Content Archive: March 2017

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

AIN Blog: Mark Another Milestone For Mainstreaming Drones

The winning raffle envelope at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Aviation Summit this year was delivered by a quadcopter.
Regulations and Government

Legal Experts Fear Major Brexit Disruption for Aviation

Even expert lawyers can't make sense of the complex ramifications of the UK's impending departure from the European Union.
Rotorcraft

Helitowcart Handles Helicopters on the Ground

The Canadian company introduced new tow handles and wheel-tire combinations for Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters.
Rotorcraft

Priority 1 Air Rescue Teaches the World's SAR Crews

Search-and-rescue and medevac personnel can brush up on procedures in real and simulated environments with P1AR.
Rotorcraft

R44 NVG Panel Lighting Offered by Aero Dynamix

The recent STC makes NVG instrument panel lighting available for the Robinson R44.
Rotorcraft

Slow Market Doesn't Dent Sikorsky's Investment In Progress

Sikorsky has continued to spend on technology to improve the value proposition of rotorcraft and on better supporting its customers.
Rotorcraft

Kaman Readies for Renewed K-Max Deliveries

First shipments of the updated Kaman K-Max helicopter are expected in the second quarter.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Reports Quarterly Loss and Improving Prospects

Bristow Group is seeing growing interest in contracts for its helicopter fleet, especially in Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Celebrates 50 Years in Rotary Wing Aviation

StandardAero is targeting opportunities to grow its business despite a soft helicopter market.
Rotorcraft

Airbus, Precise Flight Expand Bird-strike Prevention

The Pulselite system has received an amended STC so that it now can be installed on 67 Airbus helicopter types and variants.