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 Bullish on Rotorcraft Market as Earnings Grow

Growing demand in the private and business aviation sectors are key factors in the manufacturer's expectations for recovery in the helicopter market.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 16, 2023

USHST Announces All-hands Meeting at Heli-Expo

USHST will hold an all-hands meeting at this year's Heli-Expo to discuss new safety enhancements.

Rotorcraft

February 15, 2023

Safran, HAL Partner on Engine for India's New Helicopter

Safran Helicopter Engines is partnering with Hindustan Aeronautics to develop an engine for the 13-ton Indian Multi-Role Helicopter.

Engines

February 15, 2023

Beta and Blade Prove eVTOL Viability with Test at KHPN

Beta Technologies, Blade team were aboard the first manned eVTOL flight in the New York metro area.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

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Enstrom Helicopter Names New President

Industry veteran Todd Tetzlaff will become Enstrom Helicopter's president in April.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

Karen Adding Bell 505 Helicopters to Its Fleet

Swiss charter, training, and MRO helicopter company Karen is adding a pair of new Bell 505s to its fleet.

Rotorcraft

February 14, 2023

MRO AeroBrigham Opens Dedicated Helicopter Facility

AeroBrigham opens dedicated helicopter MRO and paint facility in Decatur, Texas.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

AW189 Heating Duct Failure Prompts Redesign

Respiratory irritation and smoke follow AW189 heating duct failures.

Maintenance and Modifications

February 13, 2023

Bristow Realigns Business, Senior Leadership

Bristow's government services and energy services businesses will each be led by a dedicated chief operating officer.

Rotorcraft

February 11, 2023

French Military NH90 Helicopter Flown on 100% SAF

A French NH90 military helicopter has made its first flight running one engine on 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel.

Fuel

February 10, 2023

Global Medical Response Opts for More Bell 407GXi Helos

Air ambulance provider Global Medical Response operates 220 Bell helicopters for various missions in North America.

Rotorcraft

February 7, 2023

GE Explores Rotorcraft Operations Center

GE center would provide remote engine diagnostics and analytics for rotorcraft customers.

Engines

February 7, 2023

Foresight MX HUMS STC'd for Sikorsky UH-60A

GPMS's Foresight MX health and usage monitoring system has received FAA supplemental type certificate approval for installation in Black Hawk helicopters.

Avionics

February 7, 2023

Hill Says Turbine Engine for HX50 To Cost Under $100k

According to Hill Helicopters, the unit cost of the GT50 turbine engine for its HX50 helicopter will be less than $100,000.

Engines

February 6, 2023

CEO Hill Says Turbine Engine for HX50 To Cost Under $100k

Hill Helicopters is taking on the ambitious task of developing its own turbine engine for the HX50 helicopter.

Engines

February 6, 2023

Life Flight Network Adds Four Bell 407GXi Helicopters

Air ambulance provider Life Flight Network has expanded its Bell helicopter fleet to 29 with the recent addition of four Model 407GXis.

Rotorcraft

February 6, 2023

Helicopter Pilot Arrested for Drunk Driving on Way to Work

A helicopter air ambulance pilot on his way to work was arrested for drunk driving after passing a sheriff's deputy's car.

Regulations and Government

February 2, 2023

Bell Sets Sights on 2023 Certification for 525 Helo

Bell CEO Mitch Snyder notes that final type approval is in the FAA hands but the company's intent is to complete certification this year.

Rotorcraft

February 2, 2023

Hill Helicopters Tops 700 Orders

Hill plans to begin flight testing of its HX50 helicopter later this year.

Rotorcraft

February 1, 2023

Volatus To Build Vertiport Near Penn State University

Volatus plans to build an eVTOL vertiport at the Bellefonte Airport near Penn State University later this year.

Airports

February 1, 2023