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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AgustaWestland AW169 Gets Nod from EASA

AW169s are equipped with a variable speed main rotor, which improves efficiency and reduces the external noise.

Rotorcraft

July 16, 2015

U.S. Coast Guard Officer To Lead HAI Ops Efforts

Christopher Martino joins HAI following a 30-year career with the U.S. Coast Guard, where he led Aviation Forces.

Rotorcraft

July 16, 2015

Bell Names Isbell to Customer Support Leadership Role

Isbell steps into senior leadership post with background in most aspects of the company's operations.

Rotorcraft

July 14, 2015

Ohio Police To Get First U.S.-made Airbus H125

OSHP currently operates two AS350B2 AStars to conduct a wide variety of law enforcement missions.

Rotorcraft

July 14, 2015

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Bell Extends Global Market Reach

The helicopter manufacturer is assigning more component subcontracting work to companies in its non-North American customer base.

Rotorcraft

July 13, 2015

Lockheed Martin Emerging as Sikorsky’s Likely Suitor

United Technologies’ (UTC) board of directors was expected to meet this week to discuss the bids the company has received for its Sikorsky helicopter unit.

Rotorcraft

July 9, 2015

Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth

Airframer sees market in search-and-rescue operations and military applications.

Rotorcraft

July 7, 2015

CHC Reports Loss as Oil Prices Weigh on Offshore Ops

However, CHC CEO Karl Fessenden noted that the company’s long-term prospects remain positive.

Rotorcraft

July 7, 2015

Era Group Opens New Houma Facility

New base features a climate-controlled hangar that can house more than 30 aircraft and a terminal that can process more than 15,000 passengers per month.

Rotorcraft

July 7, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator

Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.

Environment

July 7, 2015

Bell's 525 Relentless Logs First Flight

The new super-medium twin features sidestick fly-by-wire controls.

Rotorcraft

July 1, 2015

Two Russian Helicopters Models Certified for Commercial Ops

The Ansat, another light twin, is now also certified for commercial passenger operations.

Rotorcraft

June 27, 2015

Milestone Aviation Firms Up Order for Agusta AW139s

Order part of larger commitment signed in 2013.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

June 25, 2015

Waypoint Leasing Places Two Helicopters with Titan

The transaction is the first between Waypoint, which was founded in 2013, and Titan, which has growing operations in Africa and South America.

Charter & Fractional

June 23, 2015

Former Carson Helicopters V-P Sentenced to Prison

Steven Metheny falsified information to make the aircraft appear to meet minimum payload specs.

Accidents

June 21, 2015

Vector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics

AS332/532 Mk1 Super Pumas will be the first to benefit from Pro Line Fusion suite.

Rotorcraft

June 19, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Launches H Pilot Club

Club to work along the lines of a sports car owner club.

Rotorcraft

June 19, 2015

Slowed by supply chain, Bell 525 gets closer to first flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin is ongoing while Bell Helicopter is proceeding with 505 light single and V-280 tiltrotor development.

Rotorcraft

June 19, 2015

NH Industries Presents Award to French Army for NH90 Deployment

NH90 pilot reflects on Barkhane operation in Mali.

Rotorcraft

June 18, 2015

Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin continues, while Bell Helicopter proceeds with development of the 505 light single.

Rotorcraft

June 18, 2015