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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HAI and AEA Team on New Mx SMS Program

The Helicopter Association International and the Aircraft Electronics Association are teaming on a maintenance safety management system.

Maintenance and Modifications

U.S. Orders More Sikorsky Black Hawks

The U.S. Army currently operates a fleet of 2,100 Black Hawks and intends to continue flying them for another 30 years.

Heli-One's Poland MRO Facility Gets CAMO Clearance

Approval for Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO) allows a company to support an aircraft through its complete lifecycle.

Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Rotor Safety Conference To Include VTOLs

The 2022 Vertical Aviation Safety Team Global Conference will be held October 4-6 in Hurst, Texas.

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Sikorsky Raider X Now 90 Percent Complete

Sikorsky's entry in the Army's Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft program moves closer to first flight.

Munich Airport, Airbus To Help Cities Start eVTOL Ops

Munich Airport and Airbus are partnering to help cities and regions develop infrastructure to support advanced air mobility (AAM) services using eVTOLs.

Cyprus Takes Six Airbus H145 Helicopters

The Cypriot National Guard has ordered six militarized H145s from Airbus Helicopters.

NBAA Praises Establishment of Congressional AAM Caucus

NBAA is praising the formation of the bipartisan Congressional Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, which aims to educate members about this emerging technology.

Regulations and Government

Australia To Adopt Multi-Engine Helo Class Rating

Australia’s CASA is taking steps to address the lack of specific aircraft class ratings for single-pilot, less complex, multi-engine helicopters.

Regulations and Government

Helo Groups Launch Noise-complaint Reporting in D.C.

HAI and the Eastern Region Helicopter Council have partnered with PlaneNoise and the FAA for noise abatement solutions in the Washington, D.C. region.

Airbus Hails First 100% SAF-powered Helicopter Flight

An Airbus H225 earlier this month performed the first-ever helicopter flight using 100 percent sustainable aviation fuel in all of its engines.

Skytrac Transmits Real-time EMS Patient Data

Air ambulances equipped with Skytrac can transmit patient data via satellite or cell in real-time and live-stream video to remote physicians.

Universal Avionics Providing EVS Systems for Helicopters

Universal is providing panel and helmet mounted enhanced vision displays to European law enforcement agencies.

How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities

How EHang’s Autonomous eVTOL Air Taxis Will Relieve Gridlocked Cities

Garmin Autopilot EASA Approved for AStars

Garmin receives EASA approval for installation of its GFC 600H digital autopilot for Airbus AS350 helicopters.

LCI Delivers Pair of Air Ambulance Leonardo AW169s

Helicopter leasing firm LCI has delivered two new Leonardo AW169 Helicopters to their joint venture and now has a fleet of more than 140 helicopters.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New York Lawmakers Take Fresh Aim at Helicopters

State bill would outlaw all "non-essential" helicopter traffic in New York City.

Regulations and Government

GAO: Key Defense Rotorcraft Programs Delayed

Pentagon rotorcraft programs beset by technical, supply chain problems, GAO finds.

Helicopter Training Network Launches in Europe

European helicopter schools join forces to offer more diverse, specialized training.

Hansen Helo Case Hovers Near Mistrial

A second major delay interrupts Hansen Helicopter fraud trial.

Regulations and Government

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