Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Regulations and Government
HAI Explores Rebranding To Reflect Evolving Priorities
The Helicopter Association International could soon be renamed to underline its commitment to new forms of vertical aviation.
Aircraft
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Seeks To HEX eVTOL Competitors
Sikorsky and GE developing large, fully-autonomous hybrid electric eVTOL demonstrator.
Rotorcraft
NTSB Calls for Safety Cameras, Data Recorders in eVTOL Aircraft
NTSB's director of aviation safety stressed that eVTOL aircraft should have cameras and data recorders, even if regulators do not require them.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs
Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Progresses on Multiple Program Fronts
Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Lash FAA's Proposed 5G AD
A broad-based coalition of aviation groups criticizes the FAA's proposed AD on 5G interference.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metro Delivers EC145e To UC Health
Metro Aviation has delivered an air ambulance-configured Airbus EC145e to UC Health in Cincinnati
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Shelves S-92B
Sikorsky maintains commitment to civil market while shelving, delaying upgrade programs.
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
Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter
With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.
Aircraft
Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations
The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.
Avionics
Enstrom Upgrades Helicopter Cockpit Displays
Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.
Rotorcraft
Bell Sells Seven More 407 GXis To European Customers
Operators in Ireland, the UK, and Poland have placed orders for the latest version of the Bell 407 family of single-engine helicopters.
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
Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers
Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Merlin Brings UH-60 Compact Sim to Heli-Expo
Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.
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.
Rotorcraft
Aerometals Introduces IBF System for Bell 412EPs
Aerometals has announced a developmental program to certify an engine inlet barrier filter system for the Bell 412EP helicopter.
Rotorcraft
HAI Members Get Help with Safety Management Systems
Wyvern will help helicopter operators to implement safety management systems that will soon be required by the FAA for air tour operators.
Rotorcraft
Kaan Air and Vulcan Join To Sell Leonardo Helos
Kaan Air formed a joint venture with Vulcan Aviation to sell rotorcraft in the UK and Ireland.
Rotorcraft
Vertical Flight Society Taps Collins as New Director
VFS is bringing Angelo Collins on board as executive director in June as Michael Hirschberg becomes director of strategy.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook
Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.
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.
Avionics
Sikorsky Taps CMC FMS For Black Hawks
CMC Electronic's Flight Management System has been selected by Sikorsky for several Black Hawk models.
Rotorcraft
Legacy Parts Maker Ontic Signs Honeywell Licensing Deals
Legacy aircraft parts manufacturer Ontic signed three licensing agreements with Honeywell to deliver a range of radar and NAV/COM products.
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.
Avionics
Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade
A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.
Rotorcraft
FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators
Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.
