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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New Rotocraft: Manufacturers continue building new models to meet the global demand

AgustaWestland A109S Grand The order book for this uprated 109 variant currently stands at almost 60.

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

French Convicts Escape by Helo–Again

Using what is becoming a popular method of escaping from French jails, three convicts broke out of prison and escaped on a hijacked helicopter on December

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

Keystone Helicopter Now a Sikorsky Unit

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn., recently completed the acquisition of Keystone Ranger Holdings, which includes Keystone Helicopters in West Chester,

Rotorcraft

September 26, 2006

NTSB Wants an AD for Eurocopter AS 350s

Investigations into two accidents involving Eurocopter AS 350 helicopters led the NTSB to determine that the hydraulic pump drive belt (P/N 704A33690004) p

Safety

September 25, 2006

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New Zealand fields strong helo market

Although corporate aviation in the nation is limited, New Zealand boasts one of the highest per capita ratios of aircraft operation, with 9,040 pilots in a

Rotorcraft

September 22, 2006

Helicopter Info Added to Database

Aircraft statistical and sales transaction information provider JetNet/AvData has introduced a helicopter database service.

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

Heli Expo 06: Sales records tumbles in Dallas

If deals closed are the standard by which a trade show’s success is measured, Heli-Expo 2006 was an unqualified triumph.

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

The market for used helos

As demand for new helicopters surpasses the manufacturers’ ability to deliver, marketing consultant HeliValue$ said that prices are increasing dramatically

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

Landing on Mt. Everest

Eurocopter test pilot Didier Delsalle (center) and president and CEO Fabrice Brégier (right) accepted the world record verification from Fédération Aéronau

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

Honeywell Builds Engine for Bell 210

Honeywell has announced plans to build an FAA-certified, 1,800-shp version of its military T53 turbo-shaft engine to fit the recently certified Bell 210.<b

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

New Sikorsky Design Center

Sikorsky is to open a third engineering design center to support its aftermarket, commercial and U.S.

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

Collision Avoidance for the Little Guy

Avidyne has launched a range of active surveillance traffic systems for helicopters, with prices beginning at $9,900–less than half the cost of competing s

ATC

September 21, 2006

Bell MAPL Rotor Flies

Bell’s new high-performance main rotor system flew for the first time at Mirabel, Canada, at the end of February.

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

Sikorsky, union workers ready for a lengthy strike

Late last month Sikorsky said it remained “open for business” as a strike by production workers entered its second month.

Rotorcraft

September 21, 2006

New safety initiative takes first steps

At a briefing at February’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, members of the industry’s newly formed International Helicopter Safety Team briefed delegates on their str

Safety

September 21, 2006

New Training Center Getting More Simulators

CAE is relocating its Sikorsky S-76 and Gulfstream IV simulators from its SimuFlite facility in Dallas, to its new business aviation training center near M

Training and Workforce

September 21, 2006

Turbine Helo Delivery Forecasts Differ

Predictions for the number of civil helicopter deliveries over the next decade differ somewhat, according to forecasts released at Heli-Expo in Dallas in l

Rotorcraft

September 20, 2006

S-92 Engine Subject of Emergency AD

Two instances of bearing failure in GE CT7-8A turboshaft engines prompted the FAA to issue an emergency AD (2006-06-51) on March 17.

Rotorcraft

September 20, 2006

MD Helicopters Puts Words into Action

In response to recommendations of the joint industry/ government International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), MD Helicopters will include as standard equip

Rotorcraft

September 20, 2006

Sikorsky workers go on strike

About 3,600 Sikorsky Aircraft workers in Connecticut and Florida went on strike on February 20, voting a tentative agreement down 2,045 to 1,072 mainly bec

Rotorcraft

September 20, 2006

Rotorcraft

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

Latest

New Rotocraft: Manufacturers continue building new models to meet the global demand

AgustaWestland A109S Grand The order book for this uprated 109 variant currently stands at almost 60.

French Convicts Escape by Helo–Again

Using what is becoming a popular method of escaping from French jails, three convicts broke out of prison and escaped on a hijacked helicopter on December

Keystone Helicopter Now a Sikorsky Unit

Sikorsky Aircraft of Stratford, Conn., recently completed the acquisition of Keystone Ranger Holdings, which includes Keystone Helicopters in West Chester,

NTSB Wants an AD for Eurocopter AS 350s

Investigations into two accidents involving Eurocopter AS 350 helicopters led the NTSB to determine that the hydraulic pump drive belt (P/N 704A33690004) p

Videos

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New Zealand fields strong helo market

Although corporate aviation in the nation is limited, New Zealand boasts one of the highest per capita ratios of aircraft operation, with 9,040 pilots in a

Helicopter Info Added to Database

Aircraft statistical and sales transaction information provider JetNet/AvData has introduced a helicopter database service.

Heli Expo 06: Sales records tumbles in Dallas

If deals closed are the standard by which a trade show’s success is measured, Heli-Expo 2006 was an unqualified triumph.

The market for used helos

As demand for new helicopters surpasses the manufacturers’ ability to deliver, marketing consultant HeliValue$ said that prices are increasing dramatically

Landing on Mt. Everest

Eurocopter test pilot Didier Delsalle (center) and president and CEO Fabrice Brégier (right) accepted the world record verification from Fédération Aéronau

Honeywell Builds Engine for Bell 210

Honeywell has announced plans to build an FAA-certified, 1,800-shp version of its military T53 turbo-shaft engine to fit the recently certified Bell 210.<b

New Sikorsky Design Center

Sikorsky is to open a third engineering design center to support its aftermarket, commercial and U.S.

Collision Avoidance for the Little Guy

Avidyne has launched a range of active surveillance traffic systems for helicopters, with prices beginning at $9,900–less than half the cost of competing s

Bell MAPL Rotor Flies

Bell’s new high-performance main rotor system flew for the first time at Mirabel, Canada, at the end of February.

Sikorsky, union workers ready for a lengthy strike

Late last month Sikorsky said it remained “open for business” as a strike by production workers entered its second month.

New safety initiative takes first steps

At a briefing at February’s Heli-Expo in Dallas, members of the industry’s newly formed International Helicopter Safety Team briefed delegates on their str

New Training Center Getting More Simulators

CAE is relocating its Sikorsky S-76 and Gulfstream IV simulators from its SimuFlite facility in Dallas, to its new business aviation training center near M

Turbine Helo Delivery Forecasts Differ

Predictions for the number of civil helicopter deliveries over the next decade differ somewhat, according to forecasts released at Heli-Expo in Dallas in l

S-92 Engine Subject of Emergency AD

Two instances of bearing failure in GE CT7-8A turboshaft engines prompted the FAA to issue an emergency AD (2006-06-51) on March 17.

MD Helicopters Puts Words into Action

In response to recommendations of the joint industry/ government International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST), MD Helicopters will include as standard equip

Sikorsky workers go on strike

About 3,600 Sikorsky Aircraft workers in Connecticut and Florida went on strike on February 20, voting a tentative agreement down 2,045 to 1,072 mainly bec

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