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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MAGnificent Receives STC Validation in Canada

The MAGnificient interior offers several layout options.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

September 28, 2015

Helicopter Fleet Ambulance Ops Subject of Proposed AC

Proposed AC is primarily applicable to Part 135 certificate holders operating 10 or more helicopter air ambulances.

Rotorcraft

September 23, 2015

AW609 Tiltrotor Sets Speed Record on 1,161-km Trip

Aircraft covered 627-nm, point-to-point journey from AgustaWestland's factory in Yeovil, UK, to its Cascina Costa, Italy facility in 2 hours 18 minutes.

Rotorcraft

September 17, 2015

Wildfire Season Stretches U.S. Assets

This year’s fires raged at the same time, creating challenges for the agencies that fight them.

Rotorcraft

September 17, 2015

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Avicopter Unveils AC352 Prototype at China Helo Expo

Counterpart of Airbus Helicopters AC352 to fly by the end of the year. Avic subsidiary also gave details on AC322 single.

Rotorcraft

September 14, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Nets 24 Firm Orders in China

H125s, H130s to be operated in multi-role and EMS configurations in mainland China, while H175s will go to Hong Kong government.

Rotorcraft

September 10, 2015

Marenco Redesigns SKYe Helicopter's Main Rotor Head

Certification of the light single helicopter delayed again by a few months.

Rotorcraft

September 8, 2015

Indo-Russian Deal for 200 Kamovs Makes Progress

India’s first private helicopter venture gains steam at Nagpur, as Reliance prepares for production.

Rotorcraft

September 8, 2015

Bell Helicopter Rolls Out Second 525 Prototype

Bell remains on track to complete flight testing with five ships flying an estimated 1,500 hours by the end of next year.

Rotorcraft

September 3, 2015

Northrop Grumman Wins Army Countermeasures Contract

The Common Infrared Countermeasures Systems will eventually protect hundreds of helicopters and other aircraft from missile threats.

Rotorcraft

September 1, 2015

Montana Firefighting Efforts Raise Concern

Some experts worry the state's UH-1Hs might not be able to safely haul the 324-gallon water buckets being sling from beneath the aircraft.

Rotorcraft

August 28, 2015

NHV Logs First 1,000 Hours with Airbus Helicopters H175

Dutch operator NHV operating two H175 medium twins in the North Sea. German operator HTM receives H135 for offshore windfarm ops.

Rotorcraft

August 27, 2015

North Sea Helicopter Pilots Mull Strike

Job cuts put safety at risk, union says.

Rotorcraft

August 26, 2015

Russian Helicopters Showcases New Mi-38-2 Twin

The Mi-38-2 features Russian Klimov engines and will soon be offered with a VIP interior.

Rotorcraft

August 26, 2015

Bell To Open Jet Ranger X Facility, Reports on Progress

Bell 505 is approximately halfway through its flight-test program and is on track to gain Transport Canada certification by year-end.

Rotorcraft

August 25, 2015

Rostec: High-speed Rotorcraft, Two Other Projects Canceled

Government funds promised for the projects have not been forthcoming

Rotorcraft

August 21, 2015

Bristow CEO: No Recovery until Late 2017

Continuing slump in oil prices is hitting the OGP services industry hard, says one operator.

Rotorcraft

August 19, 2015

Philippines Air Force Takes Eighth, Final Delivery of Bell 412EP

The Philippines service also accepted two AgustaWestland AW-109E armed helicopters during a ceremony at Villamor Air Base.

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2015

Turkish Army Using New Attack Helicopters While Maker Seeks Exports

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has delivered the first nine T129s; will stage demonstrations in Poland this weekend

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2015

AW609 on Certification Glide Path

The company is on track for certification in 2017 and customer deliveries in 2018.

Rotorcraft

August 17, 2015