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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Leonardo AW169 Finds Work in Wind Farm Support

The helicopter provides service to Siemens Gemini wind farm.

Rotorcraft

October 18, 2018

France and Spain Team for Caracal Refueling Tests

As the French air force awaits its KC-130J tankers, the service has proved the ability of the Caracal helicopter to refuel from Spain's KC-130Hs

Aircraft

October 18, 2018

Online Platform Touts Advantages at Heli-Tech

The digital platform simplifies the process for brokers and operators.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Organizers: Recovery To Boost Helitech Participation

This year's event is expect to be 10 percent larger than the 2016 Amsterdam event.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

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Thales Offers Global Iridium Satcom Coverage

The system builds on a connectivity system already employed on UK SAR helicopters.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Kopter Shows SH09 at Helitech

EASA certification of the single-engine model is expected in next year's second half.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Farnborough To Host Helitech Next Year

The airfield location will facilitate live product demonstrations and displays as well as customer demonstration and test flights.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Helitech Rebrands with New Name

The name change is intended to encompass all forms of vertical flight, including VTOL.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Airbus Racer on Track for 2020 First Flight

The high-speed rotorcraft technology demonstrator is part of the EU's Clean Sky 2 program.

Rotorcraft

October 17, 2018

Airbus Brings in New Orders

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Rotorcraft

October 16, 2018

Luxaviation Helicopters Partners with Brazil’s Icon Aviation

Both companies will benefit from the fleets and reach of the other, along with Luxaviation’s FBO and maintenance facilities around the world.

Charter & Fractional

October 16, 2018

Baker Offers Fireproof Bag for Li-ion Batteries on Helos

New large bag for the offshore helicopter industry is designed for all portable devices to be stored safely during a flight.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 15, 2018

First MAGnificent Bell 505 in Orlando

Mecaer hands over premier VIP-interiored Jet Ranger to undisclosed Brazilian buyer, and it’s available for viewing by interested parties at NBAA.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

October 14, 2018

Leonardo Pitches TH-119 for Navy Trainer

The helicopter would be made in Philadelphia.

Rotorcraft

October 11, 2018

Airbus Bringing H130, H145 to NBAA

Claims 30% Of Private, Business Helicopter Market

Rotorcraft

October 9, 2018

'Eagle 1' Enshrined In New D.C. Museum

Hero Of 1982 Air Florida Crash

Rotorcraft

October 5, 2018

AW609 Flight Testing Achieves Milestones

Civil Tiltrotor Program "Progressing Well."

Rotorcraft

October 5, 2018

AW169 Orders Approach 200

Nearly 70 of Leonardo's Medium Twin Already Delivered

Rotorcraft

October 5, 2018

Raider Achieves 200 Knots in Flight Test

Sikorsky's S-97 technology demonstrator has surpassed the magic 200-knot mark for the first time.

Rotorcraft

October 4, 2018

Airbus Delivers First of 100 H135s to Qingdao EMS

First five of order will be manufactured in Germany; the remainder will be assembled at a plant in China that is slated to be completed by year-end.

Rotorcraft

October 3, 2018