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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Harco and Semco Complete Business Integration

Turbine engine component specialist Harco and electronics group Semco have merged.

Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP

Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.

Enstrom Announces Launch Customers for TH180

The first flight of the TH180 prototype was made on February 6 and this aircraft is now on display at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando.

Phoenix Heliparts, True Blue Team on Battery STCs

Phoenix Heliparts and True Blue Power will work together installing advanced lithium-ion batteries.

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Roberts Replaces Retiring Rieder at Erickson

Erickson introduces new Jeff Roberts as new CEO

New Mexico Police Discuss Search and Rescue Accident

New Mexico State Police flight department reviewed operations in response to critical NTSB report.

China Order Boosts Bell’s Expectations of 2015 Growth

Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison is bullish as new 525 prepares to fly, despite declining military spending.

AHS Head Details Group’s Activities

The organization founded more than 70 years ago by the pioneers of the industry is active today in many arenas.

AgustaWestland Designates New AW139 Training Centers

The OEM designated two new training centers to accommodate its growing fleet of AW139 medium-twins.

Seahawk PBL Contract Sets New Standard, Companies Say

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin a nearly $2 billion contract for H-60 Seahawk performance-based logistics.

AgustaWestland to build AW609 in Philadelphia

The price of the AgustaWestland civil tiltrotor will be comparable with that of super-medium helicopters.

HeliExpo 2015 Set to Break Records and Boost Business

Over the last few shows, the business level has averaged more than two billion dollars, according to HAI president Matt Zuccaro.

AgustaWestland Continues Upward Trajectory

In 2014, company delivered more than 200 new helicopters and booked orders for more than 230 worth $3.45 billion.

Airbus Helicopters Unveils H160 Medium Twin

X4 program materializes into innovative AW139 competitor but drops fly-by-wire flight controls.

Sikorsky Sees Growth As it Inks Major Deals

The UTC subsidiary notched several military deals as it weighs effects on the oil price plunge on its major commercial sector

Aerometals Completes Filter Maker Purchase

While they had been affiliated for years, Aerometals and FDC/aerofilters are now one company.

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Axnes Unveils secure digital radio system at Heli-Expo 2015

It's time to go cordless and secure with wireless intercom system.

Royal Thai Army Pilots and Mechanics Complete UH-72A Lakota Training at Airbus Helicopters

This was the first group to travel to Airbus Helicopters’ Texas training facility to train on the twin-engine helicopter.

X-Copter Comes To Heli-Expo with Six of Its ‘Simulators’

X-Copter recently signed an agreement with PilotEdge, which provides professional air traffic control for flight simulators.

Aerosafe Helps Operators With Risk Management

Risk management work with Australian Army aviators lead Kimberly Turner to found Aerosafe Risk Management

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