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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CHC Recapitalizes with $450 Million

The plan is part of a court-supervised reorganization process.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2016

Battery-powered R44 Helicopter Flies

The tests are part of an effort to produce and electrically powered semi-autonomous helicopter for organ delivery.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2016

Helitech Orders Underscore AW169 EMS Credentials

Leonardo now holds orders for more than 150 AW169s.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2016

LCI Sees Recovering Market for Leased Helicopters

Diversification proves key for the leasing company.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2016

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FastFin for Airbus H125 Nears Certification

Deliveries will begin shortly after certification.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2016

Slovenian Police To Receive Linx-equipped H135

The helicopter can be configured for missions beyond law enforcement.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2016

Public Services H175 Completes First Test Campaign

Certification is planned for next year.

Rotorcraft

October 12, 2016

German Police Super Pumas Get Cockpit Upgrade

Heli-One fitted the German police service's AS332L/L1 helicopters with a new flight management system and displays from Universal Avionics.

Rotorcraft

October 11, 2016

Marenco Set To Add Third SKYe SH09 Prototype to Test Program

The new Swiss single-engined helicopter is due to complete certification in late 20117.

Rotorcraft

October 11, 2016

JSSI Adds H130 Parts-only Program, New Customer

The news at Helitech International, included the hourly cost maintenance provider's announcement six new aircraft have been enrolled in its engine program.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 11, 2016

Corail Launches Airbus Fleet Keeper Management Program

The management program is part of the OEM's HCare effort.

Rotorcraft

October 11, 2016

EASA Clears Super Pumas for Service Return

Several conditions apply before the helicopters can be returned to service.

Rotorcraft

October 7, 2016

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.

Rotorcraft

October 7, 2016

Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission

The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.

Rotorcraft

October 3, 2016

UBS: Pre-owned Helicopter Inventory Dips a Bit in August

There were 1,364 pre-owned helicopters available for sale at the end of August, which equates to 6 percent of the installed base.

Rotorcraft

September 19, 2016

Claims Court Sides with Leonardo in Army Row

The case could set a legal precedent on armed forces' buying decisions.

Rotorcraft

September 15, 2016

Russian Helicopters Backlog Grows, Income Shrinks

The company is more aggressively pursuing additional markets.

Rotorcraft

September 14, 2016

Avic Starts Flight Trials of AC312e Helicopter

New derivative features Safran Helicopter Engine Arriel 2E engines (1,000 shp each) and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics.

Rotorcraft

September 13, 2016

S-76 Rotates into Burning Man

One helicopter operator gave attendees a new way to arrive in Black Rock in style.

Rotorcraft

September 13, 2016

Seeing Turbulence, Air Methods Might Trim Bell Buy

The company recently hinted that it is in the process of curtailing its massive buy of 200 Bell 407GXPs.

Rotorcraft

September 13, 2016