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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Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 15, 2017

Virginia Police Aviation Commander Killed in Crash

The crew was providing surveillance and tactical support for law enforcement during the Charlotteville protests.

August 14, 2017

More Medicare May Not Solve Air Ambulance Woes

Increasing rates could reduce the number of transports per helicopter, having the unintended consequence of further increasing prices.

August 14, 2017

Gualter Helicopters Aims To Sell 30 Rotorcraft Per Year

Gaulter sells two helis en route to LABACE and believes things are looking up, at last.

August 14, 2017

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August 14, 2017

Bell Sees Latin American Rebound

Seeds planted years ago are starting to bear fruit.

August 12, 2017

Leonardo Banks On New Model Appeal in South America

Orders from military, parapublic and civil operators boost the company's confidence in the region.

August 12, 2017

Textron Emphasizing Execution Across Product Lines

Latin American market presence expanding for both fixed-wing, rotorcraft

August 12, 2017

New Tech Unveiled at ALEA

In addition to order announcements, the annual convention featured

Illinois MRO Receives Contract for Brazillan Helo Mx

Aircraft Propeller Service has been designated by Airbus Helicopters OEM UTC Actuation Systems to provide level III servo actuator maintenance in Brazil.

Maintenance and Modifications

Chicago Vertiport To Host Helicopter Show This Thursday

The show, which is free and open to the public, will include some 20 helicopters on static display.

Swiss Rotor Solutions' Pilot View Kit Gets Mexican Nod

The combination of a bubble door and lower viewing aperture with transparent fuselage window can increase field of view by a factor of 10.

Russia Unveils Coaxial Single

The VRT500 is intended to compete with the Bell 505 and Robinson R66.

Russia and Iran Negotiate Major Rotorcraft Deals

At the recent MAKS show, talks advanced on the supply of a lightweight helicopter, and general assistance to the Islamic Republic.

House Bill Seeks To Increase Air Ambulance Funding

A study released earlier this year found that Medicare covered just 59 percent of the typical cost of air medical transport.

Regulations and Government

HAI Asks FAA To Include Helos in ADS-B Rebate Program

ADS-B OUT avionics will be required for all aircraft, including helicopters, flying in controlled U.S. airspace on Jan. 1, 2020.

Midwest Helicopter Charter Firms Form One Sweet Company

Sweet Helicopters provides private helicopter charters and aerial production services.

CHC Inks Deal with Milestone for Super-medium Helos

The new helicopters will be configured for energy transport missions and will serve CHC customers in the North Sea and Australia.

U.S. Army Awards Boeing Contract for Chinook Block II Upgrade

The manufacturer will build and test three upgraded CH-47F helicopters under the engineering and manufacturing development contract.

Thales EC135 Sim Gains Chinese Approval

Simulator will be used by Haite to provide initial, recurrent and mission-specific pilot training for EMS and commercial operators.

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