Rotorcraft

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

Latest

HNZ Group To Add Frasca AS350 Flight Training Device

Sim training is recognized by Transport Canada and HNZ’s customers as being a highly effective tool.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Bell Launches 407GXP With Massive Air Methods Order

Air Methods has ordered 200 of Bell’s new 407GXP single

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

China Set To Overtake Japan as Leading Asian Rotorcraft Hub

The Asia-Pacific helicopter fleet grew by 9 percent last year, according to Asian Sky Group.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Guimbal Gets FAA Approval for Cabri G2

The French manufacturer is enjoying worldwide use of its Cabri G2 helicopter

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Videos

Airbus Boosts Product Support As Market is Squeezed

Airbus Helicopters announced a new customer support policy, including an extended warranty

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Astronautics Demos Next-gen Helo Avionics

Company showing new helicopter avionics platform that will have synthetic vision and terrain awareness capabilities.

Avionics

March 4, 2015

Metro Displays Three Recent Helo Completions

Display of first completion of the new aircraft model

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 4, 2015

Helinet Lands Swedish Police Contract

Company will provide the latest design in intelligence-gathering and -transmitting helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

JSSI Seeks To Cover More Helicopters

Independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs recommits to helicopter market.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Bristow chooses S-92 for U.K. SAR contract fulfillment

Sikorsky intends to provide Bristow with some of the most technologically advanced S-92s available.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Sikorsky’s AAG Earns FAA Honor

The helicopter maker’s VIP transport division was recognized for its high level of maintenance training.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

ERAU honors Universal Helicopters for safety record

Emby-Riddle chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers presented an honorary plaque to Gordon Jiroux, president and CEO of UHI

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Heli-Expo ADS-B Forum Highlights Rules and Compliance Challenges

If current ADS-B installation trends continue, many rotorcraft will not meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline for compliance.

Regulations and Government

March 4, 2015

Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours

According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.

Charter & Fractional

March 4, 2015

VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows

Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Robinson Signs for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Engines

Helo OEM will buy 100 RR300 engines per year for the R66

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Forest Service Gets Latitude Supply Load Monitoring Systems

Canadian company to supply OLMS for firefighting aircraft in the U.S.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market

East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge

Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training

Training and Workforce

March 4, 2015

Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display

Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.

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

HNZ Group To Add Frasca AS350 Flight Training Device

Sim training is recognized by Transport Canada and HNZ’s customers as being a highly effective tool.

Bell Launches 407GXP With Massive Air Methods Order

Air Methods has ordered 200 of Bell’s new 407GXP single

China Set To Overtake Japan as Leading Asian Rotorcraft Hub

The Asia-Pacific helicopter fleet grew by 9 percent last year, according to Asian Sky Group.

Guimbal Gets FAA Approval for Cabri G2

The French manufacturer is enjoying worldwide use of its Cabri G2 helicopter

Videos

More Articles

Airbus Boosts Product Support As Market is Squeezed

Airbus Helicopters announced a new customer support policy, including an extended warranty

Astronautics Demos Next-gen Helo Avionics

Company showing new helicopter avionics platform that will have synthetic vision and terrain awareness capabilities.

Metro Displays Three Recent Helo Completions

Display of first completion of the new aircraft model

Helinet Lands Swedish Police Contract

Company will provide the latest design in intelligence-gathering and -transmitting helicopters.

JSSI Seeks To Cover More Helicopters

Independent provider of hourly cost maintenance programs recommits to helicopter market.

Bristow chooses S-92 for U.K. SAR contract fulfillment

Sikorsky intends to provide Bristow with some of the most technologically advanced S-92s available.

Sikorsky’s AAG Earns FAA Honor

The helicopter maker’s VIP transport division was recognized for its high level of maintenance training.

ERAU honors Universal Helicopters for safety record

Emby-Riddle chancellor Dr. Frank Ayers presented an honorary plaque to Gordon Jiroux, president and CEO of UHI

Heli-Expo ADS-B Forum Highlights Rules and Compliance Challenges

If current ADS-B installation trends continue, many rotorcraft will not meet the FAA’s 2020 deadline for compliance.

Maverick Helicopters EC130 Fleet Reaches 300,000 Hours

According to Airbus Helicopters, Maverick is the first operator in the world to reach this milestone.

VIH Aerospace Gains EASA Approval for Airbus and Bell Helo Bubble Windows

Aftermarket retrofits are designed for simple installation with no need to modify the door.

Robinson Signs for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Engines

Helo OEM will buy 100 RR300 engines per year for the R66

Forest Service Gets Latitude Supply Load Monitoring Systems

Canadian company to supply OLMS for firefighting aircraft in the U.S.

East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market

East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.

Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge

Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training

Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display

Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.

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