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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Russians Unveil New Light Helo

The Berkut VL was displayed for the first time last month.

Rotorcraft

August 26, 2011

Pre-owned GPS: Special Police Discount!

The former head of the New York State Police aviation unit has been charged with grand larceny for selling a state-owned Garmin 496 GPS to a fellow trooper

Avionics

August 25, 2011

Robinson Working with FAA on R44 ‘Mast Rocking’

Robinson Helicopter CEO Kurt Robinson said his company has been working with the FAA for “some time” to address concerns about “mast rocking” on its R44 he

Safety

August 25, 2011

U.S. Army and Navy To Jointly Explore Future Unmanned Helicopters

The U.S.

Aircraft

August 22, 2011

Videos

Details emerge on X4 Dauphin replacement

Eurocopter has fully launched the replacement program for its AS365/EC155 Dauphin and is targeting 2016 for entry into service for the first iteration, wit

Rotorcraft

July 31, 2011

Bell Defends Civil Tiltrotor Government Funding

A Bell Helicopter spokesman denies that the company did anything improper in accepting approximately $300 million in U.S.

Rotorcraft

July 31, 2011

China’s Minsheng Signs MoU for 20 Embraer Bizjets

China-based Minsheng Financial Leasing signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of up to 20 Embraer business jets.

Rotorcraft

July 31, 2011

Garmin looks to expand helo offerings

Garmin is looking to expand its helicopter glass-panel offerings beyond the <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/garmin-introduc

Avionics

July 30, 2011

TSB Wants Safer Helicopter in Wake of S-92 Crash

The chairman of Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) wants a mandatory 30-minute “run dry” requirement on all main gearboxes (MGB) for future helicop

Safety

July 29, 2011

Sikorsky, TAI Mull Joint Light Twin Design

Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are discussing the possibility of jointly designing and developing a new light twin in the 8,000-pound-clas

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2011

Eurocopter Hiring 300 Experienced Engineers

Eurocopter is hiring 300 research and development engineers, with at least four years of experience, for its new programs.

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2011

FAA Hits ERA with Drug Testing Penalty

The FAA is proposing a $194,249 civil penalty against ERA for alleged violations of its drug-and-alcohol testing regulations related to pre-employment scre

Regulations and Government

July 29, 2011

Bell and TrueView Team on EVS

Bell’s Aeronautical Accessories brand will distribute the TrueView Enhanced Visions Systems infrared thermal imaging system worldwide.

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2011

AW Takes Another Shot at OGP Market

AgustaWestland’s new CEO, Bruno Spagnolini, ensured that his company made a big splash at this year’s Paris Air Show, announcing a new helicopter, new join

Rotorcraft

July 29, 2011

Heli-Union Orders Eurocopters, Takes Sikorsy Deliveries

Heli-Union, an offshore oil and gas operator based in Toussus-le-Noble, near Paris, celebrated its 50th anniversary and simultaneously inked a firm order f

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2011

Helitech Show Plans Conference Program

The Helitech show, to be held from September 27 to 29 in Duxford, UK, is planning a conference program.

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2011

FAA Issues Special Conditions for PW210S

Special conditions for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S turboshaft, which is powering the in-development Sikorsky S-76D, have been issued by the FAA and a

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2011

Sikorsky To Terminate S-76C++ Production

Sikorsky has announced the end of the S-76C++ production run, thus firming up S-76D delivery plans for this year.

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2011

Russian Helicopters Beefs Up Sales Effort in EU

The European Union market is a “top priority” for Russian Helicopters, and the manufacturer does not want to limit those Russian-made models that are in op

Rotorcraft

July 28, 2011

Marenco details production plans for SKYe single

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds letters of intent for just a dozen copies of its <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/heli-expo-2

Rotorcraft

July 27, 2011

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Russians Unveil New Light Helo

The Berkut VL was displayed for the first time last month.

Pre-owned GPS: Special Police Discount!

The former head of the New York State Police aviation unit has been charged with grand larceny for selling a state-owned Garmin 496 GPS to a fellow trooper

Robinson Working with FAA on R44 ‘Mast Rocking’

Robinson Helicopter CEO Kurt Robinson said his company has been working with the FAA for “some time” to address concerns about “mast rocking” on its R44 he

U.S. Army and Navy To Jointly Explore Future Unmanned Helicopters

The U.S.

Videos

More Articles

Details emerge on X4 Dauphin replacement

Eurocopter has fully launched the replacement program for its AS365/EC155 Dauphin and is targeting 2016 for entry into service for the first iteration, wit

Bell Defends Civil Tiltrotor Government Funding

A Bell Helicopter spokesman denies that the company did anything improper in accepting approximately $300 million in U.S.

China’s Minsheng Signs MoU for 20 Embraer Bizjets

China-based Minsheng Financial Leasing signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for the purchase of up to 20 Embraer business jets.

Garmin looks to expand helo offerings

Garmin is looking to expand its helicopter glass-panel offerings beyond the <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/garmin-introduc

TSB Wants Safer Helicopter in Wake of S-92 Crash

The chairman of Canada’s Transportation Safety Board (TSB) wants a mandatory 30-minute “run dry” requirement on all main gearboxes (MGB) for future helicop

Sikorsky, TAI Mull Joint Light Twin Design

Sikorsky and Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) are discussing the possibility of jointly designing and developing a new light twin in the 8,000-pound-clas

Eurocopter Hiring 300 Experienced Engineers

Eurocopter is hiring 300 research and development engineers, with at least four years of experience, for its new programs.

FAA Hits ERA with Drug Testing Penalty

The FAA is proposing a $194,249 civil penalty against ERA for alleged violations of its drug-and-alcohol testing regulations related to pre-employment scre

Bell and TrueView Team on EVS

Bell’s Aeronautical Accessories brand will distribute the TrueView Enhanced Visions Systems infrared thermal imaging system worldwide.

AW Takes Another Shot at OGP Market

AgustaWestland’s new CEO, Bruno Spagnolini, ensured that his company made a big splash at this year’s Paris Air Show, announcing a new helicopter, new join

Heli-Union Orders Eurocopters, Takes Sikorsy Deliveries

Heli-Union, an offshore oil and gas operator based in Toussus-le-Noble, near Paris, celebrated its 50th anniversary and simultaneously inked a firm order f

Helitech Show Plans Conference Program

The Helitech show, to be held from September 27 to 29 in Duxford, UK, is planning a conference program.

FAA Issues Special Conditions for PW210S

Special conditions for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S turboshaft, which is powering the in-development Sikorsky S-76D, have been issued by the FAA and a

Sikorsky To Terminate S-76C++ Production

Sikorsky has announced the end of the S-76C++ production run, thus firming up S-76D delivery plans for this year.

Russian Helicopters Beefs Up Sales Effort in EU

The European Union market is a “top priority” for Russian Helicopters, and the manufacturer does not want to limit those Russian-made models that are in op

Marenco details production plans for SKYe single

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds letters of intent for just a dozen copies of its <a href="http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/heli-expo-2

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