Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Regulations and Government
Air Ambulance Industry Pushes Back against New VA Rule
Lawsuits, legislation attempt to block new ambulance reimbursement scheme
Charter & Fractional
Vancouver-based Helijet Orders Beta eVTOL Aircraft
Helijet plans to operate eVTOLs for IFR in Pacific Northwest
Maintenance and Modifications
IGW Kit for Leonardo AW169 Boosts MTOW to 11,243 Pounds
Leonardo aims for offshore energy market with 11-seat helicopter
Safety
Helijet S-76 IFR Lands Safely after Lightning Strike
The helicopter lost twol rotor blades and its flight instruments were compromised
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Air Methods Files for Bankruptcy Protection
The helicopter air ambulance provider will continue to operate during restructuring
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters Expands 3D Printing Capacity
Airbus will use 3D printing for eVTOL and Racer compound helicopter
Rotorcraft
Florida Keys HEMS Signs for Trio of Leonardo AW139s
Florida's Trauma Star is taking new AW139 helicopters
Rotorcraft
Report: Air Methods Considering Bankruptcy
Would an Air Methods bankruptcy be a harbinger for medevac industry?
Rotorcraft
Wisk Plans To Fly Gen 6 eVTOL Prototype Next Year
Wisk is displaying a mockup of its Gen 6 air taxi at NBAA-BACE
Rotorcraft
FlightAware Adds Helicopters to Global Tracking Service
New technology enables tracking of hard-to-find helicopters
Regulations and Government
EASA Could Increase Pilot Age Limit For HEMS Operations
The air safety agency has submitted its official Opinion on possible rule changes to the European Commission
Rotorcraft
Dart and United Develop Super Puma Firefighting Kit
The new multi-mission package aims to close a gap in capability for Category 1 aircraft
Rotorcraft
Airbus ACH160 Helicopter Marks Its First BACE
Airbus Corporate Helicopters getting more business from jet owners
Rotorcraft
Robinson Sees Increased Helicopter Production in 2023
New R66 horizontal stabilizer to be offered as a retrofit
Rotorcraft
ArcosJet and Air Chateau Pair on Dubai Heliport Plan
ArcosJet acquires stake in Air Chateau
Rotorcraft
NASA Conducts Rotorcraft Landing Wind Study
Project aims to find out how wind and weather at landing sites are affected by buildings
Avionics
Rain and Sikorsky Collaborate on Autonomous Firefighting Helicopters
Uncrewed Black Hawk will be used to demonstrate rapid fire response
Rotorcraft
One Year Out of Bankruptcy, MD Helicopters on Upswing
Support for customers is key to future growth at rotorcraft manufacturer
Rotorcraft
Blade Providing an Encore BACE UAM Shuttle
Blade's shuttle service to be provided by Orbic Air
Rotorcraft
Euro Rotors To Highlight Training, Workforce Development
Conference takes place from November 27 to 30 in Madrid
Rotorcraft
Erickson Selling More Air Cranes to Helicopter Express
Heavy-lift specialist operates a diversified fleet of 24 helicopters
Safety
Laser Injures Yorkshire Air Ambulance Flight Crew
Yorkshire helicopter ambulances hit by lasers three times in one week
Environment
Airbus Seeks Greener Helos from PioneerLab Research
Modified H145 helicopter will feature hybrid propulsion and autonomous systems
Rotorcraft
USHST Summit Illuminates Helicopter IFR Issues
U.S. Helicopter Safety Team summit presses for wider adaptation of weather cameras, FAA reforms
Rotorcraft
Used Twin-engine Helicopter Market Softens in 1H
Aero Asset reports declining transactions and increasing supply
Rotorcraft
FAA Warns of Helo Parts from Data-plate Swapping
Data plate from wrecked Bell 206B allegedly attached to similar aircraft of 'unknown origin'
Rotorcraft
Western Air Ambulance Services Mark Anniversaries
Intermountain Life Flight and Classic Air Medical have transported nearly 200,000 patients
Maintenance and Modifications
Rotor OEMs Move To Improve Mx Service Offerings
Companies announce initiatives to improve customer service
Rotorcraft
PHI Signs for 28 Airbus Helicopters
Deal includes orders and options for Airbus H175 and H160 helicopters
