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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Meridian Selling or Leasing Two Bell Helicopters at Heli-Expo

The 2004 and 2006 206L4 Long Rangers on display are both for sale or lease.

Helitowcart Handles Helicopters on the Ground

The Canadian company introduced new tow handles and wheel-tire combinations for Robinson R44 and R66 helicopters.

Priority 1 Air Rescue Teaches the World's SAR Crews

Search-and-rescue and medevac personnel can brush up on procedures in real and simulated environments with P1AR.

R44 NVG Panel Lighting Offered by Aero Dynamix

The recent STC makes NVG instrument panel lighting available for the Robinson R44.

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Slow Market Doesn't Dent Sikorsky's Investment In Progress

Sikorsky has continued to spend on technology to improve the value proposition of rotorcraft and on better supporting its customers.

Kaman Readies for Renewed K-Max Deliveries

First shipments of the updated Kaman K-Max helicopter are expected in the second quarter.

Bristow Reports Quarterly Loss and Improving Prospects

Bristow Group is seeing growing interest in contracts for its helicopter fleet, especially in Europe.

Airbus, Precise Flight Expand Bird-strike Prevention

The Pulselite system has received an amended STC so that it now can be installed on 67 Airbus helicopter types and variants.

Leonardo Adds Certifications and Helicopter Capabilities

The Italian company is inviting Heli-Expo attendees to experience a virtual reality search-and-rescue operation.

Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard Receives HAI Humanitarian Award

The organization is being recognized for providing local services for natural disasters, medical emergencies and security threats.

Air Methods is Open to Further Growth and Acquisitions

Helicopter air ambulance operator Air Methods is focusing on improving safety along with other HEMS issues.

Able Bolsters Completions, Upgrade Capabilities

Able Aerospace's services offer lower cost of ownership for EMS operators.

Redbird Makes Heli-Expo Debut With New Helicopter Simulator

Known for its fixed-wing training devices, the Texas manufacturer is now branching out into the rotorcraft market.

Airbus Helicopter Deliveries Are Up in a Down Market

The company's helicopter deliveries grew 5 percent last year compared to 2015, in a challenging marketplace.

Airbus North America Grows Market Share

Orders include some from 20 new customers, five of which are new helicopter owners or operators.

Electric Mobility: Coming to a Crowded City Near You?

Research is accelerating on electric passenger-carrying aerial vehicles, possibly leading to new ways to travel in urban environments.

Dallas Heli-Expo Venue Has a Unique Twist

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center features a Heliport/Vertiport that is dedicated to demos and tours during Heli-Expo.

New Rotorcraft 2017

Flying the boundary layer

Heli-Expo Preview 2017

Organizers expect the Dallas event to draw 20,000 attendees for educational and networking opportunities.

True Blue Power Adds Bell 505 as Lithium-ion Customer

Bell's selection of the True Blue Power TB-17 lithium-ion main-ship battery should help lower operating costs and improve availability.

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