot inexperience and the absence of a crash-resistant fuel system lead to heartbreaking outcome. Recent Accidents & Incidents (ROTOR) – Rotorcraft accidents and incidents occurring from Jul. 1 to Oct. 31, 2021. Another Avoidable Helicopter Crash … Again (ROTOR) – Bruce Landsberg, vice chair of the NTSB, calls for the industry and the FAA to ACT to end IIMC accidents. A Chairman’s Reflection (ROTOR) – Randy Rowles reflects on the progress made during his year as chairman of the HAI Board of Directors. What Is HAI Doing for You? (ROTOR) – HAI President and CEO James Viola announces new benefits that add value to your HAI membership, such insurance programs.
