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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Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service

Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2023

MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version

The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2023

Sentencing Delayed in Hansen Helicopters Case

Sentencing has again been postponed by the Federal District Court in Guam as the court needs additional time to produce a trial transcript.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2023

Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of

Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.

Regulations and Government

February 27, 2023

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Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan

Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.

Rotorcraft

February 24, 2023

Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports

Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.

Rotorcraft

February 24, 2023

Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66

Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.

Fuel

February 24, 2023

Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina

Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Fuel

February 22, 2023

HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure

The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.

Airports

February 22, 2023

Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022

Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting

Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2023

AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff

A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 21, 2023

Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal

Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 20, 2023

MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints

MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.

Rotorcraft

February 20, 2023

PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo

PHI MRO Services will host a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 19, 2023

Aerial Firefighters Form Association

United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.

Regulations and Government

February 19, 2023

Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow

Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 16, 2023

RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops

RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.

ATC

February 16, 2023

Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory

Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 16, 2023