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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Airbus, Helisim Break Ground On Texas Training Center

$40 million helicopter training facility will include new Thales full-motion simulators.

February 5, 2019

Leonardo Opens Helicopter Support Facility in Louisiana

Leonardo Gulf Coast Support Center will include blade repair shop, parts warehouse.

February 2, 2019

Leonardo Encouraged by Navair Helicopter Trainer RFP

Leonardo thinks its TH-119 single is a more cost effective training helicopter for the U.S. Navy.

January 31, 2019

Erickson Aircrane Lost in Australia, Crew Safe

An Erickson Aircrane crashed near a dam while firefighting in Victoria.

January 29, 2019

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ASG Sees Mixed Global Helo Market, Lights on Upswing

In the pre-owned market in Asia, prices have held steady but inventory has increased.

January 28, 2019

Bell V-280 Valor Tiltrotor Reaches 280 Knots

Bell V-280 hit target maximum speed after 13 months of flight testing.

January 25, 2019

Tax Credit Floated for Crash-resistant HEMS Fuel Tanks

Colorado congressmen propose a 10 percent tax credit against the cost of installing crash resistant fuel systems in EMS helicopters.

January 24, 2019

Airbus Helicopters' Orders Surge, Deliveries Fall

Orders are up, but deliveries are down for Airbus Helicopters in 2018.

January 23, 2019

Ansat Helo Certified for High-altitude Operations

Russian light twin helicopter now approved for takeoff and landing at altitudes up to 3,500 meters.

January 23, 2019

Bell's Singapore Center Gets Chinese Nod

China approval covers MRO work on the Bell 206, 407, and 429

January 22, 2019

Dispelling Common Misconceptions on Vortex Ring

Canada's helicopter training manual distinguishes between vortex ring and other situations.

January 22, 2019

More Offshore Spending Good News for Helo Operators

After years of decline, spending on offshore energy projects is expected to grow faster than onshore in 2019

January 17, 2019

Helicopter Instructor Sal Disi Dies in Cart Start Accident

Disi was a long-time fixture in the Tampa area aviation community.

January 16, 2019

Activist Investor Threatens Bristow-Columbia Deal

Investor says proposed Bristow-Columbia deal is unfair to current shareholders.

January 16, 2019

Air Ambulances Caught in Health Insurance Downwash

Private carriers routinely denying air ambulance claims

January 15, 2019

Bell 525s Fly North for the Winter

Pair of Bell 525s to engage in more cold weather testing near the Arctic Circle

January 14, 2019

New Helicopters for Indonesia’s Army and Air Force

Local contractor PT DI has associations with Airbus and Bell, and will built or outfit the new H225Ms and 412EPIs that have been ordered

January 14, 2019

Indian Army Set To Receive Apaches

While the debate over who will operate India's growing attack helicopter force continues, the Army Aviation Corps is looking forward to receiving Apaches

January 14, 2019

Veteran Helo Operator Makes Case for Cockpit Cameras

Phoenix Heli-Flight Chief says cockpit cams save money, improve safety

January 14, 2019

Green Power HUMS Wins STC for Bell 407GX/GXP

Green Power's Foresight MX lightweight HUMS system has been approved for installation on select Bell 407 models.

January 8, 2019

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