Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Engines
GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs
GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.
Rotorcraft
UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program
High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.
Rotorcraft
Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce
New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.
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
Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair
Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.
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
Yellowhead Chooses CAMP Health Management Tools
Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.
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
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
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.
Rotorcraft
Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
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.
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
United Rotorcraft Ponders S-70 Firehawk Improvements
Air Methods subsidiary United Rotorcraft is contemplating performance enhancements for the S-70 Firehawk platform.
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.
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.
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
ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine
ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.
Charter & Fractional
Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas
An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.
Rotorcraft
Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans
Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters
The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM
HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.
Aircraft
Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector
Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.
Engines
P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings
Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.
Rotorcraft
Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training
Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.
Rotorcraft
Bell Plans Updates, More Support Options for Commercial Lines
Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.
Rotorcraft
OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution
Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
