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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MD 500E Glass Cockpit Gets FAA Nod

The new "slimline" advanced glass cockpit for MD 500E Helicopter features Garmin avionics and has been granted FAA approval for installation.

TAI To Roll Out Turkish Fighter in 2023

The conglomerate’s CEO lays claim as one of the world’s top 100 defense companies

Aero Asset: Preowned Single-engine Helo Sales Soften

According to Aero Asset's new report on the preowned single-engine rotorcraft market, transactions have dropped 10 percent this year.

Hawaii Governor Expected To Veto Helicopter Bill

Hawaii Governor David Ige says bill ascribes FAA authority to the state and is unenforceable.

Regulations and Government

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Safran, India's HAL Launch New Helicopter Engine JV

Safran and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have created a new joint venture in India to develop, produce, sell, and support helicopter engines.

Bristow Flies Leonardo AW609 Tiltorotor

Bristow's first AW609 is on the Leonardo production line in Philadelphia.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers 7,000th Ecureuil

Airbus H125 and H130 family of light singles have been delivered to more than 2,000 customers since 1974.

Bell Sells More 505 Singles into Europe

Bell's fleet of Europe-based 505 helicopters has grown to 65.

Garmin Instruments Approved for Legacy Piston Robinsons

Garmin has received STC approval for installation of its GI 275 electronic flight instrument in R44 and R22 helicopters.

Bristow Secures New Mx Agreements for AW139 Fleet

Bristow Group's new long-term maintenance agreements with Leonardo Helicopters and Pratt & Whitney cover airframes and engines.

Rogerson Kratos Getting The 'Top Drop' On Fires

Rogerson Kratos subsidiary Top Drop is repurposing Black Hawks to fight fires.

EASA Proposes Rules for Urban VTOL Air Taxis

EASA proposed VTOL air taxi rules sets operating standards and limitations.

Poland Places Order for 32 Leonardo AW149s

Polish Ministry of Defense will operate new AW149 helicopters in a variety or roles.

Woltman Elevated to CEO at Leonardo Helicopters U.S.

William Hunt retiring from Leonardo Helicopters after serving as CEO of U.S. operations since 2013.

HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program

The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

Starspeed To Operate Penzance Helicopters

Starspeed will assume the operations of Penzance Helicopters to provide service to the Isles of Scilly.

LCI Acquires 19 Helicopters from Lobo Leasing

Lessor LCI is acquiring 19 helicopters from Lobo Leasing in South America, Africa, and Europe.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

U.S. Orders More Sikorsky Black Hawks

The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of 2,100 Black Hawks and intends to continue flying them for another 30 years.

FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs

The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.

Heli-One's Poland MRO Facility Gets CAMO Clearance

Approval for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) allows a company to support an aircraft through its complete lifecycle.

Maintenance and Modifications

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