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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HAL Awaits Contract for LUH

India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.

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September 11, 2019

Round-the-world Gyrocopter Flight Nears Completion

Adventurer James Ketchell is flying a gyrocopter around-the-world to raise money for charity

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September 6, 2019

CHC Names Two New Top Executives

David Balevic is CHC's new CEO; Imran Hayat named executive Vice President

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September 6, 2019

Leonardo Teaming With CAE for USG Helo Training

Helicopter Leonardo is teaming with aviation training company CAE USA to offer training to U.S. government customers

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September 6, 2019

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Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1000th Super Puma

Heavy twin being delivered to German Federal Police

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September 6, 2019

Offshore Helo Services Company PHI Exits Bankruptcy

The Louisiana-based helicopter services company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new equity capital, $225 million loan.

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September 5, 2019

U.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas

U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.

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September 4, 2019

Kamov Ka-62 Makes Flying Debut at MAKS 2019

The model has been through a series of launches and relaunches, but is now ready for public display.

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September 3, 2019

VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod

The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.

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September 3, 2019

Ansat Aurus VVIP Helicopter Unveiled at MAKS 2019

Russian Helicopters has developed both a VIP version and a cold-weather version.

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September 3, 2019

Helo Fueling Error Could Cost Flight Crew $1 Million

German police crew refueled their EC135 with avgas--twice.

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August 30, 2019

Second Airbus Helicopters H145D3 Flies

Second H145 D3 prototype will be used to test autopilot, performance, and structure.

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August 30, 2019

Airbus Offers Tiger Upgrade to Australia

Upgrading the current Tiger fleet could save Australia AUD3 billion compared with buying new attack helicopters

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August 30, 2019

MAKS 2019: KRET Showcases Updated Mi-24

New equipment and new capabilities—including an air-to-air capability—can breathe new life into a combat classic

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August 30, 2019

New Schedule, Specs for VRT500 Light Helicopter

The manufacturer has improved performance specs for the aircraft announced last year.

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August 29, 2019

Bill Would Effectively End Most Heli Tourism in U.S.

U.S. Rep Ed Case's bill would prohibit flights over national parks, prohibit narration from pilots

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August 29, 2019

Bell 505 Fleet Reaches 20,000 Hours

Bell has delivered 200 of its 505 light singles to customers on six continents

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August 28, 2019

Life Flight Completes HAI Safety Program

Air ambulance operation Life Flight has completed the Helicopter Association International's Accreditation Program of Safety.

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August 28, 2019

Vipers and Venoms for the Czech Air Force

The Czechs have selected the UH-1Y and AH-1Z in preference to the Sikorsky UH-60M as the country increases its defense spending

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August 23, 2019

Airbus Delivers 200th Lakota Trainer To U.S. Army

The U.S. Army has trained nearly 1,500 student pilots on the Airbus UH-72A.

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August 20, 2019