Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
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.
Rotorcraft
Merlin Brings UH-60 Compact Sim to Heli-Expo
Merlin Simulation is debuting its Blackhawk Compact Trainer.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Seeks To HEX eVTOL Competitors
Sikorsky and GE developing large, fully-autonomous hybrid electric eVTOL demonstrator.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs
Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.
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.
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.
Aircraft
Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
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
Leonardo Progresses on Multiple Program Fronts
Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.
Maintenance and Modifications
Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers
Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook
Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Meridian Refurbishment Included In Helicopter Blue Book
Meridian's refurbishment of Bell 206L3 and L4 models is now listed in HeliValue$'s Official Helicopter Blue Book.
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce
New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.
Rotorcraft
UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505
The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.
Rotorcraft
UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program
High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.
Avionics
AeroSync Max Wireless Comms Will Support C4ISR Platform
Astronautics and Nova Systems are installing search and rescue/law enforcement mission systems on an AW139 helicopter for a European operator.
Rotorcraft
Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better
Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.
Engines
GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs
GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Technisonic Introduces All-band Transceiver Option
Technisonic, a Canadian aeronautical radio and audio communications systems manufacturer, has introduced the TDFM-9100-T6 variant of its multi-band radio.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco
Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.
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.
Avionics
RebTech Gets Approval For UH-60 Night Vision Lighting Mod
RebTech's night vision lighting system is being fitted on a UH-60A helicopter operated by HeliStream.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
