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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Meridian Completes Full Bell 206L4 Refurbishment

The model Meridian delivered to New York Helicopter Charter has a fully overhauled engine, new avionics, and equipment including wire strike protection.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 7, 2023

UAE's Horizon Engaged in Transition from Bell 206 to Bell 505

The academy continues to develop programs to serve its civilian and military clientele in the region.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Yellowhead Chooses CAMP Health Management Tools

Yellowed Helicopters has selected Camp Systems for aircraft health management for its 48 aircraft.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 6, 2023

AeroSync Max Wireless Comms Will Support C4ISR Platform

Astronautics and Nova Systems are installing search and rescue/law enforcement mission systems on an AW139 helicopter for a European operator.

Avionics

March 6, 2023

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GE Continues Progress On Engine, Support Programs

GE Aviation engines will power the new Bell 525 and the Army's FARA aircraft.

Engines

March 6, 2023

Meridian Refurbishment Included In Helicopter Blue Book

Meridian's refurbishment of Bell 206L3 and L4 models is now listed in HeliValue$'s Official Helicopter Blue Book.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 6, 2023

Leonardo Chasing the Ambulance Market at Heli-Expo

Leonardo will display an EMS-configured AW169 medium twin helicopter at this year's Heli-Expo.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Racer Readying for First Flight

Airbus is preparing its "rapid and cost-efficient aircraft" or Racer high-speed demonstrator to begin flight testing this year.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

FAA Qualifies Coptersafety Level D Simulators

Finland-based Coptersafety offers pilot training in the Airbus Helicopters H145 and Leonardo AW139 and AW169.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Milestone in New Five-ship Lease Deal With Aramco

Milestone is leasing three new AW139s and two H145s to Aramco.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 6, 2023

Sikorsky Honors PHI for Record Year of Australian SAR Missions

Sikorsky is formally recognizing PHI Aviation at Heli-Expo this week for a record-breaking year of SAR missions using S-92 helicopters.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Avidyne and IS&S Unveil Helix Avionics Upgrade

A new package for modernizing in-service helicopters combines Avidyne’s Helios flight management system and the IS&S 10.4-inch flat-panel displays.

Avionics

March 6, 2023

Offshore Helicopter Market Poised To Bounce

New offshore energy discoveries fuel optimism regarding helicopter services.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Stratom and Imenco Partner on Robotic Refueling Tech

Stratom has partnered with Imenco to develop an autonomous refueling system for for industrial, aviation, defense, and offshore industries.

Fuel

March 6, 2023

Technisonic Introduces All-band Transceiver Option

Technisonic, a Canadian aeronautical radio and audio communications systems manufacturer, has introduced the TDFM-9100-T6 variant of its multi-band radio.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 6, 2023

UND Rolls Out Vertical Aviation Pathway Program

High school students can take college courses designed to encourage a vertical aviation career.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

RebTech Gets Approval For UH-60 Night Vision Lighting Mod

RebTech's night vision lighting system is being fitted on a UH-60A helicopter operated by HeliStream.

Avionics

March 6, 2023

New Oklahoma Flight School To Fly Guimbal G2

Precision is providing a new Helicopters Guimbal Cabri G2 to TruFlight.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Baur Steps In as New USHST Industry Co-chair

Chris Baur has been named industry co-chair of the U.S. Helicopter Safety Team.

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Columbia Model 234 Chinook Helicopter Landing in Downtown Atlanta

Rotorcraft

March 6, 2023