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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UTC Appoints New Sikorsky President

Former president Mick Maurer moves to UTC position, where he will oversee likely Sikorsky spin-off

Rotorcraft

April 6, 2015

Prince William Begins Day Job as Civil Helo Pilot

Former Royal Air Force search-and-rescue helicopter pilot will start flying missions this summer for the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Rotorcraft

April 1, 2015

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Bell's 525 Relentless is Fast Approaching First Flight

Aircraft

April 1, 2015

AIN Blog: Will Sikorsky be sold whole?

The rotorcraft manufacturer is likely a “parts and pieces” sale.

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2015

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SEC Announces Fraud Charges Against Patriarch Partners

The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges Patriarch Partners misled investors about the value of loan assets within fund portfolios.

Rotorcraft

March 31, 2015

Low-Level Threats Remain to Safe Helicopter Flight

Helicopters spend the majority of their flight time at low altitude and wires or other obstacles can be difficult to identify.

Rotorcraft

March 27, 2015

U.S. Delivers First Six MD 530F Armed Scouts to Afghanistan

The first six of 12 new MD 530F armed scout helicopters destined for the Afghan Air Force arrived in Kabul earlier this month.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2015

More Layoffs at Bell Helicopter

Company laying off 315 more employees and suspending all new external hiring, citing declining production of the V-22 and a softer commercial market.

Rotorcraft

March 26, 2015

French Court Reverses Course on Bell 429 Skid Patent Row

Bell again denied patent infringement and accused Airbus Helicopters of unfair “legal maneuvering.”

Regulations and Government

March 23, 2015

FAA Updates Policy on Helicopter Air Ambulance Operations

Update applies to Part 91, 120 and 135 operations.

Regulations and Government

March 22, 2015

Helicopters Key to Finmeccanica Upturn

Orders at AgustaWestland subsidiary were up 3.9 percent over 2013 and revenues increased by 8.1 percent.

Rotorcraft

March 19, 2015

AgustaWestland Notches More Malaysian Business

More helicopters and training commitment announced for the region.

Rotorcraft

March 18, 2015

Airbus Sells H135s to APR for Malaysian EMS Operations

Airbus Helicopters builds its fleet in Malaysia with more sales and support.

Rotorcraft

March 18, 2015

AgustaWestland Opens Aberdeen Spare Parts Supply Center

Facility provides support for Northern Europe’s offshore and SAR helicopter fleets.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 17, 2015

Sikorsky Considers Selling Single-engine Line

Two former Schweizer models are still produced but Sikorsky is no longer taking orders.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Inks Mega Deal in Korea

H155 to be basis for civil and armed helicopters in $1.5 billion deal.

Rotorcraft

March 17, 2015

UTC Considers Sikorsky Divestiture

Helicopter manufacturer could become standalone company, as spinoff is the most likely option.

Rotorcraft

March 16, 2015

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Sikorsky’s New S-76D Evaluated by Former North Sea Helicopter Pilot

Aircraft

March 16, 2015

Ornge Reconsiders AW139 Fleet

The air ambulance service could eventually sell or trade its AW139s.

Rotorcraft

March 13, 2015

Bell Re-Energizes Product Support

Textron unit has a three-pronged plan to keep customer aircraft flying.

Rotorcraft

March 13, 2015