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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AgustaWestland and Eurocopter Bullish on Indian Prospects

AgustaWestland last month announced that its sales in India are growing, with seven deliveries last year (not all new rotorcraft), four planned this year a

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

Turbomeca Plans New French Factory

Turbomeca officials in late January broke ground for a new, more modern factory at the company’s headquarters in Bordes, southwest France.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

More Time for Air-tour Operators

The FAA on February 9 released its final rule on proposed changes to the rules governing air-tour operators, who must demonstrate compliance within six mon

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

Agusta challenges fairness of French police helicopter tender

Agusta S.p.A., the Italian element of AgustaWestland, is suing the French procurement agency, the DGA, claiming that an unfair tender essentially eliminate

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

Videos

Helicopter operators face tough battle from neighbors

The classic clash between operators and their neighbors is a relative constant in helicopter circles.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

Flying Bulls press BO 105s into aerobatics routines

Several European helicopter pilots recently formed the Flying Bulls, the only civil helicopter aerobatic team in Europe.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2007

Bulletin Warns of Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB SW-07-16) issued February 9 warns operators of possible debonding of the main rotor blades on Robinson R

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2007

Eurocopter Logged Record Orders in 2006

Eurocopter last year took orders for a record 615 new helicopters, 47 percent of them civil.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2007

Thales To Provide Avionics for Sikorsky S-76D

Sikorsky's new S-76D twin-turbine helicopter, scheduled to enter service in 2008, will be equipped with Thales' TopDeck integrated modular avionics, accord

Rotorcraft

February 19, 2007

Bulletin Warns of R22/R44 Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) issued today warns owners and operators of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters that the rotor blade skin m

Safety

February 9, 2007

Keystone helicopter expands turboshaft engine services

Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., has expanded its accessories capabilities on both the Rolls-Royce 250 and Honeywell LTS101 turboshaft engines.

Rotorcraft

February 8, 2007

Russia, China display helo projects at airshow

At Airshow China2004–held from November 1 to 6 in Zhuhai, Guangdong–Russian and Chinese helicopter manufacturers revealed new medium-weight helicopter proj

Rotorcraft

February 8, 2007

Sikorsky To Acquire Keystone Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn., today announced an agreement to acquire Keystone Ranger Holdings, the privately owned parent of West Chester, Pa.-ba

Rotorcraft

February 8, 2007

Agusta moves A119 Koala to expanded Pennsylvania facility

On October 29, AgustaWestland introduced the A119 Koala at its new home in Philadelphia, which includes 43,000 sq ft of hangars, avionics bays, manufacturi

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2007

Research group studies airbags for helicopters

European-funded research project Helisafe, led by Marignane, France-based Eurocopter, is studying airbags and harnesses as a possible means of enhancing th

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2007

Improved helo display blends HUD and NVGs

An international technical consortium has completed trials on a new head-up display (HUD) that allows helicopter pilots to view the display through night-v

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2007

New Eurocopter Facility Opens

American Eurocopter opened its manufacturing, assembly and customization plant in Columbus, Miss., in October.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2007

Chinese Order Eurocopters

Chinese operator COHC has ordered two Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Pumas, with an option to acquire one EC 225 and an EC 155 B1.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2007

Hamburg Takes EC 135 Delivery

The city of Hamburg, Germany, has accepted two new EC 135s for police duties.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2007

Bell Wins Federal Contracts, Too

Eurocopter wasn’t the only OEM to strike it rich with a multiple-ship order from the U.S.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 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

AgustaWestland and Eurocopter Bullish on Indian Prospects

AgustaWestland last month announced that its sales in India are growing, with seven deliveries last year (not all new rotorcraft), four planned this year a

Turbomeca Plans New French Factory

Turbomeca officials in late January broke ground for a new, more modern factory at the company’s headquarters in Bordes, southwest France.

More Time for Air-tour Operators

The FAA on February 9 released its final rule on proposed changes to the rules governing air-tour operators, who must demonstrate compliance within six mon

Agusta challenges fairness of French police helicopter tender

Agusta S.p.A., the Italian element of AgustaWestland, is suing the French procurement agency, the DGA, claiming that an unfair tender essentially eliminate

Videos

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Helicopter operators face tough battle from neighbors

The classic clash between operators and their neighbors is a relative constant in helicopter circles.

Flying Bulls press BO 105s into aerobatics routines

Several European helicopter pilots recently formed the Flying Bulls, the only civil helicopter aerobatic team in Europe.

Bulletin Warns of Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB SW-07-16) issued February 9 warns operators of possible debonding of the main rotor blades on Robinson R

Eurocopter Logged Record Orders in 2006

Eurocopter last year took orders for a record 615 new helicopters, 47 percent of them civil.

Thales To Provide Avionics for Sikorsky S-76D

Sikorsky's new S-76D twin-turbine helicopter, scheduled to enter service in 2008, will be equipped with Thales' TopDeck integrated modular avionics, accord

Bulletin Warns of R22/R44 Rotor Blade Debonding

A Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) issued today warns owners and operators of Robinson R22 and R44 helicopters that the rotor blade skin m

Keystone helicopter expands turboshaft engine services

Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., has expanded its accessories capabilities on both the Rolls-Royce 250 and Honeywell LTS101 turboshaft engines.

Russia, China display helo projects at airshow

At Airshow China2004–held from November 1 to 6 in Zhuhai, Guangdong–Russian and Chinese helicopter manufacturers revealed new medium-weight helicopter proj

Sikorsky To Acquire Keystone Helicopter

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn., today announced an agreement to acquire Keystone Ranger Holdings, the privately owned parent of West Chester, Pa.-ba

Agusta moves A119 Koala to expanded Pennsylvania facility

On October 29, AgustaWestland introduced the A119 Koala at its new home in Philadelphia, which includes 43,000 sq ft of hangars, avionics bays, manufacturi

Research group studies airbags for helicopters

European-funded research project Helisafe, led by Marignane, France-based Eurocopter, is studying airbags and harnesses as a possible means of enhancing th

Improved helo display blends HUD and NVGs

An international technical consortium has completed trials on a new head-up display (HUD) that allows helicopter pilots to view the display through night-v

New Eurocopter Facility Opens

American Eurocopter opened its manufacturing, assembly and customization plant in Columbus, Miss., in October.

Chinese Order Eurocopters

Chinese operator COHC has ordered two Eurocopter AS 332L1 Super Pumas, with an option to acquire one EC 225 and an EC 155 B1.

Hamburg Takes EC 135 Delivery

The city of Hamburg, Germany, has accepted two new EC 135s for police duties.

Bell Wins Federal Contracts, Too

Eurocopter wasn’t the only OEM to strike it rich with a multiple-ship order from the U.S.

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