Stacy Sheard
After leaving the military to pursue a career as a commercial pilot, Stacy Sheard flew in the charter, tour, news-gathering, air ambulance, and corporate aviation sectors. She was also a production test pilot for Sikorsky. She is currently an AW139 corporate helicopter captain with Executive Jet Management. Sheard was HAI Board chair in 2020–21.
I’m incredibly proud of HAI for its commitment to safety, innovation, and advocacy within the helicopter community over the past 75 years and for its ability to adapt to support the future as it transforms in the next 75 years! – Stacy Sheard
HAI MEMBER COMPANIES
Creating and providing products and services for the vertical aviation industry demands working to a higher standard.
Breeze-Eastern
Breeze-Eastern designs and manufactures rescue hoists, winches, cargo hooks, and weapons-handling systems. For 70 years, Breeze-Eastern has been an industry leader recognized for technical innovation, product quality, and supporting military and commercial customers worldwide. Breeze-Eastern has been a member of HAI since 1967.
If not for HAI, the industry would compartmentalize, and
business and product would not be as safe or profitable as they are today. – Ian Azeredo, Chief Engineer, Breeze-Eastern
Archer Aviation
Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60- to 90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10- to 20-minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back- to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights. The company has announced commercial electric air taxi routes in partnership with United Airlines in New York City and Chicago, Illinois, and is targeting entry into service in 2025. Archer’s team is based in Santa Clara, California.
The future is bright! HAI has helped shepherd the vertical- lift industry for 75 years. A strong and capable HAI is needed now more than ever to help unlock the unlimited possibilities that are bound only by our imaginations. – Michael Romanowski, PhD, Head of Government Relations
BETA Technologies
BETA Technologies is an aerospace company developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and supporting charging infrastructure that enables greener, safer, and more efficient transportation.
It’s been remarkable—especially as a new entrant in the aerospace industry—to have witnessed the speed of innovation within the world of aviation and, namely, vertical aviation. As HAI turns 75, BETA is proud to be a part of an organization that has been responsible for fostering and guiding the industry over the years. – Jake Goldman, BETA Team Member
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