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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Three New Sikorsky S-70i Firehawks Grace Heli-Expo

The new Firehawks on display this week at Heli-Expo will soon be available to siphon and drop water, perform hoist rescues, and provide medical transport.

January 28, 2020

Cobham Unveils Titan Digital Connectivity Line

Cobham offers high-end Bluetooth and spatial separation features in a smaller, lighter package than conventional multi-box communications platforms.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

January 28, 2020

Bell Brings 2020 Vision to Heli Show

Jet Ranger X avionics and HUMS option, 407GXi single-pilot IFR approval, and upgraded 412/429 flight deck among Bell’s announcements at Heli-Expo

January 28, 2020

Bryant's Helicopter In Rapid Descent Before Fatal Crash

Helicopter in fatal flight that killed basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and eight others descended at nearly 5,000 fpm prior to crash.

January 28, 2020

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MD Helicopters Reroutes Back To Universal Avionics InSight

Insight will be a full solution and enhance the aircraft’s capability for IFR, VFR and all types of operations. Insight is near certification.

January 28, 2020

Viola Takes the Stick as HAI's Conductor

James Viola takes over as head of Helicopter Association International, following the retirement of long time president and CEO Matt Zuccaro.

January 28, 2020

Sikorsky Firms Timeline for New S-92 Variants

Sikorsky has set a timetable for the roll-out of the A+ upgrade kit for legacy S-92 helicopters and the launch of the new S-92B model .

January 28, 2020

Blueberry Reaches Juicy Milestone

Monaco-based aircraft brokerage Blueberry Aviation has notched its 400th rotorcraft transaction since its founding in 2003.

January 28, 2020

Bell Chalks Up Orders

At Heli-Expo Bell announces the first customer order for a public service-configured Bell 505 Jet Ranger X.

January 28, 2020

Air Center Helicopters Gets First CAMTS' Special Ops OK

Air Center Helicopters is supporting personal recovery and casualty evacuation in Northwest Africa. Medical teams consist of two paramedics.

January 28, 2020

Bryant Helo Crash Leaves Large Debris Field, Crater

NTSB says fatal flight impacted terrain at an elevation of 1,085 feet.

January 28, 2020

Applied Video Imaging Extends Its Warranty to Three Years

The producer of rugged video system components has extended its warranty period from two years to three years.

January 28, 2020

CAMP Systems Previews New Mx-tracking Programs

CAMP Systems is joined by Inventory Locator Services (ILS) that CAMP acquired from Boeing last year.

January 28, 2020

Tilton Explains MDHI Switched to InSight on MD 900/902

Tilton cites long-term relationship and advanced technologies in move to Universal Avionics InSight.

January 28, 2020

Leonardo Philadelphia Grows In Prominence

Defense wins, new training academy bouy Leonardo's Philadelphia operations.

January 28, 2020

StandardAero, Robertson CRFT's Move into Canada

StandardAero and Robertson Fuel Systems hand over the first two Canadian-bound of the crash-resistant fuel tanks.

January 28, 2020

Kaman Advances UAS K-Max for Military, Commercial Ops

Proved in combat, Kamen touts at Heli-Expo progress on UAS K-Max for military and commercial ops.

January 28, 2020

Milestone Lands Seven More Helicopter Leases

Helicopter lessor Milestone Aviation sees a “positive demand outlook” as it adds more helicopters to its fleet.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

January 28, 2020

Airwolf STCs Put True Blue Batteries on More Helicopters

Airwolf expects FAA STC approval and kits by the end of first-quarter 2020 to install True Blue Power Li-ion batteries on 10 helicopter models.

January 27, 2020

Schweizer Nears Reintroduction of S300 Piston-powered Helicopter

Start-up Schweizer RSG is ready to put the iconic eponymous rotorcraft back into production, with first deliveries slated for the third quarter of 2020.

January 27, 2020

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