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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KAI Flies Unmanned Light Helicopter

Korea's NI-600VT is based on the Rotorway A600 with a KAI-developed autonomous systems.

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September 26, 2019

Voom To Offer Per-Seat Helo Service in San Francisco Area

Airbus unit Voom said it would begin on-demand, per-seat helicopter service in the San Francisco Bay Area.

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September 26, 2019

New Airbus H145D3 Sets Altitude Milestone

New Airbus H145 D3 on track for 2020 certification.

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September 26, 2019

Leonardo Displays First VIP Trekker for Europe

The first Leonardo VIP Trekker light twin helicopter is on display this week at the Monaco Yacht Show

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September 25, 2019

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Enstrom Begins Factory Training For Royal Thai Army

The Royal Thai Army will train on Enstrom's 480B turbine single while taking delivery of six of the helicopters

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September 25, 2019

Leonardo Pledges New Support Center for Navy Helo Trainer

Leonardo said it would build a new Florida support center if selected for the U.S. Navy's new training helicopter program.

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September 25, 2019

Bell Hopeful of Philippines Deal as APAC Region Seeks More Attack Helicopters

Despite selecting the T129, the Philippines could turn to Bell for attack helicopters, while the AH-1 is in the running for other Asia-Pacific requirements

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September 23, 2019

Leonardo Delivers 1,000th AW139

Leonardo is confident it can go on to deliver 2,000 or even 3,000 AW139s even as competitors target the aircraft with their latest designs.

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September 20, 2019

Airbus Delivers First U.S.-made EC145e

First U.S.-made Airbus EC145e delivery is part of a 25-ship order from Metro Aviation.

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September 16, 2019

EASA Issues Emergency AD for New Airbus Helo Singles

The emergency airworthiness directive mandates inspections of recently delivered Airbus Helicopters AS350Be and EC130 T2 models.

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September 12, 2019

HAL Awaits Contract for LUH

India’s Light Utility Helicopter is virtually ready for production, and a factory is being prepared, but a contract still awaits.

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September 11, 2019

Round-the-world Gyrocopter Flight Nears Completion

Adventurer James Ketchell is flying a gyrocopter around-the-world to raise money for charity

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September 6, 2019

CHC Names Two New Top Executives

David Balevic is CHC's new CEO; Imran Hayat named executive Vice President

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September 6, 2019

Leonardo Teaming With CAE for USG Helo Training

Helicopter Leonardo is teaming with aviation training company CAE USA to offer training to U.S. government customers

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September 6, 2019

Airbus Helicopters Delivers 1000th Super Puma

Heavy twin being delivered to German Federal Police

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September 6, 2019

Offshore Helo Services Company PHI Exits Bankruptcy

The Louisiana-based helicopter services company emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with new equity capital, $225 million loan.

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September 5, 2019

U.S. Military Helos Mobilize To Help Bahamas

U.S. military helicopters flying medevac, SAR missions in the Bahamas following Hurrican Dorian.

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September 4, 2019

Kamov Ka-62 Makes Flying Debut at MAKS 2019

The model has been through a series of launches and relaunches, but is now ready for public display.

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September 3, 2019

VIP-configured Mi-38 Wins Russian Civil Aviation Nod

The Russian agency signed off on major certificate changes for the VIP version of the helicopter, which was certified in 2015.

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September 3, 2019

Ansat Aurus VVIP Helicopter Unveiled at MAKS 2019

Russian Helicopters has developed both a VIP version and a cold-weather version.

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September 3, 2019