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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Fourth Mi-38 Heavy-twin Helicopter Prototype Takes Flight

Latest iteration includes shock-resistant fuel system and larger windows.

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2014

Thales, CareFlight Team on AgustaWestland AW139 Sim Training

Simulator will feature Thales’ Reality H technology, electric motion and the possibility to use night-vision goggles.

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2014

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2014

AgustaWestland Lands AW119Kx Sale to Private Operator in China

Helicopter will be delivered by year-end and used for passenger transport operations in the Asian country.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2014

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Bell Helicopter Finds Good Fortune in China with Sale of 50 Jet Ranger Xs

This latest order takes Bell independent distributor Reignwood’s commitment to 60 of the new light-single helicopters.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2014

Jet Ranger X Makes First Flight

The light single reached 60 knots during its maiden sortie.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2014

Offshore Helo Operators Launch Safety-focused Association

HeliOffshore targets global membership for widespread safety.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2014

Helitech’s New Venue Proves Good Platform for New Products, Services

Show to alternate between Amsterdam and London

Rotorcraft

November 2, 2014

FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.

Rotorcraft

October 28, 2014

IHST: Bad Attitude Can Cause Accidents

Attitude recognition can be first step in accident prevention.

Rotorcraft

October 20, 2014

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference Begins Next Month

HAI event is free to attend.

Rotorcraft

October 20, 2014

Bell Shows Continued Strength In Executive Market

A variety of interior design options are available for purchasers of executive versions of new Bell helicopters.

Rotorcraft

October 18, 2014

Construction Under Way at Two New Chicago Heliports

Illinois Medical Center Vertiport is being built on the West Side, while Chicago Helicopter Express is building a private heliport to the southeast.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2014

Gecas To Acquire Milestone Aviation

Deal could be a sign of things to come for the helicopter leasing market.

Rotorcraft

October 13, 2014

MD Helicopters To Supply 'Cayuse Warrior' for Afghan Force

The manufacturer secured a $44.2 million contract to install a weapon system on 17 single-engine MD530Fs.

Aircraft

October 10, 2014

Helitech 2014 Readies for Touchdown in Amsterdam

Extensive conference program to address strategy, rulemaking and safety.

Rotorcraft

October 9, 2014

Maverick Helicopters To Expand Operations to the Aloha State

Maverick operates a fleet of 40 EC-130s.

Charter & Fractional

October 9, 2014

Russian Helicopters Invests in Production Capabilities

Investment follows similar investments made last year.

Rotorcraft

October 8, 2014

Sikorsky S-76D Software Upgrade Certified

The system adds LPV capability for satellite-aided approaches.

Rotorcraft

October 8, 2014

Russians Flying R66s on Vast Round Robin

The pilots anticipated that the 30,000-nm round-trip would involve 85 takeoffs and landings at 78 airports.

Rotorcraft

October 8, 2014