Day Two HAI HeliExpo Dallas, Texas

Kimberley Smith at Russian Helicopter Hour

The FAA Safety representative Kimberley K Smith was speaking at the Russian Helicopter Hour explaining the IHST (International Helicopter Safety Team) initiative to promote safety in helicopter flying across the international world. This is something that has been warmly embraced by the Russian Helicopter Company, who is keen to promote safety in their country and to introduce safety improvements.
Other information in the Russian hour included the co-operation between Eurocopter and Russian Helicopters, and between AgustaWestland and Russian helicopters, which means that EC175s and AW139s will be built in Russia.