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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Helifab's S-76 Aux Tank Gets EASA Nod

The 62-gallon tank is installed in the helicopter’s baggage compartment.

Globavia’s LEAT, Erickson Team with Astronautics on New EFI

Leat will collaborate on installations on AW109 and AB 412, while Erickson will work with Astronautics on certification and other legacy applications.

Rolls-Royce Expands Engine Support Network

Rolls-Royce is increasing support options for its M250 and RR300 engines.

Waypoint Leasing Stands Behind Oil-and-gas Operators

The Irish helicopter leasing company still sees plenty of opportunity in the leasing marketplace.

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Van Horn Customers Anxious for Composite LongRanger Blades

The Van Horn MRBs have an 18,000-hour service life, more than triple the life of current OEM 206B metal blades.

Turbomeca Engine Upgrade for S-76C+

The project will be accomplished at the same time as an airframe retrofit.

Jupiter Audio Controllers for Phoenix Heli Flight

Phoenix recently acquired an H130 with a JA94 installed.

VIH Outlines Projects and Achievements

Growth and capacity expansion are on the agenda.

Airbus Helicopters Focuses on Product Diversity

Airbus Helicopters Focuses on Product Diversity

Sikorsky Gives S-92 Operators More Lift With Weight Increase

Sikorsky Gives S-92 Operators More Lift With Weight Increase

Marenco Builds Sales of New SKYe SH09 Helicopter

Swiss start-up airframer already setting up production, support organization

Sikorsky Looks to Polish Customer Support Image

Based on the results of recent industry surveys and user feedback, Sikorsky has its sights set on bolstering its product support.

Bell MRO Approval Strengthens Bond With Textron-owned Able

Able Engineering has been made an approved service center for Bell Helicopters.

Airbus Partners with Thales for H160 Simulator

The first will be positioned in France, with more added as needed.

CAE in deal for Lockheed Flight Training

CAE is taking steps to acquire Lockheed Martin’s Commercial Flight Training business.

Air Methods Posts Revenue Gains

Air medical and tourism revenues increased in the fourth quarter of 2015.

Frasca Level 7 FTD To Be First in Canada

The training device is convertible among three different configurations: the AS350 B2, AS350 B2 VEMD and the AS350 B3e (now the Airbus H125).

HAI Names First Safety Standards Operators

Since the beginning of the year, the association has accredited four rotorcraft operators under its new safety standard system.

Honeywell Downgrades Helicopter Delivery Outlook

Survey indicated that Latin America led all global regions in the rate of new aircraft purchase plans, despite an economic slowdown in Brazil.

Bell Reveals February Orders and Deliveries

India and Nepal are among the more recent buyers.

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