Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Rotorcraft
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2
Rotorcraft
Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans
Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
Airports
Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance
Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.
Rotorcraft
EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State
A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.
Aircraft
New eVTOL Aircraft Set to Co-exist Alongside Helicopters
Helicopter operators worldwide have started to make plans to add new eVTOL aircraft into their fleets, only in some cases replacing existing rotorcraft.
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
Metro Delivers EMS EC135 to Health First
Metro Aviation has delivered an Airbus Helicopters EC135 to Health First in Melbourne, Florida.
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Adds Hangar Space in Texas
The completions specialist will also feature a recently delivered Bell 407 at Heli-Expo.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
First Aviation Services Consolidates Helicopter Repair Brands
First Aviation Services is unifying helicopter service holdings under the Rotary Wing Group brand.
Rotorcraft
Vision Systems Brings Dimmable-window Solutions to Heli-Expo
France-based Vision Systems was acquired by Israel’s Gauzy in 2022
Maintenance and Modifications
Ocean Explorer Teams With Embraer on Helo Mx System
Brazilian helicopter operator Ocean Explorer has selected Embraer's Beacon digital maintenance platform.
Charter & Fractional
KinectAir Plans To Add Electra eSTOLs to Charter Network
KinectAir plans to use Electra’s nine-passenger eSTOL aircraft to develop point-to-point regional air mobility services in the U.S. Pacific Northwest.
Regulations and Government
Hawaii Helicopter Noise Bill Advances, Sort Of
Hawaii's helicopter noise bill progressed in the state's legislature earlier this month, but with an amended effective date for the year 3000.
Regulations and Government
MD Helicopters Launches Latest Cayuse Warrior Plus Version
The company says the latest iteration of the “Little Bird” offers similar capabilities to more expensive light attack/armed scout helicopters.
Rotorcraft
Wings Air Helicopters To Begin NYC Commuter Service
Wings Air Helicopters will begin scheduled morning commuter service between White Plains, New York and Manhattan starting on March 1.
