Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H175 Certified in China
Chinese certification of the Airbus H175 super-medium twin-engine helicopter clears the way for deliveries in the country later this year.
Rotorcraft
Used Helo Sales Down but Prices Still Rise
Aero Asset reports fewer single-engine helicopter transactions in 1H 2023.
Rotorcraft
Vita Inclinata Acquires Air Rescue Systems
Vita and Air Rescue Systems combine to offer helicopter hoist training and technology solutions.
Rotorcraft
Dart Offering Cargo Basket for Bell 505
Dart Aerospace is developing an external cargo basket for the Bell 505 helicopter.
Accidents
Loose iPad Linked to Helicopter Crash
A fatal firefighting Chinook crash was tied to a loose iPad that jammed the flight controls.
Regulations and Government
Helicopter Pilot Cited for Grand Teton Park Landing
A helicopter pilot faces federal charges after allegedly illegally landing in Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
Engines
Safran and HAL Form Engine Joint Venture
Safran-HAL JV will produce helicopter engines for India's new multirole helicopter.
Accidents
Night Winching Near-collision Prompts Reforms
A helicopter nearly hit cliff while winching paramedic during night-time search and rescue mission prompting regulations and additional NVG training.
Rotorcraft
Aussie Police AW139s Lead Hourly Use by Law Enforcement
A trio of Leonardo AW139s operated by the Victoria police have flown 10,000 hours in the last three years.
Accidents
Nepal Helicopter Crash Claims Six Lives Near Mt Everest
An Airbus H125 rotorcraft operated by Manang Air crashed on a sightseeing flight near Mount Everest.
Regulations and Government
Australia’s CASA Issues Guidelines for Vertiport Design
Australia’s CASA has released guidelines for vertiport design following a public consultation process that closed at the end of March.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Racer Moves to Final Assembly
The Airbus Racer compound helicopter demonstrator is being readied for first flight later this year.
Rotorcraft
CHC To Support World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
CHC will support construction of the Dogger Wind Farm with AW139 and H175 helicopters from its Norwich, UK base.
Rotorcraft
CHC To Support World's Largest Offshore Wind Farm
CHC will support construction of the Dogger Wind Farm with AW139 and H175 helicopters from its Norwich, UK base.
Fuel
SAF Powering Tour de France Helicopters
Airbus H125s and EC355s covering this year's Tour de France will be fueled with SAF.
Rotorcraft
Airbus H160 Ready To Challenge Leonardo AW139
FAA certification in hand, Airbus H160 takes on the competition.
Rotorcraft
Vita Load Stabilizers Speed Helicopter Hoist Rescues
The Vita Rescue System can cut helicopter hoisting times by up to 90 percent.
Charter & Fractional
Heli SGI Signs To Be Indonesian AW09 Launch Customer
The Bali charter operator could add up to 15 of Leonardo's new single-engine helicopter to its currently all-Bell fleet.
Regulations and Government
Airbus Helicopters H160 Medium Twin Gets FAA Nod
FAA approval for Airbus Helicopters' H160 comes three years after the model was certified by EASA.
Rotorcraft
IBA: Civil Helicopter Market Will Continue Bounce
IBA predicts deliveries of up to 525 new civil turbine helicopters in 2023.
Avionics
Nationwide 5G Helicopter Restrictions Begin June 30 in U.S.
The use of a variety of helicopter flight procedures that rely on legacy radio altimeters will be banned under the new FAA 5G restrictions.
Regulations and Government
Skyryse Ramps Up Automated Flight Tests with R66 Helo
Skyryse has kicked off a flight-test campaign for its FlightOS highly-automated flight control system on a Robinson R66 helicopter.
Avionics
Airbus Helicopters Selects Thales Next-gen Standby Units
Airbus Helicopters has selected Thales third-generation integrated electronic standby instrument for its new-production aircraft.
Regulations and Government
Los Angeles Fire Department Takes First Bell 505
The Los Angeles Fire Department will use a Bell 505 for command and control during aerial firefighting operations.
Rotorcraft
LCI Delivers Helicopters for U.S. Offshore Wind Ops
A pair of Leonardo AW169s from aircraft lessor LCI will be used to support offshore wind turbines in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Five Bell 407GXi Helicopters Delivered to Nautilus Australia
Australia’s Jet Aviation has delivered five customized Bell 407GXi helicopters to Nautilus Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Dart Fire Attack System for Airbus H145
The FAA has granted STC approval for installation of Dart's Fire Attack System on the Airbus Helicopters H145.
Rotorcraft
FAA Approves Schweizer's Crash-resistant Fuel System
Schweizer received FAA approval for crash-resistant fuel systems on its S300 series helicopters, opening the door for helicopter sales in the U.S.
Engines
Safran and MTU Partner To Power Europe’s New Helicopter
Two of Europe’s engine giants are teaming to power the next generation of European helicopters.
Rotorcraft
NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
NHIndustries NH90 Helicopter Flies at Paris Air Show 2023
