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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Bell, Dart Get Canadian Nod for 505 Emergency Floats

Transport Canada has granted STC approval to Bell and DART Aerospace for their Bell 505 Emergency Float System.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Able Aerospace Launches Bell 505, 429 Capabilities

Able Aerospace launched component assembly-level support for the Bell Helicopter 505 in addition to its full capabilities for the 429.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 27, 2018

Airbus Selects Safran's Aneto for Racer

The 2,500-hp Aneto-1X engine is 25 percent more powerful than existing engines with the same footprint, according to Safran.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Hawke Aerospace is Now Uniflight Global

The rebranding covers the Grand Prarie, Texas-based company's three divisions: Uniflite, Infinity Helicopter Leasing, and Aviaiton Services Unlimited.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 27, 2018

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Era Signs On as U.S. AW609 Launch Customer

With deliveries of two of the tiltrotors expected in 2020, Era expects to use them in a variety of missions, including offshore, VIP, EMS and SAR.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

ITT Enidine's Helicopter Products Smooth Out the Ride

ITT's Enidine brand recently added of high-capacity laminated (HCL) elastomeric bearings and Frahm dampers to its portfolio of rotorcraft products.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 27, 2018

Curtiss-Wright Wins Sikorsky Black Hawk Tech Contract

Curtiss-Wright was awarded a contract by Sikorsky to provide its technology for Black Hawks delivered to U.S. Army and foreign military sales customers.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Aero Design Highlights Mega Profile Cargo Basket

The basket facilitates safe loading, unloading, and transportation of large-valve fire buckets, as well as water-survey equipment .

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Sikorsky Celebrates Milestones, Looks To Future

Sikorsky discusses the state of the company and its anticipated aircraft initiatives.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Air Methods Named U.S. Launch Customer for Bell 407GXi

The inital order is for six aircraft to be delivered starting in 2019.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Metro Orders 25 Airbus EC145e Helicopters

Deal has estimated market value of at least $125 million.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Kopter Wins $119M in Orders from SH09 Launch Customers

Kopter announced orders placed by Helitrans, Paradise Helicopters, and Elling Halvorson for its SH09 on Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2018.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Bell Hosts Ceremonies for 505 Customers

Bell held two signing ceremonies for customers of its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X at Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Esterline Avionics Touts Integrated Helicopter Avionics

Esterline Avionics will highlight its advanced displays and integrated helicopter avionics solutions at Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Leonardo Helicopters AW169 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Robinson R44 Cadet Lands in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Robinson R44 Cadet Lands in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters UH-72 Lakota Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

LA County Sikorsky S-70 Firehawk Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 27, 2018

Recon is Honeywell's next-gen HUMS

Honeywell's latest health and usage monitoring system processes data much faster, enabling real-time sharing with operators and maintainers.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Erickson Has New Focus out of Bankruptcy

The Portland, Oregon-based company sees long-term opportunities with military customers.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018