Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

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French Navy Revamps Its Helicopter Fleet

AS 365s and H160s helicopters are being leased to cover a gap between the retirement of the Aérospatiale Alouette III and the arrival of the H160M.

Airbus H135 with Helionix Approved in Canada

Transport Canada has granted certification validation to the Airbus Helicopters H135 light twin equipped with the Helionix aviation system.

Heli XP 2020 Rescheduled for October

Normally held in May, Brazilian helicopter show Heli XP is now scheduled for October 21 and 22 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leonardo Sees 2020 Hit from Decline in Civil Aviation Markets

Italy's Leonardo saw first quarter earnings decline, mainly on the civil side of its business, including helicopters, ATR airliners, and aerostructures.

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NTSB: Wisconsin EMS Crash Followed Loss of Control

The pilot was non-responsive before his ship rolled inverted.

Houston Police Investigating Helo Crash as Homicide

Houston Police are investigating the fatal Saturday morning crash of one of the department’s helicopters as a homicide.

Textron CEO Scott Donnelly Bullish On Bell

Textron CEO Scott Donnelly sees a bright future for the company’s Bell unit.

Air Ambulance Crews Adjust To Covid-19 Operating Conditions

Flying in masks and gloves and distancing from cabin medical crews is now required conduct for emergency helicopter pilots.

U.S. Helo Safety Team Offers Case Studies for Survival

The U.S. Helicopter Safety Team has released a new recommended practice training guide to mitigate risks, including plans based on real acccidents.

Airbus Helicopters Grows Revenues, Profits in 1Q20

Improved earnings on the military side of the helicopter business have balanced disappointing news from the struggling oil and gas sector.

Sikorsky Signs Cougar for S-92A+ Helicopter Upgrades

The Sikorsky S-92A+ upgrade kit provides added safety redundancy if primary lubrication fails and extends the overhaul interval by up to 25 percent.

Covid Taking Toll on Rotorcraft Employment

An HAI webinar with JSFirm highlighted the job losses that has come from the Covid-19 crisis in the rotorcraft industry, but offered tools for job seekers.

Bell 525 Edges Closer To Certification

Bell recently completed noise testing on its 525 super-medium twin.

Huey Crash Kills Former L.A. Newscopter Pilot

Chip Paige was killed when a 1969 Bell UH-1H crashed into a Mesa, Arizona park.

Air Tour Pioneer Elling Halvorson Flies West

Elling Halvorson, who died on April 16 at the age of 88, founded Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters in 1965, a business that flies 600,0000 pax a year.

U.S. Air Ambulance Industry Asks for Another $816M

Air ambulance bailout would cover estimated losses for the next six months.

Sikorsky HH-60W Emerges From Climate Testing

The Air Force tested its rescue helicopter in extreme temperature regimes.

GE, Brightwater UAG ink T700 engine support agreement

GE Aviation also announces availability of its TrueChoice Commercial Services maintenance plan for the T700.

Helo Operators Increase Use of Safety Tools

International Helicopter Safety Foundation survey shows marked increase in the use of best practice safety tools.

Covid-19 Brings Changes To HEMS Aircraft, Crews

Covid-19 forces helicopter operators and regulators to make significant changes to air ambulance transports.

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