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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TRU Expanding Helicopter Sim Offerings

The company is focusing on ensuring seat-of-the-pant feel in its simulators.

October 18, 2016

Bell Training Facility in Spain to Open by Year-end

Center is designed to serve the training needs of European customers, beginning with pilot training on the Bell 429.

October 17, 2016

Norwegian Report Airs North Sea Concerns

The purpose of the report is to evaluate its commercial and safety policies and implement improvements.

October 15, 2016

CHC Recapitalizes with $450 Million

The plan is part of a court-supervised reorganization process.

October 14, 2016

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Battery-powered R44 Helicopter Flies

The tests are part of an effort to produce and electrically powered semi-autonomous helicopter for organ delivery.

October 14, 2016

Helitech Orders Underscore AW169 EMS Credentials

Leonardo now holds orders for more than 150 AW169s.

October 12, 2016

LCI Sees Recovering Market for Leased Helicopters

Diversification proves key for the leasing company.

October 12, 2016

FastFin for Airbus H125 Nears Certification

Deliveries will begin shortly after certification.

October 12, 2016

Slovenian Police To Receive Linx-equipped H135

The helicopter can be configured for missions beyond law enforcement.

October 12, 2016

Public Services H175 Completes First Test Campaign

Certification is planned for next year.

October 12, 2016

German Police Super Pumas Get Cockpit Upgrade

Heli-One fitted the German police service's AS332L/L1 helicopters with a new flight management system and displays from Universal Avionics.

October 11, 2016

Marenco Set To Add Third SKYe SH09 Prototype to Test Program

The new Swiss single-engined helicopter is due to complete certification in late 20117.

October 11, 2016

JSSI Adds H130 Parts-only Program, New Customer

The news at Helitech International, included the hourly cost maintenance provider's announcement six new aircraft have been enrolled in its engine program.

Maintenance and Modifications

October 11, 2016

Corail Launches Airbus Fleet Keeper Management Program

The management program is part of the OEM's HCare effort.

October 11, 2016

EASA Clears Super Pumas for Service Return

Several conditions apply before the helicopters can be returned to service.

October 7, 2016

Safety Team IDs Top Fatal Helicopter Accident Causes

The USHST is using its analysis to develop recommendations for mitigating fatal crashes.

October 7, 2016

Sikorsky S-92 Begins Alaska SAR Mission

The worldwide fleet of 275 Sikorsky S-92s surpassed one million flight hours earlier this year.

October 3, 2016

UBS: Pre-owned Helicopter Inventory Dips a Bit in August

There were 1,364 pre-owned helicopters available for sale at the end of August, which equates to 6 percent of the installed base.

September 19, 2016

Claims Court Sides with Leonardo in Army Row

The case could set a legal precedent on armed forces' buying decisions.

September 15, 2016

Russian Helicopters Backlog Grows, Income Shrinks

The company is more aggressively pursuing additional markets.

September 14, 2016

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