Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Aircraft
AEM Outfits New Sikorsky, Enstrom Platforms
Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. selected for Sikosrsky S-70i Firehawk loudspeakers, and Enstrom 280B Master Caution Panel.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cadorath Touts Rolls-Royce M250 Overhaul Capabilities
Cadorath has completed first deliveries of repaired and overhauled Rolls-Royce M250 engine series IV outer combustion cases.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212
Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”
Avionics
Luma Touts New LED Master Caution Panel
Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies is showcasing it new LED upgrade suite for the UH-60 and S-70 platforms at Heli-Expo 2020.
Rotorcraft
EMS Pilot’s Organization Debuts New Website
Non-profit National EMS Pilot’s Association unveils new “user-friendly” website at Heli-Expo.
Rotorcraft
Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo
The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line
Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.
Rotorcraft
Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show
Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo
Accidents
Bryant's Helicopter In Rapid Descent Before Fatal Crash
Helicopter in fatal flight that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others descended at nearly 5,000 fpm prior to crash.
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Reroutes Back To Universal Avionics InSight
Insight will be a full solution and enhance the aircraft’s capability for IFR, VFR and all types of operations. Insight is near certification.
Rotorcraft
Viola Takes the Stick as HAI's Conductor
James Viola takes over as head of Helicopter Association International, following the retirement of long time president and CEO Matt Zuccaro.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Firms Timeline for New S-92 Variants
Sikorsky has set a timetable for the roll-out of the A+ upgrade kit for legacy S-92 helicopters and the launch of the new S-92B model .
Rotorcraft
Bell Chalks Up Orders
At Heli-Expo Bell announces the first customer order for a public service-configured Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.
Rotorcraft
Blueberry Reaches Juicy Milestone
Monaco-based aircraft brokerage Blueberry Aviation has notched its 400th rotorcraft transaction since its founding in 2003.
Rotorcraft
Air Center Helicopters Gets First CAMTS' Special Ops OK
Air Center Helicopters is supporting personal recovery and casualty evacuation in Northwest Africa. Medical teams consist of two paramedics.
Accidents
Bryant Helo Crash Leaves Large Debris Field, Crater
NTSB says fatal flight impacted terrain at an elevation of 1,085 feet.
Rotorcraft
Applied Video Imaging Extends Its Warranty to Three Years
The producer of rugged video system components has extended its warranty period from two years to three years.
Rotorcraft
CAMP Systems Previews New Mx-tracking Programs
CAMP Systems is joined by Inventory Locator Services (ILS) that CAMP acquired from Boeing last year.
Rotorcraft
Tilton Explains MDHI Switched to InSight on MD 900/902
Tilton cites long-term relationship and advanced technologies in move to Universal Avionics InSight.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Philadelphia Grows In Prominence
Defense wins, new training academy bouy Leonardo's Philadelphia operations.
Rotorcraft
Kaman Advances UAS K-Max for Military, Commercial Ops
Proved in combat, Kamen touts at Heli-Expo progress on UAS K-Max for military and commercial ops.
Rotorcraft
StandardAero, Robertson CRFT's Move into Canada
StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems hand over the first two Canadian-bound of the crash-resistant fuel tanks.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone Lands Seven More Helicopter Leases
Helicopter lessor Milestone Aviation sees a “positive demand outlook” as it adds more helicopters to its fleet.
Accidents
Helo Crash Kills Basketball Legend Kobe Bryant, Eight Others
Helicopter crashes into foggy California hillside, killing basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others.
Regulations and Government
Mandatory Changes Made to Helo IFR Minimums
The revisions don't become effective until June 19.
Avionics
Deliveries of Garmin GFC 600H To Start Soon
Garmin's GFC 600H helicopter flight control system was announced two years ago and is nearly ready for retrofit installations.
Rotorcraft
Oil & Gas Industry Comes Together for Safer Offshore Helo Ops
New IOGP joint industry effort examines industry safety programs and develop new resources and training initiatives
Rotorcraft
Oil Companies Invest in HeliOffshore's Safety Programs
Helicopter operators' oil company customers are contributing funds to support safety work being coordinated by HeliOffshore.
Rotorcraft
PAC International Makes Old Helicopters New Again
PAC International reurbishes helicopters to make them like new again.
Avionics
Guardian Mobility Debuts New Dual-mode Flight Tracker
Guardian Mobility's new G4C flight tracking unit operates on both satellite and cellular channels to provide seamless, continuous communications.
