Rotorcraft
News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.
Aircraft
'Harsh' eVTOL Operating Demands Shorten Battery Life
Research highlights the need for tailored eVTOL battery solutions
Charter & Fractional
Flexjet S-76 Helo To Make Waves at Florida Boat Show
Company to show rotorcraft at yachting show in Florida this weekend
Aircraft
Joby's eVTOL Aircraft Coming to MacDill Air Force Base
Operational testing will begin at MacDill in 2025
Aircraft
Alaka’i Makes the Case for Hydrogen-powered eVTOL Aircraft
Hydrogen fuel cells power the Skai eVTOL
Rotorcraft
Skyco Leasing To Buy Six Airbus H175 Helicopters
The two companies will cooperate to develop service and support facilities
Rotorcraft
HAI Ushers in New Era as Vertical Aviation International
VAI wants to show it has 'open arms' for all kinds of vertical lift
Rotorcraft
The Resurgence of Sikorsky's Helibus
Sikorsky readies production ramp-up for its S-92 heavy twin
Rotorcraft
35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark
The show will be rebranded starting next year
Rotorcraft
Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter
Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations
Rotorcraft
Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement
The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines
Training and Workforce
Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator
Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations
Rotorcraft
Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots
Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit
The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million
Avionics
Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers
The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint
Rotorcraft
Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next
Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed
Maintenance and Modifications
Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System
Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work
Maintenance and Modifications
South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic
Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers
SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139
Training and Workforce
Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer
Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training
Maintenance and Modifications
AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval
AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers
Rotorcraft
After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery
Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet
Rotorcraft
HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024
Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform
Rotorcraft
Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023
Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well
Maintenance and Modifications
Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain
Record flight hours strain parts supply
Rotorcraft
FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution
Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators
Rotorcraft
Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training
The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations
Engines
MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project
MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44
Rotorcraft
Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster
Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025
Rotorcraft
Bell Logs Order for Four Parapublic 429s
Orders bolster the manufacturer's mission-focused fleet
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility
LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft
