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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Engine Backup System Could Buy Time for Pilots

Technology would provide emergency power after single-engine failures

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

HEMS Segment Highlighted at Heli-Expo 2024

Several factors weigh on the selection of an EMS helicopters platform

Rotorcraft

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

Videos

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Airbus Pitches the H160 Helicopter to the EMS Market

Rotorcraft

March 20, 2019

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

Aircraft

March 15, 2019

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

A deep dive into Bell’s Nexus eVTOL Air Taxi Aircraft of the Future

Aircraft

March 13, 2019

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Kopter to Assemble SH09 Helicopter in Louisiana, USA

Aircraft

March 6, 2019

More Articles

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

Guardian G6 Terminals Approved for Iridium Next

Lightweight satcom terminals offer bi-directional 88 Kbps transmission speed

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

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

Ace, Mint Sign BEST Black Hawk Support Agreement

The partners will offer MRO services on T700 engines

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

Milestone Adds Another AW139 Lessee to Roster

Norway-based Lufttransport will lease two of the medium twins starting in 2025

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Coptersafety Expands FAA Part 142 Helicopter Training

The training is approved by the FAA under Part 142 regulations

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

U.S. Air Force Taps P1AR for 5-Year Training Contract

The first class of special missions aviators graduated in December

Training and Workforce

February 28, 2024

FlySight, Viewpoint Collaborate on Mission Computing Solution

Integration provides new solutions for helicopter operators

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

German HEMS Provider To Adopt Stretcher Loading System

Move will make DRF Luftrettung the first in Europe to use the Powered Aero Loader

Safety

February 28, 2024

Sikorsky Tackles S-92 Supply Chain

Record flight hours strain parts supply

Maintenance and Modifications

February 28, 2024

Hill Lands at Heli-Expo

Order book for Hill HX50 and HC50 models tops 1,200

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

FAA Designates Hillsboro Heli Academy as Examining Authority

Designation streamlines the pilot training process

Rotorcraft

February 28, 2024

Airbus Teams With Aircraft Lessor LCI on Advanced Air Mobility

LCI will explore leasing options for the CityAirbus NextGen eVTOL aircraft

Finance, Taxes, Insurance

February 28, 2024