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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Honeywell: Near-term Helo Deliveries Could Rise 10%

The company's 20th rotorcraft industry outlook forecasts up to 4,200 new turbine helicopters delivered over the next five years.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Van Horn Refining, Expanding Blade Lineup

Van Horn resumed flight testing earlier this year of its prototype main rotor blades for the Bell 206L LongRanger.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

PWC Unveils Six-pack of New Services

Offerings cover entire helicopter operator ecosystem.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Titan Helicopter Leases AW139 for Namibia Offshore Mining

Lobo Leasing Group is leasing an AW139 to Titan Helicopter for Namibia offshore mining operations.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

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PPG Wins Heated Windshield Contract for Bell 525

PPG's heated composite windshields selected for Bell 525 Relentless

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Donaldson To Delivery 9,000th Inlet Barrier Filter at Heli-Expo

Donaldson will deliver 9,000th IBF to Kurt Robinson during commemorative ceremony at HAI.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Robinson Accepts RPX DynaVibe and DynaTrack for R22, R44

Robinson Helicopter will use RPX's DynaVibe and DynaTrack for helicopter tracking and balancing purposes for the R22 and R44 rotorcraft series.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 26, 2018

Eye in the Sky Flight Recorder Nears New Zealand Nod

Eye in the Sky is currently offering an early-bird 50 percent discount on all orders until March 31.

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

U.S. Tax Overhaul Affects Most Aircraft Operators

Helicopter owners and operators need to understand that many of the provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 have a direct impact on them.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 26, 2018

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018

Las Vegas Welcomes Resurgent Rotorcraft Industry to Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Sikorsky S-76D Helicopter Flies into Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2018

FAA Honors Pete Gillies as Master Pilot

Gillies has amassed 18,000 hours in helicopters over a career that traced its beginnings back to the late 1960s.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

Rockwell Collins Touts Broadened Upgrade Portfolio

Incorporation of B/E Aerospace deepens offerings across the board

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

With New Name, Kopter Transitions Into Manufacturer

Formerly known as Marenco Swisshelicopter, Kopter has opened new facilities as it prepares for deliveries of the SH09.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

Aircraft Availability Takes Central Focus at Sikorsky

Over the last two years, Sikorsky has made significant progress reducing AOGs (aircraft on ground) and AOG turnaround time, Sikorsky exec says.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

JetNet Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Reporting Tool

Under the new format, users can generate customized market reports.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

FreeFlight SBAS Sensor Approved for ADS-B

Now approved for installation with Rockwell Collins’ latest TDR-94/94D transponder variant.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

Honeywell Taps Precision Aviation as Avionics Dealer

Precision Aviation Group has signed a dealership agreement with Honeywell to provide services on Aspire and SkyConnect.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

FlightSafety Offers NVG Simulator Training

FlightSafety is approved to provide Part 142 NVG training in simulators for Airbus Helicopters, Bell Helicopters and Sikorsky helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

FlightSafety International Expands Helicopter Training

FlightSafety International offers new helicopter simulators and more than 100 courses approved for U.S. Veterans Affairs benefits.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018