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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European Helo Operators Mull Using Drones

One Swiss helicopter operator studied and dismissed drones as a complement to its fleet.

August 17, 2015

NYPD Completes Bell Transition

The NYPD began taking deliveries of the 429 last year to replace its four AgustaWestland AW119 singles.

August 17, 2015

Air Methods on the Acquisition Prowl--Again

The company is raising its credit line by $400 million with an eye to making an as yet undisclosed acquisition or acquisitions.

August 17, 2015

Bell Has Trio of Helicopters on Display at LABACE

Bell Helicopter and Textron Aviation have had a large fleet in Latin America and are confident of selling new and upgraded models into the market.

August 11, 2015

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Helicidade Weathers Brazil’s Economic Storm

Heliport operator confident of better times despite drop in activity.

August 11, 2015

AgustaWestland Logs AW109 GrandNew Sale in Brazil

Aircraft will join the nearly 150 AgustaWestland light-twin helicopters that are in operation in Brazil.

August 11, 2015

Airbus Helicopters promotes H145 light twin

With upgraded engines and avionics, new version targets oil-and-gas applications

AgustaWestland sees Latin America in “positive climb.”

The European helicopter manufacturer believes its prospects are good, including for the AW609 tiltrotor.

First H135 for Australian Training Contract Accepted

Boeing Australia is the prime contractor for a new training system for Army and Navy pilots

Round-the-world Flight in Robinson R22 on Ice

Man attempting to be the first pilot to solo circumnavigate the globe in a Robinson R22 ditched in Davis Strait.

Bristow Turns 60

Started in 1955 with a single contract to supply helicopter crews to oil companies operating in the Persian Gulf, the firm is a global powerhouse.

RN-Aircraft Signs for 10 AgustaWestland AW189s

Order is the result of a framework agreement signed in December between the two companies that could see Rosneft take up to 160 AgustaWestland helicopters.

Retiring Army Bells Not Heading to Civvy Street

The Army is shedding more than 300 helicopters as it transitions to a twin-engine fleet.

Lockheed Martin Buying Sikorsky for $9B in Cash

United Technologies had been publicly shopping Sikorsky since at least February, and the Lockheed-Sikorsky deal had been telegraphed for weeks.

Bristow Launches eFlight GT Flight Tracking

Bristow and its clients will be able to see the position of Bristow aircraft at any time on an interactive map using satellite tracking signals.

North Sea Safety Effort Sparks Cooperation among Operators, Manufacturers

Critical data being shared globally.

U.S. Civil Helicopter Accidents Continue To Decline

Safety group plans to keep the focus on further reducing accident numbers.

Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work

More expensive than the EC130B4, the H130 targets operators that mix aerial work and passenger transportation.

Dramatic Footage Shows Helicopter Crash at Irish Pub

The landing area the pilot selected was near several light poles.

Thales Pitches Head-worn HUD

Equipment manufacturer targets small cockpits.

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