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Rotorcraft
GAO Rejects Sikorsky FLRAA Appeal
After losing the FLRAA program, Sikorsky examines new markets for its X2 technology.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Sells 50 H160 Helicopters To China's GDAT
GDAT deal for 50 Airbus H160s is largest sale to date for the new intermediate twin helicopter.
Rotorcraft
Annual Global Helo Market Forecasted at $11.5B by 2032
Future Market Insights report predicts the global helicopter market will reach $11.5 billion by 2032.
Accidents
Vietnam Suspends Helitours After Fatal Crash
The Vietnamese Civil Aviation Authority has suspended helitour operations following a fatal Bell 505 crash on Wednesday.
Avionics
Bell 407GXi Autopilot UK-Approved
Bell's 3-axis autopilot is available as factory option or retrofit on Bell 407GXis.
Charter & Fractional
Volato Floats $25 Million Debt Offering
Fractional provider Volato is raising $25 million to finance more HondaJets.
Charter & Fractional
Wheels Up 2022 Losses Revised to $555 Million
Wheels Up maintains strong cash reserves, plans reverse stock split to avoid delisting.
Maintenance and Modifications
USCG Taps Honeywell For Helo Radar Upgrade
The U.S. Coast Guard is installing upgraded Honeywell weather radar on its MH-60 and MH-65 helicopters.
Accidents
Alabama Air Medical Crash Kills Two Crew
An Air Methods Airbus EC130T2 crashed while attempting a scene pickup.
Accidents
'External Cause' Cited in CJ Winglet Loss in Flight
A CitationJet landed safely after its left Tamarack Aerospace winglet broke off while in flight.
Aircraft
Tight Helicopter Market In Hover
Pent-up demand erupts as supply chain problems continue in the helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Report: Offshore Helo Industry Headed for Crisis
A recent Air & Sea Analytics report addresses challenges facing the offshore helicopter industry and says the industry is "sleep-walking into a crisis."
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Sumitomo Takes Large Stake In Helicopter Lessor LCI
Sumitomo Mitsui Finance, which acquired a 35 percent stake in LCI, intends to grow that business by $1.5 billion.
Rotorcraft
Fleeing Driver Charged with Deaths of Police Flight Crew
Baton Rouge Police R44 helicopter crashed during high-speed chase.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone Selling 12 Helicopters to Macquarie
A 12-helicopter sales deal between lessors Milestone Aviation and Macquarie Rotorcraft is a sign of "strong liquidity," the companies say.
Rotorcraft
Flexjet Expands Helicopter Operations to Europe
Flexjet to launch helicopter service in the UK, becoming the first jet operator in Europe to offer an in-house helicopter service.
Regulations and Government
EASA Staff Flies Leonardo AW609 Tiltrotor
EASA and FAA staff have flown the Leonardo AW609 civil tiltrotor in run-up to formal type inspection test flights.
Airports
Dubai Helipark Launches Expansion
New rotorcraft facility being built at Al Maktoum International Airport will expand ramp parking to 12 helicopters.
Regulations and Government
NBAA Roundtable Advocates for AAM in FAA Reauthorization
NBAA's Advanced Air Mobility Roundtable marks legislative progress and continuing goals for 2023.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
New Lease Fund Targets Single-engine Helicopters
The Nova Vapital Light Aviation Debt Fund will concentrate on the single-engine helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Air Medical Lobby Names New President
Jana Williams has been selected as the new president and CEO of the Association of Air Medical Services.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Books 12 More Helicopter Orders
Leonardo AW169 lands first U.S. law enforcement customer.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Books Twelve More Helicopter Orders
Leonardo AW169 lands first U.S. law enforcement customer.
Accidents
Bell APT Autonomous Cargo Drone Crashes in Texas
A Bell APT 70 UAV cargo drone being developed for civil and military missions crashed during flight testing last week in Texas.
Rotorcraft
EASA Illuminates Path to Wider AR and VR Sim Approvals
EASA will apply special conditions to expedite approval of augmented and virtual reality flight simulators.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
NBAA Reveals Annual Priorities for Owner Pilot Coalition
NBAA says addressing safety, costs, and supply chain are the key focuses of its owner pilot coalition for the year.
Engines
Leonardo AW09 Makes First Flight with Safran Power
Leonardo's AW09 helicopter is expected to enter serial production in mid-2024 following its first test flight on March 16.
Rotorcraft
Bahrain Takes Trio of Bell 505 Helicopters
Bell delivered three Bell 505 helicopters to the Royal Bahrain Air Force to be used for pilot training.
Rotorcraft
Mitsui Bussan Orders Six More Leonardo AW139s
Latest Japan AW139 helicopter order brings in-country fleet to near 70.
Accidents
Thief Crashes Bell 429
Capitol Helicopters' Bell 429 was substantially damaged in an attempted theft in Sacramento, California.
