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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Avicopter Unveils New Light Twin

Chinese avionics specialist Savic signs MoU with Thales for helicopter applications.

Rotorcraft

December 2, 2014

Bell Helicopter Shuffles Executives

Matthew Hasik was named executive vice president of Bell’s commercial sales, marketing and programs.

Rotorcraft

December 2, 2014

Former Bell Helicopter Chief James Atkins Passes Away

Atkins spent his entire career at Bell, beginning in 1940, and oversaw the growth of its commercial helicopter division.

Rotorcraft

December 2, 2014

Europe's Clean Sky Program Proceeds with Demonstrators

Light helicopter to fly with diesel engine, Falcon 7X with active flow control for high-lift devices and AgustaWestland to flight-test new tiltrotor.

Aircraft

November 25, 2014

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Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.

Rotorcraft

November 25, 2014

Eric Brown Award Given to British Helicopter Pilot

Dr. Simon Mitchell is also known for expertise in helicopter safety management

Rotorcraft

November 24, 2014

Airbus Helicopters To Deliver First EC175 in December

Delivery ceremony will take place 10 months after certification and five years after the first flight.

Rotorcraft

November 20, 2014

Fourth Mi-38 Heavy-twin Helicopter Prototype Takes Flight

Latest iteration includes shock-resistant fuel system and larger windows.

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2014

Thales, CareFlight Team on AgustaWestland AW139 Sim Training

Simulator will feature Thales’ Reality H technology, electric motion and the possibility to use night-vision goggles.

Rotorcraft

November 18, 2014

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Bell Helicopter 505 Jet Ranger X First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2014

AgustaWestland Lands AW119Kx Sale to Private Operator in China

Helicopter will be delivered by year-end and used for passenger transport operations in the Asian country.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2014

Bell Helicopter Finds Good Fortune in China with Sale of 50 Jet Ranger Xs

This latest order takes Bell independent distributor Reignwood’s commitment to 60 of the new light-single helicopters.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2014

Jet Ranger X Makes First Flight

The light single reached 60 knots during its maiden sortie.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2014

Offshore Helo Operators Launch Safety-focused Association

HeliOffshore targets global membership for widespread safety.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2014

Helitech’s New Venue Proves Good Platform for New Products, Services

Show to alternate between Amsterdam and London

Rotorcraft

November 2, 2014

FAA Dismisses Appeal Seeking Bell 429 Weight Increase

Agency said exemption would give Bell an unfair competitive advantage and could compromise safety.

Rotorcraft

October 28, 2014

IHST: Bad Attitude Can Cause Accidents

Attitude recognition can be first step in accident prevention.

Rotorcraft

October 20, 2014

HAI Firefighting Safety Conference Begins Next Month

HAI event is free to attend.

Rotorcraft

October 20, 2014

Bell Shows Continued Strength In Executive Market

A variety of interior design options are available for purchasers of executive versions of new Bell helicopters.

Rotorcraft

October 18, 2014

Construction Under Way at Two New Chicago Heliports

Illinois Medical Center Vertiport is being built on the West Side, while Chicago Helicopter Express is building a private heliport to the southeast.

Rotorcraft

October 14, 2014