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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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Marines Reactivating Unmanned Kaman K-Max Helicopters

Kaman says it is working on optionally piloted vehicles for commercial use

HeliOffShore Safety Program Drawing Fresh Support

The HeliOffShore Safety Intelligence Program collects operational data from 85 percent of the world's offshore helicopter fleet.

Guimbal Suffers First Fatal U.S. Crash

A Helicopteres Guimbal G2 crashed into the Chesapeake Bay, Maryland, killing both aboard.

Airbus Helicopters Orders Down, Revenue Up

Airbus Helicopters revenues grew modestly due to service sales gains.

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S-97 Crash Damage More Severe Than First Reported

NTSB factual report enumerates extensive damage in 2017 crash of Sikorsky S-97 Raider compound helicopter.

HAI Partners with Unmanned Safety Institute for Training

HAI members will receive discounts on USI courses and certifications.

Air Methods Expands In-network Insurance Agreements

Air ambulance provider Air Methods says it has expanded its in-network coverage agreement with health insurer Anthem to six more states.

Hawaii Helitour Operator Suffers Another Crash

A Novictor Robinson R44 crashed during a rainstorm near Honolulu on Monday, killing all three aboard.

KAI Maintains Hopes for Surion Sales

KAI has hopes that Indonesia will be the first export customer for the KUH-1 utility transport helicopter

Era CEO: Offshore Helicopter Industry 'Not Sustainable'

Era Group CEO Chris Bradshaw said the offshore helicopter industry is "not sustainable" in its current form.

Poland Signs for AW101s

Poland is buying four AW101s from Leonardo to dramatically improve the capabilities of the Polish navy's air brigade

Van Horn Helo Testing Full Gross Autos before Crash

Witness says helicopter and "other objects" fell to ground in fatal accident

New Director Slate, Management Proposed for Bristow

Bristow shareholder proposes new directors, strategy as alternative to bankruptcy.

Air Methods Shutters Four Bases in Oklahoma

Air Methods cited an unfavaroble payer mix as its reason for closing four Oklahoma bases.

Army Selects First Round FARA Competitors

The U.S. Army has selected the first round of competitors for its proposed Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft

Leonardo Delivers First Italian Fire Corps AW139s

Italy's National Fire Corps takes delivery of its first AW139s, has options for 12 more.

Bell Vows To Build 407GXis for U.S. Navy in Alabama

Bell has submitted its 407GXi single as a proposed new U.S. Navy training helicopter.

China Gets First Airbus H215

Airbus H215 heavy twin will be used for power line work in China

Shareholder Blasts Bristow's Board, Leaders

Investor Global Value Investment Corp. calls on Bristow's board to resign, cautions against bankruptcy

Bell Banking On FVL For Future Military Sales

Textron CEO credits Bell V-280 with persuading Pentagon to propose more Future Vertical Lift funding.

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