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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Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Racer Readying for First Flight

Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K

Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.

Engines

March 5, 2023

Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks

Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

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New MD Helicopter Head is Turning Company Around

In an interview ahead of this year's HeliExpo, new MD Helicopters chief Brad Pedersen described plans to mend bridges with the industry.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine

ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.

Engines

March 5, 2023

Airbus and International SOS Seek Emergency Medical Progress

The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force

Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.

Aircraft

March 5, 2023

Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights

Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 5, 2023

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

MD Helicopters Settles Copyright Case With Aerometals

The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 5, 2023

United Rotorcraft Ponders S-70 Firehawk Improvements

Air Methods subsidiary United Rotorcraft is contemplating performance enhancements for the S-70 Firehawk platform.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year

Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans

Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2023

Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters

The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 4, 2023

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.

Charter & Fractional

March 4, 2023

Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM

HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2023

Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.

Aircraft

March 3, 2023

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.

Engines

March 3, 2023