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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Vector Expands MRO Capability for H130/EC130

Vector also has been contracted to perform 12-year inspections and conversions on the AS350.

Metro Delivers Flying Scientific Lab to Miami University

The Airbus H125 will serve as an observation platform for climate research.

Marenco Brings in First Orders from South Africa

The company received two orders from Saphire Blue and a third from David Gold.

German Rescue Operator DRF Leases Helicopters from Waypoint

DRF Luftrettung is leasing two Airbus H135P2 helicopters from Waypoint Leasing.

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Marenco Builds Sales of New SKYe SH09 Helicopter

Swiss start-up airframer already setting up production, support organization

Sikorsky Looks to Polish Customer Support Image

Based on the results of recent industry surveys and user feedback, Sikorsky has its sights set on bolstering its product support.

Bell MRO Approval Strengthens Bond With Textron-owned Able

Able Engineering has been made an approved service center for Bell Helicopters.

Airbus Partners with Thales for H160 Simulator

The first will be positioned in France, with more added as needed.

CAE in deal for Lockheed Flight Training

CAE is taking steps to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Commercial Flight Training business.

Air Methods Posts Revenue Gains

Air medical and tourism revenues increased in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Frasca Level 7 FTD To Be First in Canada

The training device is convertible among three different configurations: the AS350 B2, AS350 B2 VEMD and the AS350 B3e (now the Airbus H125).

HAI Names First Safety Standards Operators

Since the beginning of the year, the association has accredited four rotorcraft operators under its new safety standard system.

Honeywell Downgrades Helicopter Delivery Outlook

Survey indicated that Latin America led all global regions in the rate of new aircraft purchase plans, despite an economic slowdown in Brazil.

Bell Reveals February Orders and Deliveries

India and Nepal are among the more recent buyers.

What Was Once N16HT Pro Is Now Ecliptus

Aviation Specialties Unlimited hopes the renamed product will be appealing to a larger audience.

Southeast Aerospace Reworks Bell 407GX for Military Role

The new version of the 407GX will be designated the NSA 407MRH

Timberline Earns Restricted TC for Black Hawk

The helicopter will perform a number of missions.

Genesys Seeks STC for Aspen PFD as Attitude Source

The Aspen PFD would serve as the attitude source for the Genesys HeliSAS.

Air Zermatt Is Launch Customer for Marenco SKYe SH09

Air Zermatt becomes a launch customer for the new single-engine turbine helicopter.

Erickson Builds on its Manufacturing Capability

Known for its heavy helicopter building prowess, the company will drastically shift gears with its new contract.

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