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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Bell’s Snyder Focusing on Innovation

Mitch Snyder hinted that new Bell models may be coming, although he plans to spend money on existing types.

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February 28, 2016

Industry Forwards Helo IFR Recommendations to FAA

Simpler and safer single-engine helicopter IFR has long been a goal of the rotorcraft industry.

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February 28, 2016

Metro Aviation Adds Customer Support, Safety Veterans to Team

Ed Stockhausen will serve as director of safety, while Becky Ross becomes the company’s second director of transport business services.

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February 28, 2016

Turbomeca Celebrates 1 Million Hours With USCG

In 10 years, the Coast Guard has operated Arriel turboshafts in its MH-65 Dolphin fleet

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February 28, 2016

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Bell Donates Parts to Aeronautical Tech School

More than 3,000 items will help train future aeronautical professionals

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February 28, 2016

Appareo Pilot of the Year Award

A high altitude long-line rescue earns Laing Pilot of the Year

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February 28, 2016

BLR Aerospace Safety Award Goes to Boston Team

Boston MedFlight and FAA team up to create IFR approaches to Boston city hospital helipads.

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February 28, 2016

Sikorsky Progresses on Spectrum of Autonomous Technologies

The company is prepping its third optionally piloted aircraft as it eyes possible technology transfers into service.

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February 28, 2016

Frasca Adds More Helicopter Simulators

The helicopter simulator market is growing globally for Frasca International.

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February 28, 2016

Bristow Deferring Some Deliveries

Moves to “rationalize” fleet in the face of declining oil revenues.

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February 28, 2016

HAI Head Still Bullish on Helo Market

Despite the slump in offshore petroleum use, Matt Zuccaro says he’s seen this movie before and likes the ending.

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February 28, 2016

Bell 505 Aims for Mid-year Certification

Bell Helicopter sees production of 200 of the new helicopters per year by 2018.

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February 27, 2016

Complainers Want Higher Helo Base in LA

Helicopter noise in the Los Angeles metropolitan area remains a critical issue.

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February 27, 2016

Bell 525 'Ahead of plan'

Certification of the Bell 525 is scheduled for 2017.

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February 27, 2016

HFTC Secures Approval for Bell 407 Sim

The simulator is approved for NVG training.

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February 27, 2016

Airbus Helicopters North American Consolidating in Dallas

New boss Chris Emerson is determined to continue improving Airbus Helicopters product support.

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February 27, 2016

R66 Leads Robinson Delivery Numbers

The Torrance, Calif., helicopter manufacturer has delivered more than 700 R66 turbine helicopters.

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February 27, 2016

FAA Examines Part 27 Certification Issues

Helicopter OEMs gain more attention in reorganization of Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office

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February 27, 2016

Erickson Offering “Full Bandwidth” Solutions

Erickson’s new leader, Jeff Roberts, has consolidated the fleet and business elements to make the company leaner and more efficient.

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February 27, 2016

Bell Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to Dana Kerrick

HAI awards longtime IA for a lifetime of innovation and excellence in maintenance.

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February 27, 2016