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 A trade association, also known as an industry trade group, business association, sector association or industry body, is an organization founded and funded by businesses that operate in a specific Industry (economics), industry. An industry tra ...

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 attributes ...

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 Heli-Expo is the largest helicopter exhibition in the world. It is organized by the Helicopter Association International The Helicopter Association International (HAI) is a not-for-profit professional trade association of over member organiza ...

. In 2013 visitors could explore the booths of 730 exhibitors.rotor.co
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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 {{aviation-stub