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 Examines Part 27 Certification Issues

Helicopter OEMs gain more attention in reorganization of Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Erickson Offering “Full Bandwidth” Solutions

Erickson’s new leader, Jeff Roberts, has consolidated the fleet and business elements to make the company leaner and more efficient.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Bell Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Dana Kerrick

HAI awards longtime IA for a lifetime of innovation and excellence in maintenance.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Sikorsky Targeting Variety of Product Segments

Now part of Lockheed Martin, helicopter maker expects to find synergies under new ownership.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

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Airbus Helicopters Saw Dwindling Orders, Deliveries in 2015

Order book to open this year for in-flight-test H160 medium twin.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Part 27/29 Rewrite Committee Underway

Rulemaking committee is tackling the difficult subject of changes to FAA and EASA rotorcraft certification regulations.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Turbomeca Faces 15-percent Drop in Deliveries

The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2016

Marenco Swisshelicopter Flies Second SKYe Prototype

P2, which is now the main test vehicle, has been fitted with a new rotor head and blades intended to reduce vibration and complexity on the rotor head.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2016

Heli-Expo Set To Open at Louisville Venue

This year's theme is celebrating the champions of vertical aviation.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2016

Flying the Fly-by-Wire Bell 525 Helicopter

Flying the Fly-by-Wire Bell 525 Helicopter

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2016

Finmeccanica Trials Future Technology With Project Zero Electric Tiltrotor

Finmeccanica Trials Future Technology With Project Zero Electric Tiltrotor

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2016

Heli-Expo Preview

The annual HAI rotorcraft show is being held in Louisville, Ky., for the first time.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2016

Bell, BAE link to promote AH-1Z Viper in Australia

Bell signed a teaming agreement with BAE Systems to promote and support the AH-1Z Viper attack helicopter

Rotorcraft

February 18, 2016

Bell to Supply Four 429s to Indonesian Government Agencies

The helicopter will provide two 429s each to the Indonesian National Police and the Indonesian Ministry of Transportation.

Rotorcraft

February 18, 2016

Helo Lessor Waypoint To Add Aussie, Africa Offices

“These are important, growing markets and we are further expanding our global reach to better serve our customers,” the company said.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 18, 2016

India's Premair Orders Bell 407GXP

Bell achieves first 407GXP order from India.

Rotorcraft

February 17, 2016

Malaysia Prepares for New Scout

Malaysian Army is the launch customer for the latest MD530, and will take delivery of the first of six in Q4.

Rotorcraft

February 16, 2016

Civil helicopter sales in SE Asia are declining, Airbus says

Factors include the impact of the Chinese economy, airspace regulation and oil price

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2016

Bell sees Asia as Growth Market

The U.S. helicopter manufacturer is contemplating a Singapore training academy

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2016

CAE’s Brunei Training Center Serves the Region

Visiting the “Abode of Peace” before the show, journalists got to see how Canada’s CAE has created a training paradise.

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2016