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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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Turkish Operator Buys First 407GXP in Europe

Bell Helicopter has achieved its first European sale for the 407GXP single.

Bell 429’s Luxury Cabin Interior Unveiled

Mecaer has developed a stylish cabin that is quiet and high-tech.

FAA Issues AD on Enstrom Rotor Spindle Cracks

As a result of a January crash of a 280FX, the safety agency is shortening the window between inspection intervals for the helicopter maker.

Bell Helicopter, AgustaWestland Bet on European Market

The market is relatively slow but both manufacturers see Europe as key.

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Sikorsky Progresses in Building Optionally Piloted Black Hawk

The helicopter manufacturer is building a production kit version of the autonomy system developed under its Matrix research program.

Erickson Posts Huge Loss

The company attributed the $75 million loss to a one-time impairment-of-goodwill charge of $49.8 million.

NTSB To Host Helicopter Accident Investigation Course

The course covers the procedures, methods used and the skills required in all aspects of helicopter accident investigation.

New Assembly Process Lauded for Bell 525 Relentless

Palletized assembly process uses a major fixture that moves along the different assembly stations, with tooling added or removed at each station.

Utility Version of Airbus EC145 Gets EASA Nod

Lower-cost light twin offers 322 pounds more payload.

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015

Helicopter Industry Ready for Takeoff at HeliExpo 2015

IHST Publishes Safety Tips for Helicopter Pilots

The list provides a review of what pilots already know: stay ahead of the aircraft.

Chicago Vertiport Opens for Business

The facility offers operators an alternative to Midway and O'Hare.

EASA OKs Higher Weight for MD 900/902 Explorer Helo

Increased maximum gross weight climbs to 6,770 pounds, up from 6,500 pounds.

Bell Helicopter Adjusting to Civil Market 'Softness'

The adjustments include continuing layoffs, and Bell expects one-time charges of $40 to $50 million.

Bond Awarded North Sea SAR Contract

The industry is funding a search-and-rescue service to supplement the national SAR coverage.

Helicopter Breaks the Ice

Small fishing boat was stranded in an ice floe.

Australian Pilots Warned about Autumn

Cattle mustering becomes particularly dangerous at this time of year.

French HEMS Industry Strives To Reinvent Itself

Second crewmember still a major issue. Local firm to demonstrate flightpath-generating app.

Air Methods Appoints New Leader at Blue Hawaiian Helicopters

Air Methods replaces Blue Hawaiian Helicopters founders David and Patricia Chevalier with president Gregg Lundberg.

Poland Chooses European Helicopters and American Missiles

The Airbus Helicopters Caracel and the Raytheon Patriot missile system will boost the country’s military capability.

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