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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Helo Lessor LCI Adds Investors, AW139

Helo Lessor LCI signed partnerships with Invesco, Santander backing and announced the addition of a Leonardo AW169 to its fleet.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

January 29, 2020

PS Engineering Unveils New Audio Control Panel

Tennessee-based PS Engineering now has a dual head control for its MultiTalker series of audio contol units.

Avionics

January 29, 2020

Hirschberg: eVTOL Is Urban Moonshot

Vertical Flight Society's executive director sees big potential for urban air mobility—eventually.

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2020

Broker Rotortrade Reports 30 Sales in 2019

Broker Rotortrade closied 30 sales in 2019, and two EC225 orders from Air Greenland in 2020.

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2020

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Kopter Adds SH09 Orders at Heli-Expo

Kopter announced its first order from the Philippines and additional purchase options from Rainier Heli International.

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2020

Axnes Announces New PNG Mobile Intercom Base Station

The new NVG-compatible device offers remote radio asset keying and an optional internal Li-Ion battery.

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2020

Erickson Bringing Sikorsky’s Matrix Tech to Firefighting Fleet

Erickson and Sikorsky team to bring Matrix autonomous technology to Erickson’s firefighting S64 fleet.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 29, 2020

Honeywell Brings Focus On Connectivity To Heli-Expo

The Phoenix-based manufacturer has made several improvements to its Sky Connect satcom system.

Avionics

January 28, 2020

Low-Cost, Flexible Foresight Mx HUMS Expands Applications

GPMS says its Foresight Mx HUMS technology works well for light helicopters and new electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 28, 2020

Colllins Sees Success with Goodrich Hoists

Goodrich Hoist & Winch, part of Collins Aerospace since its merger with UTC Aerospace in 2018, has pioneered the Human External Cargo (HEC) hoist category.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 28, 2020

Performance Packages Increase Power, Payload for AW169

Leonardo is developing two new performance packages for the AW169 medium twin.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

AEM Outfits New Sikorsky, Enstrom Platforms

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing Corp. selected for Sikosrsky S-70i Firehawk loudspeakers, and Enstrom 280B Master Caution Panel.

Aircraft

January 28, 2020

Cadorath Touts Rolls-Royce M250 Overhaul Capabilities

Cadorath has completed first deliveries of repaired and overhauled Rolls-Royce M250 engine series IV outer combustion cases.

Maintenance and Modifications

January 28, 2020

Alpine Aerotech Intros Digital VFR Solution for Bell 212

Canada’s Alpine Aerotech reports receiving FAA and EASA STCs for digita Bell 212 VFR flight instruments and will “price the kit aggressively.”

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 28, 2020

Luma Touts New LED Master Caution Panel

Bellevue, Washington-based Luma Technologies is showcasing it new LED upgrade suite for the UH-60 and S-70 platforms at Heli-Expo 2020.

Avionics

January 28, 2020

EMS Pilot’s Organization Debuts New Website

Non-profit National EMS Pilot’s Association unveils new “user-friendly” website at Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo

The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 28, 2020

Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2020

Bryant's Helicopter In Rapid Descent Before Fatal Crash

Helicopter in fatal flight that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others descended at nearly 5,000 fpm prior to crash.

Accidents

January 28, 2020