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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StandardAero Introduces App for Power Checks on R-R M250

The StandardAero PowerCheck mobile app is available at the Apple App Store, Google Play and as a desktop version at www.standardaero.com/heli.

Engines

February 28, 2018

Kopter to Unveil SH09 Fifth Launch Customer

Freshly rebranded Kopter will reveal another launch customer at Heli-Expo for its SH09 light single-engine helicopter.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Mid-Continent to Distribute StartStick Units

Aviation Battery Systems and Mid-Continent have signed an agreement allowing Mid-Continent to distribute StartStick ground power units and accessories.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Luma Offering Bell LED Caution Warning Panels

The panel helps eliminate ongoing lamp-outs and broken and intermittent cap assemblies issues, along with costly repairs

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2018

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Heli-One Launches New Online Modifications Catalog

Heli-One has upgraded its online catalog with greater search capability and interactive functions.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Heli-One, Safran Re-up On Makila MRO

The new agreement continues a relationship on the engine that dates back to 1985.

Engines

February 28, 2018

EIT Avionics Makes Progress with Three Helo Products

HAT-R is an advanced radar system that uses a single, light-weight antenna measures the aircraft’s height above the surface.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2018

HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down Yields Extra Safety Margin

HeliTrak's Collective Pull Down lowers collective in a split second.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Kaman To Support Rebuilding Puerto Rico

ROTAK Helicopter Services will operate its K-Max aircraft in Puerto Rico to support infrastructure rebuilding efforts from Hurricane Maria.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Axnes Expands into New Helo Market Segment

Axnes has expanded its reach to provide wireless intercom solutions for aerial firefighting and utility industries.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Leonardo Helicopters Signs $147M Order with Sino-US

Leonardo Helicopters and China's Sino-US strengthened their relationship with addtional orders for new helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Leonardo Helicopter Grows in Down Market

CEO sees double-digit profit by 2020

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Airbus Inks Deals for 17 More Helicopters

14 Ships To China, Germany

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

MD Helicopters on a Roll with Military Contracts

Deliveries of the first five of 30 of new MD 530F Cayuse Warrior helicopters to the Afghan Air Force are slated to begin delivery in May.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

LCI Sees Strong Middle Market for Helicopters

The company has $750 million worth of rotorcraft in service and on order.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Fidelity Flight Fills Army National Guard Order for UH-72A Sims

The device simulates the twin-engine Airbus Helicopters UH-72A, a militarized version of the Eurocopter EC145.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

UTC Aerospace and PAG Sign Deal for AS350 Servos

PAG’s global network and investment in UTAS main and tail rotor servos will make it easier for Airbus AS350 operators to access spares, the company says.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2018

FlightDocs Web-based Mx Tracker Adds Capabilities, Customers

New to HMX this year is the ability to create custom checklists.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

FEC Offers NVG-compatible Helipad Lights

obstruction lights are a key safety feature of any helipad

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018

Honeywell HTS900 Retrofit Boosts Power for Bell 407s

Honeywell is anticipating additional HTS900s to be operating on Eagle Copters' 407HP by the end of 2018.

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2018