Welcome to the first edition of VFR, or Viola’s Flight Report. I’m Jim and I plan to use this newsletter to share what Helicopter Association International is doing to support our members. If you have questions, suggestions, or want to reply about a topic, drop me a line at ....

On March 23, HAI, along with six other general aviation (GA) associations, sent a letter to Congress requesting that any assistance to the nation’s airports include a specific amount be set aside exclusively for small and GA airports that have been impacted by the economic situation related to COVID-19. ...

HAI wants to know: Are you prevented from operating as usual? Are you taking on additional missions? Are you concerned for your business? HAI is working toward solutions for a variety of issues resulting from the COVID-19 global pandemic, and we would love to have your input ....

HAI has joined a coalition of five other general aviation associations in seeking from the US government financial relief for general aviation businesses. The request stems from the unstable global economic situation created by the COVID-19 pandemic ....

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is ready to assist in these challenging times as we face the uncertainty surrounding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). While it seems the steps we're taking to beat this virus have caused substantial disruptions in our everyday ....

Mark Ogden has been editor of HeliOps (civil helicopters), HeliOps Frontline (military helicopters), and Air Attack (aerial firefighting) magazines for the New Zealand–based Kia Kaha Media Group for the past 20 years. Ogden, who never shies away from highlighting issues that affect ....

Pacific Crown Helicopters (PCH), based in Marcoola, Queensland, on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, was founded in 2003 as a small but dedicated helicopter refurbishment provider. Since then, the company has become a recognized leader in the industry while preserving its ....

This year, HAI and six other general aviation (GA) trade associations sponsored a study detailing GA’s contribution to the US economy in 2018, the most recent year for which such data are available. The study, published on Feb. 19, 2020, and conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), ...