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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Sikorsky Sells Schweizer S-300 Helicopter Line

The new entity, Schweizer RSG, will be based in Fort Worth and headed by David Horton, a former Schweizer general manager.

Rotorcraft

January 26, 2018

Swisshelicopter SH09 Slated To Enter Service in 2019

On February 1, the company plans to announce a major rebranding effort and a new company name.

Rotorcraft

January 23, 2018

Airbus Helicopters Deliveries Down; Rethinking X6

The X6 large-helicopter project might ultimately emerge as a significantly different, perhaps military-driven, product.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2018

Milestone Places Eight AW139s with China's Kingwing

This is “the largest helicopter lease placement ever in China,” said Milestone Aviation CEO Daniel Rosenthal.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2018

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UH-1H Crash at Northern New Mexico Border Claims Five

Among the deceased was Robert Bennett, treasurer-general of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe.

Accidents

January 19, 2018

Falcon Aviation Wins Kuwait Oil Helicopter Contract

The contract marks a “significant expansion” for Falcon Aviation, which will be adding personnel and supporting facilities in Kuwait.

Rotorcraft

January 18, 2018

NTSB: Severe Vibration Triggered Bell 525 Breakup

The vibration initiated at 92 percent Nr excited the main rotor scissors mode—the adjacent blades were moving together and apart in a scissors motion.

Accidents

January 17, 2018

PHI Offloads Sikorsky S-76C++s to Helijet

The first three helicopters will be prepared at PHI's base in Lafayette, Louisiana, for delivery in the first and second quarter.

Charter & Fractional

January 16, 2018

China Introduces New Transport Helicopter

The Z-8G is a troop and cargo carrier derived from the Z-8 naval helicopter.

Aircraft

January 10, 2018

Bell Helicopter To Unveil Urban Air Taxi at CES 2018

Four-passenger design will offer full connectivity, including video conferencing capability.

Rotorcraft

January 9, 2018

Future Brightens for Rotorcraft Market

After several down years, the industry expects to see a return to growth.

Rotorcraft

January 3, 2018

Auditors: Britain's National Police Air Service 'Unsustainable'

Police leaders need to find an alternative for air support, auditor finds.

Rotorcraft

January 1, 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW109 Trekker Wins EASA Approval

The helicopter is aimed primarily at the utility and EMS markets.

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2017

AW139 Fleet Tops 2 Million Flight Hours

The helicopter has been in service since 2004.

Rotorcraft

December 29, 2017

Lily Patents Environmentally Friendly Helipad

The pad captures all aircraft fluids, including jet fuel and de-icing liquid, and has a built-in heating system for snow and ice abatement.

Airports

December 19, 2017

Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Makes First Flight

The tiltrotor provides twice the speed and range of conventional helicopters.

Rotorcraft

December 18, 2017

HEMS Continues Medicare Struggles

Average cost per transport was $10,199 but Medicare reimburses at an average rate of 59 percent, for an aggregate of more than $1 billion below costs.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2017

Cal Fire Cleared To Buy Sikorsky Firehawks

Firehawk features a belly tank that can hold 1,000 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam and can be quickly refueled by a pump snorkel system.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2017

Aurora Proves An Autonomous Huey Can Work; U.S. Marines Testing Next

The Autonomous Aerial Cargo Utility System (AACUS) employs a UH-1H testbed fitted with special sensors and software

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2017

Drone Pilot Faulted in Helicopter Collision

The helicopter was in compliance with FAA regs and Army guidelines.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2017