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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Heli-Expo 2009 Preview

Attendees who make their way to Anaheim, Calif., for the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) Heli-Expo later this month will encounter the usual c

Rotorcraft

January 29, 2009

TAWS, TCAS Coming to More Helicopters

As part of an effort to reduce the number of fatal helicopter crashes, safety experts are promoting widespread use of terrain and traffic alert systems tha

Avionics

January 29, 2009

Eurocopter Planning Aberdeen Helo Service Center

Taking advantage of the busy oil and gas industry operations centered around Aberdeen, Scotlan

Maintenance and Modifications

January 28, 2009

Complex web of factors blamed in HEMS crashes

There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years.  Rather, investigation documents

Accidents

January 27, 2009

Videos

DGAC tests satnav route for helo air ambulance service

French civil aviation authority DGAC, Eurocopter and the French association of EMS doctors (AFHSH) late last year tested a satnav IFR route between two hos

ATC

January 27, 2009

HEMS Crash Documents Reveal Varied, Complex Causes

Not surprisingly, there is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) crashes over the last two years.

Safety

January 20, 2009

Eurocopter Predicts 30-percent Drop in Orders

After receiving net orders for 715 helicopters last year–its second best year ever–Eurocopter expects to sell only 450 helicopters this year, CEO Lutz Bert

Rotorcraft

January 20, 2009

Schweizer 434 Makes First Flight

The Schweizer 434 made its first flight on December 18 at Horseheads, N.Y., and deliveries to overseas military customers are scheduled to begin next month

Rotorcraft

January 8, 2009

AAIB: offshore operators need more sim training

The final report on the fatal crash of a CHC Scotia-operated Eurocopter SA 365N Dauphin 2 in the Irish Sea on Dec.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Downtown L.A. Heliport Opens

The Robert F.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Spanish Line Begins Delivering EC 135

Eurocopter’s final assembly line in Albacete, Spain, in late November delivered its first aircraft, an EC 135.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Czech Firm Bids for PZL-Swidnik

Czech-based Aero Vodochody is bidding for the takeover of Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik, which is to be privatized.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Security Snafu Prompts Service Change At Wall Street Heliport

U.S.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Sky Shuttle Takes 200th AW139

AgustaWestland last month announced the delivery of the 200th AW139.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

More Eurocopters for U.S. Law Enforcement In Florida and Texas

Last month the Aviation Unit of Miami-Dade Police Department took delivery of the first of four new Eurocopter AS 350B3s.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Eurocopter, Thales Partner on Helisim

Equipment manufacturer Thales is one of the two main shareholders in Helisim, at 45 percent, on par with Eurocopter.

Training and Workforce

December 31, 2008

Stabilizer woes prompt AD for Explorers

MD Helicopters Explorer Models 900 and 902 are the subject of an FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive (2008-22-53) following several recent reports of los

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Simplex offers more efficient powerline washing

Simplex Manufacturing has upgraded its powerline washing system, increasing the maximum water pressure to 2,000 psi.

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

Heli-skiing: pristine powder awaits adventurous skiers

For an elite band of thrill-seekers and the pilots who fly them, heli-skiing is the ultimate adrenaline rush.“We change people’s lives,” said M

Rotorcraft

December 31, 2008

India and Russia Agree on Helo Deal, Review Joint Defense Projects

India agreed to buy 80 Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.2 billion during a visit to Delhi by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev early this month.

Rotorcraft

December 16, 2008

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Heli-Expo 2009 Preview

Attendees who make their way to Anaheim, Calif., for the Helicopter Association International’s (HAI) Heli-Expo later this month will encounter the usual c

TAWS, TCAS Coming to More Helicopters

As part of an effort to reduce the number of fatal helicopter crashes, safety experts are promoting widespread use of terrain and traffic alert systems tha

Eurocopter Planning Aberdeen Helo Service Center

Taking advantage of the busy oil and gas industry operations centered around Aberdeen, Scotlan

Complex web of factors blamed in HEMS crashes

There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years.&nbsp; Rather, investigation documents

Videos

More Articles

DGAC tests satnav route for helo air ambulance service

French civil aviation authority DGAC, Eurocopter and the French association of EMS doctors (AFHSH) late last year tested a satnav IFR route between two hos

HEMS Crash Documents Reveal Varied, Complex Causes

Not surprisingly, there is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter emergency medical service (HEMS) crashes over the last two years.

Eurocopter Predicts 30-percent Drop in Orders

After receiving net orders for 715 helicopters last year–its second best year ever–Eurocopter expects to sell only 450 helicopters this year, CEO Lutz Bert

Schweizer 434 Makes First Flight

The Schweizer 434 made its first flight on December 18 at Horseheads, N.Y., and deliveries to overseas military customers are scheduled to begin next month

AAIB: offshore operators need more sim training

The final report on the fatal crash of a CHC Scotia-operated Eurocopter SA 365N Dauphin 2 in the Irish Sea on Dec.

Downtown L.A. Heliport Opens

The Robert F.

Spanish Line Begins Delivering EC 135

Eurocopter’s final assembly line in Albacete, Spain, in late November delivered its first aircraft, an EC 135.

Czech Firm Bids for PZL-Swidnik

Czech-based Aero Vodochody is bidding for the takeover of Polish helicopter manufacturer PZL-Swidnik, which is to be privatized.

Security Snafu Prompts Service Change At Wall Street Heliport

U.S.

Sky Shuttle Takes 200th AW139

AgustaWestland last month announced the delivery of the 200th AW139.

More Eurocopters for U.S. Law Enforcement In Florida and Texas

Last month the Aviation Unit of Miami-Dade Police Department took delivery of the first of four new Eurocopter AS 350B3s.

Eurocopter, Thales Partner on Helisim

Equipment manufacturer Thales is one of the two main shareholders in Helisim, at 45 percent, on par with Eurocopter.

Stabilizer woes prompt AD for Explorers

MD Helicopters Explorer Models 900 and 902 are the subject of an FAA Emergency Airworthiness Directive (2008-22-53) following several recent reports of los

Simplex offers more efficient powerline washing

Simplex Manufacturing has upgraded its powerline washing system, increasing the maximum water pressure to 2,000 psi.

Heli-skiing: pristine powder awaits adventurous skiers

For an elite band of thrill-seekers and the pilots who fly them, heli-skiing is the ultimate adrenaline rush.“We change people’s lives,” said M

India and Russia Agree on Helo Deal, Review Joint Defense Projects

India agreed to buy 80 Mil Mi-17V-5 helicopters worth $1.2 billion during a visit to Delhi by Russian President Dmitry Medvedev early this month.

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There is no “magic bullet” solution to the spate of fatal helicopter EMS crashes over the last two years. Rather, investigation documents