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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FAA Looking At Revising Rotorcraft Standards

FAA acknowledges “that the evolution of Parts 27 and 29 has not kept pace with technology and the capability of rotorcraft produced currently.”

August 14, 2014

Avantto introduces Combo ownership

Top Latin American management firm increases flexibility in flight time for clients

Charter & Fractional

August 14, 2014

Helibras “Blue Line” Status Will Streamline Support

Customers of Helibras will benefit from it having the new Blue Line clearance status as processing customs clearance will be reduce from 5 days down to 1.

August 13, 2014

AgustaWestland Showcases Trio of Helicopters

AgustaWestland’s LABACE display features an AW109 Power, a Grand New and an AW169 mockup.

August 13, 2014

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JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 12, 2014

JSSI Looks To Expand Helicopter Support

JSSI aims to prove that its expertise in aircraft maintenance programs extends beyond business jets, with its new emphasis on helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 12, 2014

Latin American Helicopter Market En Fuego

OEMs selling and investing more throughout the region.

Russian Rotorcraft Have Plenty to Offer in Latin America

The Russian Helicopters group produced a wide array of aircraft suited to a variety of missions.

FAA Plans To Revisit Rotorcraft Certification Standards

Commenters indicated a substantial interest in revising and restructuring the certification standards, prompting the FAA review.

Elbit Launches Wearable HUD

Equipment maker sees offshore operators as a key market for the device.

North Sea Offshore Helicopter Pax To Get Improved Breathing Systems Soon

Training with new emergency breathing systems is to start shortly, and a study of body size and shape is already under way to make egress safer

JSSI Pushes Harder into Helicopter Maintenance

The company sees large-scale opportunities in the oil and gas sector.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Applying 525 Technology to V-280

The Army expected to make a decision on its Joint Multi-Role Program, and Bell believes commonality with the civil 525 gives the Valor an advantage.

Sikorsky Plans Higher Takeoff Weight for S-92s

Sikorsky medium twin to offer an extra 1,200 pounds of payload, allowing more passengers or fuel.

German Aeromedical Operator DRF Luftrettung Takes First Airbus Helicopters EC 145T2

DRF has a firm order for 20 EC 145T2s, which will gradually replace its BK 117 and Bell 412 fleets.

Genesys HeliSAS STC’d for Robinson R44

System allows for heading and nav hold, as well as vertical speed and altitude hold.

Enstrom Offers Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck

Combining the G1000H with the safety and handling qualities of the 480B make this an exceptional helicopter.

Maintenance and Modifications

First AW189 Enters Service with Bristow

Bristow has four more AW189s on order.

Airbus Helicopters Plans Follow-on to X3

LifeRCraft architecture combines a main rotor for vertical takeoff and landing, fixed wings for energy-efficient lift and open propellers for speed.

Airbus Helicopters EC175 Flight Simulator Certified

A level D simulator has begun operating at the Helisim training center in Marignane, France.

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