Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Kopter and Gualter Cement Distributor Deal
Gualter Helicopteros is exhibiting a mockup of Kopter’s new SH09 helicopter at LABACE.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Focuses on VIP/Corporate Helicopters
The ACH145 is being showcased as an ideal vehicle for corporate and private customers in Brazil.
Rotorcraft
Bell and Embraer Want to Make the eVTOL Dream a Reality
While Embraer remains secretive about its plans for eVTOL aircraft, Bell has unveiled its Nexus design and has partners in place.
Rotorcraft
S-92 Receives Brazilian SAR Certification
The move clears the Sikorsky S-92 to be used in Brazil in all of its production configurations.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Sees Brazil Picking Up After Slow Patch
Leonardo reports that the offshore and military helicopter markets are looking better in Brazil.
Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Heliparts’ Latin America Revenues Growing Fast
Precision Heliparts expects revenues from its Latin American business to double in the next three years.
Rotorcraft
Voom, Parapublic Market Driving Airbus Helicopter Sales In Brazil
Airbus Helicopters thinks Brazil's market potential is "huge."
Maintenance and Modifications
New Onboard Helicopter Hook Cockpit Display Approved
Onboard's new helicopter cargo hook cockpit display receives FAA approval for the Airbus H125; approvals for other helicopters pending.
Rotorcraft
Airwolf Adds FAA-approved Bell 407 Main Rotor Elastomerics
Airwolf Aerospace's new elastomeric bearings for the Bell 407 main rotor head offer operators a lower-cost option for replacement parts.
Avionics
Onboard Systems Receives STC For Cockpit Load Indicator
The new C-40 device is an improvement over its 20-year-old C-39, offering a simple change from the earlier model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Helicopters Opens Malaysian Completions Center
Airbus Helicopters opened its new regional completion and delivery center (CDC) in Subang, Malaysia, as it streamlines its services in Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi
Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time
Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Era Profits On Asset Sales, Merger Fever Comes To Offshore
Era Group posted modest Q2 net income while CHC said it is open to a merger
Rotorcraft
Helicopters, Defense Push Leonardo Higher
Leonardo's orders increase by 34 percent in the first half of 2019.
Rotorcraft
First Apaches Arrive in India
The Indian Air Force is receiving an initial batch of eight AH-64E(I)s to form the first unit
Aircraft
Arrow Aviation Obtains China CAAC Mx Approval
Louisiana-based Arrow Aviation is a service center for helo OEMs Leonardo, Bell, Airbus and Sikorsky.
Maintenance and Modifications
Robinson Helicopter Adds New MRO Facility
To maximize efficiency, Robinson organized the new space around the flow of parts.
Rotorcraft
Russia Resurrects Stored Ka-29s
The growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.
Accidents
Witness: AW139 Was Spinning before Bahamas Fatal Crash
The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.
Rotorcraft
Elevated UAM Landing Sites Pose Challenges
Expert cautions care in designing rooftop landing pads for eVTOLs.
Rotorcraft
More Safety Training For Primary Helo Students Urged
Safety tools should be incorporated in primary, recurrent helo pilot training, says professor.
Rotorcraft
Metro Signs for Five Kopter SH09 Helos
Metro Aviation has indicated its intent to purchase five Kopter SH09 singles upon certification
Rotorcraft
DOT IG Investigating 'Doors Off' Helitours
The DOT IG is investigating FAA oversight of the "doors off" helitour industry
Rotorcraft
After Q2 Declines, Bell Looks To Improve In Q3
The helicopter manufacturer saw lower revenue and profit in second quarter 2019, mainly from a decline in its military business.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Columbia Helicopters Being Sold To Private Equity Firm
Columbia Helicopters is being acquired by private equity firm AEI
Rotorcraft
Leonardo TH-119 Gets IFR Approval
Leonardo's candidate for a replacement U.S. Navy training helicopter gets IFR approval from the FAA
Rotorcraft
Serbia Outlines Helicopter Plans, Buys Mistral
A mixture of helicopters from East and West will continue to equip the Serbian forces, along with the indigenous maintenance of the existing Gazelle fleet
