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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Lufthansa Aviation Training Adds First Helo Sim

Lufthansa Aviation Training marked an expansion in HEMS training with German approval of its Airbus H145/135 Level D full-flight simulator.

Rotorcraft

September 1, 2020

MD530F Helicopter Gets Gross Weight Increase

MD Helicopters has received FAA approval to increase the MD530F’s max gross take-off weight from 3,100 to 3,350 pounds.

Rotorcraft

August 31, 2020

Russian Helicopters Unveils New Mi-171Sh-VN ‘Hip’ Troop Carrier

Russian Helicopters is displaying an impressive range of its military products at the Army 2020 International Military-Technical Forum.

Rotorcraft

August 27, 2020

Van Horn Receives STC/PMA for Upgraded Bell 206B Blades

Van Horn Aviation's newly approved Bell 206B main rotor blades have different carbon fiber ply counts and orientations, providing for a smoother ride.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 26, 2020

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Kobe Crash Copter Company Blaming ATC

Island Express Helicopters is blaming the fatal crash of its S-76 on air traffic controllers.

Accidents

August 26, 2020

MDHI Center Completes 5,000-hour Overhaul on MD 902

MDHI's factor service center's work on the CoxHealth MD 902 Explorer including a 5,000-hour airframe overhaul, inspections, repairs and modifications.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 26, 2020

NTSB Illuminates Pilot Performance in AW139 Fatal

The Leonardo AW139 crashed on July 4, 2019 shortly after lifting off from a private helipad in the Bahamas.

Accidents

August 25, 2020

K-Max Leaps From Unmanned to Autonomous Operations

Near Earth Autonomy and Kaman Aerospace have developed an intelligent autonomy system for the K-Max helicopter.

Rotorcraft

August 24, 2020

More Singapore Chinooks Go to Australia as Training Expands

The Singaporean training detachment at Oakey in Queensland is scheduled to receive the bulk of the new CH-47F helicopters that are to be delivered shortly.

Rotorcraft

August 24, 2020

Hill Helicopters Developing Turbine Light Single

UK-based Hill Helicopters has unveiled a new light turbine single helicopter design, the HX50.

Rotorcraft

August 24, 2020

Sundance Helicopters Goes Bust in Las Vegas

Las Vegas-based Sundance Helicopters announced the permanent closure of its air tour operations after the Covid pandemic caused a steep drop in demand.

Charter & Fractional

August 23, 2020

HAI Commits To Heli-Expo 2021 Show in New Orleans

In the face of continuing Covid safety concerns, HAI has reaffirmed its intention to hold its annual Heli-Expo trade show next March 22-25 in New Orleans.

Rotorcraft

August 20, 2020

Saudi Arabia's THC Orders More Airbus Helicopters

The purchase covers 10 new H125 singles.

Rotorcraft

August 20, 2020

Apollo Air Services Opens Cambridge Location

UK helicopter operator Apollo Air Services has established its first base in southern England at Cambridge CIty Airport

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2020

Bell Buyers Get Free SiriusXM

Bell is giving new buyers of its civil helicopters a free, three-month subscription to SiriusXM aviation weather and entertainment.

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2020

Leonardo Prepping Skid Kit for AW169

Leonardo is progressing with a skid kit for its AW169 medium twin helicopter.

Rotorcraft

August 18, 2020

Mexican Market Shows Interest in Russian-made Ansat Light Helicopter

Mexican Market Shows Interest in Russian-made Ansat Light Helicopter

Rotorcraft

August 17, 2020

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

How a Flight Simulator Gives Us an Early Glimpse of EmbraerX’s new eVTOL Aircraft

Aircraft

August 12, 2020

FAA International Rotorcraft Safety Conference Goes Virtual

Online registration for the FAA’s first virtual International Rotorcraft Safety Conference is now open.

Rotorcraft

August 12, 2020

NY North Shore Helo Route Extended to 2022

The FAA has extended the rule requiring pilots operating civil helicopters under VFR to use the New York North Shore helicopter route to Aug. 5, 2022.

Environment

August 11, 2020