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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First Level D AW189 Sim Certified

The new simulator will be based at AgustaWestland’s new simulation building at the A. Marchetti Training Academy in Sesto Calende, Italy.

Robinson Delivers 500th R66

The 500th helicopter was delivered to Russian operator Aviamarket.

Indian Helicopter Operators Demand Security Changes

Indian operators demand security changes after a pilot and mechanic are beaten up by a charter customer.

Charter & Fractional

Robinson R66 Receives European Nod

Robinson said it is now able to begin delivering R66s in its current backlog of European orders.

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Cayman Islands Helicopters wins helipad appeal

Sightseeing operator Cayman Islands Helicopters and the local CAA have won an appeal against a local business on the legality of a new helipad.

Charter & Fractional

Sikorsky Proceeds with Sensor-in-the-loop Autonomous Flights

Under its Matrix technology program, Sikorsky is flying an S-76 that can “see” and select a landing spot.

L.A. Airspace Users Group: No Good Options for Helicopter Noise

Airspace crowded.

French HEMS debate heats up around second crewmember

The deadline is approaching for adding a technical crewmember in the copilot seat but a pilot union opposes the hospitals' favored option.

At Textron, Aviation Segment Rises, but Bell Slips

Textron’s aviation division delivered 35 Cessna Citations and eight King Airs during the first quarter, while Bell shipped 34 helicopters.

CAE and Lider Aviaçao Team on S-92 Pilot Training in São Paulo

The S-92 training program under the joint venture will support flight training for all of Lider’s S-92 pilots.

Air Medical Group Opts for HeliSAS Autopilots for its Fleet of 210 Helicopters

Two-axis autopilot and stability augmentation systems will be installed in its fleet of helicopters over the next three years.

AW609 Tiltrotor Completes Autorotation Tests

AW609 test aircraft made more than 70 power-off conversions from airplane to helicopter mode.

EASA OKs Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.

FAA Delays Helicopter Safety Rule Deadline

The FAA said the original deadline did not give stakeholders and the agency “sufficient time to prepare” and was “contrary to the public interest.”

Airbus EC145T2 Helicopter Gets EASA Nod

The upgraded version of the light twin received European certification last week.

Xinjiang Tianyun General Aviation Opts for Bell 407GX

Chinese company will use the helicopter for sightseeing tours, executive transport and agriculture support.

New Zealand’s Super Seasprite Takes Wing

The refurbished Super Seasprites are expected to serve with the Royal New Zealand Navy through at least 2030.

Avion Pacific Turns 21, Sells 16 Helis

Avion Pacific sold 16 helicopters last year and plans to add new services to continue growing.

Airbus Helicopters Launches Japan’s First Full Flight Helicopter Simulator

The EC135 P2+ simulator has received level-C certification from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).

Japan National Police Agency Orders Another AW139

The Japanese police are replacing ageing Bell 412s with the AgustaWestland AW139.

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