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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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Pulselite Now Standard on Bell 407GXi

Precise Flite's Pulselite pulsing lighting system increases visibility, helping reflect the speed and directional movement of the aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

Unmanned Korean MD500 Flies for the First Time

Korean Air’s Aerospace Division has modified a former armed forces helicopter to an unmanned configuration with the aim of creating an armed platform

Era Profits On Asset Sales, Merger Fever Comes To Offshore

Era Group posted modest Q2 net income while CHC said it is open to a merger

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Helicopters, Defense Push Leonardo Higher

Leonardo's orders increase by 34 percent in the first half of 2019.

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First Apaches Arrive in India

The Indian Air Force is receiving an initial batch of eight AH-64E(I)s to form the first unit

Arrow Aviation Obtains China CAAC Mx Approval

Louisiana-based Arrow Aviation is a service center for helo OEMs Leonardo, Bell, Airbus and Sikorsky.

Robinson Helicopter Adds New MRO Facility

To maximize efficiency, Robinson organized the new space around the flow of parts.

Maintenance and Modifications

Russia Resurrects Stored Ka-29s

The growth in Russia’s assault ship capability has created a renewed demand for the shipborne assault support Ka-29 helicopter.

Witness: AW139 Was Spinning before Bahamas Fatal Crash

The NTSB has issued its preliminary report into the July 4 fatal AW139 crash in the Bahamas that killed seven.

Elevated UAM Landing Sites Pose Challenges

Expert cautions care in designing rooftop landing pads for eVTOLs.

CHC Heli CEO Fessenden Resigns

Dave Balevic will serve as interim CEO of CHC.

More Safety Training For Primary Helo Students Urged

Safety tools should be incorporated in primary, recurrent helo pilot training, says professor.

Metro Signs for Five Kopter SH09 Helos

Metro Aviation has indicated its intent to purchase five Kopter SH09 singles upon certification

DOT IG Investigating 'Doors Off' Helitours

The DOT IG is investigating FAA oversight of the "doors off" helitour industry

After Q2 Declines, Bell Looks To Improve In Q3

The helicopter manufacturer saw lower revenue and profit in second quarter 2019, mainly from a decline in its military business.

Columbia Helicopters Being Sold To Private Equity Firm

Columbia Helicopters is being acquired by private equity firm AEI

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Leonardo TH-119 Gets IFR Approval

Leonardo's candidate for a replacement U.S. Navy training helicopter gets IFR approval from the FAA

Serbia Outlines Helicopter Plans, Buys Mistral

A mixture of helicopters from East and West will continue to equip the Serbian forces, along with the indigenous maintenance of the existing Gazelle fleet

Cell Phone, Meds Factor in NM CFIT Helo Crashes

The NTSB has issued final reports in a pair of controlled flight into terrain helicopter crashes in New Mexico

Russian Helicopters To Incorporate Printed Parts

Russian Helicopters said it would begin using 3D printed parts into its production helicopters beginning in 2020

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