Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
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
Accidents
Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes
The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico
Rotorcraft
Russian Helicopters To Incorporate Printed Parts
Russian Helicopters said it would begin using 3D printed parts into its production helicopters beginning in 2020
Aircraft
Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans
Vahana Concept Paves the Way for Airbus's eVTOL Plans
Rotorcraft
HAI Launches Job Bank with JSfirm
the HAI job page provides a database of thousands of aviation job postings from companies worldwide that are posted through JSFirm.
Rotorcraft
Lockheed Reverses Course On Sikorsky Coatesville Closure
Lockheed Martin says it will now keep its Sikorsky assembly plant open in Coatesville, Pa while it tries to find additional work
Accidents
Helo Safety Team: Act Now To Check Fatal Accidents
USHST calls on helicopter operators to adhere to best safety practices as fatal accidents jump.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Helo Lessor LCI Secures $75 Million in More Financing
Helicopter lessor LCI has secured $75 million from an investor consortium.
Rotorcraft
Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
Boeing Next Tests Future eVTOL Air Mobility Concepts
Rotorcraft
Russian Mi-38 Completes High/Hot, IFR Testing
Russian Helicopters seeks to expand performance envelope of the Mi-38 twin.
Accidents
Bahamas AW139 Crash Kills Seven
Billionaire Chris Cline and flight school operator Geoff Painter are among those killed during a night flight of AW139.
