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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Crash victims challenge S-92 certification

by Thierry Dubois In an open letter to Canada’s minister of transport, the lawyer representing the families of the passengers killed in, and

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2011

Study: Most Helo EMS Flights Medically Necessary

A new University of Illinois study found that only 1.4 percent of the 27,697 medevac flights it studied from 2009 were “medically inappropriate.” All of th

Rotorcraft

March 29, 2011

U.S. Helos Assist with Japan Quake Relief

The U.S.

Rotorcraft

March 28, 2011

Park Service proposes cap on Grand Canyon flights

by Mark Huber The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing new rules to cap the number of air-tour flights over the Grand Canyon, further re

ATC

March 28, 2011

Videos

Lift Helicopter Crashes into LA Missile Plant

A Heli-Flite Sikorsky S-58ET crashed into a Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems missile guidance warehouse Sunday morning in El Segundo, Calif., seriously

Accidents

March 17, 2011

Orlando Readies for Rotorcraft Roundup

From avionics manufacturers targeting the rotorcraft market to new helicopter programs, this year's Heli-Expo is shaping up to be a busy show.

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2011

Senators Move To Limit Airspace Access

Two Senators have inserted language into the FAA Reauthorization bill that circumvents the normal channels governing airspace regulation for specific areas

Regulations and Government

March 3, 2011

Unmanned K-Max Copter Expands Capabilities

Kaman and Lockheed Martin continue to expand the missions being flown by the unmanned K-Max  helicopter at the Army’s Yuma, Ariz.,  Proving Groun

Rotorcraft

March 3, 2011

Swiss Firm To Unveil Light Single Helo at Heli-Expo

A new would-be helicopter manufacturer, Marenco Swisshelicopter, will introduce its SKYe SH09 light single next week in Orlando, Fla., at Heli-Expo next we

Rotorcraft

March 1, 2011

CAE-HAL Helicopter Training Center Takes Delivery of Dhruv Sim

Bangalore, India-based Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying, a CAE-Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) training joint venture, received a simulator

Training and Workforce

February 27, 2011

Turbomeca, Avic Join Forces on Medium Twin Engine

Engine manufacturer Turbomeca is working 50-50 with Avic Engine, its Chinese counterpart, on the WZ16 turboshaft that will power the Avicopter AC352 medium

Rotorcraft

February 26, 2011

Rules changing for public-use aircraft

The FAA plans to narrow its interpretation and tighten enforcement of the rules governing civil aircraft enrolled on Part 135 certificates when those aircr

Rotorcraft

February 25, 2011

Eurocopter sees growth in Asia, services

Eurocopter took in more revenue last year than in 2009 but its order book did not fare as well, the company reported in late January.

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2011

Eurocopter delays plans for diesel helo

Two years ago Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling said he hoped to see a <a href="news/single-news-page/article/with-an-eye-to-the-environment-eurocopter-mulls-sy

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2011

Eurocopter boosts support for growing North Sea operations

Overblown oil prices are far from good news for most of the aviation industry, but the world’s insatiable thirst for fuel is spurring fresh demand for heli

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2011

EC225 Sim Fits the Bill for Offshore Training

Supporting the burgeoning development of wind farms is the next big growth opportunity in the offshore helicopter transportation market, according to Euroc

Rotorcraft

February 23, 2011

Laser Pointer Faces 20 Years in Prison

A Lakeland, Fla.

Safety

February 22, 2011

Kamov Ka-32A11BC Certified in India

India’s directorate general of civil aviation has certified the Kamov Ka-32A11BC on the basis of the certificate issued by the European Aviation Safety Age

Rotorcraft

February 22, 2011

China Begins Helicopter Trials To Open Airspace

China’s aviation authorities started to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace last week, as a first step toward <a href="http://www.ainonline.c

Rotorcraft

February 3, 2011

Rotorcraft Pioneer Charles Kaman Passes Away

Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died Monday at the age of 91.

