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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AW149 Ready to Hit International Market

The AW149 is ready to replace thousands of older helicopters in the eight-metric-ton class.

Aircraft Segments Boost Revenues, Profits at Textron

Second-quarter revenues at Textron Aviation, which includes Cessna and Beechcraft, climbed $623 million year-over-year to $1.18 billion.

UK Points at Offshore Helo Passenger, Survivor Unease

Committee challenges breakdown of roles between CAA and EASA, and suggests survivors should be better taken care of.

Bell Helicopter Sister Company TRU Will Manufacture Bell 525 Full-motion Simulator

Simulator will be designed “especially for the unique training requirements and needs of the helicopter pilot.”

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Airbus Helicopters Gears Up For EC175 Entry Into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.

EC175 Main Gearbox Features New Run-dry Design

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

AgustaWestland To Upgrade Brazilian Navy Lynx

New engines and avionics are among the upgrades planned for the Super Lynxes.

First Bell 525 Nears Final Assembly

New helicopter’s three main cabin sections will be joined within the next few weeks.

Marenco Gearing Up for Maiden Flight of SH09 SKYe Light Single Helicopter

Certification of the 5,840-pound-mtow rotorcraft is expected in the second half of next year.

Airbus Helicopters Signs Mega Deal with Chinese Firms

Three Chinese general aviation operators signed orders and commitments with Airbus Helicopters yesterday for 123 light singles and twins.

Russian Helicopters Expands Maintenance Capacity

AgustaWestland and Russian Helicopters: ‘Nyet’ on Co-development Deal

Companies no longer plan to team on a new helicopter.

Infinity To Install Sikorsky S-92 Sim in Saudi Arabia

This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East.

Airbus Helicopters Unveils EMS Interiors

The new cabin installation is available with an “EMS fixed provisions” option.

Ornge Criminal Investigation Will Continue Into Next Year

Investigation began in 2012.

Bush 41 Jumps From Bell 429

The jump was Bush’s first from a helicopter and eighth parachute jump.

Enstrom Continues Transformation

These are heady days for the company, under new ownership and with a new model planned for next year.

Sensor Supplier Calls on Army to 'Responsibly Retire' Kiowas

DRS presses the case for upgrading the Kiowa's mast-mounted sight.

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for EC175 Entry into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.

French HEMS operator: autopilot ‘hazardous’ equipment

Hospitals, EASA agree autopilot improves safety, while BEA finds no record of automation-caused helicopter accident.

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