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Unither Bioelectronics Plans Hydrogen-powered Helicopters

Hydrogen fuel cells could power organ delivery flights
Mikaël Cardinal, vice president of program management and organ delivery systems at United Therapeutics, and David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, shake hands in front of a Robinson R66.
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Light Jet Broker Aerocor Adds Helo Sales Division

Company is providing free information for potential light helicopter buyers
Devon Lyons, head of Aerocor's new helicopter sales division
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Explosive Helicopter Stunt Leads To YouTuber’s Arrest

Pilot who flew the helicopter for the filming had his license revoked by the FAA
Helicopter shooting fireworks at car
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Hoper Launches Aegean Islands Helicopter Service

The move signals that there is a market for regional mobility that helicopters can serve
Hoper helicopter flights in Greece
Accidents

R44 Crash Final Report Cites Maintenance Errors

Missing hardware led the NTSB to conclude that pilots and maintenance personnel performed "inadequate inspections"
NTSB report R44 helicopter accident
Avionics

Leading Edge Upgrades R44s with 5G-tolerant Radalts

The radar altimeters are essential for helicopter terrain avoidance and warning systems
Leading Edge Flight Academy helicopters
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Robinson Instructors Can Add Skills in Factory Class

The week-long course covers important safety topics
Robinson Helicopter instructor pilot course
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FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process
Hillsboro Helicopter Academy
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FAA Certifies Symmetrical Stabilizer for Robinson R44

The new empennage was first certified on the R66 last September
Robinson R44 helicopter
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Rotor Debuts Autonomous Helicopter in New Hampshire

The flight demonstrated autonomous helicopter operation in front of a live audience
Rotor Technologies R220Y autonomous helicopter flight