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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MD Helicopters Settles Copyright Case With Aerometals

The companies have agreed to work together to resume supplies of components and parts made by Aerometals for MD's rotorcraft.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

MD 530F

Babcock Will Lease AW139s for Emergency Medical Flights

Leasing group LCI will deliver the twin-engined helicopters in early 2024 to Babcock's operation in Australia.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Leonardo AW139

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 2

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

Helicopter Fly-In for Atlanta Heli-Expo 2023, Day 1

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Avionics Makers Hold Key to Extending Helicopter Lifespans

Cockpit upgrades help helicopters maintain economic viability and avoid obsolescence.

Garmin avionics upgrade AS350 helicopter

Abu Dhabi Aviation Coming to Americas

An oil and gas champion, Abu Dhabi Aviation is also finding viable uses for the aging elements of its fleet.

Charter & Fractional

Abu Dhabi Aviation fleet

Viola Pushes For Tighter Coordination Between Rotorcraft, AAM

HAI CEO Viola sees opportunities at Heli-Expo to raise awareness on the similarities and need to better coordinate between rotorcraft and AAM.

James Viola, former HAI president and CEO

Brighter Market Outlook Prompts Airbus To Upgrade Helicopters

The next two decades will see rising rotorcraft demand across multiple sectors, according to the latest market forecast from Airbus Helicopters.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Airbus Helicopters H125 single-engine helicopters.

Vertical Flight Leader Believes Technology Will Transform Sector

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg has led the group's intent focus on new eVTOL aircraft and efforts to recruit new talent.

Vertical Flight Society executive director Mike Hirschberg.

P&WC Fielding Improved Engine Support Offerings

Pratt & Whitney Canada is offering helicopter customers a new remote maintenance kit.

Pratt & Whitney PT6C

Schweizer Partners With Helicopter Institute for Training

Helicopter OEM Schweizer is partnering with Helicopter Institute for factory training on its S300-series aircraft.

Schweizer 300C in flight

Bell Plans Updates, More Support Options for Commercial Lines

Bell CEO Mitch Snyder said investment in commercial lines continue with plans for future safety features and support products.

Bell 505

OEMs, Experts Exude Market Caution

Used helicopter market likely to remain tight as OEMs navigate economy, supply chain issues.

Helicopter

Frank Robinson Remembered

The founder of Robinson Helicopter had "tenacity that was overpowering."

Frank Robinson

Robinson Boosts Production as Backlog Swells

As it mourns the loss of its founder, Robinson Helicopters looks to boost its rotorcraft output in 2023.

Robinson Helicopter production facility

FAA Updating Helicopter Certification Standards

Minor changes to FAR Parts 27 and 29 attempt to streamline approval process for new helicopter technologies and features.

Regulations and Government

LCI CEO Warns of Helicopter Demand 'Bow Wave'

CEO of helicopter lessor LCI says pent up demand will drive continued scarcity.

Digital rendering of LCI Airbus H175 in flight over city skyline

Navy Orders Fourth Lot of Leonardo TH-73A Trainers

The U.S. Navy is adding more TH-73A training helicopters to its fleet, replacing its Bell TH-57 Sea Rangers.

U.S. Navy TH-73A Thrasher helicopter parked on airport ramp

EASA To Study Helicopter Vortex Ring State

A vortex ring state study undertaken by EASA will focus on recovery methods for various helicopter types.

Graphic depicting helicopter vortex ring state

Nation's Heliports Normalize Deviance

Consultant encourages the adoption of mandatory standards.

Wall Street heliport

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