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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U.S. Agency Seeks Comments on Helidecks on Fixed Offshore Facilities

Bureau of Safety and Environment mulls including industry standards for design, construction and maintenance of helidecks in regulations.

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September 25, 2014

Sikorsky Marks 75 Years of Modern Helicopter Flight

On Sept. 14, 1939, Igor Sikorsky lifted his experimental VS-300 helicopter “to tabletop height.”

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September 18, 2014

Russian Helicopters Reassesses Four Helo Programs

The Ka-226T, Ka-62, Mi-172A2 and Mi-38 were originally scheduled to be certified this or next year.

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September 16, 2014

NTSB Calls for Methane Management on Gulf Platforms

Recommendation follows two power-loss incidents in helicopters that led to accidents on or near offshore oil platforms.

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September 11, 2014

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.

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September 9, 2014

FAA Asks Los Angeles Helicopter Traffic To Use Discrete Squawks

Request will help FAA improve situational awareness and gather more specific data about helicopter movements and helicopter noise.

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September 9, 2014

CMC’s FMS, GPS Selected for Airbus EC225e

CMA-9000 flight management system and CMA-5024 GPS/Waas landing system have been selected on the Airbus Helicopters EC225e.

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September 6, 2014

Oceania Gets Bike Rack Nod

The 120-pound system can hold up to six bicycles (three on each side).

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September 6, 2014

Avicopter Flies New Version of AC311 Light Single

Chinese helicopter manufacturer bets on domestic avionics, French engine.

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September 4, 2014

Airbus Helicopters Reins In Innovation

Helicopter manufacturer forgoes advanced X4 cockpit, electric backup motor for singles.

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September 3, 2014

Bell CEO Wants More National Investment in Rotorcraft

U.S. investment paltry compared with that of Europe and Canada.

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September 3, 2014

India Authorizes Purchase of Boeing Apaches, Chinooks

The deal is valued at $2.5 billion.

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September 3, 2014

FAA Enhancing ADS-B in the Gulf

Three new ADS-B radios in Mexico will enhance surveillance capabilities over the Gulf.

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September 2, 2014

Electronic Use, Improved Seating Key to Passenger Comfort on Helicopters

EASA makes operators responsible for allowing use of portable electronic devices; the only hope for comfort improvement may be in seating.

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September 2, 2014

Bell Helicopter Breaks Ground on Jet Ranger X Plant

The new $26.3 million, 82,300-sq-ft hangar is slated for completion by June next year.

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August 28, 2014

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helicopter Operations

Combination of the two European operators will create a 59-strong helicopter fleet.

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August 28, 2014