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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How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer

How the Universal Avionics InSight Flight Deck is Modernizing MD Helicopters’ Explorer

Aircraft

March 10, 2015

Papillon Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The world's largest and oldest aerial sightseeing company marks its first half century with a special edition Airbus Helicopters EC130T2

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Vector Cleared to Handle AS350 Upgrades

The Canadian MRO provider sees value in customers upgrading to the latest AS350 standard

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Sikorsky Grows Helicopter Engineers in Brazil

Sikorsky is sponsoring the education of rotorcraft engineers in Brazil

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

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Airbus Delivers Perfect Fit AS350

Canadian leasing company Southward Helicopters sees the AStar's versatility as a key selling point

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Another STC Under its Belt, Donaldson Looks to the Future

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the engine filtration system maker assesses the latest developments in inlet barrier filtration

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

U.S. Park Service Police Unit Wins MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Flight crew flew five and half hours during the rescue attempt mission

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue Honored With Golden Hour Award

Snohomish County Helicopter Rescue honored for sveral lives

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Able Aero Touts PMA Tail-rotor Fan Shaft

Able Aerospace recently obtained FAA parts manufacturer approval for its tail-rotor fan shaft

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2015

Bell, Hughes Explore PBN for Operators in China

The companies are collaborating on possible PBN procedures for Bell operators equipped with advanced navigation systems.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2015

AgustaWestland AW609 Test Pilot Describes What its Like to Fly a Tiltrotor

AgustaWestland AW609 Test Pilot Describes What its Like to Fly a Tiltrotor

Aircraft

March 5, 2015

Sud SA-318C Helicopter Lands at HAI HeliExpo 2015

Sud SA-318C Helicopter Lands at HAI HeliExpo 2015

Aircraft

March 5, 2015

Garmin Demos its Updated Pilot iOS App with Helicopter Route Charts

Garmin Demos its Updated Pilot iOS App with Helicopter Route Charts

ATC

March 4, 2015

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Aircraft

March 4, 2015

S-92 to Conquer the Last Frontier

An area of Alaska larger than 39 of the 50 states has ordered a Sikorsky S-92 to fulfill its search and rescue mission.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

UK Helicopter Museum Looks To Expand

The world’s largest dedicated helicopter collection is running out of hangar space.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Bristow Group Hits Earnings Turbulence

UK helicopter operator sees lower earnings, but sees opportunity with SAR bases opening.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

NJ Pols take aim at NYC helitours

Attempt underway to restrict heli-tour operations departing from New Jersey airports and heliports.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Inaer Takes Delivery of Mecaer HEMS Kits for EC145 T2

The HEMS system for the EC145 T2 provides maximum flexibility and assures multiple cabin layouts.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Helitowcart Debuts Three Helicopter Towing Devices

New towcarts are aimed at private owners of light turbine rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015