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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PFC, Ryan Aerospace Obtain FAA nod for Bell Trainer

The AATD is approved to provide up to 7.5 hours of the aeronautical experience requirement for the Private Pilot helicopter certificate.

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Airbus Helicopters H160 Arrives in Las Vegas for Heli-Expo 2018

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2018

Ramco Moves toward 'Ecosystem' with Expanded Portfolio

The aviation maintenance and support software specialist also is ramping up a push to attract smaller operators with cloud-based system.

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February 24, 2018

Airbus Helicopters H175 To Get New Cabin

Airbus Helicopters is planning an 18-passenger version of of the H175 with a cabin similar to that of the H225 Super Puma.

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February 24, 2018

ACSF Ready To Deliver to Restricted Category Operators

The company, working with Stone Aviation, spent three-years obtaining approval for composite main rotor blades.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2018

New Rotorcraft 2018

The stagnating civil market is showing signs of a return to life.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2018

Technology Takes Helicopter Training into the Future

Today's training gives pilots and crew a real-world feel.

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February 23, 2018

Leonardo Progressing Toward 2019 EIS for AW609

Aircraft four, fully outfitted with the new Rockwell Collins Fusion cockpit, is to join the test program this year.

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February 23, 2018

Daher Expands Helicopter Business with Airbus

The company opened a faciity in Mexico in August 2017 to support the nearby Airbus Helicopters plant.

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February 22, 2018

Trials Improve HTAWS for Offshore Missions

New flight envelope modes tailored to offshore operations.

Avionics

February 22, 2018

Bell Rebrands as 'Flight' Company

The company wants to convey its emphasis on technology.

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2018

Maria Rodriguez To Receive HAI's Pilot of the Year Award

Rodriguez is receiving the award for her actions during Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018

Claude Vuichard To Receive HAI BLR Aerospace Safety Award

Vuichard, who developed the Vuichard Recovery, will receive the Salute to Excellence Award for promoting safety in the helicopter industry.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018

Jonathan Roebuck To Receive Golden Hour Award

Roebuck is receiving the award for his work in creating the Remote Access Project for critical care transport company LifeFlight of Maine.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018

Sikorsky's New Rescue Hawk Enters Final Assembly

The first of four EMD machines should be flying around the turn of the year.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018

Airbus H160 Arrives for First U.S. Visit

The new medium twin rotorcraft will replace the airframer's H155 family. It is on display at Heli-Expo in Las Vegas.

Rotorcraft

February 21, 2018