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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Hill Reveals More Features for HX50 Helicopter

Hill HX50 to have options including folding blades and landing gear skids.

Hillsboro Aero Academy Keeps the Rotors Turning

Although flight hours dropped significantly during the Covid pandemic, Hillsboro Aero Academy has been able to keep its fleet busy.

HAI Salutes Michael Hynes for Lifetime Achievement

Michael Hynes, HAI's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, has had a 65-year career that has included Brantly helicopter production and as an educator.

Used Helicopter Market Attains Shaky Hover

Pandemic, falling energy prices, overhang used helicopter market.

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Sikorsky Donation Helps Launch RedTail Academy

An anonymous donation of a Sikorsky helicopter is helping a chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen to launch RedTail Flight Academy.

Erickson To Begin Flying Optionally-piloted Air Crane Next Year

Erickson said it would begin flying an optionally-piloted S-64F+ in 2022 and that it aimed for first customer deliveries in 2024.

NTSB Chair Pushes for More Helicopter IFR

In the wake of the Kobe Bryant crash report, NTSB chairman Robert Sumwalt is pressing for more IFR helicopter operations.

HAI Expanding International Reach, Safety Programs

While HAI head James Viola's year didn't go exactly as planned, his association is making progress on a number of fronts from new members to safety.

CHC AW139s To Fly with HTAWS In Brazil

CHC is partnering with Shell and Leonardo to launch Leonardo's Helicopter’s Enhanced Helicopter Terrain Awareness and Warning System in Brazil.

New York City Helicopter Access War Heats Up

New York City is considering legislation that would effectively shut down heliports there.

Regulations and Government

Kopter Restarts SH09 Helicopter Flight-test Program

The Kopter prototype was retrofitted with new rotor components, Garmin G3000H avionics.

Aviation Groups Unite To Oppose NYC Helo Restrictions

Two bills being considered for New York City could restrict as many as 80 percent of helicopter operations in the city.

Leonardo's 2020 Helicopter Deliveries Fall 29 Percent

Leonardo delivery drop offset by increased military and support sales.

Rotortrade Posts 'Resilient' 2020 Results

International helicopter reseller Rotortrade said it completed 27 transactions last year.

CHC Buying Babcock's Offshore Aviation Unit

CHC is purchasing Babcock's offshore aviation business in the UK, Denmark, and Australia.

Fly Lindy Plans Per-seat New York City-D.C. Helo Service

Fly Lindy plans to offer per-seat, scheduled helicopter charter shuttle service between New York City, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore starting in June.

Charter & Fractional

Leonardo Delivers First Trekker in Indonesia

Customer FlyKomala will use the aircraft there to carry out a range of missions including passenger transport.

Babcock Offshore Posts Larger 2020 Loss

Babcock Mission Critical Services Offshore said it had a pre-tax loss of $30.285 million.

Bell Moves To Remedy Cracked 505 Collectives, Restrictions

Bell said corrective actions for cracked collective sticks on its model 505 light single helicopter are currently in engineering review.

Aero Asset: Heavy Twins Lead Used Helicopter Market Rebound

Consultancy Aero Asset said the used helicopter market showed "incredible resiliency" in the last half of 2020.

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