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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Airbus North America Grows Market Share

Orders include some from 20 new customers, five of which are new helicopter owners or operators.

Electric Mobility: Coming to a Crowded City Near You?

Research is accelerating on electric passenger-carrying aerial vehicles, possibly leading to new ways to travel in urban environments.

Dallas Heli-Expo Venue Has a Unique Twist

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center features a Heliport/Vertiport that is dedicated to demos and tours during Heli-Expo.

New Rotorcraft 2017

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Heli-Expo Preview 2017

Organizers expect the Dallas event to draw 20,000 attendees for educational and networking opportunities.

True Blue Power Adds Bell 505 as Lithium-ion Customer

Bell's selection of the True Blue Power TB-17 lithium-ion main-ship battery should help lower operating costs and improve availability.

Jack Schonely Receives MD Helicopters Law Enforcement Award

Throughout his career, the retired LAPD officer and pilot tirelessly worked to bring helicopters and law enforcement together.

Contractors Ready Offers for U.S. Air Force Huey Replacement

Sikorsky as expected will offer a variant of the Black Hawk, while Boeing and Leonardo have teamed to offer the MH-139 intermediate helicopter.

Heli-Expo 2017 Set To Break 2013 Record

This year's Heli-Expo features the new HAI Connect meetup area with demonstrations and presentations, new product demos and hot topic seminars.

New Bell, Robinson Light Helos Rack Up More Approvals

Australia has certified the new Bell 505 Jet Ranger X and EASA validated the type certification for Robinson's two-seat R44 Cadet.

Regulations and Government

Helicopter Lessor Waypoint Sees Offshore Sector Bouncing Back

Waypoint Leasing says lease rates for its S-92 and AW139 helicopters have increased, in part due to increased offshore energy industry demand.

Revenues Up, Earnings Down at Air Methods

"Industry-wide decline in demand” and acquisition of Tri-State Care Flight last year cited as contributors to lower earnings.

Charter & Fractional

Market Leader DJI Unveils New Quadcopter for Industrial Uses

The Matrice 200 comes with DJI's first upward-facing camera gimbal and a built-in ADS-B receiver to help monitor nearby aircraft traffic.

February 28, 2017

Indonesian Air Force Review Clears AW101 Helicopter Purchase

In a break from the previous Indonesian policy, the service is looking beyond its traditional supplier, state-owned Indonesian Aerospace (PTDI)

February 24, 2017

Canadian Data Firm Receives Beyond Visual Drone Approval

Ventus Geospatial will operate the Aeryon SkyRanger quadcopter at the Foremost unmanned aircraft systems range in Alberta, Canada.

February 24, 2017

With New Funding, Russian Helicopters Plots Growth

Proceeds of the initial $300 million sale, about 12 percent of the company’s $2.35 billion value, will be used to implement its new business plan.

February 23, 2017

UPS Tests Rooftop Drone Delivery System for Packages

The Workhorse Group 'HorseFly' octocopter flew a preset, autonomous route to deliver a package, then returned to its host UPS vehicle.

February 23, 2017

Pakistan Orders Additional AW139 Helicopters from Leonardo

An unspecified number of AW139s will join an earlier batch ordered in August 2016.

February 21, 2017

General Electric Pulls Back from Boston Helipad

GE said that operating its helicopter from Signature Flight Support at Boston Logan International Airport “has been positive.”

February 20, 2017

Bell Poised To Deliver First Production Jet Ranger X

Bell holds more than 400 letters of intent for the 505 and is in the process of converting them into firm orders.

February 20, 2017

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