Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Training and Workforce
U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract
The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December
Maintenance and Modifications
Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC
The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer
Rotorcraft
Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster
Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025
Rotorcraft
Milestone Sees Heavy Helo Rebound
After a long decline in offshore transport demand, all its Sikorsky S-92s are back in service
Avionics
Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter
System will work with leading tracking services
Training and Workforce
Leonardo Celebrates Decade of Helicopter Training Academy in Malaysia
In 2023, 450 students completed their training
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell 505 Gains Autopilot, Aux Fuel Approvals
EASA approves installation of GFC 600H autopilot
Rotorcraft
Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs
It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.
Rotorcraft
Reiser's Airbus H145D3 Full-flight Simulator Gets Nod
The simulator received certification from the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority
Rotorcraft
Phenix Heavy Lift UAS Makes Heli-Expo Debut
The UAS is targeting logistics, firefighting, agriculture, and defense applications
Rotorcraft
Hensoldt Makes the Cellphone Detection Connection
Enhanced mission management is available with the EuroNav 7 integration
Rotorcraft
Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers
GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring
Maintenance and Modifications
PAC International Logs Busy 2023
Metro Aviation unit specializes in helicopter completions and modifications
Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft To Partner in Establishing Saudi Helo MRO
The Part 145 repair station will be established at MRO Village in Jeddah
Rotorcraft
PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year
Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200
Rotorcraft
Airbus Signs Deals for more than 130 Helicopters
Saudi, German operators commit to Airbus singles and twins
Rotorcraft
VAI Tackling Infrastructure, Operating Standards with Broadened Base
VAI's Viola is concerned that vertiport standards aren't flexible enough
Rotorcraft
Airwolf STCs Lithium-ion Batteries, Releases Charger
Charger helps operators maintain lithium-ion batteries
Rotorcraft
Lasen Takes Delivery of Leak-detecting Bell 206
The project involved complete refurbishment of the helicopter
Rotorcraft
Bell Adding TRU 505 VR Simulator to Training Academy
The simulator will enhance practicing emergencies and various scenarios
Rotorcraft
VAI Honors Salute to Excellence Award Winners at Heli-Expo 2024
VAI awards recognize those who achieve incredible feats while supporting the community and helicopter industry
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Positioning for the Offshore Boom
Airbus Helicopters ramps up H175, H160 production
Rotorcraft
David Smith Named Robinson Helicopter CEO
Kurt Robinson remains on board and will serve as an advisor
Accidents
Helo Pilot Relives Dark Day, on Road to Recovery
Helicopter Pilot Details Tailboom Separation Crash in NTSB Safety Symposium
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Adds Helint of Kenya as Latest Authorized Service Center
Clientele includes prominent organizations such as the Kenya Defence Force
Maintenance and Modifications
Astronautics' Mini-WACS Approved for Airbus Singles
AeroSync Mission supports post-flight data export and storage
Rotorcraft
ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle
The new night-vision goggle is available for orders
Training and Workforce
Helo Scholarship Programs Aimed at Teenagers, Women Pilots
High school students sponsored at Heli-Expo
