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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Indian Navy Receives Approval for New Helicopters

After a long saga, the Indian Navy has been granted approval to buy the Sikorsky MH-60R through FMS channels, as well as a new utility helicopter

Rotorcraft

August 30, 2018

SkyRyse VTOL Pilot Assist To Deploy Next Year

Company's initial focus on is on first responders and using conventional helicopters.

Avionics

August 29, 2018

It's a 'Grand Sky' for BVLOS UAS Flights

The UAS park is building to accommodate growth.

Rotorcraft

August 27, 2018

Boeing Assembling First Block II Chinook

The Block II upgrade will keep the helicopter flying for the U.S. Army into the 2060s.

Rotorcraft

August 23, 2018

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Turkish Aerospace Rolls Out First T-625 Helicopter

Indigenous Medium Twin Helicopter To Fly By Year's End

Rotorcraft

August 23, 2018

Robinson R66 Cargo Hook Approved

Enables External Loads Of 1,200 lbs

Rotorcraft

August 22, 2018

Russian Helicopters Unveils Police Ansat

Progress Continues On Other Programs

Rotorcraft

August 22, 2018

Appareo Vision Certified in Enstrom 480B

Low Cost Cockpit Recorder Installs In One Day

Rotorcraft

August 21, 2018

New CASA Pilot Licensing Requirements To Take Effect

Removes the requirement to include basic instrument flight training to obtain an initial private or commercial helicopter license.

Regulations and Government

August 21, 2018

Pilot Report: Bell 407GXi

Garmin elevates the Bell 407GXi experience

Rotorcraft

August 16, 2018

On-demand Helicopter Service Lifts Off

Airbus Helicopters subsidiary has been operational in São Paulo for over a year with its on-demand helicopter booking service

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2018

VIP AW169 Lands at LABACE

Leonardo's medium-twin has proved a hit in Brazil. The utility helicopter isa being shown at LABACE in VIP configuration

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2018

Helibras Turns 40

Brazil's helicopter manufacturer is celebrating four decades of building Airbus helicopters designs for the local market

Rotorcraft

August 15, 2018

Bell 525 Wraps Hot-weather Tests, Preps for FAA Trials

The super-medium twin flew during outside air temperatures of up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

Rotorcraft

August 14, 2018

APS Lands Helibras Deal

APS has a growing business of servicing and repairing servo actuators. Helibras is the latest OEM to sign up for its aftermarket services

Maintenance and Modifications

August 13, 2018

Gualter Helicopteros and TAG Flight Solutions Looking Forward to 2019

Gualter Helicopteros describes 2018 as “a year of transition,” with fewer used-helicopter sales to broker as Brazilian political uncertainties persist.

Rotorcraft

August 13, 2018

L.A. Helo Operators Appeal For Noise Complaint Funding

Community Groups Oppose Move

Rotorcraft

August 10, 2018

Bell Sees Promise in Brazilian Market

Bell expects its 505, 429, and 525 to be useful in Brazilian market.

Rotorcraft

August 9, 2018

Sikorsky Defiant Moves Closer To First Flight

Sikorsky's compound SB-1 helicopter prototype gains FAA registration numbers

Rotorcraft

August 9, 2018

JSSI Poised For Latin America Helo Expansion

The company has added programs for a range of helicopters and has enrolled more helicopters this year so far than all of last year.

Rotorcraft

August 8, 2018