AIRCRAFT
Robinson R44 Series
Latest News
Rotorcraft
Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest
Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Rotorcraft
Hoper Launches Aegean Islands Helicopter Service
The move signals that there is a market for regional mobility that helicopters can serve
Accidents
R44 Crash Final Report Cites Maintenance Errors
Missing hardware led the NTSB to conclude that pilots and maintenance personnel performed "inadequate inspections"
Avionics
Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts
The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Rotorcraft
Robinson Instructors Can Add Skills in Factory Class
The week-long course covers important safety topics
Rotorcraft
FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority
Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Rotorcraft
FAA Certifies Symmetrical Stabilizer for Robinson R44
The new empennage was first certified on the R66 last September
Rotorcraft
Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire
The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
Charter & Fractional
Eco Helicopters Launching Urban Air Mobility Operations
Eco Helicopters is laying plans to launch a fleet of electric-powered helicopters for charter flights in southern California.
