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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Snyder's Bell Sees Market 'At The Bottom'

Snyder is encouraged that conversion rates of the 400 letters of intent for Bell's new 505 light single have been good.

ASU Unveils New Lightweight Helmet and Goggle Mount

ASU is displaying the new helmet during Heli-Expo.

Ontic Acquires Supply Chain for Legacy Helicopters

The agreement for the acquisition comprises avionics parts for both military and civil aviation aircraft.

Donaldson Debuts R66 Inlet Barrier Filter

The Donaldson inlet barrier filter system will be available as an option from Robinson on new orders or as a retrofit.

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Eagle Copters Orders 10 More Honeywell Engines

Eagle Copters is delivering a second 407HP conversion to Atlanta-based Helicopter Express.

AHS 73rd Forum to be Held in Fort Worth

The forum will run from May 9-11 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Helipass Expands into U.S.

Helipass launched its website three years ago primarily for helicopter tour operators.

Survitec Debuts New Survival Suit

The waterproof and flame-retardant 1000 Series Offshore Wind Energy Suit protects against harsh conditions.

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

Helicopter Industry’s Morale is Up, Despite Threat of ATC User Fees

FAA Certification Due for Enstrom TH180 by End of 2016

Enstrom is test flying its second TN180, while a third is undergoing static testing and will fly soon.

JSSI Experiences Dramatic Helicopter Growth

Growth comes as JSSI builds up a support team for the helicopter segment.

Bell 525 Prepping To Resume Flight Testing

Bell Helicopter XworX engineers are forging ahead on testing of Bell 525 systems in preparation for the resumption of flight testing.

Honeywell Aspire 200 Satcom STC Due for AS350

Honeywell is awaiting its next STC for the Aspire 200 as it works on medevac and police applications.

Mecaer Names Gary Brown as Director of Maintenance

Brown has 20 years of experience in aviation, approximately 10 years working in Part 145 organizations and more than seven years supporting the AW139.

Luma Adds LED Caution Panels for Bells

The panels provide an affordable path to NVIS upgrades.

Honeywell Lowers Rotorcraft Delivery Forecast

In its annual survey of rotorcraft operators, the company noted that new purchase-plan rates for the next five years were lowered globally.

Wysong Completes Two Bell 407GXs for PHI Air Medical

One of the newly modified aircraft will be on display at Heli-Expo.

FlightSafety Adds New Helicopter Course Offerings

FlghtSafety is adding new NVG and operational control specialist courses.

Airbus Delivers Customized H145 to WeatherTech founder

The helicopter features the Airbus Helionix glass cockpit avionics system as well as a Fenestron enclosed tail rotor and Safran Arriel 2E engines.

Heliatica Debuts Two Camera Systems at Heli-Expo 2017

Heliatica unveiled a universal geodetic photomapping and monitoring payload and a blind-zone video system.

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