Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Expands Support for HUMS Customers
GPMS HUMS adds benefits beyond health and usage monitoring
Maintenance and Modifications
Astronautics' Mini-WACS Approved for Airbus Singles
AeroSync Mission supports post-flight data export and storage
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
Bell 505 Gains Autopilot, Aux Fuel Approvals
EASA approves installation of GFC 600H autopilot
Rotorcraft
PHI Celebrates Its 75th Year
Helicopter services company has grown to a fleet of more than 200
Rotorcraft
Utah Medevac Program Aims To Save Stricken Service Dogs
It represents the third program of its kind in the U.S.
Rotorcraft
ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle
The new night-vision goggle is available for orders
Rotorcraft
David Smith Named Robinson Helicopter CEO
Kurt Robinson remains on board and will serve as an advisor
Rotorcraft
Airbus Signs Deals for more than 130 Helicopters
Saudi, German operators commit to Airbus singles and twins
Avionics
Leonardo Offering Wireless HUMS on AW09 Helicopter
System will work with leading tracking services
Rotorcraft
Airwolf STCs Lithium-ion Batteries, Releases Charger
Charger helps operators maintain lithium-ion batteries
Avionics
Shadin Avionics Intros Newest Digita/Analog Radar Altimeter Converter
The company says its latest DARALT converter is a 'future-proof" solution
Rotorcraft
Lasen Takes Delivery of Leak-detecting Bell 206
The project involved complete refurbishment of the helicopter
Rotorcraft
Metro Aviation Shows off Advanced Comms
The Louisiana-based company has nearly four decades of Heli-Expos under its belt
Rotorcraft
Vita Aerospace Unveiling Rapid Extraction Device
The new device enables safer hoisting of unconscious victims
Rotorcraft
Argus: Prism SMS Success and the 2024 Helicopter Market
Global helicopter activity was up almost 20 percent in 2023
Rotorcraft
ASI, Enstrom Resurrect Owner’s Insurance Program
The program will offer special insurance packages for Enstrom owners
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
Avionics
Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64
Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes
Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI: Offshore Squeeze Will Continue
Shortage of lift for offshore energy will continue in the short-term
Avionics
Axnes Elevates Comms in Cormorant SAR Upgrade
The PNG wireless intercom system improves situational awareness
Rotorcraft
CEO: MD Helicopters 'Not There Yet'
Supply challenges remain even as MDH unveils upgrade programs, books more orders
Rotorcraft
Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance
Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup
Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year
Regulations and Government
UK Tax Triggers North Sea Layoffs
Contagion spreads to offshore helicopter operators
Rotorcraft
Demos Available in Leonardo VxR Simulator
With a small footprint, Leonardo's VR simulator takes up very little space
Engines
Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances
The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Rotorcraft
Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters
Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade
