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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Robinson Boosts Production as Sales Surge, Strikes Deal for 1,000 Rolls-Royce Turboshafts

Production is back up to eight to nine helicopters per week: one R22, three R66s and four to five R44s.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

Air Methods Signs Big Order for New Bell 407GXP

A more powerful engine and upgraded G1000H avionics software are featured in the next 407GXP.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

Bristow Commits To Being Partner and Customer for AW609 Civil Tiltrotor

The UK-based operator expects to place a double-digit order for the tiltrotor in 2017.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

Macquarie Leases Eight More Helicopters

Operators in Trinidad and Mexico are set to receive S-76 and Bell 412EP helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

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Waypoint Signs LOI on Major Bell 525 Order

The agreement, one of the largest in Bell’s history represents the largest commitment yet for the super medium Relentless.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo

Airbus Helicopters Unveils All-Composite H160 Medium Twin at HeliExpo

Aircraft

March 3, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Unveils the New H160 Helicopter at HeliExpo

Airbus Helicopters Unveils the New H160 Helicopter at HeliExpo

Aircraft

March 3, 2015

Airbus Helicopters CEO Talks about Market Conditions Ahead of H160 Unveiling

Airbus Helicopters CEO Talks about Market Conditions Ahead of H160 Unveiling

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

SKYe SH09 First Flight Augurs Well for Sales

Letter of intent from South Africa brings backlog to 60, but Marenco is mum on SH09 development.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

Bell Updates Progress on 505 and 525

The 505 is on track for certification this year, while the 525 is preparing for first flight in the second quarter.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

Archangel Sensors Replace Costly Gyros

The company’s AHRS and ADAHRS sensors are available for a growing number of aircraft types.

Avionics

March 2, 2015

Dallas Airmotive, H+S Aviation Eye Global Growth

Rotorcraft engines are a significant growth area for BBA Aviation’s engine repair and overhaul facilities.

Engines

March 2, 2015

AgustaWestland Boosts MRO With Transmission Test Stand

The new gearbox test stand is installed at AgustaWestland’s Philadelphia, Pa. facility.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

Rockwell Collins Displaying Flyable Pro Line Fusion Demonstrator

The flyable demonstrator is equipped with a cyclic and collective and will give showgoers a taste of cockpits of the future.

Avionics

March 2, 2015

Airbus Helicopters To Unveil New Medium Twin, Hoping To Reverse Sluggish Sales

Financial performance close to stability in 2014, while outlines of new X4 medium twin emerge.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

Pentagon Approves BAE Anti-Missile System for Export

The U.S. Department of Defense approved exports of BAE Systems' advanced threat infrared countermeasures systems used on Army helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

Return of the Rebuild

The popular Rolls-Royce M250 engine build returns to the Dallas Airmotive booth at Heli-Expo.

Engines

March 2, 2015

Sikorsky Assembling Second Raider

Developing unmanned systems

Rotorcraft

March 2, 2015

VIH Aerospace Receives Master Caution Panel STC

New master caution panel is available for retrofit on the Bell 212.

Avionics

March 2, 2015

Mobile Video Downlink System Displayed in Command Center Truck

The company’s Chevy Tahoe is outfitted as a mobile central receive site for helicopter video downlinks.

Avionics

March 2, 2015