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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Airbus Helicopters Introduces 'HForce' Weapons Package

The manufacturer is offering several options for arming its civil-derived H125M, H145M and H225M military helicopters.

Pall Pureair Filter Gets EASA STC for Airbus H125, EC130 Helicopters

The device improves engine performance by 2 percent.

MD Helicopters Provides Glimpse of 902 Upgrades, New 6XX

The company is working on the next generation Explore with new cockpit and a number of other upgrades, as well as a new 6XX attack helicopter.

AW Trekker Utility Helicopter Makes First Flight

EASA certification is expected by year-end.

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Latitude Displays Latest Technologies

Helicopter flight data management among the systems on show.

Reiser Joins the Full-Flight Simulator Market

The German manufacturer looks to deliver its first Level D device early in 2017.

International Helicopter Safety Team rechartered

The group has seen positive trends in helicopter safety and is working toward the goal of zero accidents.

Helifab's S-76 Aux Tank Gets EASA Nod

The 62-gallon tank is installed in the helicopter’s baggage compartment.

Globavia’s LEAT, Erickson Team with Astronautics on New EFI

Leat will collaborate on installations on AW109 and AB 412, while Erickson will work with Astronautics on certification and other legacy applications.

Rolls-Royce Expands Engine Support Network

Rolls-Royce is increasing support options for its M250 and RR300 engines.

Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators

The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.

Van Horn Customers Anxious for Composite LongRanger Blades

The Van Horn MRBs have an 18,000-hour service life, more than triple the life of current OEM 206B metal blades.

Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+

The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.

Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight

Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.

VIH Outlines Projects and Achievements

Growth and capacity expansion are on the agenda.

Airbus Helicopters Focuses on Product Diversity

Airbus Helicopters Focuses on Product Diversity

Sikorsky Gives S-92 Operators More Lift With Weight Increase

Sikorsky Gives S-92 Operators More Lift With Weight Increase

Global Helicopter Industry Gathers for 2016 HeliExpo Show

Global Helicopter Industry Gathers for 2016 HeliExpo Show

H160 Flight Testing Benefitting From New Tools

Certification is planned for 2018, as the manufacturer gears up for production.

Enstrom Flight Testing Continues On TH180

Certification of the company’s new training and utility helicopter is expected later this year or in early 2017.

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