Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Léman Aviation Orders 10 Leonardo AW09 Helicopters
The order expands the AW09's reach in European markets
Rotorcraft
Airwolf STCs Lithium-ion Main-ship Batteries for Helicopters
The True Blue Power batteries weigh much less than traditional batteries
Training and Workforce
Bell Valencia Trains Hundreds Annually
Bell 429 simulator at Valencia Spain logs more than 1,000 hours each year
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Airbus Grows UAS Portfolio with Aerovel Acquisition
Aerovel produces the Flexrotor uncrewed aerial system
Training and Workforce
Enstrom Sets Dates for 2024 Maintenance Classes
Piston-powered helicopter classes start on June 2
Accidents
Parents of Helitour Crash Victim Receive $100 Million
Airbus, Papillon agree to nine-figure settlement in 2018 Grand Canyon helitour accident
Rotorcraft
New Hawaii Park Aerial Tour Plan Cuts Flight Numbers
Plan drastically slashes the number of permitted flights over Volcanoes National Park
Rotorcraft
MD Helicopters Booked Record Orders in 2023
The OEM is focusing on product support and gradually ramping up production
Rotorcraft
PHI Group Files Public Stock Offering
The Lafayette, Louisiana company operates 213 aircraft
Accidents
ATSB: Fatal Air Tour Midair Pilot Had Used Cocaine
Autopsy found cocaine metabolites in body of Australian helitour pilot
Maintenance and Modifications
Hillsboro Aviation Appointed Airbus Helicopters Mx Center
Suite of services includes maintenance, upgrades, warranty work, aircraft completions, and OEM part sales
Safety
Airbus H160 Swashplate Bearings Trigger EASA Emergency AD
Inspections are required every 15 flight hours after 'premature degradation' detected
Accidents
Vortex Ring Drill Triggered Bell 429 In-flight Break-up
NTSB faults pilot, instructor in 2022 fatal accident
Training and Workforce
Coptersafety Receives FAA Approval for its Airbus H145 Training
Coptersafety receives FAA Part 142 approval for its H145 training program
Accidents
Philadelphia News Helicopter Crash Kills Two
The A-Star crashed at night in a remote area of a forest
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Philadelphia Marks 700th Helo Delivery
Leonardo has delivered 700 helicopters from its Philadelphia campus since 2004
Rotorcraft
Airbus Bags Biggest H145M Helicopter Order
German armed forces order up to 82 Airbus H145M helicopters
Regulations and Government
City Controller Blasts LAPD Helicopters
Police chief says LAPD helicopters save lives, protect property
Maintenance and Modifications
Robinson Discounts R66 Stabilizer Kit
R66 horizontal stabilizer kit priced at $3,600
Safety
Air Ambulance Pilot Charged with Drunk Flying
The former Air Evac pilot committed the alleged offense while transporting a passenger
Safety
Osprey Crash Triggers Worldwide Grounding
Tiltrotor crashes in the last two years have killed 20
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Court Approves Air Methods Bankruptcy Plan
Air Methods to receive $185 million under reorganization plan
Rotorcraft
Airbus H160 Gains Canadian Certification
Worldwide fleet has logged more than 2,800 flight hours
Rotorcraft
European Rotors Sees Another Year of Growth
Event showcased growing interest in rotorcraft on the continent
Maintenance and Modifications
Boost Systems Cargo Baskets Win Transport Canada STC
FAA certification is pending
Regulations and Government
Navajo Nation Wants Air Tours To Pay Up
The tribe may support air tours in exchange for economic incentives
Rotorcraft
Hill Helicopters Surpasses 1,000 Orders
Hill secures flight operations facility, will begin testing engine
Regulations and Government
Congress Takes Up Parks Air Tour Management Program
Critics charge that new rules will cripple air tour industry
