Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Voom To Offer Per-Seat Helo Service in San Francisco Area
Airbus unit Voom said it would begin on-demand, per-seat helicopter service in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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New Airbus H145D3 Sets Altitude Milestone
New Airbus H145 D3 on track for 2020 certification.
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Leonardo Displays First VIP Trekker for Europe
The first Leonardo VIP Trekker light twin helicopter is on display this week at the Monaco Yacht Show
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Enstrom Begins Factory Training For Royal Thai Army
The Royal Thai Army will train on Enstrom's 480B turbine single while taking delivery of six of the helicopters
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Leonardo Pledges New Support Center for Navy Helo Trainer
Leonardo said it would build a new Florida support center if selected for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter program.
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Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters
Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements
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Leonardo Delivers 1,000th AW139
Leonardo is confident it can go on to deliver 2,000 or even 3,000 AW139s even as competitors target the aircraft with their latest designs.
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Airbus Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e
First U.S.-made Airbus EC145e delivery is part of a 25-ship order from Metro Aviation.
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EASA Issues Emergency AD for New Airbus Helo Singles
The emergency airworthiness directive mandates inspections of recently delivered Airbus Helicopters AS350Be and EC130 T2 models.
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HAL Awaits Contract for LUH
India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.
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Round-the-world Gyrocopter Flight Nears Completion
Adventurer James Ketchell is flying a gyrocopter around-the-world to raise money for charity
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CHC Names Two New Top Executives
David Balevic is CHC's new CEO; Imran Hayat named executive Vice President
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Leonardo Teaming With CAE for USG Helo Training
Helicopter Leonardo is teaming with aviation training company CAE USA to offer training to U.S. government customers
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Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1000th Super Puma
Heavy twin being delivered to German Federal Police
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Offshore Helo Services Company PHI Exits Bankruptcy
The Louisiana-based helicopter services company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new equity capital, $225 million loan.
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U.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas
U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.
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Kamov Ka-62 Makes Flying Debut at MAKS 2019
The model has been through a series of launches and relaunches, but is now ready for public display.
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VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod
The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.
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Ansat Aurus VVIP Helicopter Unveiled at MAKS 2019
Russian Helicopters has developed both a VIP version and a cold-weather version.
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Helo Fueling Error Could Cost Flight Crew $1 Million
German police crew refueled their EC135 with avgas--twice.
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Second Airbus Helicopters H145D3 Flies
Second H145 D3 prototype will be used to test autopilot, performance, and structure.
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Airbus Offers Tiger Upgrade to Australia
Upgrading the current Tiger fleet could save Australia AUD3 billion compared with buying new attack helicopters
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MAKS 2019: KRET Showcases Updated Mi-24
New equipment and new capabilities—including an air-to-air capability—can breathe new life into a combat classic
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New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter
The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.
Accidents
Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.
U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilots
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Bell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours
Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continents
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Life Flight Completes HAI Safety Program
Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety.
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Vipers and Venoms for the Czech Air Force
The Czechs have selected the UH-1Y and AH-1Z in preference to the Sikorsky UH-60M as the country increases its defense spending
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Airbus Delivers 200th Lakota Trainer To U.S. Army
The U.S. Army has trained nearly 1,500 student pilots on the Airbus UH-72A.
Avionics
Garmin Announces Flight Control System for Bell 505
Garmin expects to certify the GFC 600H flight control system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in the first half of next year.
