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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East /West brings Energy Attenuating Seats to Market

East/West’s seats suit pilots large and small.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Helicopter FTDs Rising to the Training Challenge

Moving flight simulators may be over-rated, even in helicopter training

Training and Workforce

March 4, 2015

Curtiss-Wright Intros New Recorders, Computer and Display

Curtiss-Wright unveils multiple new products improving helicopter safety.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

FlightDeck Freedom Datalink Ready for FANS Testing

Satcom Direct’s Freedom datalink service can now be used for testing an aircraft’s capability for the Future Air Navigation System.

Avionics

March 4, 2015

New Bell 407GXPs Will Get Upgraded Rolls-Royce Engines

The kit increases “hot and high” power by up to 8 percent, improves fuel efficiency by 2 percent and expands mission range and payload capability.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

National Helicopter signs SRT for SAR training

Operational training and support to various countries in South America

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

10 Years under Tilton, MD Helicopters Announces MD 902 Upgrade

The company supplies training and armed helicopters to Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, Jordan, Costa Rica, Mexico and others.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Universal Avionics Has ADS-B Solution

The Ariz.-based company warns the clock is ticking on the FAA’s ADS-B compliance mandate.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Hamilton T1 Ventilator Mount Receives Certification

With the new mount the ventilator can be rotated 360 degrees, allowing technicians and flight medics to precisely position the equipment.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 4, 2015

Sikorsky’s Innovations Engineers Tackle Big Challenges

Sikorsky’s Innovations engineers are tackling issues such as slow speed, poor maneuverability, vibration, noise and cost of maintenance.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Able Adds Bearing Inspection Service for Bell

Initially for the Bell 206 and 407 models, the Arizona-based MRO provider plans to add more lines.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Sikorsky S-76D Demo Flight Proves Performance Boost

“This aircraft wants to get up and fly because of its power and the blades,” high-time Sikorsky pilot Ray Altieri commented.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

LCI to Manage Helicopters for SQN Capital Management

LCI will manage seven helicopters bought by asset management group SQN and operated by AAR and Erickson.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Rolls-Royce M250 First Network Award Goes To Cadorath Aerospace

M250 award winner announced

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Rolls-Royce and Composite Helicopters Sign Engine MoU

With a composite fuselage and powerful turbine engine, newcomer is on track to deliver change to the rotorcraft industry.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Heli-Expo Scores Big On Return to Orlando

HAI’s Heli-Expo 2015 show is on track to beat its record for visitor and exhibitor participation.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015