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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Life Flight Network To Take Two More AW119Kx Rotorcraft

EMS providers fleet will increase to 21 Leonardo aircraft by year end

Rotorcraft

November 28, 2016

Loss of Tail Rotor Authority Prompts S-92 Emergency AD

Preliminary investigation of the incident helicopter found binding in the assembly's double-row angular contact bearing.

Regulations and Government

November 28, 2016

EASA OKs Helionix Panel in Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Features include three large electronic displays, a four-axis autopilot, two touchscreen GTN 750s GPS navcoms and the Avidyne traffic advisory system.

Avionics

November 28, 2016

Plans for Boston Helipad Move Forward

Initial estimates project as many as 24 operations a day.

Airports

November 22, 2016

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New Facility Speeds Completions at Bell Piney Flats

The Tennessee facility covers the company's light, intermediate and medium lines.

Rotorcraft

November 21, 2016

EASA OKs Gross Weight Increase for Leonardo AW169

The increase translates into a 441-pound payload increase and an additional 100 nm of range, up from an original ferry range of 431 nm.

Regulations and Government

November 21, 2016

Canada Issues Engine Mount Warning for LongRangers

If any are cracked or are corroded, the remaining legs might not be able to support the engine under all load conditions, Transport Canada cautioned.

Regulations and Government

November 21, 2016

Efforts for a Boston Helipad Revived by GE

City and state leaders offered to help build a helipad as part of the incentives to lure GE from its longtime headquarters in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Airports

November 16, 2016

Erickson Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The move comes after Portland, Oregon-based Erickson missed scheduled November 1 debt interest payments.

Rotorcraft

November 10, 2016

Bell Adds To China Service Network

The OEM named Zhenjiang Aerochine Aviation Limited as its third authorized customer service facility in the country.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 9, 2016

AAG Adds Three Sikorsky S-76s to Program

The new aircraft will operate in New York and New Jersey.

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2016

Bell 525 Will Certify with Four Test Aircraft

Progress is continuing despite the halting of flight testing.

Rotorcraft

November 4, 2016

Naval Combat Version of H225M Flight-tested in Brazil

The Brazilian subsidiary of Airbus Helicopters is doing the development to help meet technology transfer goals

Rotorcraft

November 3, 2016

Airbus Helicopters Brings Pair of Singles to NBAA 2016

"Both the H130 and the H125 are outstanding aircraft for business owners and executives,” it said.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Robinson Delivers First R44 Cadets

Company announced the helicopter earlier this year and has previously delivered models to customers in Australia.

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Bell 525, 505 gets MAGed

Bell Helicopter (Booth 219) and Mecaer unveiled the MAGnificent VVIP 8 passenger interior for the Bell 525 super-medium twin helicopter

Aircraft

November 2, 2016

Bell Helicopter Starts Talks For Chinese Production of 407GXP

The agreement involves Shaanxi Aviation Industry Development Co. Ltd. and Xi'an Helicopter Company.

Rotorcraft

November 1, 2016

Leonardo Sells Five More AW169s in Brazil

Deal boosts its total order book, including firms orders, framework agreements and options for the model, to more than 150.

Aircraft

October 31, 2016

Another EMS Helicopter Hit by Drunk Driver

Helicopter was knocked on its side and heavily damaged, as was a nearby fire truck.

Rotorcraft

October 24, 2016

Bell Helicopter Strengthens Global Support

The rotorcraft maker looks to enhance its European service network capabilities.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 19, 2016