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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Blackhawk showcases autoclave production process

News of a new autoclave production process

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Test Pilots Say AW609 is Easy to Fly

AW609 test pilots say neither helicopter, nor fixed-wing pilots will find it hard to transition to flying a tiltrotor.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Avpro Notches Pre-owned Sales at Heli-Expo 2015

The private aircraft brokerage reaffirmed its commitment to the rotorcraft market.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Harco and Semco Complete Business Integration

Turbine engine component specialist Harco and electronics group Semco have merged.

Engines

March 4, 2015

Air Resources Helicopters Becomes Launch Customer for Eagle Copters 407HP

Re-engined helicopter received U.S. and Canadian approvals in December.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Enstrom Announces Launch Customers for TH180

The first flight of the TH180 prototype was made on February 6 and this aircraft is now on display at Heli-Expo 2015 in Orlando.

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

Phoenix Heliparts, True Blue Team on Battery STCs

Phoenix Heliparts and True Blue Power will work together installing advanced lithium-ion batteries.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 4, 2015

Roberts Replaces Retiring Rieder at Erickson

Erickson introduces new Jeff Roberts as new CEO

Rotorcraft

March 4, 2015

New Mexico Police Discuss Search and Rescue Accident

New Mexico State Police flight department reviewed operations in response to critical NTSB report.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

China Order Boosts Bell’s Expectations of 2015 Growth

Bell Helicopter CEO John Garrison is bullish as new 525 prepares to fly, despite declining military spending.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

AHS Head Details Group’s Activities

The organization founded more than 70 years ago by the pioneers of the industry is active today in many arenas.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

AgustaWestland Designates New AW139 Training Centers

The OEM designated two new training centers to accommodate its growing fleet of AW139 medium-twins.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

Seahawk PBL Contract Sets New Standard, Companies Say

The U.S. Navy awarded Sikorsky and Lockheed Martin a nearly $2 billion contract for H-60 Seahawk performance-based logistics.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

AgustaWestland to build AW609 in Philadelphia

The price of the AgustaWestland civil tiltrotor will be comparable with that of super-medium helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

HeliExpo 2015 Set to Break Records and Boost Business

Over the last few shows, the business level has averaged more than two billion dollars, according to HAI president Matt Zuccaro.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

AgustaWestland Continues Upward Trajectory

In 2014, company delivered more than 200 new helicopters and booked orders for more than 230 worth $3.45 billion.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015