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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Researchers Look at Single-engine Cruise Ops on Twins

Fuel savings of up to 30 percent expected, but automated quick restart is key.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2015

U.S. Navy Updates Guidance for Helicopter Inspections

The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued updated guidance for inspecting Sikorsky CH/MH-53E heavy lift helicopters.

Rotorcraft

February 12, 2015

Enstrom TH180 Makes First Flight

TH180 is a scaled-down version of the company’s 280FX three-seat model and uses its type certificate and rotor system.

Rotorcraft

February 11, 2015

HAI, GAMA Team On Part 27, 29 Review

A long-awaited review of FAA Part 27 and 29 helicopter certification regulations is still years away.

Regulations and Government

February 11, 2015

FAA To Measure Noise Complaints in LA

A noise-complaint system to be launched in the spring should provide a complete picture of noise in the Los Angeles area.

Regulations and Government

February 10, 2015

Erickson Signs Support Deal with Bell Helicopter

The agreement, which includes a licensing agreement for Erickson to make, buy and distribute Bell 214 part numbers, will extend the life of the Bell 214.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 10, 2015

Heli-Expo 2015 Alighting in Orlando

This year’s Heli-Expo show will feature more than 60 helicopters on static display and more than 700 exhibitors.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2015

Helicopter Fatal Rate Declines Dramatically

Total accident numbers, as well as fatal accident numbers down

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2015

U.S. Army's 'Bridge' is Modernization, Unmanned Teaming

Manned-unmanned teaming of Apaches and unmanned aircraft is the U.S. Army's 'bridging strategy' to replace OH-58 Kiowa Warriors.

Rotorcraft

February 5, 2015

Gecas Moves Into Helicopter Leasing with Milestone Takeover

GE has paid $1.775 billion and has assumed Milestone’s debts.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2015

New Rotorcraft 2015

The civil market continues to slow, but OEMs look to the future.

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2015

Airbus Helicopters Describes Export Prospects

Maker eyes orders from Brazil, Malaysia, Qatar, and Poland to offset cuts in European orders.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2015

Chinook 'Block 2' Program Could Begin in 2017, Army Says

The U.S. Army plans to extend the life of its venerable CH-47 Chinook another 45 years through a series of block upgrades.

Rotorcraft

January 28, 2015

2014 Sales, Deliveries Flat at Airbus Helicopters

Airbus Helicopters delivered 44 percent of the 736 civil and parapublic helicopters shipped worldwide last year.

Rotorcraft

January 27, 2015

NH-90 Maker Reports Good Feedback; Describes Support Efforts

NH Industries hopes to improve availability and encourage joint customer funding of future upgrades.

Rotorcraft

January 22, 2015

Bristow Takes Long View of Oil Price Slide

The oil-and-gas company is proceeding with its commitments to buy and lease new helicopters.

Fuel

January 22, 2015