Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
ASU Unveils Lightweight E3 Night-vision Goggle
The new night-vision goggle is available for orders
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
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
Avionics
Axnes Elevates Comms in Cormorant SAR Upgrade
The PNG wireless intercom system improves situational awareness
Rotorcraft
Vita Aerospace Unveiling Rapid Extraction Device
The new device enables safer hoisting of unconscious victims
Rotorcraft
CEO: MD Helicopters 'Not There Yet'
Supply challenges remain even as MDH unveils upgrade programs, books more orders
Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
Avionics
Erickson Picks Astronautics Glass Cockpit for S-64
Upgrade will add modern aviations to 12 S-64 Air Cranes
Rotorcraft
New Salute to Excellence Award Honors Harold Summers
HAI presented the new Harold Summers Legacy Award to Zhilin Summers
Rotorcraft
Metro Aviation Shows off Advanced Comms
The Louisiana-based company has nearly four decades of Heli-Expos under its belt
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
LCI: Offshore Squeeze Will Continue
Shortage of lift for offshore energy will continue in the short-term
Engines
Safran Boosts Deliveries as Work on New Engines Advances
The company wants to boost output from 600 to 1,000 engines by 2025
Maintenance and Modifications
Airwolf Medium Bell TT Straps Gain DLA Source Approval
The straps already had STC approval from the FAA
Rotorcraft
Anodyne and Texas Aerospace Strengthen Latin American Offerings
AEM's new P25 radio set will be available to Texas Aerospace Customers
Rotorcraft
Brisk Growth Seen for Heavy Lifters
Demand for heavy lift helicopters will continue through the next decade
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson Adds AW169 Inlet Filter to Lineup
Company experienced record sales for its lineup of inlet barrier filters last year
Training and Workforce
Aviation Search Group Places 800th Helo Pilot
Company was founded in 1999 by aviation professionals
Rotorcraft
Airbus Seeks To Boost Output and Performance
Rotorcraft accounted for the strongest earnings growth across the Airbus group
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
Rotorcraft
Eola Buys Stake in Helo Management Provider Starspeed
The move expands Eola's services in the UK
Safety
Union Balks at Bringing Super Pumas Back to North Sea
Calls it an 'insult' to the memory of 33 killed
Rotorcraft
Robinson Helicopter Launches 'Climb Higher' Video Series
Operators featured in new Robinson videos
Rotorcraft
Maverick Helicopters Expands Air Tours into SoCal
The company will offer charter services and tours from Long Beach locations
Avionics
GFC 600H Autopilot Now Available in IFR Configuration
The Leonardo A109 Trekker is the first helicopter approved for the IFR autopilot
Environment
HAI Promotes SAF Use at Heli-Expo 2024
Rotorcraft arriving in Anaheim for annual helicopter convention can fill up on SAF at the staging area
