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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MaxViewKit Bubble Windows To Improve AS350’s Hover View

The kit MaxViewKit 350 will increase visibility by a factor of 10, the company claims.

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February 29, 2016

Italians Honored by Sikorsky Humanitarian Service Award

A daring rescue at sea over 72 hours took teamwork and stamina to succeed.

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February 29, 2016

More Challenges for Hamptons Helo Flying

Growing helicopter operations have lead to noise complaints and restrictions in East Hampton, N.Y.

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February 29, 2016

Rolls-Royce Excellence in Maintenance Award Goes to Lewis

Turbomeca USA customer training manager imparts professional philosophy to maintenance technicians.

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February 29, 2016

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University of North Carolina Receives EMS Bell 429

Two Bell 429s have been delivered to the University of North Carolina from United Rotorcraft.

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February 29, 2016

Trouble Continues in Brazil’s Oil Patch

Sales of helicopter services have slowed dramatically in the once-busy Brazil oil sector.

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February 29, 2016

Ferreira Named Flight Instructor of the Year

Blessing Award is one of nine HAI Salute to Excellence Awards

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February 29, 2016

MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Lawrence keeps his unit together in tough times.

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February 29, 2016

CAMTS Director Frazer Honored with Airbus Golden Hour Award

Emergency Room nurse spurs new safety criteria for airborne medical transport.

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February 29, 2016

ITT Enidine Features Rotorcraft-Unique Product Line

ITT Enidine’s products are featured on Bell’s new 525 Relentless super-medium twin-engine helicopter.

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February 29, 2016

Erickson Supports Navy Heavy Lift Program

The Portland, Ore., company is leveraging its experience gained in the S-54 to provide assistance for its siblings.

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February 29, 2016

Florida Sheriff Department Takes Third Airbus H125

Single-engine helicopter will be used in a variety of roles.

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February 29, 2016

Erickson Supports Australian Firefighting Fleet

Two contracts call for deployment of additional Aircranes in firefighting and timber harvesting roles.

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February 29, 2016

Conklin & de Decker Updates Maintenance Programs

the newest version of its Life Cycle Cost software includes data for more than 460 aircraft.

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February 29, 2016

Airbus Helicopters Gets EASA Nod for Automated Rig Approach

Optional system to cut pilot workload in offshore oil-and-gas operations.

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February 29, 2016

MDHI Secures Launch Customer for 530G

Malaysian Army Aviation will take delivery of the new variant beginning later this year.

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February 29, 2016

Sikorsky Reports Progress With Demonstrators

The S-97 Raider will fly 60 hours this year, while the Matrix autonomy program will be reinforced with the UH-60A.

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February 29, 2016

New-look Finmeccanica Promises Strong Rotorcraft Focus

The AgustaWestland brand is expected to survive the recent restructuring of parent company Finmeccanica.

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February 29, 2016

Global Aerospace Rolls Out New Online Portal

The system aims to simply the insurance coverage procedure or users and brokers alike.

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February 29, 2016

Airbus H125 Getting BLR FastFins

FAA certification is expected later this year, with EASA and ANAC nods to follow.

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February 29, 2016