Rotorcraft

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

FAA Sets TSO Sights on Night Vision Goggles

The FAA is proposing a technical standard order (TSO) for night vision goggles.

Regulations and Government

April 2, 2007

FAA/JAA Helicopter Noise Standards Harmonized

Manufacturers of newly designed helicopters will have to meet slightly revised U.S.

Regulations and Government

April 2, 2007

Sagem Avionics Bows In at Helicopter Show

The merger of two small avionics firms, Sfim and Arnav, has led to the creation of Sagem Avionics, a Grand Prairie, Texas-based company with about 50 emplo

Avionics

March 30, 2007

Heli-Expo Report Las Vegas: Orders top $600 million at vibrant Heli-Expo

A deluge of orders for new helicopters during HAI’s Heli-Expo, held in Las Vegas last month, surprised even seasoned industry watchers on the floor.

Rotorcraft

March 30, 2007

Bell CEO plans to reinvigorate venerable helo manufacturer

Bell Helicopter was at last month’s Heli-Expo in Las Vegas in force as usual, with a 412 and a 407 on display at its booth.

Rotorcraft

March 30, 2007

Agusta to build Koalas in Philly

AgustaWestland recently disclosed it is moving production of the A119 Koala single-engine helicopter from Italy to Philadelphia.

Rotorcraft

March 30, 2007

R22 AD requires rotor-blade check

The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive last month to all Robinson R22 owners and operators, calling for them to carry out immediate checks to

Safety

March 30, 2007

Keystone Helicopter mechanic gets Charles Taylor Award

Keystone Helicopter, a West Chester, Pa.-based helicopter services company, announced that one of its employees, John Profico, is the recipient of the FAA’

Maintenance and Modifications

March 30, 2007

Heli-Lynx introduces VFR TwinStar mod

Canadian firm Heli-Lynx Helicopter Services launched the TwinStar 355FX mod at Heli-Expo last month.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 30, 2007

Helicopter Responder Database Passes 250

Helicopter Association International’s first-responder database has more than 250 helicopters registered since it became operational last July.

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2007

NTSB at Odds with FAA over New Helo Rule

It took the FAA more than three years to finalize rules affecting the commercial air-tour industry but only 14 days after their publication for the NTSB to

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2007

Eurocopter dominates civil helo market

Eurocopter’s new boss believes that last year’s good sales figures should not hide the need for some changes in the company culture.

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

AB139: first flight impressions

fter flying the Bell/Agusta AB139, it is easy to see why Amedeo Caporaletti, president of Agusta and CEO of AgustaWestland, believes that this helicopter s

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Progress being made in rotorcraft infrastructure

Progress is being made toward the goal of rotorcraft taking their place in the national transportation infrastructure, according to presenters at January’s

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Rolls-Royce overhauls Model 250 service network

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new network of service centers that it claims offers “unprecedented” full-capability repair and overhaul (R&O) support to oper

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

UK leads improved Helideck Lighting Initiative

A research program commissioned by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has produced findings that could lead to safer night landings on offshore helideck

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Bristow leads on EC 225

Bristow Helicopters has ordered two Eurocopter EC 225s, with a scheduled service entry of spring next year.

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Jean Phelan remembered

Jean Ross Howard Phelan, a pioneering airplane and helicopter pilot, died early last month at the age of 87.

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Civil tiltrotor designs fly in face of several challenges

Last June Bell/Agusta completed initial testing of its BA609 civil tiltrotor at Bell’s Fort Worth, Texas flight-test center.

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2007

Preliminary report: EC 120 damaged in autorotation

EUROCOPTER EC 120B, JONESBORO, GA., JAN.

Accidents

March 28, 2007

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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FAA Sets TSO Sights on Night Vision Goggles

The FAA is proposing a technical standard order (TSO) for night vision goggles.

FAA/JAA Helicopter Noise Standards Harmonized

Manufacturers of newly designed helicopters will have to meet slightly revised U.S.

Sagem Avionics Bows In at Helicopter Show

The merger of two small avionics firms, Sfim and Arnav, has led to the creation of Sagem Avionics, a Grand Prairie, Texas-based company with about 50 emplo

Heli-Expo Report Las Vegas: Orders top $600 million at vibrant Heli-Expo

A deluge of orders for new helicopters during HAI’s Heli-Expo, held in Las Vegas last month, surprised even seasoned industry watchers on the floor.

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Bell CEO plans to reinvigorate venerable helo manufacturer

Bell Helicopter was at last month’s Heli-Expo in Las Vegas in force as usual, with a 412 and a 407 on display at its booth.

Agusta to build Koalas in Philly

AgustaWestland recently disclosed it is moving production of the A119 Koala single-engine helicopter from Italy to Philadelphia.

R22 AD requires rotor-blade check

The FAA issued an emergency Airworthiness Directive last month to all Robinson R22 owners and operators, calling for them to carry out immediate checks to

Keystone Helicopter mechanic gets Charles Taylor Award

Keystone Helicopter, a West Chester, Pa.-based helicopter services company, announced that one of its employees, John Profico, is the recipient of the FAA’

Heli-Lynx introduces VFR TwinStar mod

Canadian firm Heli-Lynx Helicopter Services launched the TwinStar 355FX mod at Heli-Expo last month.

Helicopter Responder Database Passes 250

Helicopter Association International’s first-responder database has more than 250 helicopters registered since it became operational last July.

NTSB at Odds with FAA over New Helo Rule

It took the FAA more than three years to finalize rules affecting the commercial air-tour industry but only 14 days after their publication for the NTSB to

Eurocopter dominates civil helo market

Eurocopter’s new boss believes that last year’s good sales figures should not hide the need for some changes in the company culture.

AB139: first flight impressions

fter flying the Bell/Agusta AB139, it is easy to see why Amedeo Caporaletti, president of Agusta and CEO of AgustaWestland, believes that this helicopter s

Progress being made in rotorcraft infrastructure

Progress is being made toward the goal of rotorcraft taking their place in the national transportation infrastructure, according to presenters at January’s

Rolls-Royce overhauls Model 250 service network

Rolls-Royce has introduced a new network of service centers that it claims offers “unprecedented” full-capability repair and overhaul (R&O) support to oper

UK leads improved Helideck Lighting Initiative

A research program commissioned by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has produced findings that could lead to safer night landings on offshore helideck

Bristow leads on EC 225

Bristow Helicopters has ordered two Eurocopter EC 225s, with a scheduled service entry of spring next year.

Jean Phelan remembered

Jean Ross Howard Phelan, a pioneering airplane and helicopter pilot, died early last month at the age of 87.

Civil tiltrotor designs fly in face of several challenges

Last June Bell/Agusta completed initial testing of its BA609 civil tiltrotor at Bell’s Fort Worth, Texas flight-test center.

Preliminary report: EC 120 damaged in autorotation

EUROCOPTER EC 120B, JONESBORO, GA., JAN.

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