Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Garmin Highlights Displays, Integrated Flight Decks
Garmin's Heli-Expo exhibit highlights a variety of products for the rotorcraft market.
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.
Engines
ATP Gains Authorization for Honeywell T55 Turboshaft Engine
ATP has received authorization to produce maintenance publications for Honeywell's T55 turboshaft engines.
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.
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
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.
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.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1
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
Robinson Boosts Production as Backlog Swells
As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.
Rotorcraft
Frank Robinson Remembered
The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."
Rotorcraft
OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution
Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.
Rotorcraft
LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'
CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.
Regulations and Government
FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards
Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Aviation Services Consolidates Helicopter Repair Brands
First Aviation Services is unifying helicopter service holdings under the Rotary Wing Group brand.
Regulations and Government
Training Providers Gear Up for AAM Market
FlightSafety, CAE prepare to train for an an advanced air mobility market that will need up to 70,000 new eVTOL pilots.
Rotorcraft
Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers
The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.
Rotorcraft
HAI Announces 2023 Salute to Excellence Award Winners
Helicopter Association International has announced the recipients of its 2023 Salute to Excellence Awards.
Charter & Fractional
Saudi Arabia’s THC to See Fleet Jump to 46 Helicopters in 2023
‘Substantial’ amounts are being spent on the development of a sector long neglected in the Kingdom.
Rotorcraft
Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo
France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022
