The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is a
not-for-profit
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
professional
trade association
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of over member organizations in more than 68 nations.
Since 1948, HAI has provided its membership with services that directly benefit their operations and advances the civil
helicopter
A helicopter is a type of rotorcraft in which lift and thrust are supplied by horizontally spinning rotors. This allows the helicopter to take off and land vertically, to hover, and to fly forward, backward and laterally. These attribut ...
industry by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and promote the unique contributions made by helicopters to society, according to its mission statement. Their
Salute to Excellence awards are issued annually "for outstanding achievements in the international helicopter community".
[“Salute to Excellence” Awards]
, 2009 Helicopter Annual
Every year the HAI arranges the helicopter exhibition
Heli-Expo. In 2013 visitors could explore the booths of 730 exhibitors.
[rotor.co]
2013
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References
External links
www.rotor.com
nbsp;— Helicopter Association International
Whirly-Girls, International Women Helicopter Pilots, a member organization of HAI
Aviation organizations based in the United States
Organizations established in 1948
Helicopter organizations
Organizations based in Alexandria, Virginia
1948 establishments in the United States
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