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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Appareo Pilot of the Year

Dahlen’s actions saved the lives of several firefighters during last year’s King Fire in California.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Bell Helicopter Adds Second Jet Ranger X to Test Fleet

Since fligth testing began in November, the helicopter program has quickly progressed, performing additional tests and numerous practice autorotations,

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

UAVs: Low-Altitude Dangers

Pilots are concerned about the increasing number of encounters with UAVs.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2015

Bell's Garrison: New Programs at Full Speed

Bell Helicopter’s development programs include the 525 Relentless, 505 light single and V-280 Valor tiltrotor.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

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Simplex Set To Fight Fire in China

The Portland, Oregon-based manufacturer’s Model 304 Fire Attack system is validated for use on the Bell 412 in China.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Mass. State Police Accept Latest Metro EC135

Since 2009, the Louisiana-based helicopter completions specialist has outfitted four EC135s for the law enforcement agency.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

751 Squadron Receives Salute to Excellence

The squadron has saved thousands of lives flying search-and-rescue missions over a 2.3-million sq mi area.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Michael Hirschberg Recognized for Excellence in Communications

Michael Hirschberg is an internationally recognized lecturer on the topic of vertical flight.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Erickson advances after dual acquisitions

There are still opportunities for growth in the Brazilian offshore market despite declining oil prices.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Patrick Cox Receives Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award

Patrick Cox is a prominent figure in the development of the technical aspects of Robinson Helicopter models R22, R44 and R66

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Vision Systems Offers Variety of Innovative Products

Company offers a panoply of products for helicopters, from composite cyclics to solar-protection products.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Kiwi Honored with CFI of the Year Award

With more than three decades of teaching experience. Simon Spencer-Bower has become one of New Zealand’s top helicopter pilot instructors.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

New Zealand Clears Robinson R44s for Return to Flight

Emergency grounding ended after investigators found that R44 crash last week was not caused by a cracked main rotor blade.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2015

Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92

Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 24, 2015

IHST Updates Helicopter Safety Initiatives

Helicopter team tightens its focus to help maintain accident rate reduction.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2015

Robinson R44s Grounded Down Under

Aviation authorities in New Zealand and Australia grounded all of the nearly 600 Robinson helicopters based there fitted with stainless-steel main rotors.

Accidents

February 23, 2015

Meet AIN's Editors at Heli-Expo 2015

The team will be available at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 5 at Booth No. 2474 in the Orange County Convention Center.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2015

2014 a Record Year for L.A. Sheriff SAR Team

Working with Air Rescue 5 in 2014, volunteer SAR teams responded to 597 missions, up from 491 in 2013.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2015

United Rotorcraft Awarded STC for Airbus EC130T2 EMS

Air Methods will use the helicopters in EMS operations.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2015

Turbomeca Arrano Wins Out over P&WC PW210 for Airbus X4

Airbus Helicopters and P&WC decided against pursuing growth version of PW210E for X4, but plan to collaborate on other potential opportunities for engine.

Rotorcraft

February 19, 2015