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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NTSB blames Part 91 for deadly EMS helo crashes

On January 25 the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety presented a special investigation report on EMS and helicopter EMS (HEMS) operations, attributing a number

Safety

December 6, 2007

HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication

Safety

December 6, 2007

Eurocopter expects revenue increase to continue this year

Eurocopter last year secured orders for 401 new civil/parapublic and military helicopters, up from 322 in 2004.

Rotorcraft

December 6, 2007

US Helicopter service links New York-area airports and heliports

A helicopter service connecting Manhattan with New York City airports is due to start this month.

Rotorcraft

December 6, 2007

Videos

Next TAWS Mandate Could Cover Helicopters

In the wake of an NTSB recommendation that urges the use of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) in aeromedical helicopter operations, the technolo

Avionics

December 5, 2007

AgustaWestland Logs New Orders

VIP and government flight specialist Dubai Air Wing has ordered two AW139s in executive configuration.

Rotorcraft

November 30, 2007

Schweizer Studies 333 Derivative

Sikorsky subsidiary Schweizer is developing a derivative of the existing Schweizer 333 light single.

Rotorcraft

November 30, 2007

Saudi Arabia Orders 40 Sikorskys

In a major deal announced at the Dubai Air Show last month, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the Interior ordered 40 Sikorskys.

Rotorcraft

November 30, 2007

Robinson forges ahead on turbine R66 program

Robinson Helicopter and Rolls-Royce are making progress with their partnership on the Robinson R66.

Rotorcraft

November 30, 2007

More oversight possible for air-tour operators

The NTSB is calling for stricter FAA en route surveillance of Grand Canyon area air-tour operators based on its findings from two fatal helicopter accident

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

Russian firm testing low-cost helo engine

St.

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

Hot-and-high testing validates Bell 429 performance specs

The Bell 429 can hover out of ground effect (OGE) at 11,000 feet at its maximum takeoff weight of 7,000 pounds.

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

Copterline plans to restart service between Helsinki and Tallinn

Early next year, Helsinki, Finland-based operator Copterline will restart one of the few scheduled public helicopter routes in the world.

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

Sikorsky Moves S-76 Production

Sikorsky’s Keystone subsidiary will take over final assembly and completion of the S-76C++ and subsequent variants of the twin-turbine helicopter, includin

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

FAA Issues New Ice Warning

Last month the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SW-08-03) containing “recommendations for rotorcraft during icing conditions.” The

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

Eurocopter Takes Over McAlpine

McAlpine Helicopters is now owned entirely by Eurocopter, which has renamed the company Eurocopter UK.

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

FAS Expands Fleet

Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) last month gave an update on its fleet expansion.

Rotorcraft

November 29, 2007

X2 could make first flight by month’s end

Sikorsky’s X2 technology dem-onstrator could fly by year-end, according to Peter Grant, Sikorsky’s director of advanced programs.

Rotorcraft

November 26, 2007

Saudis Choose Russian Helicopters

A story in AIN’s opening edition at the Dubai Air Show [<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/deal-for-russian-helos-a-blow-t

Rotorcraft

November 20, 2007

Turbomeca Breaks Ground on New Research and Development Facility

Turbomeca has broken ground for its future research, development and manufacturing facility in Bordes, southwest France.

Rotorcraft

November 5, 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

NTSB blames Part 91 for deadly EMS helo crashes

On January 25 the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety presented a special investigation report on EMS and helicopter EMS (HEMS) operations, attributing a number

HAI urges safety changes for Gulf of Mexico operators

In January, the Helicopter Association International (HAI) urged its members to press their Congressional representatives to support improved communication

Eurocopter expects revenue increase to continue this year

Eurocopter last year secured orders for 401 new civil/parapublic and military helicopters, up from 322 in 2004.

US Helicopter service links New York-area airports and heliports

A helicopter service connecting Manhattan with New York City airports is due to start this month.

Videos

More Articles

Next TAWS Mandate Could Cover Helicopters

In the wake of an NTSB recommendation that urges the use of terrain awareness and warning systems (TAWS) in aeromedical helicopter operations, the technolo

AgustaWestland Logs New Orders

VIP and government flight specialist Dubai Air Wing has ordered two AW139s in executive configuration.

Schweizer Studies 333 Derivative

Sikorsky subsidiary Schweizer is developing a derivative of the existing Schweizer 333 light single.

Saudi Arabia Orders 40 Sikorskys

In a major deal announced at the Dubai Air Show last month, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of the Interior ordered 40 Sikorskys.

Robinson forges ahead on turbine R66 program

Robinson Helicopter and Rolls-Royce are making progress with their partnership on the Robinson R66.

More oversight possible for air-tour operators

The NTSB is calling for stricter FAA en route surveillance of Grand Canyon area air-tour operators based on its findings from two fatal helicopter accident

Russian firm testing low-cost helo engine

St.

Hot-and-high testing validates Bell 429 performance specs

The Bell 429 can hover out of ground effect (OGE) at 11,000 feet at its maximum takeoff weight of 7,000 pounds.

Copterline plans to restart service between Helsinki and Tallinn

Early next year, Helsinki, Finland-based operator Copterline will restart one of the few scheduled public helicopter routes in the world.

Sikorsky Moves S-76 Production

Sikorsky’s Keystone subsidiary will take over final assembly and completion of the S-76C++ and subsequent variants of the twin-turbine helicopter, includin

FAA Issues New Ice Warning

Last month the FAA issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SW-08-03) containing “recommendations for rotorcraft during icing conditions.” The

Eurocopter Takes Over McAlpine

McAlpine Helicopters is now owned entirely by Eurocopter, which has renamed the company Eurocopter UK.

FAS Expands Fleet

Abu Dhabi-based Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) last month gave an update on its fleet expansion.

X2 could make first flight by month’s end

Sikorsky’s X2 technology dem-onstrator could fly by year-end, according to Peter Grant, Sikorsky’s director of advanced programs.

Saudis Choose Russian Helicopters

A story in AIN’s opening edition at the Dubai Air Show [<link http://www.ainonline.com/news/single-news-page/article/deal-for-russian-helos-a-blow-t

Turbomeca Breaks Ground on New Research and Development Facility

Turbomeca has broken ground for its future research, development and manufacturing facility in Bordes, southwest France.

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