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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Pandemic Spurs Airbus Helicopters Training Changes

Airbus Helicopters has enhanced its distance learning capabilities and is now making many of those permanent.

Biden Offshore Wind Boost Could Trigger Helicopter Boon

The Biden administration has indicated that it is going all-in on offshore wind, particularly in the New York Bight.

Regulations and Government

LCI Teams with LCM on Sloane EMS Deal

LCA recently leased two Leonardo AW109SPs to UK-based Sloane Helicopters through a co-investing vehicle formed with LCM Partners.

HAI Honors John Cooper of Columbus Police Aviation Unit

John Cooper, the longest-serving pilot and safety and training officer for the Columbus (Ohio) Division of Police, is HAI's Law Enforcement Award Honoree.

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Universal Avionics Gaining in Helicopter Marketplace

Universal Avionics sees plenty of opportunity for its ClearVision EFVS and SkyVis wearable HUD in the rotorcraft market.

Airbus VSR700 Optionally-piloted Helo Hits Speed Milestone

Airbus is expanding the flight envelope of its VSR700 optionally piloted vehicle (OPV), recently achieving forward speeds of 60 knots.

Used Helicopter Sales Slump—Again

Aero Asset notes a "parallel decline in both transactions and supply.”

Wheels Up, Bell Collaborate on First Step Toward UAM

The companies are working together to usher in what they claim will be the first step toward urban air mobility (UAM) operations.

Charter & Fractional

L.A. Drone Pilot Avoids Prison

The operator of a drone that struck an LAPD AStar last year has been sentenced to a $500 fine and probation.

Leonardo Progressing on Training Center, AW609, TH-73A

Leonardo is readying to open its new training center in a few weeks and begin deliveries of its new TH-73A program.

Airbus Lands Asia-Pac O&G Launch Customer for H160

Derazona Helicopters in Indonesia has ordered an Airbus Helicopters H160 intermediate twin to service the local oil and gas sector.

HAI Honors UM Team for Organ Delivery Via Drone

Golden Hour honorees, the University of Maryland UAS Test Site Team and Medical Center, developed a drone with monitoring equipment to deliver organs.

Safran Signs German Police to New Engine Support Deal

Safran Helicopter Engines has signed a new Support-By-Hour (SBH) contract with the German federal police.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Continues Cautious Swim into AAM Pool

Bell continues to move cautiously on its two marquis electric demonstration aircraft, the Nexus and APT.

Senior Airbus Exec: eVTOL Technology 'Not There Yet'

Romain Trapp said that it could be “decades” before eVTOL aircraft become integrated into an advanced air mobility (AAM) environment.

South Korea Wants Attack Helos, Minesweepers, More JDAMs

The ROK Army is looking to modernize its gunship fleet through the acquisition of an “Apache-class” helicopter to replace its aging Bell AH-1S Cobras.

Alaska Heli-ski Hit Ridge and Tumbled in Fatal Crash

Sole survivor rescued six hours after helicopter's last satellite ping.

New AirborneX Platform Offers Helicopters for Lease

Ascent's website brings together owners and operators wanting to lease aircraft on flexible terms.

ENAV and Leonardo Demonstrate Helicopter PBN In Italy

ENAV and Leonardo have tested and validated helicopter PBN for the Foggia – Tremiti S. Domino Island route in Southern Italy.

Erickson Lands New U.S. Firefighting Contracts

Erickson will begin utilizing Bell 214ST in U.S. aerial firefighting.

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