Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
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
Eagle Single Helicopter Certified in Japan
Eagle Copters receives STC from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau for its Eagle Single—a re-engined Bell 212—offering reduced costs and more payload.
Rotorcraft
Air Ambulance Provider Rega Logs Record Transports
Swiss Air Rescue Rega's fleet of 20 air ambulance helicopters flew 20,992 missions last year—a 16.5 percent increase from 2021.
Fuel
Robinson Now Offers Pressure Refueling for R66
Robinson's new pressure refueling system for the R66 turbine can provide up to 50 gallons per minute.
Airports
HAI Urges Member Action on Indianapolis Heliport Closure
The Helicopter Association International is urging members to oppose the proposed closure of the Indianapolis heliport.
Rotorcraft
Mobilizations of Firefighting Helicopters Dropped In 2022
Firefighting helicopter mobilizations dropped slightly in 2022, but requests for UAS surged.
Rotorcraft
Coulson Dispatches Chinook to Argentina
Coulson has placed one of its CH-47D helitankers in Argentina to fight fires.
Rotorcraft
Twirly Birds Set Heli-Expo Meeting
Twirly Birds will hold its annual membership meeting at this year's Heli-Expo.
Fuel
Bell Flies 505 with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Bell 505 is the first single-engine helicopter to fly with 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Delivers Bell 407 to Florida Sheriff
A high-customized law enforcement Bell 407 was delivered by completion specialist AeroBrigham to Florida's Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Rotorcraft
MyFlight Tours Addresses Milwaukee Complaints
MyFlight is altering its helicopter altitudes and flight patterns in response to residential noise complaints.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Milestone Leases Back Bristow Search-and-rescue Deal
Milestone will lease six helicopters to Bristow in support of a search and rescue contract with the Netherlands Coast Guard.
Maintenance and Modifications
PHI To Host Corrosion Seminar at Heli-Expo
PHI MRO Services will host a corrosion control seminar at HAI Heli-Expo 2023.
Regulations and Government
Aerial Firefighters Form Association
United Aerial Firefighters Association has formed In Washington, D.C. to advocate for industry issues.
ATC
RTCA Head Pushes for Digital Flight Ops
RTCA CEO Terry McVenes wants industry cooperation to develop and implement digital air traffic control technology to accommodate advanced air mobility.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow
Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.
Rotorcraft
Bell 429s Search for 'Object' Shot Down Near Lake Huron
Bell 429s from the Canadian Coast Guard have joined a debris search fleet to look for an unidentified flying object shot down in Ontario on Sunday.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rotorcorp Doubles Robinson Parts Inventory
Robinson Helicopter parts provider Rotorcorp is doubling its inventory in response to supply-chain disruptions.
Engines
Safran, HAL Partner on Engine for India's New Helicopter
Safran Helicopter Engines is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics to develop an engine for the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.
Rotorcraft
USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo
USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.
Rotorcraft
Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet
Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.
Rotorcraft
Beta and Blade Prove eVTOL Viability with Test at KHPN
Beta Technologies, Blade team were aboard the first manned eVTOL flight in the New York metro area.
Rotorcraft
Enstrom Helicopter Names New President
Industry veteran Todd Tetzlaff will become Enstrom Helicopter's president in April.
Maintenance and Modifications
AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign
Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO AeroBrigham Opens Dedicated Helicopter Facility
AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.
Rotorcraft
Bristow Realigns Business, Senior Leadership
Bristow's government services and energy services businesses will each be led by a dedicated chief operating officer.
Fuel
French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF
A French NH90 military helicopter has made its first flight running one engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.
Engines
GE Explores Rotorcraft Operations Center
GE center would provide remote engine diagnostics and analytics for rotorcraft customers.
Rotorcraft
Global Medical Response Opts for More Bell 407GXi Helos
Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response operates 220 Bell helicopters for various missions in North America.
Avionics
Foresight MX HUMS STC'd for Sikorsky UH-60A
GPMS's Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation in Black Hawk helicopters.
