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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Virtual Reality Airbus H160 on Display with Helionix

The H160 is continuing its flight-test program.

August 31, 2017

First of 100 Bell 407s Delivered to Shaanxi

Sealed in June, the 100-ship order is worth approximately $300 million and finalizes a framework agreement the company entered with Shaanxi in 2016.

August 28, 2017

Russia Ramps Up To Deliver Ka-52 'Alligator' to Egypt

Russian Helicopters expects to deliver 15 twin-seat Ka-52 attack helicopters to Egypt by the end of the year.

August 28, 2017

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Gains Type Certificate

The rationale for developing the model was to improve its operating economics and make it more attractive to the export market.

August 22, 2017

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GAMA: Rotorcraft Deliveries on Upswing in 1H 2017

Leonardo led jump in quarterly deliveries, up 30 units.

August 21, 2017

Gulf Offshore Auction Could Lift Helo Operators

Major oil producers—including Chevron, Exxon Mobil, Shell, Total, BP, Murphy, Anadarko, and Statoil—bid $121.1 million for drilling rights.

August 17, 2017

BLR's H125 FastFin Gets Brazil Approval

Certified last year by the FAA and recently approved by EASA, the kit is available through the aftermarket or as a factory installed STC.

Maintenance and Modifications

August 16, 2017

Waypoint Inks Deal with Helicol, Its First in Colombia

Since its inception in 2013, Waypoint has been active in supporting oil and gas, utility, firefighting and other industrial-focused helicopter operators.

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

August 15, 2017

Virginia Police Aviation Commander Killed in Crash

The crew was providing surveillance and tactical support for law enforcement during the Charlotteville protests.

August 14, 2017

More Medicare May Not Solve Air Ambulance Woes

Increasing rates could reduce the number of transports per helicopter, having the unintended consequence of further increasing prices.

August 14, 2017

Gualter Helicopters Aims To Sell 30 Rotorcraft Per Year

Gaulter sells two helis en route to LABACE and believes things are looking up, at last.

August 14, 2017

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo

Kaman K-Max Dual Intermeshing Rotor Helicopter Demo

August 14, 2017

Bell Sees Latin American Rebound

Seeds planted years ago are starting to bear fruit.

August 12, 2017

Leonardo Banks On New Model Appeal in South America

Orders from military, parapublic and civil operators boost the company's confidence in the region.

August 12, 2017

Textron Emphasizing Execution Across Product Lines

Latin American market presence expanding for both fixed-wing, rotorcraft

August 12, 2017

New Tech Unveiled at ALEA

In addition to order announcements, the annual convention featured

Illinois MRO Receives Contract for Brazillan Helo Mx

Aircraft Propeller Service has been designated by Airbus Helicopters OEM UTC Actuation Systems to provide level III servo actuator maintenance in Brazil.

Maintenance and Modifications

Chicago Vertiport To Host Helicopter Show This Thursday

The show, which is free and open to the public, will include some 20 helicopters on static display.

Swiss Rotor Solutions' Pilot View Kit Gets Mexican Nod

The combination of a bubble door and lower viewing aperture with transparent fuselage window can increase field of view by a factor of 10.

Russia Unveils Coaxial Single

The VRT500 is intended to compete with the Bell 505 and Robinson R66.

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