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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AgustaWestland Boosts MRO with Transmission Test Stand

The new stand, installed at the company's Philadelphia facility, can be used for testing intermediate and tail rotor gear boxes.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 18, 2015

AAR Wins Falklands SAR Contract

The company will begin providing search-and-rescue services using AW189s in April next year.

February 17, 2015

Foley: Heli Market Woes To Spill into 2015

New shipments plummeted 24.7 percent to 971 helicopters in 2014, according to GAMA

February 17, 2015

Robinson Deliveries Plunged in 2014

Company delivered 329 helicopters last year.

February 16, 2015

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Gotham Air Speeds NYC Airport Commute

A fleet of Bell 407s will whisk travelers from Manhattan's three heliports to New York area airports in as little as six minutes.

Charter & Fractional

February 16, 2015

Eagle Copters Set to Make First 407HP Deliveries

In the 407HP the Honeywell engine provides up to 22 percent more takeoff power and significantly stronger hot-and-high performance.

February 16, 2015

Researchers Look at Single-engine Cruise Ops on Twins

Fuel savings of up to 30 percent expected, but automated quick restart is key.

February 14, 2015

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.

February 12, 2015

Enstrom TH180 Makes First Flight

TH180 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 280FX three-seat model and uses its type certificate and rotor system.

February 11, 2015

HAI, GAMA Team On Part 27, 29 Review

A long-awaited review of FAA Part 27 and 29 helicopter certification regulations is still years away.

Regulations and Government

February 11, 2015

FAA To Measure Noise Complaints in LA

A noise-complaint system to be launched in the spring should provide a complete picture of noise in the Los Angeles area.

Regulations and Government

February 10, 2015

Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter

The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 10, 2015

Heli-Expo 2015 Alighting in Orlando

This year’s Heli-Expo show will feature more than 60 helicopters on static display and more than 700 exhibitors.

February 6, 2015

Helicopter Fatal Rate Declines Dramatically

Total accident numbers, as well as fatal accident numbers down

February 6, 2015

U.S. Army's 'Bridge' is Modernization, Unmanned Teaming

Manned-unmanned teaming of Apaches and unmanned aircraft is the U.S. Army's 'bridging strategy' to replace OH-58 Kiowa Warriors.

February 5, 2015

Gecas Moves Into Helicopter Leasing with Milestone Takeover

GE has paid $1.775 billion and has assumed Milestone’s debts.

February 2, 2015

New Rotorcraft 2015

The civil market continues to slow, but OEMs look to the future.

February 1, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

January 28, 2015

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

January 28, 2015

2014 Sales, Deliveries Flat at Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters delivered 44 percent of the 736 civil and parapublic helicopters shipped worldwide last year.

January 27, 2015

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