Rotorcraft

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NHV To Base Two Airbus H175s at New Aberdeen Site

Belgian company wants to become alternative player in the North Sea offshore oil-and-gas market.

Rotorcraft

December 21, 2015

Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Mx

The company added the helicopters' tail rotor gearbox to its dynamic component repair service.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 21, 2015

Second Bell 525 Relentless Joins Flight-test Program

Second 525 flight-test vehicle (FTV2) joined the program last week and is soon expected to begin airborne trials.

Rotorcraft

December 15, 2015

EvoLux Helicopter Charter Portal Moves To 'Next Level'

Founder is seeking $5- to $10 million in seed financing.

Rotorcraft

December 15, 2015

Bell 505 Aiming for Mid-2016 Certification

Company plans to produce 200 of the light turbine singles per year by 2018.

Rotorcraft

December 15, 2015

CAAC Official Details Fast-Growing Chinese industry

Population of helicopter pilots has more than doubled since 2010.

Rotorcraft

December 10, 2015

Airbus Helo Seeks Customized Part Service Life Limits

The effort could extend components’ service life, reduce costs and improve safety, the company said.

Maintenance and Modifications

December 8, 2015

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.

Regulations and Government

December 8, 2015

Maverick Opens New Vegas Terminal

The new Las Vegas terminal is adjacent to the existing building, which will soon be renovated.

Rotorcraft

December 5, 2015

Sundance Helicopters Stresses Safety

The heli-tour company has embraced voluntary, self-reporting safety programs.

Rotorcraft

December 3, 2015

Mecaer Wins STC for H145T2 Luxury Interior

Five orders in hand for the Mercedes-Benz Style interior, with first delivery planned by year-end.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

November 24, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Sees Bright U.S. Market

The U.S. market is rebounding in a number of sectors, says the company.

Rotorcraft

November 23, 2015

Airbus Flies Diesel-powered H120 Light Single

Early testing confirms fuel-burn reduction.

Rotorcraft

November 22, 2015

Monacair To Operate Nice-Monaco Route Next Year

With newly ordered H130s, Monaco-based operator will strive to bring traffic back to 100,000 passengers per year.

Rotorcraft

November 21, 2015

Robinson Introduces Cadet

Two-seat R44 tailored to training

Rotorcraft

November 19, 2015

Bell 505 Closer To Certification

Bell 505 Closer To Certification

Rotorcraft

November 14, 2015