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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Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars

Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.

Avionics

June 20, 2022

New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters

State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.

Regulations and Government

June 17, 2022

LCI Delivers Pair of Air Ambulance Leonardo AW169s

Helicopter leasing firm LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW169 Helicopters to their joint venture and now has a fleet of more than 140 helicopters.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 17, 2022

GAO: Key Defense Rotorcraft Programs Delayed

Pentagon rotorcraft programs beset by technical, supply chain problems, GAO finds.

Rotorcraft

June 14, 2022

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Helicopter Training Network Launches in Europe

European helicopter schools join forces to offer more diverse, specialized training.

Rotorcraft

June 14, 2022

Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial

A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.

Regulations and Government

June 13, 2022

Norway Cancels NH90 Helicopter Orders, Seeks Refund

Norway cancels orders, cites 20 years of frustration with NH90 helicopter program.

Rotorcraft

June 10, 2022

Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours

Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'

Accidents

June 10, 2022

R44 Makes First Flight with MagniX Electric Propulsion

Tier 1 Engineering plans to build fleet of all-electric R-44s for organ transport using MagniX propulsion.

Rotorcraft

June 8, 2022

Constant Aviation Expands into Rotorcraft MRO

The Cleveland MRO sees an opportunity to serve the emerging eVTOL market.

Maintenance and Modifications

June 7, 2022

Embraer: Long-term eVTOL Biz Case Hinges on Autonomy

The long-term viability of the eVTOL market will depend on the ability to adapt and certify the segment’s vehicles for autonomous flight.

Charter & Fractional

June 6, 2022

Flexjet Launches Helicopter Division

Flexjet will fly Sikorsky S-76s in the Northeastern states and Florida.

Charter & Fractional

June 2, 2022

Germany Chooses Chinook for Heavylifter Requirement

After many years of deliberation, Germany has selected the CH-47 over the CH-53K, citing greater interoperability with NATO allies.

Rotorcraft

June 2, 2022

UK Orders CHC To Offload Babcock Helicopter Business

UK authority brands CHC's 2021 acquisition of Babcock's offshore helicopter business anti-competitive.

Rotorcraft

June 2, 2022

Piasecki Enters Hydrogen Helicopter into eVTOL Race

Piasecki's new eVTOL and UAS designs build on legacy research vehicles.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2022

Bristow Narrows Annual Loss

Bristow Group reported a net loss of $15.8 million on $1.1 billion in revenues for the 2022 fiscal year.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2022

Leonardo Sending Trio of AW139s to Australia

CHC Australia will operate Leonardo AW139s for Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service.

Rotorcraft

June 1, 2022

Babcock Takes First H160s for French Navy

Helicopter operator Babcock will lease 10 Airbus H160 helicopters to the French Navy.

Rotorcraft

May 31, 2022

TransDigm Completes Dart Acquisition

Helicopter aftermarket manufacturer Dart acquired by TransDigm for $360 million.

Maintenance and Modifications

May 31, 2022

First Woman Pilots AW609 Tiltrotor

Emirati Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum is the first woman to fly Leonardo's AW609 civil tiltrotor.

Rotorcraft

May 30, 2022