Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.

Safety

March 4, 2015

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Videos

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Turbomeca Provides Power for New Indian Helicopters

Twin-engine HAL light combat helicopter to be powered by Ardiden 1H1, while HAL light utility helicopter will use Ardiden 1U.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Lider and CAE Partner on S-92 Training in Brazil

CAE will train Lider’s S-92 pilots at Sao Paolo’s Congonhas Airport.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops

New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Offers New Three-year Warranty

The new warranty will provide coverage for three years or 2,000 hours, including labor for the first year.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

FEC Heliports Touts Upgraded Helipad Lights

Company’s battery-operated lights can now be operated by pilots via aircraft radios.

Airports

March 4, 2015

Avinco Surfs Strong Pre-owned Helicopter Market

The company has added new sales representatives and completed 25 sales last year.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

P&WC Offers New MRO Solutions for Mature Helo Engines

Solutions include refresh program for PT6T-3 and T400 engines that offers a core exchange for a new PT6T-3B Twin-Pac, power section or gear box.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Columbia Aims for International Growth under New Leadership

Heavy lift specialist is the only operator of civilian versions of the military’s Chinook and Sea Knight helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

StandardAero Highlights HMU for Cooler Helicopter Starts

MRO provider also announces expansion of its engine rental pool following new agreement with Rolls-Royce.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

One Year On, Sikorsky Recognizes First S-76D Customer

Since taking delivery of the first revenue S-76D, National Helicopter Services has logged more than 1,300 flight hours on the helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Helivalues Updates Rotorcraft Demand Trends

While the VIP/corporate market remains in decline, demand for offshore machines stays high.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.

Videos

More Articles

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.

Turbomeca Provides Power for New Indian Helicopters

Twin-engine HAL light combat helicopter to be powered by Ardiden 1H1, while HAL light utility helicopter will use Ardiden 1U.

Lider and CAE Partner on S-92 Training in Brazil

CAE will train Lider’s S-92 pilots at Sao Paolo’s Congonhas Airport.

Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops

New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.

Airbus Helicopters Offers New Three-year Warranty

The new warranty will provide coverage for three years or 2,000 hours, including labor for the first year.

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.

FEC Heliports Touts Upgraded Helipad Lights

Company’s battery-operated lights can now be operated by pilots via aircraft radios.

Avinco Surfs Strong Pre-owned Helicopter Market

The company has added new sales representatives and completed 25 sales last year.

P&WC Offers New MRO Solutions for Mature Helo Engines

Solutions include refresh program for PT6T-3 and T400 engines that offers a core exchange for a new PT6T-3B Twin-Pac, power section or gear box.

Columbia Aims for International Growth under New Leadership

Heavy lift specialist is the only operator of civilian versions of the military’s Chinook and Sea Knight helicopters.

StandardAero Highlights HMU for Cooler Helicopter Starts

MRO provider also announces expansion of its engine rental pool following new agreement with Rolls-Royce.

One Year On, Sikorsky Recognizes First S-76D Customer

Since taking delivery of the first revenue S-76D, National Helicopter Services has logged more than 1,300 flight hours on the helicopter.

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.

Helivalues Updates Rotorcraft Demand Trends

While the VIP/corporate market remains in decline, demand for offshore machines stays high.

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