- Obtain perspectives on the state of the industry, given the ~30% reduction in helicopter deliveries observed during 2014 and the additional pressure now being felt as a result of falling oil prices.
- Get program updates on the ‘missed’ 2014 milestones, including AS365 N3e certification, AW169 certification, AW609 PP3 first flight, Bell 525 first flight, CH-53K first flight, EC120 diesel first flight, Ka-62 first flight and S-97 first flight.
- Look for a mock-up of MD Helicopters’ new scout helicopter featuring a hybrid-electric power system, lightweight composites built using additive layer manufacturing techniques and proprietary NOTAR rotor-less tail system. (Or just this year’s rebadged 500.
)
- See whether Scott’s – Bell harnesses the crowd-stopping spectacle of Hollywood’s latest and greatest high-def AV technologies and Cirque du Soleil's newest acrobatic display to out-do the 525 Relentless unveiling when showcasing its 47GT-6 prototype.
- Pay the obligatory visit to the local well-known attraction with its extravagant costumes, flashy stage shows, high entrance fees and fun rides (No, Rachel’s... ).
For anyone planning to attend the show, HAI has put together a handy
preview document detailing all of the special events, professional education courses and specialist sessions being held this year (including Shawn's
'Helicopter Aerodynamics without Equations' class).
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