Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Enrolls More HCare Customers
Airbus Helicopters enrolls more H125 operators in its HCare maintenance support program.
Engines
Safran CEO Lauds 'Robust' Helicopter Market
Safran Helicopter Engines CEO Franck Saudo warns of continuing supply-chain challenges while effusing market confidence.
Engines
New StartStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft
Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System
Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI To Launch New Maintenance Support Hotline
PHI MRO Services will launch its new global maintenance support network, "Call PHI," in June.
Rotorcraft
Milestone Leases Four Leonardo Helos to HeliService
Milestone Aviation Group has agreed to lease four Leonardo helicopters to the German offshore helicopter operator HeliService International.
Maintenance and Modifications
Coulson Adds High Capacity Tanks to Chinook Firefighters
Coulson Aviation is working with Columbia Helicopters to install RADS-L high-flow tanks for water or fire retardant to the Model 234 Chinook rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft
HAI Publishes AAM Roadmap
The Helicopter Association International provides a roadmap for making advanced air mobility a reality.
ATC
FreeFlight Terrain Radar Altimeters Block 5G Interference
The manufacturer has appointed AvPanels as a preferred reseller for equipment it says is the first major upgrade to radio frequency circuits in decades.
Rotorcraft
Donaldson Reports Strong IBF Sales
Donaldson reports a booming inlet barrier filter business, partly due to a recent increase in aircraft sales.
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Introduces RPM Governor for Piston Helicopters
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is developing a new RPM governor for its piston helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters
The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.
Rotorcraft
PHI MRO Becomes Sikorsky Customer Support Center
PHI MRO Services is now a factory-designated customer support center for Sikorsky S-92 and S-76C models.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Autoflug Providing Seats For Limosa eVTOL
Seat manufacturer Autoflug selected for Limosa eVTOL.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eagle Copters Delivers Another Bell 212 Conversion
Eagle Copters has delivered its 16th Single conversion Bell 212 conversion to Savage Aviation.
Avionics
PHI MRO Services to Integrate Helix Flight Deck in S-76C++ Helicopters
PHI MRO Services will be the system integrator for the new Helix integrated flight deck, developed by Avidyne and IS&S for turbine helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
Phenix Will Equip Ultra 2XL Drone with Multi-use Cargo Hook
Onboard Systems is helping Phenix Solutions design and certify the equipment for the Ultra 2XL unmanned aircraft system.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Meridian Completes Full Bell 206L4 Refurbishment
The model Meridian delivered to New York Helicopter Charter has a fully overhauled engine, new avionics, and equipment including wire strike protection.
Aircraft
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Avionics
Sikorsky Taps CMC FMS For Black Hawks
CMC Electronic's Flight Management System has been selected by Sikorsky for several Black Hawk models.
Charter & Fractional
Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook
The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs
Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.
Aircraft
Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations
The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metro Delivers EC145e To UC Health
Metro Aviation has delivered an air ambulance-configured Airbus EC145e to UC Health in Cincinnati
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight
Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.
Aircraft
MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production
MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.
Aircraft
Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
