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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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Airbus Corporate Helicopters Rolls Out 700th H130

Since it first entered service as the EC130 in 2001, the model has accumulated more than 1.8 million flight hours with 340 operators worldwide.

Airbus Rolls Out Dedicated Corporate Helicopters Brand

Airbus Corporate Helicopters will provide tailored concierge-style end-to-end support for corporate and VIP customers.

Leonardo Delivers GrandNew

The Italian airframer sees growing worldwide demand for VIP rotorcraft operations.

Helicopter Operators Ink French Riviera Deal

Luxaviation Helicopters has formed an agreement with Azur Hélicoptère to provide transfers to private jet clients' end destinations.

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Marenco Swisshelicopter Confirms Norwegian Order

Tronrud Engineering converted an LoI signed in 2014 into a firm order, citing the maturity of the helicopter and Marenco Swisshelicopter.

Airbus Helicopters Puts Focus on Quality, Improvements

Winning a greater share of a much contracted market can be achieved through greater quality, believes Airbus

Airbus Helicopters Rolls Out 700th H130

The light single fleet has accumulated more than 1.8 million hours since the helicopter's 2001 service entry.

Irish S-92 Accident Report Paints Picture of Confusion

The preliminary report hints at an unsure crew operating in poor weather with suspect data.

Pentagon Reports $500 Million in Possible Helicopter Sales

MD 530Fs for Kenya, Bell 429s for Slovakia, and CH-47Ds for Greece would all be supplied under FMS terms

Leaner, Focused Erickson Emerges from Bankruptcy

The reorganized company qualifies for small-business set-aside contracts.

U.S. Navy Seeks Helo Simulators for Primary Training

The service seeks to extend aircraft life by transferring a portion of training to simulators.

Helo Operator Era Group Posts Another Loss

Revenue fall blamed on "lower utilization in U.S. oil and gas operations, fewer search and rescue subscribers and the end of some dry-leasing contracts."

Charter & Fractional

Norwegian Authorities Fault Super Puma Gearbox in Fatal Crash

In the 2016 crash the main rotor separated from the aircraft; the investigation continues.

Deliveries, Orders Surge at Airbus Helicopters

Civil helicopter deliveries increased to 78 in the quarter, up from 56 in the same period last year.

Delta Teams with Blade on Manhattan-JFK Helo Flights

Blade’s Bounce on-demand service to JFK starts at $695 for the whole helicopter (typically an Astar) and $195 for per-seat scheduled service.

Charter & Fractional

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network

Uber Invests in Plans for Electric VTOL Air Taxi Network

Lockheed Martin Earnings, Sikorsky Deliveries Down

Sikorsky's civil helicopter sales have been hit particularly hard by the global energy slump.

Light Used Helicopter Sales Rebounding, Says HeliValue$

But resale values for newer used singles and light twins remain soft.

Bell Helicopter Scores More Sales in Asia Pacific

Bell logs orders for five helicopters at Rotorcraft Asia, and sees Indonesia, Philippines, India, Thailand and Australia as key markets.

Rotortrade Tapped To Find New Homes for Ex-CHC Helos

Company assisting with the liquidation of 13 helicopters that were abandoned as part of the CHC bankruptcy reorganization plan.

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