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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Bell Lands First Purchase Agreement for Super-medium 525 Helicopter

Equinor ordered 10 for North Sea operations

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

35th and Final Heli-Expo Sets Record Attendance Mark

The show will be rebranded starting next year

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2024

Preowned Twin-engine Market Saw Fewer Sales but Higher Prices in 2023

Aero Asset's annual report noted geographic shifts as well

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Airbus Says Service and Support Investment Bearing Fruit

The company has increased the value of spare parts it holds to around $430 million

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Videos

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug

AC Air Introduces Remote Helicopter Tow Tug

Rotorcraft

June 23, 2020

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Collins Pegasus Helicopter Rescue Hoist Promises Innovations

Rotorcraft

May 8, 2020

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Here's What It Will Take to Make Urban Air Mobility a Reality - FutureFlight

Aircraft

April 1, 2020

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN

How Garmin’s GFC 600H Flight Control System Makes Flying a Helicopter a lot Easier - AIN

Rotorcraft

March 24, 2020

More Articles

Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots

Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

AeroBrigham Nears Brazil ANAC Approval

AeroBrigham to offer MRO services to Brazilian customers

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Leonardo, Comau Testing Automatic Blade Inspection System

Robotic testing mitigates problems associated with repetitive work

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Skytrac Expands Satcom Offerings for Helo Customers

SDL-350 satcom terminal installed in AW139

Cabin Interior and Electronics

February 29, 2024

Ryan and Precision Demo VR Helimod Simulator

Available training scenarios will help helicopter pilots survive challenging situations

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Nova Picks FreeFlight ADS-B In for SAR Customers

The lightweight, dual-band receiver has a small footprint

Avionics

February 29, 2024

After Change in Operators, Irish Coast Guard Unveils New Livery

Bristow Ireland will take over operation of the service's AW189 fleet

Rotorcraft

February 29, 2024

Bell Appoints Chinook Canada 505 Dealer

Chinook offers maintenance and pilot training

Training and Workforce

February 29, 2024

South African Helo Operator First To Receive New GE Rotor Diagnostic

Johannesburg-based Henley Air will implement RADS-NG over the next few weeks

Maintenance and Modifications

February 29, 2024

MagniX Eyes Medium Bells for Next Electrification Project

MagniX electric propulsion units already tested on Robinson R44

Engines

February 28, 2024

StandardAero, Airbus Celebrate 40 Years of Component MRO

Extensive in-house repair capabilities help keep costs low

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Recoil Aerospace Awaits Firefighting System STC

The company calls its T1000-E system a game changer

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2024