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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Jetcopter Unveils Seven-seat VTOL Design

German firm finalizes design for roadworthy $350,000 VTOL.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

Russia Working On 378-knot Compound Helicopter

Proposed Russian helicopter's top speed would best Western rotorcraft by 100 knots.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

Russia Deals 20 Ansat Helicopters to China

The Russian light twin helicopter will fly EMS missions in China

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

HAI Calls FAA Limits on ADS-B Rebates 'Unacceptable'

The association twice has been rebuffed in its attempt to convince the FAA to include rotorcraft in the ADS-B rebate program.

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2018

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AVIC Provides First Glimpse of Sino-Russian Heavy-lifter

At the recent Airshow China held at Zhuhai, AVIC shoewd off a model of the Advanced Heavy Lift helicopter it is developing, based on the mighty Mi-26

Rotorcraft

November 17, 2018

Helos Attacking California Fires

At least 43 helicopter crews have been flying on the fires ravaging California.

Rotorcraft

November 14, 2018

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Terrafugia’s eVTOL Concept Taps Hybrid Tech and Detachable Passenger Pods

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

China’s Z-10ME Showcased with Increased Capabilities

The enhanced Z-10ME with anti-submarine and special forces capabilities was showcased at Airshow China in Zhuhai in October.

Rotorcraft

November 13, 2018

Leonardo Selling 22 AW169Ms To Italy's Guardia

Deal Valued At $315.5 Million

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2018

Emergency Tail Rotor AD Issued for AW169, AW189

AD was issued In wake of fatal AW169 crash.

Rotorcraft

November 9, 2018

Bristow Acquiring Columbia for $560 Million

CEO Baliff is stepping down from Bristow.

Rotorcraft

November 9, 2018

FAA Follows EASA with Stricter AW169 Emergency AD

The AD focuses on the tailrotor feedback lever link.

Rotorcraft

November 9, 2018

Serbia Benefiting from Russian Interference in Regional MRO Activities

Russia is maintaining influence in eastern Europe by hampeing efforts by some nations to gain MRO business, while promoting Serbia's credentials

Maintenance and Modifications

November 7, 2018

Kazan Ansat Helo To Be Offered with Ditching System

Hopes To Appeal To Offshore, SAR Markets

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2018

Leonardo Selling 15 More AW139s to China

Will Serve The EMS Market

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2018

Comments Sought on N.Y. North Shore Helo Route

FAA is seeking to determine if the mandate should be extended and what changes might be needed to the route structure, which is intended to reduce noise.

Environment

November 5, 2018

U.S. Army Flight Tests Optionally Piloted Helicopter

U.S. Army pilots have flown Sikorsky's SARA testbed, which incorporates autonomous systems that provide optionally and optimalley piloted control

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2018

NAC To Open Midrand Heliport

New facility will bring all NAC’s helicopter activities to one self-owned and operated center, including training and maintenance.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 4, 2018

Air Methods To Be First Helo Part 135 ADE

Air Methods is training 90 percent of it pilots In simulators.

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2018

Bell Opens Expanded Flight Research Center

Bell's new flight research center will house advanced programs.

Rotorcraft

October 31, 2018