Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Honeywell Develops Compact FBW for UAM Market
Honeywell will display its new compact FBW control system for UAM vehicles next week at Uber Elevate.
Maintenance and Modifications
EASA Calls for AS350/EC130 Fuel System Mods
EASA is recommending, but not mandating, that operators of Airbus AS350/EC130 helicopters install crash-resistant fuel systems.
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Skyports and Volocopter Building 'Volo-Port' in Singapore
Companies join forces to build first urban air mobility passenger terminal in Singapore
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Airbus Corporate Helicopters Wins Another ACH160 Order
Airbus Corporate Helicopters sold 54 ACH variants in 2017 and 68 in 2018.
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SEA Prime: Malpensa Prime is 'Natural Growth'
The July opening of an FBO at Milan's Malpensa Airport just happens to coincide with Milan Linate closing for three months for runway resurfacing.
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Sikorsky Flies HH-60W as CH-53K Gets Production Award
The HH-60W is to replace the Air Force's aging HH-60G Pave Hawk fleet.
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ACH145 Delivered for Yacht Operations
An existing customer is taking two ACH145s and an ACH160 to renew its luxury helicopter fleet
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Bell V-280 Completes Agility Tests
Bell said its V-280 tiltrotor has completed the Army's low-speed agility tests.
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ACH160 Shines in Strong Airbus Lineup
Certification is expected by year-end with first delivery to follow in the last quarter of next year.
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Kamov Details Ka-32A11M Upgrades
Deliveries of the upgraded Kamov helicopter model are planned for next year.
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Turkey's Kaan Air Takes Three Ka-32A11BC Helicopters
The Kamov helicopters will fly firefighting missions in Turkey.
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Russian Helicopters Keeps Low Profile at HeliRussia’2019
The Russian manufacturer has experienced a downturn in sales, but now has an order for 100 Mi-28NMs.
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Leonardo Advances AW609, Support Programs
Leonardo Helicopters CEO said the company is "on the right path."
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Transcend Partnering With Lily on Barge Vertiports
Transcend Air plans to inaugurate commercial VTOL service in Boston and New York by 2024.
Aircraft
HEMS Operator Reports Double-digit Rise In Night Ops
DRF Luftrettung operates a total of 31 helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS) bases in Germany and Austria.
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Airbus H160 Nears Certification
New Airbus H160 already landing orders from diverse users.
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New Robinson Training Guide To Cover All Pilot Levels
The training guide is designed for student helicopter pilots and qualified pilots transitioning into Robinson aircraft.
Accidents
Minor Injuries as Bell 206 Crashes into Hudson
Helicopter was on a repositioning flight when it crashed near the West 30th Street heliport.
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Bell 505s To Fly Air Tours Over Vietnam
Northern Vietnam Helicopter will fly Bell 505s on tours over Ha Long Bay.
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Nearly $2 Billion in Debt, Bristow Files Bankruptcy
Helicopter services company Bristow Group has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
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XTI TriFan Prototype Makes First Flight
A 65 percent scale prototype of the XTI TriFan 600 made its first flight last week in Placerville, California.
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NYSE Threatens To Delist Bristow's Stock
Helicopter services company Bristow Group's stock has been trading below the NYSE's $1 minimum price for over a month.
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Beleaguered Bristow Pays Millions in Executive Bonuses
Helicopter services company Bristow Group paid out $2.125 million in "retention bonuses" for four top executives.
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Marines Reactivating Unmanned Kaman K-Max Helicopters
Kaman says it is working on optionally piloted vehicles for commercial use
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HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support
The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.
Accidents
Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash
A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.
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Airbus Helicopters Orders Down, Revenue Up
Airbus Helicopters revenues grew modestly due to service sales gains.
Accidents
S-97 Crash Damage More Severe Than First Reported
NTSB factual report enumerates extensive damage in 2017 crash of Sikorsky S-97 Raider compound helicopter.
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HAI Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute for Training
HAI members will receive discounts on USI courses and certifications.
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Air Methods Expands In-network Insurance Agreements
Air ambulance provider Air Methods says it has expanded its in-network coverage agreement with health insurer Anthem to six more states.
