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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Norway Cancels NH90 Helicopter Orders, Seeks Refund

Norway cancels orders, cites 20 years of frustration with NH90 helicopter program.

Attorneys Want More FAA Oversight of Helitours

Hawaii aviation attorney says 'FAA is not doing its job.'

R44 Makes First Flight with MagniX Electric Propulsion

Tier 1 Engineering plans to build fleet of all-electric R-44s for organ transport using MagniX propulsion.

Constant Aviation Expands into Rotorcraft MRO

The Cleveland MRO sees an opportunity to serve the emerging eVTOL market.

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Embraer: Long-term eVTOL Biz Case Hinges on Autonomy

The long-term viability of the eVTOL market will depend on the ability to adapt and certify the segment’s vehicles for autonomous flight.

Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Launches Helicopter Division

Flexjet will fly Sikorsky S-76s in the Northeastern states and Florida.

Charter & Fractional

UK Orders CHC To Offload Babcock Helicopter Business

UK authority brands CHC's 2021 acquisition of Babcock's offshore helicopter business anti-competitive.

Germany Chooses Chinook for Heavylifter Requirement

After many years of deliberation, Germany has selected the CH-47 over the CH-53K, citing greater interoperability with NATO allies.

Piasecki Enters Hydrogen Helicopter into eVTOL Race

Piasecki's new eVTOL and UAS designs build on legacy research vehicles.

Leonardo Sending Trio of AW139s to Australia

CHC Australia will operate Leonardo AW139s for Emergency Rescue Helicopter Service.

Bristow Narrows Annual Loss

Bristow Group reported a net loss of $15.8 million on $1.1 billion in revenues for the 2022 fiscal year.

Babcock Takes First H160s for French Navy

Helicopter operator Babcock will lease 10 Airbus H160 helicopters to the French Navy.

TransDigm Completes Dart Acquisition

Helicopter aftermarket manufacturer Dart acquired by TransDigm for $360 million.

Maintenance and Modifications

First Woman Pilots AW609 Tiltrotor

Emirati Sheikha Mozah bint Marwan Al Maktoum is the first woman to fly Leonardo's AW609 civil tiltrotor.

FAA Inspector Took 'Money and Hookers' To Ignore Violations

Former FAA inspector Cislo testifies at Hansen Helicopter trial.

Regulations and Government

Kaman To Acquire Parker's Wheel and Brake Division

The more than 80-year-old division supports over 100 aircraft platforms in the commercial, military, and general aviation markets.

PAL-V’s Flying Car on Track for 2024 Service Entry

PAL-V’s innovative flying car is gearing up to begin certification verification flights next year.

Agusta Returns to the Marketplace as Leonardo Logs New Orders

Leonardo helicopters continue to sell well in the private/corporate transport market, where the company has relaunched the famous Agusta brand.

Blade Acquisition To Increase European Footprint

Blade Air Mobility is acquiring the commercial activities of three leading helicopter operators in Europe.

Blade India Launches Helicopter Flights in Goa

The new service by Blade India offers per-seat helicopters charter flights in the former Portuguese state of Goa.

Charter & Fractional

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