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Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter

With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

MD Helicopters Ramps Up Production

MD Helicopters says it is ramping up production capabilities and hiring 120 new employees to accommodate for new orders of the Cayuse Warrior Plus.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Missing Links: Supply Chain Curbing Rotor Growth

Struggling supply chain limits rotor recovery despite strong market, industry experts agree.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Kaman, PHI Partner on Kargo UAV Commercial Operations

The turbine-powered Kargo UAV can carry more than 80 pounds up to 500 miles.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Videos

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

Aircraft

March 13, 2019

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Aircraft

March 6, 2019

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Sikorsky Launches New S-92A+ and S-92B Variants

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2019

Comlux Completes the First Boeing BBJ Max

Comlux Completes the First Boeing BBJ Max

Aircraft

February 11, 2019

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IATA Data Point to Turboprops as the Weak Link in 2022 Safety Performance

Turboprops accounted for four of five fatal accidents last year with loss of life to passengers and crew onboard, according to IATA's 2022 safety report.

Accidents

March 7, 2023

Indian Lessor Forms JV for Locally-built Aircraft

Aircraft leasing company Vman Aviation Services has formed a joint venture with Hindustan Aeronautics for leasing locally-built aircraft.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos

Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Airbus Invests in Strong North American Rotorcraft Market

Airbus Helicopters grew its share of the North American market to 61 percent in 2022, with growing demand for its twin-engine models.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Airo Group Commits to SPAC-backed Nasdaq Listing

The U.S. group includes eVTOL aircraft developer Jaunt, Aspen Avionics, and several drone operations and flight training subsidiaries.

Aircraft

March 6, 2023

Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Airbus Helicopters H225 Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Toll Helicopters Orders Two AW139s for Australian Defense Force

Australian helicopter operator Toll Helicopters has ordered two new AW139 intermediate twin helicopters from Leonardo.

Aircraft

March 5, 2023

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

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

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

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

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

Rotorcraft

March 5, 2023

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.

Aircraft

March 3, 2023

AAIB Issues Safety Guidance in Wake of CL604 Flap Mishap

The UK AAIB is urging life limits for four relays and reassessment of the 600-series Challenger flap system following an uncommanded flap extension event.

Aircraft

March 3, 2023

AerCap Sees Aircraft Delivery Delays Lasting ‘Several’ Years

The world’s largest commercial aircraft lessor says traffic growth and a curtailed supply environment will drive lease transactions and higher rates.

Aircraft

March 2, 2023

Daher Joins New Aerial Firefighting Advocacy Group

Daher, which has grown its family of utility Kodiak turboprop-singles, has become the first airframer member of the United Aerial Firefighters Association.

Aircraft

March 2, 2023

Thai Operator Plans Grand Caravan Seaplane Service

Following a long pause due to Covid, Siam Seaplanes eyes the launch of Grand Caravan charter operations by mid-year.

Aircraft

March 2, 2023

Lufthansa Orders 22 More Widebodies from Boeing and Airbus

The supervisory board of Lufthansa Group on Tuesday approved $7.5 billion worth of deals covering Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s.

Aircraft

March 2, 2023