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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Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit

The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots

Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System

Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval

AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Videos

Aging Black Hawk Helicopters are Brought Into the Digital Age with All New Avionics

Aging Black Hawk Helicopters are Brought Into the Digital Age with All New Avionics

Avionics

March 30, 2017

Marenco Swisshelicopter’s All-Carbon-Fiber SKYe-SH09 is a 21st Century Helicopter

Marenco Swisshelicopter’s All-Carbon-Fiber SKYe-SH09 is a 21st Century Helicopter

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2017

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Bell’s FCX-001 Concept Helicopter Showcases Future Technology

Rotorcraft

March 23, 2017

Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Walkthrough of the Helionix Avionics System in the Airbus Helicopters H135 Twin

Avionics

March 21, 2017

More Articles

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023

Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator

Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024

Schweizer Looks to Future, Continues To Rebuild

With new manufacturing certifications in place, the OEM looks to ramp up production and support

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Bell, Leonardo To Team on Tiltrotor Technologies

Effort will built on multi-decade cooperation between the companies

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC

The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2024

Thales To Provide Simulators for German Army H145Ms

The contract follows an order for up to 82 twins from Airbus Helicopters

Training and Workforce

February 28, 2024

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 28, 2024

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

THC Orders Support Growing Saudi Mobility Needs

The massive order will support Saudi Arabia's vision for the future

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract

The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December

Training and Workforce

February 28, 2024

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Record flight hours strain parts supply

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2024