Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Airbus Helicopters H225 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.
Engines
GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs
GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.
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
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco
Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.
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.
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.
Rotorcraft
FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators
Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.
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.
Rotorcraft
UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program
High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Rotorcraft
Bell 525 Certification on Horizon This Year
Bell is accelerating hiring, filling the production line, and preparing for training as the 525 Relentless reaches the final throes of certification.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
MD Helicopters Settles Copyright Case With Aerometals
The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.
Rotorcraft
New MD Helicopter Head is Turning Company Around
In an interview ahead of this year's HeliExpo, new MD Helicopters chief Brad Pedersen described plans to mend bridges with the industry.
Rotorcraft
Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
Aircraft
Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force
Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.
Engines
Hill Says Its Turbine Helicopter Engine Will Cost Less Than 100K
Hill Helicopters is developing its own turbine engine for its HX50 and HC50 aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Airbus and International SOS Seek Emergency Medical Progress
The companies' joint LifeSaver program is exploring how response times could be improved for better healthcare outcomes in countries such as Estonia.
Rotorcraft
United Rotorcraft Ponders S-70 Firehawk Improvements
Air Methods subsidiary United Rotorcraft is contemplating performance enhancements for the S-70 Firehawk platform.
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.
