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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Helicopter Insurance Premiums Could Double

Sticker shock looms for those renewing helicopter insurance policies.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 17, 2018

Leonardo Sells More Firefighting AW139s

Fire agencies in Italy and the U.S. are placing orders for additional Leonardo intermediate twin helicopters.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2018

Turkey’s T625 Utility Helicopter Is Named Gökbey

Following its first flight in September, Turkey's-six-tonne helicopter now has a name. The type is also due to get an all-Turkish engine in the future.

Rotorcraft

December 14, 2018

All-electric R44 Sets Flight Record

A Robinson R44 modified by Tier 1 Engineering has set a new world record for electric-powered helicopter flight.

Rotorcraft

December 13, 2018

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Helicopter OEMs Stress Regional Importance at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Helicopters and the Bell 505 are making their MEBAA debuts this year.

Rotorcraft

December 11, 2018

Bell Sees Good Prospects in Rotorcraft Market

With its 505 and 525 models bookending the civil product line, Bell sees strong potential in the region's customer base.

Rotorcraft

December 11, 2018

Philippines Leans Towards Black Hawk and T129

Recent statements from the Philippines defense minister have revealed that the nation is looking to buy new helicopters, and possibly Gripens too.

Rotorcraft

December 11, 2018

Airbus Corporate Helicopters CEO Is Bullish on the Breed

With its ACH145 interior mockup on display at MEBAA, Airbus Corporate Helicopters Is On the Hunt for Middle East Customers

Rotorcraft

December 11, 2018

London Biggin Hill Heli-Shuttle Adds an AW139 to Fleet

With the addition of a Leonardo AW139 twin-engine helicopter, London Biggin Hill's Heli-Shuttle service expands its capabilities.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2018

Bell Delivers Pair of 429s to Local Flight Academy

Bell's 429 is set to go into service as a multi-engine trainer with EDIC Horizon International Flight Academy.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2018

Macquarie Agrees To Buy Bankrupt Waypoint for $650 Million

Macquarie's acquisition of Waypoint will strengthen its position in the helicopter leasing market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

December 10, 2018

Robinson Helicopter Foresees Market Weakness in 2019

Helicopter CEO see strong dollar, higher interest rates, tariffs, as sales barriers.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2018

Airbus Corporate Jets, Copters Team at MEBAA

Airbus Corporate Jets is touting NextGen execliners, while a new rotor division aims to provide the “last leg” of corporate jet journeys.

Aircraft

December 9, 2018

Tail Rotor System Failure Led To LOC In AW169 Crash

The UK's Air Accidents Investigation Branch focuses on overtorqued nut while EASA issues another emergency AD.

Accidents

December 6, 2018

Waypoint Bankruptcy Fuels Continuing Helicopter Glut

Helicopter lessor Waypoint filed bankruptcy after pursuing expansion in a down market.

Rotorcraft

December 5, 2018

Sacramento Flying First Police Bell 505

Bell has delivered the first law-enforcement configured 505 light single.

Rotorcraft

December 4, 2018

Bestfly Expands into Rotary Charter Market with AW139s

The helicopters are the first rotary-wing aircraft the ISBAO operator has added to its fleet since launching in November 2009.

Charter & Fractional

November 28, 2018

Kaman To Keep K-Max in Production

Kaman commits to third lot of new build K-Max helicopters

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2018

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Third Prototype Kopter SH09 Helicopter Makes First Flight

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2018

FAA Proposes Rotor Blade AD for MD 500/600 Helicopters

The proposed airworthiness directive would mandate new repetitive inspections for main rotor blade cracks.

Rotorcraft

November 27, 2018