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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Canadian Aftermarket MFR Earns R44 STC

For Ramm Aerospace the FAA STC for the cockpit floor tray is is sixth for the Robinson helicopter.

Rotorcraft

February 13, 2018

Airbus Helicopters Reveals First Customer For ‘HForce’

Serbia is buying weaponized H145M helicopters; Thailand is another prospect.

Aircraft

February 12, 2018

Bell Says Marinized Helicopters Well Suited to Asia-Pacific

Helicopter manufacturer is keen to exploit the potential for sales in wider region.

Rotorcraft

February 12, 2018

Russian Helicopters Advances Mi-171E2, Ansat programs

MI-171E2 wrapped up a 45-flight, 50-hour test campaign, while an Ansat configured for EMS operations is in the throes of Chinese validation.

Rotorcraft

February 8, 2018

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Armed Black Hawk Completes Qualification

Sikorsky's integrated weaponization solution for the S-70i/UH-60M Black Hawk is now qualified for operation. The launch customer is the UAE.

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2018

Airbus To Demo Skyways Drone

Project Skyways aims to develop a drone that can collect and delivery parcels autonomously.

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2018

Collective Wisdom Displays its Ultralight Eagle Heli

Italy's GHT Helicopters has developed a turbine-powered ultralight helicopter in a class dominated by reciprocating powerplants.

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2018

New Bell 412 Sale to Philippines 'Cancelled'

Human rights issue threatens supply of Bell's latest Huey derivative, the 412EPI with digital cockpit,

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2018

EASA Awards Airbus Helicopters Single Production Approval

Single production organization approval will simplify production and certification processes, company says.

Aircraft

February 6, 2018

ASG Offers Preview Copies of Copter Report

Hong Kong-based firm also showcases recent regional infrastructure and China GA reports, and spotlights marketing services.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2018

Esterline Displays Advanced Helicopter Avionics

Esterline has developed a range of advanced avionics that can be built into an integrated solution to meet rotary-wing needs.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2018

Orolia Extends ELT Deal With Airbus Helicopters

Expanded agreement includes all Airbus rotorcraft

Avionics

February 4, 2018

CBP Helicopters To Provide Super Bowl Security

Three UH-60 Black Hawks and three AStars will maintain aerial surveillance for the Super Bowl this Sunday in Minneapolis

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2018

Swisshelicopter Rebrands as Kopter

Name "makes a promise to its customers: whatever the missions, whatever the times, wherever the places, Kopter will get you where you’re going."

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2018

Bell Getting Busier at Seletar

Asia-Pacific regional activity is increasing and for Bell Helicopter, Singapore is at the leading edge.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 1, 2018

Revenues, Civil Deliveries Rise at Bell Helicopter

Scott Donnelly, chairman and CEO of Bell Helicopter parent Textron, forecast slightly lower revenues—$3.2 billion—for the helicopter manufacturer in 2018.

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2018

GlobalParts.aero Makes Move into Rotary-wing Market

The company is adding part numbers that will support its mixed-fleet customer base.

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2018

Leonardo Revving Up to 10 Percent Profit in 2020

New leadership team expresses mild optimism; investors register strong disappointment in five-year forecast.

Rotorcraft

January 31, 2018

Frasca Launches Lower Priced Helo Training Device

The device is designed to give operators procedural training at a lower price point.

Rotorcraft

January 31, 2018

Bell Helicopter Begins Euro Deliveries of Jet Ranger X

The initial 505 Jet Ranger Xs in Europe will be put into corporate operations.

Rotorcraft

January 30, 2018