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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Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Aircraft

March 4, 2015

S-92 to Conquer the Last Frontier

An area of Alaska larger than 39 of the 50 states has ordered a Sikorsky S-92 to fulfill its search and rescue mission.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

UK Helicopter Museum Looks To Expand

The world’s largest dedicated helicopter collection is running out of hangar space.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Bristow Group Hits Earnings Turbulence

UK helicopter operator sees lower earnings, but sees opportunity with SAR bases opening.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Videos

NJ Pols take aim at NYC helitours

Attempt underway to restrict heli-tour operations departing from New Jersey airports and heliports.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Inaer Takes Delivery of Mecaer HEMS Kits for EC145 T2

The HEMS system for the EC145 T2 provides maximum flexibility and assures multiple cabin layouts.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Helitowcart Debuts Three Helicopter Towing Devices

New towcarts are aimed at private owners of light turbine rotorcraft.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.

Safety

March 4, 2015

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Turbomeca Provides Power for New Indian Helicopters

Twin-engine HAL light combat helicopter to be powered by Ardiden 1H1, while HAL light utility helicopter will use Ardiden 1U.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Lider and CAE Partner on S-92 Training in Brazil

CAE will train Lider’s S-92 pilots at Sao Paolo’s Congonhas Airport.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops

New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Offers New Three-year Warranty

The new warranty will provide coverage for three years or 2,000 hours, including labor for the first year.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

FEC Heliports Touts Upgraded Helipad Lights

Company’s battery-operated lights can now be operated by pilots via aircraft radios.

Airports

March 4, 2015

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

Bell Helicopters Announces Order of New 407GXP Model

S-92 to Conquer the Last Frontier

An area of Alaska larger than 39 of the 50 states has ordered a Sikorsky S-92 to fulfill its search and rescue mission.

UK Helicopter Museum Looks To Expand

The world’s largest dedicated helicopter collection is running out of hangar space.

Bristow Group Hits Earnings Turbulence

UK helicopter operator sees lower earnings, but sees opportunity with SAR bases opening.

Videos

More Articles

NJ Pols take aim at NYC helitours

Attempt underway to restrict heli-tour operations departing from New Jersey airports and heliports.

Inaer Takes Delivery of Mecaer HEMS Kits for EC145 T2

The HEMS system for the EC145 T2 provides maximum flexibility and assures multiple cabin layouts.

Helitowcart Debuts Three Helicopter Towing Devices

New towcarts are aimed at private owners of light turbine rotorcraft.

Composite Helicopters Pursuing Certified Models

The New Zealand company is moving toward certification of three models of its composite helicopter.

Twirly Birds Celebrate 2015 Les Morris Award Winner

This year's winner signed her book at Twirly Birds meeting.

FAA Rotorcraft Safety Conference Set for Next Month

Conference will feature helicopter safety presentations, exhibits and speeches from government and industry representatives.

McMurdo Joins International Marine Rescue

IMRF’s project seeks to improve maritime search and rescue capability around the world.

Elytron Showcases Completed Airframe of Technology Demonstrator

Light and quick, Elytron's first tilt-wing effort takes shape; the design is on display at Heli-Expo 2015.

USHST Reports Big Drop in Helicopter Accidents

Safety organization says 2014 saw lowest accident level in more than three decades.

Turbomeca Provides Power for New Indian Helicopters

Twin-engine HAL light combat helicopter to be powered by Ardiden 1H1, while HAL light utility helicopter will use Ardiden 1U.

Lider and CAE Partner on S-92 Training in Brazil

CAE will train Lider’s S-92 pilots at Sao Paolo’s Congonhas Airport.

Advantage Aviation Technologies Launches New Website, Names Moore To Head Ops

New site provides comprehensive overview of company’s aircraft repair and services capabilities.

Cobham Showcases Business Units, Products at Heli-Expo

Represented in the booth are Cobham’s Aerospace Communications, AvComm, Antenna Systems and Life Support divisions.

Airbus Helicopters Offers New Three-year Warranty

The new warranty will provide coverage for three years or 2,000 hours, including labor for the first year.

Alpine Aerotech names new president

Denomme is taking the reins from Jim Campbell, who is retiring after 46 years in the helicopter industry.

FEC Heliports Touts Upgraded Helipad Lights

Company’s battery-operated lights can now be operated by pilots via aircraft radios.

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