Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
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
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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
Safety
Union Balks at Bringing Super Pumas Back to North Sea
Calls it an 'insult' to the memory of 33 killed
Rotorcraft
Eola Buys Stake in Helo Management Provider Starspeed
The move expands Eola's services in the UK
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
Rotorcraft
Bell Reveals Designer Cabin to Asia's Helicopter Market
Bell's 429 Designer Series makes its Singapore Airshow debut
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
Training and Workforce
Bristow UK Pilots Plan Two-Day Strikes Starting March 3
The helicopter operator's pilots bemoan lack of contract progress
Avionics
Blackcomb Helicopters Selects Foresight MX HUMS
The GPMS system will be installed on Blackcomb's Airbus and Bell helicopter fleets
Regulations and Government
Senate FAA Reauthorization Mandates Part 135 for All Air Tours
Alphabets urge rejection of costly new Part 135 provisions
Rotorcraft
Airbus Displays Innovation in Twin and Single Helicopters
A corporate version of the H130 and a mockup of the H145 are on show in Singapore
Safety
AAIB: AW189 Incident Crew Did Not Understand Its AFCS
An AFCS mismatch triggered an uncommanded yaw
Rotorcraft
USHST Develops Peer Program for Mental Health Support
USHST will connect pilots in need of mental health support with volunteer pilots and professionals
Aircraft
Asia Well Placed For Leading Role in Advanced Air Mobility
New eVTOL aircraft could transform urban public transportation
Rotorcraft
Airbus Set To Start Racer High-speed Flight Trials
The hybrid-electric design features a box wing and a pair of pusher propellers
Avionics
Avidyne IFD Flight Management Systems Now NVG-compatible
The optional NVG feature is available for $3,600
Rotorcraft
FAA Certifies Symmetrical Stabilizer for Robinson R44
The new empennage was first certified on the R66 last September
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Opens Repair Station in Michigan
Company houses new repair shop at its factory in Menominee, Michigan
Accidents
Former Chile President Dies in Helicopter Accident
Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter crashed into the Ranco Lake in Chile
Rotorcraft
Loft Dynamics Opens Santa Monica VR Sim Center
The full-motion VR simulator costs one-twentieth the price of a full-flight simulator
Rotorcraft
Air Evac Helicopter in Oklahoma Hit Geese Before Crashing
NTSB found dead goose in flight controls, others in crash area
Rotorcraft
Helicopter OEMs See Big Civil Market Opportunities in China, India
Pilot training, infrastructure, fuel challenge growth
Rotorcraft
Hands On: Flying a Modern Classic, MD Helicopters’ MD530F
The 369-series helicopters have been in production for more than 60 years
Safety
Helicopter Seat Pain Solutions Are on the Horizon
Contoured cushions and better materials could mitigate pilot injury
Aircraft
Flying the MD530F and the Resurrection of MD Helicopters
We test the MD530F and see for ourselves how the company is coming back from bankruptcy.
