Rotorcraft

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

Latest

Bell/Agusta Delivers AB139

Bell/Agusta has delivered a second AB139 to the government of Namibia.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

First Italian Aircrane Delivered

As AIN was going to press, the first of four S-64 Aircranes arrived in Italy (see '<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/vint

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

First Heli Trade show meets exhibitors’ expectations

The first edition of the International Heli Trade helicopter show in Geneva last month seems to have met exhibitors’ expectations.

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

Elite Offers Helo FTD

Swiss-based simulation specialist Elite is now offering a helicopter flight-training device (FTD).

Training and Workforce

December 19, 2007

Videos

Vintage heavy lifter gets new-generation avionics

Erickson Air-Crane is giving its star heavy lifter, the S-64 Aircrane, a makeover.

Avionics

December 19, 2007

Helips Plans New Light Helo Family

Swiss start-up company Helips is striving to raise funds that would allow full program launch for a family of three- to five-seat, diesel-powered helicopte

Rotorcraft

December 19, 2007

CGTM Develops Air Filter for Eurocopter AS 350

Turbomeca’s subsidiary CGTM, known primarily as the engine manufacturer’s flight-test center, plans to offer a new air filter for the Eurocopter AS 350 Ecu

Maintenance and Modifications

December 19, 2007

Halvorson-led team acquires Soloy

Elling Halvorson, chairman of Papillon Airways, and a team of investors composed of helicopter industry executives have acquired Soloy Corp., an engine mod

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2007

New Rotorcraft 2005

The year since Heli-Expo 2004 has not been a bad one for the helicopter industry, all things considered.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

FBH Maintains Brunei Bells on Tsunami Front Line

Engineers from British consortium FBH (Bristow Helicopters and FR Group) are maintaining two Bell 212s that have been sent from Brunei to Sumatra, to suppo

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

New Disaster Organization To Coordinate Rotary Assets

Meanwhile, the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) has set up a disaster committee that will help local and international agencies quickly pinpoint t

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Rotorcraft Innovation Center To Undertake ‘Dual-use’ R&D

Representative Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) supports efforts to establish a new center for rotorcraft innovation (CRI) in Pennsylvania.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Seacor Buys Era Aviation

Oil-rig support company Seacor Holdings has completed a $118.1 million purchase of Era Aviation.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Thales introduces helo FMS with joystick control

Advanced human-machine interfaces now making their debut on business jets are finding their way into helicopter cockpits.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Helo pilot brings flying experience to movie-making

It’s a good bet that you’ve seen Al Cerullo’s work, even if you don’t recognize his name.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Interview: Mike ‘Red’ Redenbaugh

Mike Redenbaugh has made quite an impact at Bell in the 18 months since he became the company’s CEO.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

UK helo operator may offer new Malta service

UK operator British International has been asked to take over the helicopter service between the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

Flight Following for EMS Provider

New England EMS operator MedStar Transport is to equip its EC 135 and BK 117 fleet with Sky Connect satellite terminals, to provide automated tracking and

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2007

MacCarthy Interiors Completes First S-92

MacCarthy Interiors in Surrey, England, has delivered its first Sikorsky S-92 with an executive interior.

Rotorcraft

December 7, 2007

Final Report: EMS helicopter crashed in fog

Bell 407, Newberry, S.C., July 13, 2004–The NTSB blamed the EMS helicopter accident on the pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result

Rotorcraft

December 7, 2007

Rotorcraft

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

Latest

Bell/Agusta Delivers AB139

Bell/Agusta has delivered a second AB139 to the government of Namibia.

First Italian Aircrane Delivered

As AIN was going to press, the first of four S-64 Aircranes arrived in Italy (see '<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/vint

First Heli Trade show meets exhibitors’ expectations

The first edition of the International Heli Trade helicopter show in Geneva last month seems to have met exhibitors’ expectations.

Elite Offers Helo FTD

Swiss-based simulation specialist Elite is now offering a helicopter flight-training device (FTD).

Videos

More Articles

Vintage heavy lifter gets new-generation avionics

Erickson Air-Crane is giving its star heavy lifter, the S-64 Aircrane, a makeover.

Helips Plans New Light Helo Family

Swiss start-up company Helips is striving to raise funds that would allow full program launch for a family of three- to five-seat, diesel-powered helicopte

CGTM Develops Air Filter for Eurocopter AS 350

Turbomeca’s subsidiary CGTM, known primarily as the engine manufacturer’s flight-test center, plans to offer a new air filter for the Eurocopter AS 350 Ecu

Halvorson-led team acquires Soloy

Elling Halvorson, chairman of Papillon Airways, and a team of investors composed of helicopter industry executives have acquired Soloy Corp., an engine mod

New Rotorcraft 2005

The year since Heli-Expo 2004 has not been a bad one for the helicopter industry, all things considered.

FBH Maintains Brunei Bells on Tsunami Front Line

Engineers from British consortium FBH (Bristow Helicopters and FR Group) are maintaining two Bell 212s that have been sent from Brunei to Sumatra, to suppo

New Disaster Organization To Coordinate Rotary Assets

Meanwhile, the Helicopter Association of Australia (HAA) has set up a disaster committee that will help local and international agencies quickly pinpoint t

Rotorcraft Innovation Center To Undertake ‘Dual-use’ R&D

Representative Curt Weldon (R-Pa.) supports efforts to establish a new center for rotorcraft innovation (CRI) in Pennsylvania.

Seacor Buys Era Aviation

Oil-rig support company Seacor Holdings has completed a $118.1 million purchase of Era Aviation.

Thales introduces helo FMS with joystick control

Advanced human-machine interfaces now making their debut on business jets are finding their way into helicopter cockpits.

Helo pilot brings flying experience to movie-making

It’s a good bet that you’ve seen Al Cerullo’s work, even if you don’t recognize his name.

Interview: Mike ‘Red’ Redenbaugh

Mike Redenbaugh has made quite an impact at Bell in the 18 months since he became the company’s CEO.

UK helo operator may offer new Malta service

UK operator British International has been asked to take over the helicopter service between the Mediterranean islands of Malta and Gozo.

Flight Following for EMS Provider

New England EMS operator MedStar Transport is to equip its EC 135 and BK 117 fleet with Sky Connect satellite terminals, to provide automated tracking and

MacCarthy Interiors Completes First S-92

MacCarthy Interiors in Surrey, England, has delivered its first Sikorsky S-92 with an executive interior.

Final Report: EMS helicopter crashed in fog

Bell 407, Newberry, S.C., July 13, 2004–The NTSB blamed the EMS helicopter accident on the pilot’s failure to maintain terrain clearance as a result

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