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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Guardian and Flightcell Launch Iridium Certus System

Expected to result in cost savings for small aircraft operators, the new Iridium Certus 100 system delivers 88 kbps bi-directional data connectivity.

Cabin Interior and Electronics

March 8, 2023

AW09 Order Book Tops 50

Leonardo announces new orders, alliance on AW09 program.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2023

Metro Celebrates One Million Flight Hours

Metro marks millionth flight hour since 1982.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2023

HAI Publishes AAM Roadmap

The Helicopter Association International provides a roadmap for making advanced air mobility a reality.

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2023

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FreeFlight Terrain Radar Altimeters Block 5G Interference

The manufacturer has appointed AvPanels as a preferred reseller for equipment it says is the first major upgrade to radio frequency circuits in decades.

ATC

March 8, 2023

Eagle Copters Delivers Another Bell 212 Conversion

Eagle Copters has delivered its 16th Single conversion Bell 212 conversion to Savage Aviation.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

PHI To Launch New Maintenance Support Hotline

PHI MRO Services will launch its new global maintenance support network, "Call PHI," in June.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

New StartStick 20 Portable GPU Supports Larger Aircraft

Aviation Battery Systems has expanded its range of products to provide flexibility and cost savings for operators of heavy twin-engine helicopters.

Engines

March 8, 2023

Foresight MX HUMS Now Available For MD 530F Helicopters

The Foresight predictive health and usage monitoring system continuously monitors the condition of the aircraft's engine and drivetrain.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

Enstrom Introduces RPM Governor for Piston Helicopters

Enstrom Helicopter Corporation is developing a new RPM governor for its piston helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

PHI, Leonardo Ink Maintenance Deal

Leonardo will support PHI's fleet of AW139s

Rotorcraft

March 8, 2023

Airbus Enrolls More HCare Customers

Airbus Helicopters enrolls more H125 operators in its HCare maintenance support program.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 8, 2023

Korean Forest Service Orders Columbia's New-build 234 Chinook

The sale reflects Columbia Helicopter's emphasis on manufacturing, overhauling, and upgrading the venerable family of heavy-lift rotorcraft.

Charter & Fractional

March 7, 2023

Cadorath Now Approved For Airbus Helicopter Repairs

Cadorath now authorized for dynamic component repairs on Airbus helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 7, 2023

FAA Awards Schweizer PC for S300C, S300CBi Helos

Schweizer has received a full FAA production certificate for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Aero Asset: Twin Helicopter Market Remains Tight

Transactions and supply are down for used twin-engine helicopters, according to consultancy Aero Asset.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

March 7, 2023

Leonardo Progresses on Multiple Program Fronts

Leonardo reports certification near for its AW609 civil tilrotor and that other programs are making progress.

Rotorcraft

March 7, 2023

Airbus Launches IFR-capable H125 Helicopter

With a cockpit upgrade including a three-axis autopilot from Genesys Aerosystems, the IFR-certified H125 will operate more flexibly.

Aircraft

March 7, 2023

Enstrom Upgrades Helicopter Cockpit Displays

Enstrom's 2023 480B and 280FX models will feature Garmin G500H TXi all-glass instrument panels and Howell digital engine instrumentation systems.

Avionics

March 7, 2023

Skytrac Lands SAR and Air Ambulance Customers

Skytrac will provide satellite connectivity for Omni and Global Medical Response helicopters.

Maintenance and Modifications

March 7, 2023