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-half Sales, Supply of Preowned Helos Drops

Sales of preowned heavy helicopters were the only class to buck the first-half 2022 trend, Aero Asset said.

Rotorcraft

September 6, 2022

Canada's G2 Performs VIP AStar Conversion

Quebec-based G2 Aviation has converted a utility AStar to VIP configuration for use by Helicraft for VIP transport and aerial city tours.

Maintenance and Modifications

September 6, 2022

AAM Infrastructure Still the Known Unknown

Panelists at the VFS Electric Aircraft Symposium stressed the need for advanced air mobility infrastructure for commercial success.

Airports

September 1, 2022

HAI Joins Utah Roundtable To Explore Workforce Efforts

HAI joined an Aviation Workforce Development Roundtable to discuss ways to attract interest in rotary-wing careers.

Rotorcraft

September 1, 2022

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Engine Fires Prompt Army To Ground Entire Chinook Fleet

CH-47 engine fires are linked to use of nonstandard engine O-rings.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 31, 2022

PHI Opens Regional Headquarters in Perth

PHI's new regional headquarters in Perth will oversee operations in the Asia Pacific.

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2022

FAA Grants HOGE Utility Power STC for AW139

Defense systems on Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A triggered the need for multiple STCs.

Regulations and Government

August 30, 2022

Leonardo AW249 Makes First Flight

New two-seat Leonardo AW249 attack helicopter—a successor to the AW129 Mangusta—made its first flight on August 12 in Vergiate, Italy.

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2022

Air Force Takes First Boeing-Leonardo MH-139A

The U.S. Air Force MH-139 will be used to protect intercontinental ballistic missile bases and transport government officials and security forces.

Rotorcraft

August 26, 2022

Investigator: Hansen Helicopters Fleet 'Not Airworthy'

The Hansen Helicopters trial in Guam saw the final prosecution witness testify about the company's many accidents.

Regulations and Government

August 24, 2022

Czech Republic Takes More Viper and Venom Helicopters

The UH-1Y Venoms and AH-1Z Vipers will bolster the Czech fleet as the nation's Soviet-era helicopters are gifted to support Ukrainian forces.

Rotorcraft

August 23, 2022

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Wisk Prepares to Unveil Full-scale Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxi

Aircraft

August 23, 2022

Prosecutor's Late Gambit Prompts Hansen Mistrial Hearing

Guam district court judge Frances Tydingco-Gatewood will hear a defense motion for a mistrial in the Hansen Helicopter trial on Tuesday morning.

Regulations and Government

August 22, 2022

Flexjet Unveils New Helicopter Interior

Flexjet has unveiled a bespoke interior and paint livery on one of its Sikorsky S-76 helicopters based on the Bentley Bacalar luxury automobile.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 21, 2022

CHC Helicopter Restructures Finances

CHC Group's debt restructuring will provide more than $100 million in new capital and liquidity for the company.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 19, 2022

Helo Schools Agree To Pay $7.5 Million False Claim Settlement

Universal Helicopters and Dodge City Community College are alleged to have violated Veterans Affairs benefit rules.

Regulations and Government

August 17, 2022

Another Fatal Crash As Hansen Helo Trial Resumes

Prosecutors allege Hansen executives formed Pacific Spotters to continue 'fraud scheme.'

Regulations and Government

August 17, 2022

Artemis To Fly Aboard Norwegian SAR AW101

Technology that transforms cell phones into rescue beacons to be demonstrated in upcoming search and rescue exercise.

Rotorcraft

August 16, 2022

OSHA Orders Metro To Reinstate Air Ambulance Pilot

OSHA orders pilot who turned down two flights over visibility concerns reinstated.

Regulations and Government

August 12, 2022

Leonardo Logs VIP Orders at LABACE

Leonardo logged orders for three VIP configured helicopters during LABACE 2022 which will be delivered next year from Leonardo's new facility in Itapevi.

Rotorcraft

August 11, 2022