Rotorcraft
Viola Takes the Stick as HAI's Conductor
James Viola takes over as head of Helicopter Association International, following the retirement of long time president and CEO Matt Zuccaro.
« HAI’s new president and CEO James Viola flew this Bell 505 solo to the Anaheim Convention Center where he is meeting many members of the rotorcraft industry for the first time and affirming his commitment to HAI’s key issues, especially the target of zero fatal accidents.
« HAI’s new president and CEO James Viola flew this Bell 505 solo to the Anaheim Convention Center where he is meeting many members of the rotorcraft industry for the first time and affirming his commitment to HAI’s key issues, especially the target of zero fatal accidents.

This year’s Heli-Expo marks the end of one era and the beginning of another as Matt Zuccaro, who had helmed the organization as president and CEO for the past 15 years, retired as announced before the show started. To succeed him, Helicopter Association International (HAI) selected James Viola, bringing on board a long-time government and military professional with deep aviation safety and helicopter experience.


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