Rotorcraft

February 3, 2011

Rotorcraft

News and issues regarding all manner of civil and military rotorcraft and their powerplants, including helicopters, tilt rotors and unmanned air vehicles.

Latest

Crash victims challenge S-92 certification

by Thierry Dubois In an open letter to Canada’s minister of transport, the lawyer representing the families of the passengers killed in, and

Study: Most Helo EMS Flights Medically Necessary

A new University of Illinois study found that only 1.4 percent of the 27,697 medevac flights it studied from 2009 were “medically inappropriate.” All of th

U.S. Helos Assist with Japan Quake Relief

The U.S.

Park Service proposes cap on Grand Canyon flights

by Mark Huber The National Park Service (NPS) is proposing new rules to cap the number of air-tour flights over the Grand Canyon, further re

Videos

More Articles

Lift Helicopter Crashes into LA Missile Plant

A Heli-Flite Sikorsky S-58ET crashed into a Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems missile guidance warehouse Sunday morning in El Segundo, Calif., seriously

Orlando Readies for Rotorcraft Roundup

From avionics manufacturers targeting the rotorcraft market to new helicopter programs, this year's Heli-Expo is shaping up to be a busy show.

Senators Move To Limit Airspace Access

Two Senators have inserted language into the FAA Reauthorization bill that circumvents the normal channels governing airspace regulation for specific areas

Unmanned K-Max Copter Expands Capabilities

Kaman and Lockheed Martin continue to expand the missions being flown by the unmanned K-Max&nbsp; helicopter at the Army’s Yuma, Ariz., &nbsp;Proving Groun

Swiss Firm To Unveil Light Single Helo at Heli-Expo

A new would-be helicopter manufacturer, Marenco Swisshelicopter, will introduce its SKYe SH09 light single next week in Orlando, Fla., at Heli-Expo next we

CAE-HAL Helicopter Training Center Takes Delivery of Dhruv Sim

Bangalore, India-based Helicopter Academy to Train by Simulation of Flying, a CAE-Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) training joint venture, received a simulator

Turbomeca, Avic Join Forces on Medium Twin Engine

Engine manufacturer Turbomeca is working 50-50 with Avic Engine, its Chinese counterpart, on the WZ16 turboshaft that will power the Avicopter AC352 medium

Rules changing for public-use aircraft

The FAA plans to narrow its interpretation and tighten enforcement of the rules governing civil aircraft enrolled on Part 135 certificates when those aircr

Eurocopter sees growth in Asia, services

Eurocopter took in more revenue last year than in 2009 but its order book did not fare as well, the company reported in late January.

Eurocopter delays plans for diesel helo

Two years ago Eurocopter CEO Lutz Bertling said he hoped to see a <a href="news/single-news-page/article/with-an-eye-to-the-environment-eurocopter-mulls-sy

Eurocopter boosts support for growing North Sea operations

Overblown oil prices are far from good news for most of the aviation industry, but the world’s insatiable thirst for fuel is spurring fresh demand for heli

EC225 Sim Fits the Bill for Offshore Training

Supporting the burgeoning development of wind farms is the next big growth opportunity in the offshore helicopter transportation market, according to Euroc

Laser Pointer Faces 20 Years in Prison

A Lakeland, Fla.

Kamov Ka-32A11BC Certified in India

India’s directorate general of civil aviation has certified the Kamov Ka-32A11BC on the basis of the certificate issued by the European Aviation Safety Age

China Begins Helicopter Trials To Open Airspace

China’s aviation authorities started to allow helicopters to fly in low-altitude airspace last week, as a first step toward <a href="http://www.ainonline.c

Rotorcraft Pioneer Charles Kaman Passes Away

Helicopter pioneer, inventor and philanthropist Charles Huron Kaman died Monday at the age of 91.

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Kaman and Lockheed Martin continue to expand the missions being flown by the unmanned K-Max helicopter at the Army’s Yuma, Ariz., Proving Groun