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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Helicopter Institute Selects FreeFlight's Altimeters

FreeFlight Systems is equipping Helicopter Institute's fleet with its 5G-tolerant Terrain-series radar altimeters.

October 12, 2022

European Rotors Seeing Exhibitor Jump over First Event

European Rotors has attracted more than 200 exhibitors so far, a 25 percent increase from the inaugural event in 2021.

October 12, 2022

Airbus Helicopters Strengthens Korea Ties

Airbus Helicopters and Korea Aerospace Industries have delivered the first jointly-produced light civil helicopter.

October 7, 2022

Police Helicopter Crash Stumps NTSB

The fatal May 2, 2020 crash of a Houston police helicopter occurred after an uncommanded right yaw, resulting in a loss of control.

October 7, 2022

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FAA OKs Night-vision Goggles for Robinson R66

Florida's Polk County Sheriff's Office will receive the first Robinson R66 helicopter fitted with night vision goggles.

Regulations and Government

October 6, 2022

GAMA Head Decries 'Broken' FAA

Pete Bunce says FAA reform is needed for U.S. aerospace to remain competitive.

Regulations and Government

October 6, 2022

FAA Certification Chief Promotes FBW in Light Rotorcraft

FAA's Lirio Liu hails the potential of fly-by-wire in light rotorcraft as 'a major advancement.'

October 5, 2022

EASA To Revise Helo EMS Operational Rules

EASA is raising the bar for helicopter emergency medical service operations in Europe, with new rules to take effect by mid-2023.

Regulations and Government

October 3, 2022

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

Hyundai’s Supernal Division Unveils Its S-A1 eVTOL Aircraft

September 30, 2022

HAI Slams National Parks Air Tour Plan

HAI president James Viola believes a proposed parks overflight plan could put air tour operators out of business.

September 29, 2022

Sheriff Calls Helicopters 'Flying Dinosaurs'

Hamilton County Ohio plans to replace outdated MD-series 500 sheriff helicopters with drones.

September 29, 2022

First Navy Class Begins Training in Leonardo TH-73A

Student naval aviators will now train in the Leonardo TH-73A Thrasher.

September 27, 2022

Baldwin Becomes Accepted Vendor For R-ASIAS

Rotorcraft Aviation Safety Information Analysis and Sharing (R-ASIAS) mirrors safety reporting programs developed for fixed-wing aircraft.

September 27, 2022

AW139 Makes Emergency Landing in Louisiana

All survive after a Bristow medevac flight experiences cockpit smoke and loss of flight controls, resulting in an emergency landing in southern Louisiana.

September 26, 2022

Accident Board Takes Fresh Issue with S-92 Main Gearbox

Issues with Vespel spline adapters continue to overhang S-92 main gearboxes.

September 26, 2022

French Navy Receives First Airbus H160 for SAR Duties

Six civilian-standard helicopters are being taken into service by the Marine Nationale in advance of the first deliveries of militarized H160Ms.

September 23, 2022

Helo Market Expected To Grow to $41 Billion by 2027

Growth will be driven by the demand for light helicopters, greater aftermarket demand, and the commercialization of UAM and eVTOL aircraft.

September 22, 2022

Brazilian Military Orders 27 Airbus H125s

The order for 27 Airbus H125 helicopters will be used by the Brazilian air force and navy flight training programs.

September 16, 2022

Hansen CEO Walker Remanded into Custody

Hansen Helicopters CEO John Walker was remanded into custody on Monday after judge expressed concerns about 'getting burned.'

Regulations and Government

September 12, 2022

Hansen Helicopters

Poland Plans to Acquire Large Apache Guardian Fleet

If all the planned 96 AH-64Es are purchased it will make the Polish army the second biggest Apache operator after the U.S. Army.

September 9, 2022

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