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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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Blade Offers Delivery Service During Covid-19 Crisis

Blade is offering delivery service from New York City to the surrounding areas including the Hamptons during the Covid-19 crisis.

Covid-19 Grounds Helitour Operators

The Covid-19 crisis has shut down helitour operations from New York to Hawai.

Weathering Covid-19, Air Ambulance Industry Seeks Relief

The Covid-19 crisis has not materially impacted the nation’s air ambulance industry—yet.

Charter & Fractional

Chilean Terrorists Allegedly Torch Air Crane

An arson attack destroyed the cockpit of an Erickson Air Crane on station in Chile.

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Army FLRAA Moves Forward with Valor and Defiant

The process of finding a replacement for the U.S. Army’s large fleet of Black Hawk helicopters continues with the Valor and Defiant going head-to-head.

New Production Contracts for UH-60s, HH-60s, and P-8s

Recent Department of Defense contracts have swollen the order books for the Army’s Black Hawk, the Air Force’s Jolly Green II, and Navy Poseidons.

Weapon-winged Wildcat Unveiled as Sea Venom Advances

A new weapons wing allows the Wildcat naval helicopter to carry up to 20 Martlet or four Sea Venom missiles, or a combination of both.

Guardian Flight Brings Helo Air Ambulance To Alaska

Global Medical Response (GMR) unit Guardian Flight will open its first Alaska rotor wing base at Kenai.

Safran Eyes Aviation Biofuel Production in France

Safran Helicopter Engines is studying the feasibility of producing aviation biofuels in southwest France.

FAA to Helo Pilots: 'HOWI' the Weather?

The FAA’s Helicopter Operations Weather Information (HOWI) project aims to identify gaps and shortfalls associated with weather information.

Bristow Partners With Schiebel for UK SAR

Helicopter operator Bristow has partnered with Schiebel to conduct the first trial in the UK of unmanned aircraft for maritime and land search and rescue.

Leonardo In the Eye of Italy's COVID-19 Outbreak

Leonardo has suspended all international and domestic travel in the wake of the Covid-19 virus’s impact on Italy.

Gama Aviation Springboards into Heli Special Missions World

On the day it announced the sale of its US Air business to Wheels Up, Gama Aviation spelled out its helicopter ambitions in Europe.

Boeing’s FARA Contender Finally Emerges

Boeing’s FARA bid is based on a relatively conventional helicopter layout, albeit with a pusher propeller for high-speed performance.

New Blades Certified for Air Crane

Erickson has received FAA certification approval for its new composite main rotor blades for the S-64E Air Crane.

Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Plans To Certify Electric Anti-Torque

Noise pollution prompted Bell to begin working on its electrically distributed anti-torque (EDAT) system.

February 27, 2020

Aviation Leaders Praise HAI's Matt Zuccaro

Aviation leaders praise HAI's Zuccaro as patriot, professional, friend.

February 27, 2020

Bryant's Widow Files L.A. Helo Crash Suit

Vanessa Bryant claims helicopter operator and pilot were negligent.

February 26, 2020

Former HAI President Zuccaro Flies West

Matthew S. Zuccaro, the immediate past president of the Helicopter Association International (HAI), has died.

February 26, 2020

India and the U.S. Agree on Major Helicopter Deal

The Indian Army is due to get its desired attack helicopters, while the Indian Navy will receive much-needed replacements for the elderly Sea King fleet.

February 26, 2020

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