HAI Celebrates 75 Years

The organization represents operators, pilots, maintenance technicians, manufacturers, and suppliers in the vertical aviation industry.

Kate O'Connor

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 03:59 PM ET

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Now a global organization, HAI was founded on December 13, 1948. [Courtesy: HAI]

Key Takeaways:

Helicopter Association International (HAI) is celebrating its 75th anniversary, having grown from 16 founders in 1948 to represent over 1,100 companies and 16,000 individuals across 65 countries.
HAI's core mission is to promote the growth and safety of global vertical aviation through advocacy, connection, collaboration, and elevating industry standards.
The association fulfills its mission by offering educational programs, leading critical safety initiatives like the Vertical Aviation Safety Team, and hosting Heli-Expo, the world's largest vertical aviation trade show.
Looking to the future, HAI remains committed to supporting its members and embracing the expansion and development of new aircraft, infrastructure, and uses for vertical flight.

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Helicopter Association International (HAI), a professional trade association for the global helicopter industry, is marking its 75th anniversary on Wednesday.

Founded by 16 individuals on December 13, 1948, HAI now represents more than 1,100 companies and more than 16,000 people. The organization’s mission is “to provide opportunities for current and future forms of vertical aviation to flourish through advocacy, connection, and collaboration while elevating safety throughout the global industry.”