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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers
Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.
Aircraft
Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth
Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell 429 Gets the Onboard Hook
Onboard Systems is developing a new dual cargo hook kit for the Bell 429.
Rotorcraft
Sikorsky Shelves S-92B
Sikorsky maintains commitment to civil market while shelving, delaying upgrade programs.
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.
Aircraft
FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos
Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.
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.
Rotorcraft
Leonardo Chasing the Ambulance Market at Heli-Expo
Leonardo will display an EMS-configured AW169 medium twin helicopter at this year's Heli-Expo.
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce
New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.
Engines
GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs
GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.
Rotorcraft
New Oklahoma Flight School To Fly Guimbal G2
Precision is providing a new Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 to TruFlight.
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.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco
Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.
Rotorcraft
FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators
Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.
Maintenance and Modifications
Yellowhead Chooses CAMP Health Management Tools
Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Enstrom Helicopter Builds Back Better
Under new ownership, Enstrom Helicopter has restarted its production line and has several upgrades in the works.
Rotorcraft
Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair
Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.
Fuel
Stratom and Imenco Partner on Robotic Refueling Tech
Stratom has partnered with Imenco to develop an autonomous refueling system for for industrial, aviation, defense, and offshore industries.
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
Sikorsky Honors PHI for Record Year of Australian SAR Missions
Sikorsky is formally recognizing PHI Aviation at Heli-Expo this week for a record-breaking year of SAR missions using S-92 helicopters.
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
UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program
High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Rotorcraft
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
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.
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.
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
Racer Readying for First Flight
Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights
Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.
