Andy Stenz of The Image Group photographed Nicole Battjes, CEO and founder of Hawaiian air tour operator Rainbow Helicopters, in Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, a setting that showcases the island’s abundant natural beauty. After the photo shoot, Nicole, who will become the chair of Helicopter Association International on Jul. 1, 2023, flew her company’s Airbus AS350 B2 off the barge and back to its mission of delighting passengers. Read more about Nicole, her journey to Hawaii, and her plans for the coming year in her profile Download PDF View Digital Issue The Perils of Employment Training Contracts (ROTOR) – Employer-paid training can come with strings attached. Nicole Battjes: ‘We Know Where We’re Going’ (ROTOR) – Nicole Battjes, CEO of Rainbow Helicopters and the new HAI chair, talks about the association's strategic initiatives and rebranding. Celebrate! An HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 Photo Gallery (ROTOR) – Take a look at some of the ways that "Celebrate!" was the perfect theme for this year's HAI HELI-EXPO trade show and conference. HAI HELI-EXPO 2023: A Celebration of Industry Growth (ROTOR) – High attendance and record sales at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 signal better days for the vertical aviation industry. Flight Control Reimagined (ROTOR) – Skyryse aims to eliminate general aviation fatalities with its fly-by-wire IFR-certificated operating system that can be installed on any aircraft. Tech-Tool Plastics (ROTOR) – HAI member Tech-Tool Plastics is the only company that exclusively makes replacement helicopter windows. HAI Professional Development at HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 (ROTOR) – Are HAI social media followers interested in learning new skills? The numbers say YES, as nearly 25,000 checked out this post on an HAI HELI-EXPO 2023 training. HAI Member Benefit: Flight Training and Checking (ROTOR) – HAI members can skip the wait and get their crew back in the air through the association's new member benefit program. HAI Members Elect 2023-24 Board of Directors (ROTOR) – The HAI Board of Directors for the 2023-24 membership year will assume their seats on July 1, 2023. Be an Industry Ambassador (ROTOR) – Community engagement is about telling our story … and listening too. We need to do both to demonstrate our industry's value. HAI, ERHC Help Bring Route, Zone Changes to Washington, D.C. (ROTOR) – HAI, the Eastern Region Helicopter Council, and others partnered on a solution for sound complaints in the National Capital area. Rotors ‘n Ribs Landing in July (ROTOR) – One of the largest gatherings of helicopters in North America will take place on Jul. 7 at Goshen Municipal Airport (KGSH) in Goshen, Indiana. HAI Seeks Members for Small Business Initiatives Advisory Council (ROTOR) – HAI invites its small and medium-sized member companies to participate in an council advising the association on their challenges. Crisis Communications (ROTOR) – What to say (and not say) after an accident. Robert Burns, Recipient of HAI Pilot Safety Award (ROTOR) – Robert Burns flew 31,000 hours in his career without an accident or incident. Paying It Forward (ROTOR) – In mentoring the next generation of mechanics, we honor the privilege of maintaining aircraft. Failed Exam (ROTOR) – Inadequate inspections cost four helicopter occupants their lives. Komal Rahane, Helicopter Student, Veracity Aviation (ROTOR) – A personal loss inspires a dream of becoming an air ambulance pilot. Vertical Aviation at the State Level HAI’s work across the United States ensures members’ voices are heard on critical issues such as AAM, community relations, and more. Flight Path: Terry Palmer (ROTOR) – Pilot training expert Terry Palmer shares the many sources of inspiration that have nurtured her career. FlyOver: Huntington Beach, California (ROTOR) – Mark Bennett takes in an ocean view courtesy of the Huntington Beach (California) Police Air Support Unit and its MD 530F. The Last Line of Defense (ROTOR) – High-impact windscreens give pilots better protection in mitigating bird strikes, say Bell and Robinson representatives. What I Learned as HAI Chair (ROTOR) – HAI has a great team that is dedicated to helping the vertical aviation industry prosper and grow.
