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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Newly Delivered SAR Helo Rolls Over in Norway

The Royal Norwegian Air Force AW101s will operate the new helicopters, which are replacing Sikorsky Sea Kings currently in service.

Accidents

November 27, 2017

Airbus Helicopters Shuts Down H120 Production

European rotorcraft OEM will focus on H135/H130 line of light singles.

Rotorcraft

November 27, 2017

China Has High Hopes For Z-20 Helicopter

Supposedly but not entirely a clone of the US Black Hawk, the Z-20 is expected to be used on multiple missions by China’s army, air force and navy.

Rotorcraft

November 22, 2017

Training Version of Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Enters Service

Improved operational versions of the ‘Night Hunter’ are also being introduced in Russia.

Aircraft

November 22, 2017

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Airbus H225 Continues To Overhang Offshore Operators

Era and others are suing Airbus Helicopters for economic damages related to the H225's grounding following a fatal crash in Norway.

Rotorcraft

November 21, 2017

Sikorsky S-92 Gets Mexican DGAC Nod

The certificate enables the operation of S-92 helicopters in Mexico in all production configurations.

Regulations and Government

November 20, 2017

Ornge Cleared in 2013 Accident Charges

Failure to equip the aircraft with NVGs was not negligent, a judge ruled.

Rotorcraft

November 14, 2017

P&WC Signs 20-year Deal with Abu Dhabi Aviation

Engines that power Abu Dhabi Aviation's fleet of AW139s will be covered under a fleet management program signed with Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Aircraft

November 13, 2017

India's Bizav Seeks More Room for Helicopters

Major proposals intended to give the sector a boost have so far languished.

Rotorcraft

November 13, 2017

Metro Aviation Turns 35

Becoming an early adopter of simulator training is among the company's achievements.

Rotorcraft

November 13, 2017

Vector Expects Fuel Tank STC Approval Soon

A crash-resistant fuel system will improve accident survivability.

Rotorcraft

November 13, 2017

Kamov Ka-62 Back On Track As Russian Helicopters CEO Details Developments

Combining the talents of the Kamov and Mil design bureaus, plus production facilities, Russian Helicopters has numerous projects on the go.

Rotorcraft

November 12, 2017

Bell 505 Jet Ranger X Receives EASA Certification

The aircraft already has certification in the U.S., Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Peru, New Zealand and Japan.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2017

FAA Approves Hélicoptères Guimbal Cabri G2 Power Boost

U.S. flight schools had been awaiting the approval to operate with 160 hp.

Rotorcraft

November 11, 2017

Bell V-280 Tiltrotor Achieves Controlled Conversions

The company is continuing ground testing ahead of anticipated first flight this year.

Rotorcraft

November 10, 2017

Russia To Expand Export Sales

Russia does not believe the U.S. has much chance of breaking into markets such as India and Pakistan that it has dominated.

Aircraft

November 9, 2017

Vector Aerospace Refurbs British Sea Kings for Pakistan

The MRO is returning three of them to the air, while former owner Airbus completes its sale to StandardAero.

Aircraft

November 8, 2017

Bell Helicopter Boosts Exports to China

New contract for 50 Bell 505s from Reignwood follows previous agreements signed earlier this year for sixty 505s, totaling 110 of the light helicopters.

Regulations and Government

November 8, 2017

CHC Deploying AW189s in Australia

The twin-engine helicopter will transfer passengers to Woodside's installations.

Rotorcraft

November 6, 2017

Missing Russian Helicopter Wreckage Recovered in Norway

The helicopter is believed to have been on a mission for Russia's national Arctic and Antarctic Research Institute.

Rotorcraft

November 5, 2017