Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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FAA Certification Due for Enstrom TH180 by End of 2016

Enstrom is test flying its second TN180, while a third is undergoing static testing and will fly soon.

JSSI Experiences Dramatic Helicopter Growth

Growth comes as JSSI builds up a support team for the helicopter segment.

Bell 525 Prepping To Resume Flight Testing

Bell Helicopter XworX engineers are forging ahead on testing of Bell 525 systems in preparation for the resumption of flight testing.

Honeywell Aspire 200 Satcom STC Due for AS350

Honeywell is awaiting its next STC for the Aspire 200 as it works on medevac and police applications.

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Mecaer Names Gary Brown as Director of Maintenance

Brown has 20 years of experience in aviation, approximately 10 years working in Part 145 organizations and more than seven years supporting the AW139.

Luma Adds LED Caution Panels for Bells

The panels provide an affordable path to NVIS upgrades.

Honeywell Lowers Rotorcraft Delivery Forecast

In its annual survey of rotorcraft operators, the company noted that new purchase-plan rates for the next five years were lowered globally.

Wysong Completes Two Bell 407GXs for PHI Air Medical

One of the newly modified aircraft will be on display at Heli-Expo.

FlightSafety Adds New Helicopter Course Offerings

FlghtSafety is adding new NVG and operational control specialist courses.

Airbus Delivers Customized H145 to WeatherTech founder

The helicopter features the Airbus Helionix glass cockpit avionics system as well as a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor and Safran Arriel 2E engines.

Heliatica Debuts Two Camera Systems at Heli-Expo 2017

Heliatica unveiled a universal geodetic photomapping and monitoring payload and a blind-zone video system.

P&WC's Tech Focus Targets Engine Reliability, Lower Costs

Pratt & Whitney Canada is introducing a range of predictive and prognostic technology to make its helicopter engines more cost effective to operate.

EASA Okays Robinson R66 Turbine Marine

Tests were conducted in Spain last July at a facility capability of simulating the certification requirements.

Robinson Rolls Out Its 12,000th Helicopter

The company reached the milestone delivered its first helicopter, the R22, in 1979.

Lord's New Bearings Stretch Service Life

Lord is adding a number of new repair offerings and launching an MRO mobile services app.

Thales Develops Small Autopilot for Helicopters

The autopilot can fit on all aircraft, including the lightest platforms.

Shadin Secures STC for Fuel Flow System on R66

RemoteFlo provides pilots with real-time fuel-flow information on their GPS or flight management system.

Indian Capital Delhi Gets New Heliport

Pawan Hans Helicopters is operating a new heliport in the northwest of the Indian capital Delhi.

Asian Rotorcraft Fleet Grows But at Slower Pace

In its 4th annual Asian civil helicopter report, Asian Sky Group saw a 4 percent increase in turbine-powered rotorcraft in 2016.

Quality Aviation Instruments Rebrands as QAI Aerospace

Now QAI Aerospace, the company’s new name reflects its various worldwide services.

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